One of my favorite memories as a child is enjoying a picnic with my family at a summer concert, running in the grass with other kids and dancing in front of the band. It's a relaxing, delightful summer tradition. The Greater Lowell area is rich with free summer music opportunities almost every night of the week. Below is a guide to all of the local summer music concert series. All concerts are listed on our Event Calendar.
Note that all performers are subject to change and concerts may be cancelled or rescheduled due to weather.
BILLERICA
Summer Concerts on the Common
Tuesday evenings July 15 to July 29 at 6:30 PM
- July 15: The Rampage Trio
- July 22: Mass Ave Band
- July 29: The Mystic River Band
CHELMSFORD
Chelmsford Community Band
Tuesdays evenings July 3 to August 12, unless otherwise noted Facebook page
All performances are held on the Chelmsford Town Common at 7 PM.
- July 3 (Thursday): Concert Band
- July 8: Concert Band
- July 15: Jazz Ensemble
- July 22: Jazz Ensemble
- July 29: Concert Band
- August 5: Jazz Ensemble
- August 12: Concert Band
MacKay Library Concert Series
Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
All ages are invited to enjoy a concert on the lawn at MacKay Library, 43 Newfield St, North Chelmsford. Bring your chairs or a blanket and a picnic.
- July 9: Alistair Moock (Grammy-nominated family musician)
- July 16: Music with Evan at the Blissful (high energy, fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family)
- July 23: Matt York (country)
- July 30: Roger Tincknell (An interactive program of children’s songs, singing games, and sing-alongs performed on a variety of instruments)
- August 6: Knock on Wood (The duo performs Classic Rock covers and funny original songs suitable for all ages.)
- August 13: Rockabye Beats (Rockabye Beats is a fun, interactive music experience for kids and families that’s full of singing, dancing, instrument play, and lots of laughter!)
- August 20: The Jenni Lynn Duo (favorite tunes from the 60's to the present day)
DUNSTABLE
Dunstable Summer Concerts on the Common
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 PM Facebook page
All concerts held on the Dunstable Town Common at 510 Main St, Dunstable. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
- June 25: Band from U.N.C.L.E.
- July 2: Stomp 'n Holler
- July 9: Fiddlefire
- July 16: Delta Generators
- July 23: The Rampage Trio
- July 30: Bush League
GROTON
Groton Library Concert Series
Thursdays
Enjoy live music on Town Field behind the library.
- July 17 at 7 PM: Les Sampou and The Dirty Martinis
- August 21 at 6:30 PM: Piano Bar with Keith Belanger
LOWELL
Free Fun for Kids Summer Shows
Wednesday and Thursdays (usually!) 10 AM - 12 PM Website
Free fun for kids! The National Park Service in Lowell presents free kid-friendly shows at Boarding House Park on most Wednesday and Thursday mornings during the summer. Concerts include music, magic, yo-yo artists, entertainers, theater, jugglers and more. Crafts and snacks will be available from 10-11 AM, and the show begins at 11 AM. 11 AM free lunches (age 2-18) provided by Lowell Public Schools. Following the show, there will be free trolley rides. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to spread on the grass.
- July 9: Dino-Man!
- July 10: Curious Creatures
- July 16: The Yo-Yo Guy
- July 18 (Friday): Animal Craze
- July 31: The Red Trouser Show
- August 6: Magician Robert Clarke
- August 7: Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys
- August 13: Good News Gus
- August 14: Mariana Iranzi
Lowell Summer Music Series Website
Purchase tickets well in advance for these popular concerts at Boarding House Park. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs or a blanket.
- June 20: Gaelic Storm
- June 22: Los Lobos
- June 28: Darlene Love
- June 29: Eaglemania
- July 11: Galactic
- July 17: Grace Potter
- August 3: Kaleo
- August 8: The Wood Brothers
- August 10: Sierra Hull
- August 24: Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band
- September 13: Let's Sing Taylor: A Live Band Experience Celebrating Taylor Swift
- September 14: Big Head Todd & The Monsters
Tyler Park Concerts
Select Thursdays 6-8 PM Facebook page
The Friends of Tyler Park hosts free concerts in Tyler Park, 700 Westford St, Lowell. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
- June 19: The Casuals
- July 17: The Party Band
- August 21: Neeley Luna
PEPPERELL
Pepperell Business Association Summer Concert Series
Tuesday evenings July 9 to August 12 at 6:30 PM
- July 9: Straight As (Country, Classic Rock)
- July 15: Mick & The Kid (Classic Rock)
- July 22: Ripchord (Rock)
- July 29: The Band from U.N.C.L.E. (60s, Motown, Rock)
- August 5: Soul Project (Soul, Rock)
- August 12: Hugh McQueen Band
TEWKSBURY
Tewksbury Library Outdoor Concert Series
Monday evenings June 30 to August 11 at 6:30 PM
- June 16: Abraxas
- June 23: The Rico Barr Band
- June 30: The American WHO
- July 7: Marc Berger and Ride
- July 14: The Reminisants
- July 21: 4Ever Fab
- July 28: Rick Anthony
- August 4: The Island Castaways Band
- August 11: White Street Band
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