Free Weekly Summer Concert Series
Wherever you go in the Lake George Area, on warm summer nights you’re likely to find live music emanating from one end of the region to the other. Pack your lawn chairs, a snack, and join friends and family for a live musical experience to be enjoyed by all!
Here is a list of all the FREE summer concert series across the Lake George Area:
Lake George
*The new Shepard Park Amphitheater is currently under construction and estimated to be completed before the first performance of the season on June 30, 2026.
Musical Mondays, Mondays
Matt Donnelly and Susie Q take over during Musical Mondays at Shepard Park the month of July. Don’t forget your dancing shoes for this perfect blend of a DJ set and “live” entertainment.
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dates: July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3
Tuesday Tribute Concert Series, Tuesdays
Singalong along to some of your favorite throwback songs at the Tuesday Tribute Concert Series with Jonathan Newell in Shepard Park. A classical pianist, composer, rock guitarist, bassist, singer and Impresario, Jonathan Newell focuses on playing music from the 1960s to 1990s.
Lineup:
July 7 @ 7 p.m. – Parrot Beach (Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
July 14 @ 7 p.m. – Across the Pond (Beatles Tribute)
July 21 @ 7 p.m. – Better Off Led (Led Zeppelin Tribute with Taconic Electric Strings)
July 28 @ 7 p.m. – Dark Sarcasm (Pink Floyd Tribute)
August 4 @ 7 p.m. – Across the Pond (Beatles Tribute)
August 11 @ 7 p.m. – Storm Front (Billy Joel Tribute)
August 18 @ 7 p.m. – Back in Black (AC/DC Tribute)
August 25 @ 7 p.m. – Across the Pond (Beatles Tribute)
Lake George Arts Project Summer Concert Series, Wednesdays
The Lake George Arts Project Summer Concert Series presents a diverse mix of musicians on stage at the Shepard Park amphitheater. Come back every Wednesday evening to be entertained by Americana, Blues, Bluegrass, Caribbean Dance Beats, Folk, Jazz, Rock, Reggae, and everything in between.
Lineup:
July 1 @ 7 p.m. – Eastbound Jesus
July 8 @ 7 p.m. – Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter
July 15 @ 7 p.m. – Grainne Duffy
July 22 @ 7 p.m. – Oobleck
July 29 @ 7 p.m. – Ghost Town Blues Band
August 5 @ 7 p.m. – The Bluebillies
August 12 @ 7 p.m. – Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
August 19 @ 7 p.m. – High Horse
August 22 @ 6 p.m. – Lollise & The Gentleman Brawlers
August 26 @ 7 p.m. – The iLL Funk Ensemble
Thursday Night Community Band Concerts, Thursdays
Take in the sweet notes of the Lake George Community Band Concerts with a backdrop of the lake every Thursday night from the lawn at Shepard Park. Enjoy musical selections from movies and Broadway shows, as well as some patriotic tunes to accompany the Thursday Night Fireworks.
Start Time: 8 p.m.
Dates: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 30
Fireworks Information: Lake George Thursday Night Fireworks is a completely free and recurring event kicking off on July 9 and beginning promptly at 9:30 p.m. every Thursday night during the summer season.
Fridays at the Lake Concert Series, Fridays
Kick off your weekend the right way with some live music on the shores of Lake George at the Fridays at the Lake Concert Series in Shepard Park. Fridays in July and August are an extravaganza of live music that will have you on your feet, while wine, beer, and food vendors will entice you to take a seat. These concerts are also both pet-friendly and kid-friendly, with children’s activities including bounce houses.
Lineup:
July 3 @ 6 p.m. – Flannel Kings & New York Players
July 10 @ 6 p.m. – Yellow Dog & Soul Session
July 17 @ 6 p.m. – Bluz House Rockers & E.B. JEB
July 24 @ 6 p.m. – Vivid & Cryin’ Out Loud
July 31 @ 6 p.m. – Super 400 & The Refrigerators
August 7 @ 6 p.m. – American Cafe & Cryin’ Out Loud
August 21 @ 6 p.m. – Sirsy & TS Ensemble
August 28 @ 6 p.m. - The Ultimates & Grand Central Station
City of Glens Falls
Glens Falls City Band/Jazz Band, Mondays
Glens Falls City Park is a beautiful setting for this free summer concert series. The City Band will take the gazebo on the first four Mondays, and the Jazz Band will follow for the last four – a total of eight amazing Monday night concerts in the heart of downtown. If you’ve booked a stay at the chic Queensbury Hotel, the musical notes emanating from directly across the street will lure you over. Just don’t forget your lawn chair!
