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
“Matt Plays Music”, Mondays
Matthias Donnelly, a musical fixture in the Northeast, has a lengthy resume of song writing and live appearances. On Monday nights in July, “Matt Plays Music” will perform an eclectic mix of jazz, swing, rock, country, and pop through the decades from Shepard Park.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dates: July 10, July 17, July 24
Rich Ortiz Concerts, Mondays
Rich Ortiz Concerts take over on Mondays at Shepard Park from the end of July throughout August with his soulful blues/funk acoustic solo act. Inspired by musicians like Jim Croce, James Taylor, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and Willie Nelson, Rich Ortiz has previously opened for bands and artists like Chicago, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Ludacris, Hoobastank, and more.
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dates: July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21
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.
Time: 7 p.m.
Dates: July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 29
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.
There will be a special Thursday night concert held on Aug. 24 opening with The Switch and headlined by The Stony Creek Band in celebration of their 50th Anniversary!
Lineup:
July 5 @ 7 p.m. – Annie & the Hedonists
July 12 @ 7 p.m. – Kyshona
July 19 @ 7 p.m. – Guy Davis
July 26 @ 7 p.m. – The Clements Brothers
Aug. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Three Quarter North
Aug. 9 @ 7:30 p.m. – ARKAI
Aug. 16 @ 7 p.m. – Zikina
Aug. 23 @ 7 p.m. – The III Funk Ensemble
Aug. 24 @ 6:30 p.m. – 50th Anniversary Party! with The Switch and The Stony Creek Band
Aug. 30 @ 7 p.m. – Sirsy
Thursday Night Community Band, Thursdays
Take in the sweet notes of the Lake George Community Band Concerts with a backdrop of spectacular fireworks over 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 pyrotechnics.
Time: 8 p.m.
Dates: June 29, July 6, July 20, July 27
Fireworks Information: Lake George Thursday Night Fireworks is a completely free and recurring event kicking off on July 13 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 Bands & Brews Concert Series in Shepard Park. Fridays in June, 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 7 @ 6 p.m. – Soul Session and Yellow Dog
July 14 @ 6 p.m. – New York Players with Bluz House Rockers
July 21 @ 6 p.m. – Vivid with Dirt Cheap
July 28 @ 6 p.m. – Aquanett with Flannel Kings
Aug. 4 @ 6 p.m. – Skeeter Creek with The Newells
Aug. 11 @ 6 p.m. – Cryin Out Loud with Super 400
Aug. 25 @ 6 p.m. – The Refrigerators with A Blast
Sept. 1 @ 6 p.m. – Ten Most Wanted with The Schmooze
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 10 @ 7 p.m. – New Whiskey River Band
July 17 @ 7 p.m. – Big Fez and the Surfmatics
July 24 @ 7 p.m. – Lustre Kings
July 31 @ 7 p.m. – Red Haired Strangers
Aug. 7 @ 7 p.m. – Panther Mountain Band
Aug. 14 @ 7 p.m. – The Stony Creek Band
Aug. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Old Soul Trio
Aug. 28 @ 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 4 @ 7 p.m. – Randy Rollman’s All Star Revue
July 11 @ 7 p.m. – Rick Rourke & Lost Wages
July 18 @ 7 p.m. – Cowboy Ernie Sites & Company
July 25 @ 7 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
Aug. 1 @ 7 p.m. – Lustre Kings
Aug. 8 @ 7 p.m. – Annie & the Hedonists
Aug. 15 @ 7 p.m. – Capt. Squeeze & the Zydeco Moshers
Aug. 22 @ 7 p.m. – WailOn, Tribute Band to Country Music
Aug. 29 @ 7 p.m. – Smokey Greene & the 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 5 (Wednesday) @ 7 p.m. – Blue Moon
July 11 @ 7 p.m. – Willie Playmore Band
July 18 @ 7 p.m. – The Stony Creek Band
July 25 @ 7 p.m. – The North Country Jazz Project Big Band
Aug. 1 @ 7 p.m. – Roadhouse 60’s Band
Aug. 8 @ 7 p.m. – Fenimore Blues
Aug. 9 (Wednesday) @ 7 p.m.– Studio Two Tribute
Aug. 15 @ 7 p.m. – Marty Wendell
Aug. 22 @ 7 p.m. – Jacksland
Aug. 29 @ 7 p.m. – The Switch
*Saturday, September 16 – 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. Watch family friendly titles including Minions: The Rise of Gru; Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days; Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian; The Super Mario Bros. Movie; and more.
