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Free Long Island Summer Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families

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6/2/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

We've rounded up a host of FREE Long Island summer outdoor concerts ideal for kids and families, so all parents need to do is grab some lawn chairs or a picnic blanket.

Our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide offers tons more ideas for getting the best out of the warm-weather months. Enjoy!

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Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Nassau County

Summer Concert Series at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, September 29, 2024
Concertgoers experience a variety of genres, from disco to classical and oldies, at the Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park. READ MORE

Valley Stream's Summer Concert Series

Valley Stream
Wednesdays, June 12-August 28 and Thursday & Friday, September 12-13, 2024
The Village of Valley Stream celebrates the arrival of summer with a series of live performances at the Community Bandshell behind Village Hall.  READ MORE

Town of Hempstead Extravaganza by the Sea Concert & Fireworks

Point Lookout
Saturday, June 29, 2024
The Town of Hempstead hosts its annual Salute to Veterans event, which features a concert by Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and fireworks display. The evening kicks off with a ceremony honoring veterans. READ MORE

Town of Oyster Bay Music Under the Stars

Various Locations
Wednesday, July 2-Saturday, August 10, 2024
Oyster Bay Town hosts a free slate of Music Under the Stars on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays this summer at various town park locations. READ MORE

City of Long Beach's 2024 Summer Concert Series

Long Beach
Wednesdays, July 3-August 28, 2024
The popular series hosted by the City of Long Beach is free for residents and visitors and showcases a variety of musical entertainment on Wednesdays in 2024. READ MORE

Great Neck Park District Summer Concert Series

Great Neck
Thursday, July 4-Sunday, September 15, 2024
The Great Neck Parks District hosts a Summer Concert Series at Steppingstone Park. READ MORE

Town of North Hempstead Summer Concert Series

Various Locations
Sunday, July 7-Friday, August 23, 2024
Bring a chair or blanket to North Hempstead Beach and pack a picnic dinner for an evening of musical entertainment under the evening sky. READ MORE

Town of Oyster Bay’s Salute to America

Massapequa
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Town of Oyster Bay residents are invited to honor veterans and active military with a musical tribute and spectacular fireworks display at Tobay Beach.  READ MORE

Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series

Westbury
Wednesdays, July 10-August 28, 2024
The Westbury Arts Summer Concert Series hosts free outdoor shows, by local performers, with performances ranging from jazz to hip-hop. READ MORE

Farmingdale Music on Main

Farmingdale
Thursdays, July 11, 25 & August 8 & 22, 2024
Shop and dine along Main Street. Enjoy live music and more during Farmingdale's Music on Main this summer. READ MORE

Darlene Graham’s Singing at the Beach Show at Hempstead Town Parks

Various Locations
Tuesday, July 15-Friday, July 26, 2024
Large beach balls bounce through the audience and bubbles fill the air when Darlene Graham brings her interactive summer show to Hempstead Town parks and pools this July. Families are encouraged to play beach bucket drums and clamshell castanets as they demonstrate swimming strokes, wear sunglasses, and dance. READ MORE

The Jester Jim Show at Hempstead Town Parks

Various Locations
Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2, 2024
With a trunk full of props and a looping machine, Jester Jim takes the stage and starts his free show at various parks around the Town of Hempstead. Young and old will be glued to his every sound as he performs his amazing beatbox intro.  READ MORE

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Suffolk County

Town of Babylon Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Various Locations
Friday, June 21 - Saturday, August 24, 2024
The concerts offered by the Town of Babylon are free throughout the summer. Bring snacks, chairs, and blankets. READ MORE

Smithtown's Family Concerts at Hoyt Farm

Commack
Sundays, June 23-August 11, 2024
The Smithtown Recreation Department has scheduled seven performances for this year's free concert series at Hoyt Farm. Bring chairs, picnic dinners, and enjoy the show. READ MORE