Start Time: 7 p.m.
Dates: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17
The City of Glens Falls also hosts a free outdoor cinema at City Park during the summer season. Check back for 2026 showings!
The Park Theater Summer Concert Series at Crandall Park, Fridays
You don’t want to miss this Summer Concert Series! The Park Theater presents this annual free outdoor summer concert series live from the Crandall Park Bandshell on Fridays. On-site food trucks will rotate throughout the dates.
Lineup:
July 10 @ 7 p.m. – The Mikes
July 17 @ 7 p.m. – Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
July 24 @ 7 p.m. – The E-Block
July 31 @ 7 p.m. – Tray Wellington
August 7 @ 7 p.m. – Misty Blues
Thurman
Concerts in the Park, Mondays
Live music kickstarts the week on Monday evenings in the charming town of Thurman at Veteran’s Memorial Field behind the Thurman Town Hall. The Concerts in the Park lineup features a little bit of everything: country, bluegrass, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, rockabilly, and more. There is sure to be a concert for every musical taste.
Lineup:
July 6 @ 7 p.m. – The Whiskey River Band
July 13 @ 7 p.m. – Lustre Kings
July 20 @ 7 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
July 27 @ 7 p.m. – The Broken Spur Band
August 8 @ 7 p.m. – Old Soul Trio
August 10 @ 7 p.m. – Hollis Ovitt
August 17 @ 7 p.m. – Panther Mountain Band
August 24 @ 7 p.m. – Wail On
August 31 @ 7 p.m. – The Lazy Suns
Stony Creek
Music in the Park, Tuesdays
Nestled in the mountains, Stony Creek is a peaceful spot to take in live music. Enjoy up-and-coming and well-known musical acts from around the area at the Music in the Park concert series every Tuesday night at the Stony Creek Town Park – rain or shine! The park has a basketball court, softball field, playgrounds, picnic tables, and grills, and offers the perfect opportunity to bring family and friends for a cookout with a great live soundtrack.
Lineup:
July 7 @ 7 p.m. – Old Souls
July 14 @ 7 p.m. – Hammerhead Horns
July 21 @ 7 p.m. – Lustre Kings
July 28 @ 7 p.m. – The Lazy Suns
August 4 @ 7 p.m. – Captain Squeeze & the Zydeco Moshers
August 11 @ 7 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
August 18 @ 7 p.m. – Paula & The Twang Busters
August 25 @ 7 p.m. – Professor Louie & The Crowmatixs
September 1 @ 7 p.m. – Greene Brothers Band
Bolton Landing
Summer Concert Series, Tuesdays
Free concerts in Bolton Landing all summer long – sign us up! Follow up a day at the beach with a free concert on Tuesday nights. This Summer Concert Series is held at Rogers Memorial Park, a great location which offers up plenty of recreation opportunities, gorgeous lake views, and is in close proximity to the shops and restaurants of Bolton Landing.
Lineup:
June 30 @ 7 p.m. – Jacksland, with guest features by Time Wechgalear and Pat Perkinson
July 7 @ 7 p.m. – Blue Moon
July 14 @ 7 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
July 21 @ 7 p.m. – Studio Two Tribute
July 28 @ 7 p.m. – The North Country Jazz Project Big Band
August 4 @ 7 p.m. – Fenimore Blues
August 11 @ 7 p.m. – Marty Wendell & His Tour Band
August 18 @ 7 p.m. – Roadhouse 60’s Band
August 25 @ 7 p.m. – The Switch
September 1 @ 7 p.m. – Willie Playmore Band
*Saturday, September 19 – Bolton Live Music Festival, Rogers Memorial Park (Free Admission)
The Town of Bolton also holds a free outdoor movie series at Rogers Memorials during the summer season.
Showings:
July 8 @ 8:30 p.m. – RV
July 15 @ 8:30 p.m. – How to Train Your Dragon
July 22 @ 8:30 p.m. – Transformers One
July 29 @ 8:30 p.m. – The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
August 5 @ 8 p.m. – Zootopia
August 12 @ 8 p.m. – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Lake Luzerne
Food Trucks and Music, Wednesdays
Need some good food and new tunes to get you through the rest of the week? Head to Lake Luzerne’s Food Trucks and Music event. Only a 10-minute drive from the Lake George Village, you can sample food truck fare that starts serving at 5 p.m. – like tacos, fish and chicken sandwiches, gourmet mac and cheese, lemonade, donuts, and more on Wednesday evenings. Also enjoy live music that takes place in Benjamin C. Butler Pavilion Park, overlooking the town’s serene namesake. We hope to see you there!
