Your Ultimate Guide to Free Summer Concerts!

We’ve officially hit the mid-point of summer — but that doesn’t mean the fun is slowing down!

Live music is one of the best ways to make unforgettable memories with family and friends. It’s a chance to explore new genres, discover fresh sounds, and hear your favorite songs in a whole new light. While we often enjoy music in solitude through headphones or car speakers, live performances offer something different: the joy of experiencing music together — in community, under open skies.

That’s why we’ve compiled some of the best FREE summer concerts happening both in the city and on the island. Whether you’re into jazz, hip-hop, folk, blues, or just want to vibe out to a sunset soundtrack, there’s something on this list for you. So grab a blanket, gather your crew, and let’s make the second half of summer amazing.

REMAINING STOPS ON THE ROCK THE STAGE FESTIVAL TOUR

Looking for high-energy performances and local talent you can cheer on? Catch our very own Center Stage house bands as they take over the summer at the our Rock The Stage Festival Tour!

Our talented musicians have been hard at work preparing unforgettable sets—and best of all, every show is completely free and open to the public.

July 24th - Guardians of the Galaxy, Static, and Pluto @ Jones Beach Bandshell
July 30th - Guardians of the Galaxy and Static @ Park after Dark in Massapequa Park
August 13th - Guardians of the Galaxy and Burning Roses @ Park after Dark in Massapequa Park
August 20th - Guardians of the Galaxy, Supernova, and Burning Roses @ Good Shepherd Plainview’s Food Truck Wednesday

STAY TUNED FOR OUR ROCK THE STAGE FESTIVAL TOUR DIARY AT THE END OF SUMMER!

LONG ISLAND

Town of Oyster Bay's "Music Under the Stars"

July 22- The New York Tenors feat. Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez, and Christopher Macchio @ John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa
July 23 - StevieMac @ Harry Tappen Beach, Glenwood Landing
July 26 - Disco Unlimited @ Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale
July 29 - Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience @ John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa
July 30th - Dean Karahalis and the Concert Pops of Long Island
August 2 - The Beat Goes On Cher Tribute feat. Lisa McClowry @ John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa
August 5th - Tribute to Beatles, Zeppelin and Doors by Magical Mystery Doors @ John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa
August 6 - The Main Event (Barbra Streisand Tribute) starring Jill Gioia @ Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park, Plainview
August 9 - Dr. K's Motown Revue @ Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, Oyster Bay
August 12 - The Doo Wop Project @ John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa
August 13 - Half Step (Grateful Dead Tribute) @ Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Woodbury
August 16 - Dalton Presents the Zac(h)s (Zac Brown Band and Zach Bryan) @ John J. Burns Town Park, Massapequa

Long Beach's Free Summer Concerts on the Beach

July 30 - Southbound (Country Tribute)
August 6 - Green Machine (80s/90s Rock Dance Band)
August 13 - Elvis Night
August 20 - Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder Tribute)
August 27 - Parrot Beach (Jimmy Buffet Tribute)

Town of Hempstead's Free Concerts

July 22 - Pep & The Soul Explosion @ Roosevelt Park
July 23 - Step By Step (Johnny Maestro Tribute) @ Rath Park
July 24 - Make Me Smile (Chicago Tribute) @ Oceanside Park
July 25 - Joe Piscopo @ Rath Park
July 29 - The REO Experience @ Baldwin Park
July 30 - Bad Fish @ Lido Beach Town Park
July 31 - Peat Moss & The Fertilizers @ Forest City, Community Park
August 1 - Shining Star @ East Village Green
August 5 - Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder Tribute) @ Averill Blvd. Park
August 6 - The Incredible AM/FM Time Machine @ COES Neck Park
August 7 - Vinyl Revival @ Seamans Neck Park
August 8 - Pour Some 80's On Me @ Merrick Road Park
August 13 - Wonderous Stories @ Speno Memorial Park
August 14 - Forever Freestyle @ Hewlett Point Park
August 15 - The 70's Band @ Town Park Point Lookout
August 16 - Men Of Soul @ Harold Walker Memorial Park
August 20 - A Witch's Brew @ Shell Creek Park
August 21 - Plaza Theatrical @ Rock Hall
August 22 - Stiffler's Mom @ Newbridge Road Park
August 26 - Sadbois @ Echo Park
August 27 - One Track Mind @ Forest City Community Park
August 28 - School of Rock @ Baldwin Park

Other Local Festivals & Concert Series in Nassau County

July 31, August 14, August 28 - Thursday Night Live in Wantagh
July 30, August 13 - Park After Dark in Massapequa Park
July 24 - Great Neck Plaza Promenade Nights

MANHATTAN

Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances

July 25 - Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cécile McLorin Salvant
August 1 - Carnegie Hall Citywide: Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band
August 8 - Carnegie Hall Citywide: Dez Duron
August 15 - World Music Institute: Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East + Gamelan Dharma Swara
August 16 - New York City Circus Festival
August 22 - Belongó: Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
August 29 - Accordions Around the World: Livia Mattos and more
August 30 - The Town Hall: New York Loves Sly! Featuring Steven Bernstein
September 4 - New York City Opera: Carmen
September 5 - New York City Opera: Carmen
September 12 - American Symphony Orchestra: New York Profiles

SummerStage

July 24 - Jessica Pratt, Cameron Winter, and Daryl Johns
July 27 - Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, dead prez, Rich Medina, and Maryam Bukar Hassan
August 10 - The Originals ft. Rich Medina, Stretch Armstrong, and Tony Touch
August 17 - Funk Flex R&B Birthday Picnic
September 16 - Soccer Mommy, Hurrary for the Riff Raff, and Dummy

Backyard at Hudson Yards

July 23 - Alex Sampson
July 30 - Brittney Spencer
August 6 - mxmtoon
August 13 - Grace Vanderwaal

Battery Park City River & Blues Festival

July 24 - Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra led by Arturo O'Farrill
July 31 - Lady Blackbird

BROOKLYN

DUMBO's Live at the Archway Series

July 24 - Sug Daniels
July 31 - Chicha Libre

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn

July 26 – A Tribute to Quincy Jones: The Wiz
August 1 – Mireya Ramos and the Poor Choices | Talibah Safiya | Morley
August 2 – Gogol Bordello | Puzzled Panther | Pons
August 7 – Emily Johnson / Catalyst
August 8 – Adrian Quesada | Trish Toledo
August 9 – LYRICIST LOUNGE Anniversary Show
August 15 – William Parker | NIKARA presents Black Wall Street
August 16 – Closing Night: Nick Hakim | Karriem Riggins (DJ set)

Know of any other FREE summer concerts happening in your neighborhood? Drop them in the comments below — we’d love to spread the word!

Whether you’re dancing in the park, grooving by the beach, or discovering a new band in your borough, we hope to see you out there soaking up the sounds of summer!