St. James Summer Nights

St. James
Wednesdays, June 26, July 17 and August 14, 2024
On select Wednesdays this summer, St. James Summer Nights will be held on Lake Ave. READ MORE

Alive After 5 in Patchogue

Patchogue
Thursdays, June 27, July 11 & 25 and August 8, 2024
With stages of live music and entertainment, dozens of vendors, food trucks, activities, and auctions, there is something for everyone at this outdoor festival. READ MORE

Family Fridays at The Common Ground

Sayville
Select Fridays through August 9, 2024
Bring your own lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy entertainment under the stars at The Common Ground.  READ MORE

Celebrate St. James Summer Concert Series

St. James
Sundays, June 30-August 18, 2024
A number of acts in a variety of genres take the Celebrate stage this summer to entertain the community.  READ MORE

Babylon Village Summer Concert Series

Babylon Village Gazebo
Fridays, July 5-August 30, 2024
This live concerts throughout the summer are set select evenings at Village of Babylon gazebo. READ MORE

Summer Concerts on the Village Green in Stony Brook Village

Stony Brook
Sundays, July 7-August 18, 2024
Stony Brook Village Center hosts weekly concerts on the village green this summer, featuring songs from the 60s, country tunes, a brass band and more. READ MORE

Nesconset Summer Concert Series

Nesconset
Tuesdays, July 9-August 27, 2024
The Nesconset Chamber of Commerce presents a summer concert series on Tuesday evenings at the Nesconset Gazebo on Smithtown Blvd. READ MORE

Pop Up Saturdays at The Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Stony Brook
Saturday, July 13-Saturday, August 17, 2024
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) hosts free family weekend fun this summer in the Inner Court. READ MORE

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Huntington
Select weekdays through Saturday, August 24, 2024
The Huntington Summer Arts Festival brings a roster of exciting performing artists to the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park this year.   READ MORE

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts on Long Island's East End

Montauk’s Free Outdoor Concerts on the Green

Montauk
Mondays, June 24-August 28, 2024
Presented by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce, the summer concert series is free to the public and features a variety of musicians. Catch a show every Monday at the Montauk Village Green beginning at 6:30pm in June and July and 6pm in August. READ MORE

Reflextions: Art After Dark

Riverhead
Select Saturday beginning Saturday, June 29, 2024
On select evenings this summer and fall, Grangebel Park in downtown Riverhead is transformed into a walkable art-after-dark experience. Illuminated designs make up Reflextions, an en plein air art exhibition. READ MORE

Dances in the Park in Greenport Village

Greenport
Mondays, July 1-August 26, 2024
The popular village concert series presents a different act in Mitchell Park each Monday night during the summer months. READ MORE

Southampton Concerts at the Park

Southampton
Wednesdays, July 3-August 28, 2024
Each summer, Southampton Cultural Center sponsors an extremely popular series of summer concerts in Agawam Park and at Coopers Beach.  READ MORE

Summer Showcase Concert Series in Southold

Southold
Wednesdays, July 3-August 28, 2024
The Summer Showcase Concert Series are concerts offered free of charge on Wednesday evenings during the summer at the Silversmith's Corner, the gazebo in the heart of Southold. READ MORE

Alive on 25 in Riverhead

Riverhead
Fridays, July 5 & August 9, 2024
Riverhead's walkable downtown closes along Main Street for a street fair with live music, vendors, food, and entertainment. READ MORE

Summer Stage Concerts at Riverhead Town Square

Riverhead
Thursdays, July 11-August 29, 2024
Set on the summer stage at Town Square in Riverhead, Riverhead Townscape presents family-friendly entertainment this August. Live music and magic are on tap select Thursday evenings. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Town Park Point Lookout
Various Oyster Bay Town Parks
Various Hempstead Town Parks
Various Hempstead Town Parks
Various Babylon Town Parks
St. James Elementary School
Village of Babylon Gazebo
The Gazebo at Silversmith's Corner
Downtown Riverhead