Lineup:
July 1 @ 6 p.m. – The Refrigerators
July 8 @ 6 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
July 15 @ 6 p.m. – Tailspin
July 22 @ 6 p.m. – Susie Q & Matt
July 29 @ 6 p.m. – Panther Mountain Band
August 5 @ 6 p.m. – Elvis
August 12 @ 6 p.m. – Big Sky Country
Warrensburg
Summer Band Concerts, Wednesdays
Rock out to Rockabilly, Bluegrass, and more at the Warrensburg Summer Band Concerts. This free summer concert series is held at the town’s Recreation Field on Library Avenue every Wednesday this the summer. Grab food & drinks in town to make a night of it!
Lineup:
June 17 @ 7 p.m. – Gold Dust Gypsies (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
June 24 @ 7 p.m. – Warren County Ramblers
July 1 @ 7 p.m. – Dam Breakers
July 8 @ 7 p.m. – The Broken Spur Band
July 15 @ 7 p.m. – Whiskey River
July 22 @ 7 p.m. – Gold Dust Gypsies (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
July 29 @ 7 p.m. – The CoverUps
August 5 @ 7 p.m. – Aged in the Hills
August 12 @ 7 p.m. – Donny Elvis
August 19 @ 7 p.m. – Dirt Cheap
August 26 @ 7 p.m. – Mischief
September 2 @ 7 p.m. – Lucia and Levi (The Little Zippers)
September 9 @ 7 p.m. – Larry Ebere
Hague
Music in the Park, Wednesdays
Music in the Park on Wednesdays is the highlight of summer for visitors and locals alike with one of the North Country’s best summer concert line ups. Held at the peaceful Hague Town Beach Park in the northernmost portion of the Lake George Area, this event is free to attend and features live music plus a variety of food truck fare – so come hungry! If you’re camping at Rogers Rock, you’ll definitely want to check this out!
Lineup:
July 8 @ 6:30 p.m. – Rick Bolton
July 15 @ 6:30 p.m. – Willie Playmore Band
July 22 @ 6:30 p.m. – Jabez Pond Boys
July 29 @ 6:30 p.m. – Lazy Suns
August 5 @ 6 p.m. – Loose Monkeys
August 12 @ 6 p.m. – Hodgepodge
August 19 @ 6 p.m. – Storm Windows
August 26 @ 6 p.m. – Rich Ortiz
Brant Lake
Food Truck Fridays on the Pond, Fridays
The Town of Horicon presents Food Truck Fridays on the Pond, a weekly roundup of food trucks and vendors in the parking lot of the Town of Horicon Community Center. Make a trip to Brant Lake every Friday, and get the weekend started by filling up on a variety of food truck fare from new and returning vendors while sipping refreshing beverages and jamming out to live local music on the banks of Mill Pond.
Lineup:
July 3 @ 5 p.m. – Willie Playmore Band (Main Stage), Andy & Bob (Front Stage)
July 10 @ 5 p.m. – Old Soul (Main Stage), Michelle & Tyler (Front Stage)
July 17 @ 5 p.m. – Michelle & Tyler (Main Stage), Andy & Bob (Front Stage)
July 24 @ 5 p.m. – Remember Baker (Main Stage), Willie Playmore Duo (Front Stage)
July 31 @ 5 p.m. – Po’ Boys (Main Stage), Michelle & Tyler (Front Stage)
August 7 @ 5 p.m. – Willie Playmore Band (Main Stage), Andy & Bob (Front Stage)
August 14 @ 5 p.m. – Gold Dust Gypsies (Main Stage), Michelle & Tyler (Front Stage)
August 21 @ 5 p.m. – Jim Gaudet & the Railroad Boys (Main Stage), Willie Playmore Duo (Front Stage)
August 28 @ 5 p.m. – Prydein (Maine Stage), Willie Playmore Duo (Front Stage)
North Creek
Music by the River, Saturdays
Music by the River is on for 2026! This free summer concert series in scenic Riverfront Park, past the North Creek Depot Museum, happens during only a handful of Saturdays and you don’t want to miss it. Come early or stay after the show to take a stroll along Main Street and have a pleasant meal at one of North Creek’s trendy restaurants.
Lineup:
July 11 @ 6 p.m. – The Lazy Suns
July 25 @ 6 p.m. – The Insolent Willies
August 8 @ 6 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
August 29 @ 6 p.m. – Willie Playmore Band
Visit our events page for more live music in the Lake George Area!
*Originally published on April 11, 2022.