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 BRAND-NEW 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!
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Lineup:
July 12 – The Stony Creek Band
July 19 – The National Reserve
July 26 – Panther Mountain Band
Aug. 2 – The Mallet Brothers Band
Aug. 9 – Donny Elvis
Aug. 16 – The Spirit of Johnny Cash
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 21 @ 7 p.m. – Warren County Ramblers
June 28 @ 7 p.m. – CW Classic
July 5 @ 7 p.m. – Rugged Country
July 12 @ 7 p.m. – Marty Wendell
July 19 @ 7 p.m. – Whiskey River
July 26 @ 7 p.m. – Stone Mountain Band
Aug. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Broken Spur Band
Aug. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Rugged Country
Aug. 16 @ 7 p.m. – Tommy Burke
Aug. 23 @ 7 p.m. – Larry Ebere
Aug. 30 @ 7 p.m. – Blue Billies
Sept. 6 @ 7 p.m. – Warren County Ramblers
Sept. 13 @ 7 p.m. – Broken Spur Band
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!
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 8/8:30 p.m.
Food Trucks:
- Red Wagon
- High Noon Foods
- Wind Chill Pizza
- Alaturco Gyros
- Crab Shack
- Hague Fish & Game Club
Lineup:
RESCHEDULED July 3 @ 6:30 p.m. – Barkeater Band & Fireworks @ 9:15 p.m.
July 5 @ 6:30 p.m. – Rick Bolton
July 12 @ 6:30 p.m. – Willie Playmore
NEW DATE July 17 @ 6:30 p.m. – Barkeater Band & Fireworks @ 9:15 p.m.
July 19 @ 6:30 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
July 26 @ 6:30 p.m. – Running the River
Aug. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. – Ben Rounds Band
Aug. 9 @ 6:30 p.m. – Scotty Mack Rock Show
Aug. 16 @ 6 p.m. – Bob Stump American Roots
Aug. 23 @ 6 p.m. – Rich Ortiz
Aug. 30 @ 6 p.m. – Lazy Sun’s Band
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. NEW for 2023, is an Acoustic Stage in front of Town Hall!
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Lineup:
June 30 – Willie Playmore
July 7 – Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts
July 14 – Bone Doctor
July 21 – Tom’s House; Acoustic Stage – Willie Trio
July 28 – Warden & Co
Aug. 4 – Andy Smith & Friends; Acoustic Stage – Michelle & Tyler
Aug. 11 – Hudson River Ceili; Acoustic Stage – Northern Borne Trio
Aug. 18 – Rich Ortiz
Aug. 25 – Three Quarter North; Acoustic Stage – Andy Smith & Bob Gagnon
Sept. 1 – Prydein, Celtic Rock Band
North Creek
Music by the River, Saturdays
Music by the River is on for 2023! 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 15 @ 6 p.m. – Mountain Gators Band
July 29 @ 6 p.m. – Stony Creek Band
Aug 12 @ 6 p.m. – Rob Beaulieu Band
Aug 19 @ 6 p.m. – Maggie’s Clan
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!
Lineup:
June 26 @ 7 p.m. – City Band
July 10 @ 7 p.m. – City Band
July 17 @7 p.m. – City Band
July 24 @ 7 p.m. – City Band
July 31 @ 7 p.m. – Jazz Band
Aug. 7 @ 7 p.m. – Jazz Band
Aug. 14 @ 7 p.m. – Jazz Band
Aug. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Jazz Band
The City of Glens Falls also hosts a free outdoor cinema at City Park during the summer season. Watch family friendly titles including PAW Patrol: The Movie; Lightyear; Lyle Lyle Crocodile; The Goonies; and more.
The Park Theater Summer Series Concerts at Crandall Park, Fridays
You don’t want to miss this Summer Concert Series! The Park Theater is hosting their 3rd annual free outdoor summer concert series live from the Crandall Park Bandshell on Fridays at 7 p.m. New this summer is an additional free concert at The Barn at French Mountain preceding the shows in Glens Falls, and on-site food trucks rotating throughout the series.
Lineup:
June 16 @ 7 p.m. at The Barn at French Mountain (5 Mill Rd., Lake George) – Dr. Funke’s 100% Natural Good Time Family Band
June 30 @ 7 p.m. – The Ladies
July 7 @ 7 p.m. – Hot Club of Saratoga
July 14 @ 7 p.m. – Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band
July 21 @ 7 p.m. – The Clements Brothers
July 28 @ 7 p.m. – Girl Blue
Visit our events page for more live music in the Lake George Area!