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
*A temporary stage and tent has been set up in Shepard Park. All concerts will go on as scheduled!
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 8, July 15, July 22, July 29
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.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20
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:
June 29 @ 7 p.m. – Sons of Mystro
July 3 @ 7 p.m. – Eventually Epic
July 10 @ 7 p.m. – Cassandra Kubinski
July 17 @ 7 p.m. – Pine Leaf Boys
July 28 @ 7 p.m. – The E-Block
July 31 @ 7 p.m. – Big Medicine
August 7 @ 7 p.m. –Walter Park & The Unlawful Assembly
August 14 @ 7 p.m. – Matt Schofield
August 21 @ 7 p.m. – Angelina Valentine
August 28 @ 7 p.m. – Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Blend
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 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 25
Fireworks Information: Lake George Thursday Night Fireworks is a completely free and recurring event kicking off on July 11 and beginning promptly at 9:30 p.m. every Thursday night during the summer season.
Fridays at the Lake Bands & Brews 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 a bounce house, face painting, and more.
Lineup:
July 5 – The Ultimates @ 6 p.m. & New York Players @ 7:30 p.m.
July 12 – Yellow Dog @ 6 p.m. & Soul Session @ 7:30 p.m.
July 19 – Dirt Cheap @ 6 p.m. & Eb Jeb @ 7:30 p.m.
July 26 – The Schmooze @ 6 p.m. & Vivid (From Connecticut) @ 7:30 p.m.
August 2 – American Café @ 6 p.m. & Skeeter Creek @ 7:30 p.m.
August 9 – Sirsy @ 6 p.m. & TS Ensemble @ 7:30 p.m.
August 23 – US Navy Band @ 6 p.m. & The Accents @ 7:30 p.m.
August 30 – Super 400 @ 6 p.m. & Ten Most Wanted @ 7:30 p.m.
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!
Glens Falls City Band
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22
Glens Falls Jazz Band
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
Dates: July 19, August 5, August 12, August 19
The City of Glens Falls also hosts a free outdoor cinema at City Park during the summer season, starting July 12 and running through September 6. More details coming soon!
The Park Theater Summer Concert Series at Crandall Park, Fridays
You don’t want to miss this Summer Concert Series! The Park Theater hosts this annual free outdoor summer concert series live from the Crandall Park Bandshell on Fridays. On-site food trucks will rotate throughout this series.
Lineup:
June 28 @ 7 p.m. – Wild Adriatic
July 5 @ 7 p.m. – Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio
July 12 @ 7 p.m. – Stella Ruze
July 19 @ 7 p.m. – Pascuala Ilabaca & Fauna
July 26 @ 7 p.m. – Soggy Po’ Boys
August 2 @ 7 p.m. – Angelina Valente
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 1 @ 7 p.m. – Red Haired Strangers
July 8 @ 7 p.m. – Whiskey River Band
July 15 @ 7 p.m. – Lustre Kings
July 22 @ 7 p.m. – The Broken Spur Band
July 29 @ 7 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
August 5 @ 7 p.m. – The Big Fez and the Surfmatics
August 12 @ 7 p.m. – Panther Mountain Band
August 19 @ 7 p.m. – Old Soul Trio
August 26 @ 7 p.m. – Wail On
September 2 @ 7 p.m. – Hollis Ovitt
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 2 @ 7 p.m. – Randy Rollman City Limits
July 9 @ 7 p.m. – Lustre Kings
July 16 @ 7 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
July 23 @ 7 p.m. – Cowboy Ernite Sites
July 30 @ 7 p.m. – Hammerhead Horns
August 6 @ 7 p.m. – Twang Busters
August 13 @ 7 p.m. – Capt. Squeeze
August 20 @ 7 p.m. – Johnny Cash Express
August 27 @ 7 p.m. – Greene Brothers
Bolton Landing
Summer Concert Series, Tuesdays & select Wednesdays
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:
July 2 @ 7 p.m. – Blue Moon
July 9 @ 7 p.m. – Roadhouse 60’s Band Concert
July 16 @ 7 p.m. – Jacksland Concert
July 23 @ 7 p.m. – Stony Creek Band Concert
July 24 @ 7 p.m. – Studio Two Tribute Concert
July 30 @ 7 p.m. – The North Country Jazz Project Big Band Concert
August 6 @ 7 p.m. – Willie Playmore Concert
August 13 @ 7 p.m. – The Switch Concert
August 20 @ 7 p.m. – Fenimore Blues Concert
August 27 @ 7 p.m. – Marty Wendell Concert
*Saturday, September 21 – 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.
Movie Lineup:
July 10 @ 8:30 p.m. – Trolls Band Together
July 17 @ 8:30 p.m. – Migration
July 31 @ 8:30 p.m. – Kung Fu Panda
August 7 @ 8 p.m. – Wonka
August 14 @ 8 p.m. – Jumanji
August 21 @ 8 p.m. – Shrek
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 like tacos, fish and chicken sandwiches, gourmet mac and cheese, lemonade, donuts, and more on Wednesday evenings. Also enjoy live music at this event that takes place in Benjamin C. Butler Pavilion Park, overlooking the town’s serene namesake. We hope to see you there!
Lineup:
July 10 @ 5 p.m. – The Stony Creek Band
July 17 @ 5 p.m. – American Cafe
July 24 @ 5 p.m. – Panther Mountain Band
July 31 @ 5 p.m. – Susie Q & Matt
August 7 @ 5 p.m. – Donny Elvis
August 14 @ 5 p.m. – Tailspin
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 a burger and pint around at George Henry’s around the corner and make a night of it!
Lineup:
June 19 @ 7 p.m. – Warren County Ramblers
June 26 @ 7 p.m. – Rugged Country
July 3 @ 7 p.m. – Whiskey River
July 10 @ 7 p.m. – Mac’s Country
July 17 @ 7 p.m. – Broken Spur Band
July 24 @ 7 p.m. – Gusaroo’s
July 31 @ 7 p.m. – Jay Emery
August 7 @ 7 p.m. – Larry Ebere
August 14 @ 7 p.m. – Marty Wendell & Tour Band
August 21 @ 7 p.m. – John Deere Green
August 28 @ 7 p.m. Warren County Ramblers
September 4 @ 7 p.m. – Whiskey River
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 3 @ 6:30 p.m. – Barkeater Band & Fireworks!
July 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Rick Bolton
July 17 @ 6:30 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
July 24 @ 6:30 p.m. – Whiskey River Band
July 31 @ 6 p.m. – Lazy Sun’s Band
August 7 @ 6:30 p.m. – Willie Playmore
August 14 @ 6 p.m. – Bob Stump American Roots
August 21 @ 6 p.m. – Ben Rounds Band
August 28 @ 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.
Start Time: 5 p.m.
Dates: July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, August 30
Lineup coming soon!
North Creek
Music by the River, Saturdays
Music by the River is on for 2024! 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 13 @ 6 p.m. – Finger Diddle
July 27 @ 6 p.m. – Watchdog
August 10 @ 6 p.m. – Patton James & Friends
August 24 @ 6:30 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
Visit our events page for more live music in the Lake George Area!