Updated for 2021
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 6 to 27 at 7 PM
- July 6: Santana Tribute Band
- July 13: Full Turn Band
- July 20: Knock on Wood
- July 27: Squeezebox Stompers
Summer Music Series at Swanson Meadows
Friday evenings June to September 6 PM Website
Swanson Meadows Event Venue is hosting a concert on their deck every Friday evening this summer. Tickets are $5 per person, or season passes are available. Seating is available, and food and drink is available for purchase (this is not a "bring your own picnic" event).
- June 4: Emily Desmond
- June 11: OBD Project
- June 18: Cold Car
- June 25: Drew David
- July 9: A2Z Boyz
- July 16: Ray Sousa
- July 23: Fool's Agenda
- July 30: Dyer Holiday
- August 6: Ricky Lauria
- August 13: Peter Tentindo
- August 20: The Ayotte Brothers
- August 27: Luminicity
- September 3: On the Loose
CHELMSFORD
Chelmsford Community Band
Occasional Tuesdays in 2021 Facebook page
All performances are held on the Chelmsford Town Common at 7 PM.
- July 3: Independence Day Concert
- July 20: Concert Band
- August 10: Concert Band
MacKay Library Concert Series
Wednesdays
Pending information on concerts for 2021
DRACUT
Parker Memorial Library Summer Concerts
Thursdays 6:00 PM
Currently not planned for 2021
DUNSTABLE
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.
- July 7: The Rampage Trio
- July 14: Monadnock Bluegrass
- July 21: Band from U.N.C.L.E.
- July 28: Catfish Howl
LOWELL
Heritage Farm Ice Cream Monday Concerts
Mondays 7:00 PM Website
Monday summer concerts are cancelled for 2021
Free Fun for Kids Summer Shows
Wednesday and Thursdays 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. Free rides on the National Park Service trolley begin at noon. Bring blankets or lawn chairs to spread on the grass.
Pending 2021 schedule.
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.
- July 30: Classic Albums Live: Hotel California
- August 7: Colin Hay & Band
- August 12: JJ Grey & Mofro
- August 14: Tower of Power
- August 20: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
- August 21: New England Film Orchestra
- August 28: Richard Thompson
- September 3: John Hiatt
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. Face painting, balloons, hot dogs, and popcorn available. Music starts at 6:30 PM. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
No information available for 2021 yet.
Kerouac Park Concerts
2nd Saturday and 4th Sunday in May, June and July
Bring a picnic or visit the food truck on site.
PEPPERELL
Tuesdays 6:30 PM July 13 - August 10 Facebook page
The Pepperell Business Association hosts a Summer Concert Series on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM (rain date is Wednesdays).
- July 13: The McMurphys
- July 20: Ripchord
- July 27: Mick & Kid
- August 3: Nashoba Valley Concert Band
- August 10: The Clavis Brudon Band
TEWKSBURY
Family Summer Concert Series
The Tewksbury Office of Community Services, Police Athletic League, Rotary Club of Tewksbury, and Enterprise Bank sponsor a Family Summer Concert Series at the Livingston Street Playground during the summer. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy the shows at 286 Livingston St, Tewksbury.
Pending information on 2021 concerts
Tewksbury Library Concert Series
Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM July 1 - July 29
The Tewksbury Library hosts an Outdoor Concert series every Monday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM on the back lawn. Bring blankets and chairs.
- July 19: The American WHO
- July 26: 4EverFab
- August 2: Billy Joel Cover Band
WESTFORD
Concerts on the Common
Select Sundays 4-6 PM
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic to the Town Common at the junction of Boston Road and Main St in Westford.
Pending information on 2021 concerts
Good Pickin' Farm Summer Concert Series
Friday evenings from early June through August.
Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Purchase tickets in advance.
- June 4: Blue Train
- June 11: Cellar Dwellars
- June 18: Jim & Drew's Family Band
- June 25: Crossroads
- July 9: Illusions
- July 16: The Rainflowers
- July 23: PB & J
- July 30: The Band from U.N.C.L.E.
- August 6: The Rampage Trio
- August 13: Strictly Overtime
- August 27: The SUQNOTS
- September 10: Throwback
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