Outdoor Summer Concerts in NJ
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Summer is here and many New Jersey communities are hosting free summer concerts in the parks (and on beaches)! These free outdoor concerts in New Jersey are a fantastic (and inexpensive) way to spend some quality time with family and friends on a warm summer evening, so grab a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy these free summer concerts in New Jersey!
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Free Summer Concerts in New Jersey – 2018
Free Summer Concerts in Atlantic County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Egg Harbor Township NJ
2018 Rhythm In The Park Summer Concert Series
Tony Canale Park Amphitheater
Dogwood Avenue
Egg Harbor Township NJ
Free summer concerts will take place in Tony Canale Park on Friday nights from June 22 through August 24. Concerts begin at 7pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Somers Point NJ
26th Annual Somers Point Beach Concert Series
William Morrow Beach Municipal Beach Park
Bay Avenue between Higbee & New Jersey Avenues
Somers Point NJ
Somers Point’s annul beach concert series will take place on Friday evenings beginning the third Friday in June (6/15) until the first Friday in September (9/7). There will also be several special concerts during the July 4th holiday week and Labor Day weekend. Concerts begin at 7pm and admission is free.
Free Summer Concerts in Bergen County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Ridgewood NJ
Ridgewood Free Summer Entertainment Under the Stars
Veteran’s Field Band Shell
N. Maple Avenue between Franklin and Linwood Avenues
Ridgewood NJ
Free summer concerts take place every Tuesday and Thursday night from June 7th through August 9th (no concert on July 5th) at the Band Shell at Veteran’s Field. Concerts begin at 8:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Burlington County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Moorestown NJ
Moorestown Summer Concert Series
Perkins Center for the Arts
395 Kings Highway
Moorestown NJ
Community House Lawn
16 East Main Street
Moorestown NJ
The 2018 Moorestown Summer Concert Series will take place on Monday evenings beginning on June 4th and ending on July 30th (no concert on July 2nd). Children’s shows (Kid’s Stage) begin at 6:00pm and are followed by a preview of an upcoming local play. Concerts (Main Stage) begin at 6:30pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a non perishable food item to donate to “Live Civilly”. The first two concerts of the season take place at Perkins Center for the Arts; all other concerts take place at the Moorestown Community House.
Free Summer Concerts in Mount Laurel NJ
Mount Laurel Summer Concert Series
See website for concert locations & schedule
Mount Laurel NJ
Free summer concerts will be held in Mount Laurel beginning on July 12th and ending on August 16th. Concerts will be held at Laurel Acres Park and at the Mount Laurel Community Center on Thursdays and Fridays (see website for schedule). All concerts begin at 6:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Westampton NJ
Burlington County Amphitheater Summer Music Series
Burlington County Amphitheater
5 Pioneer Boulevard
Westampton NJ
Free summer concerts will be presented at the Burlington County Amphitheater on Friday and Saturday evenings beginning June 29th and ending on August 25th. Concerts begin at 7pm. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to Burlington County Institute of Technology (695 Woodlane Rd., Westampton).
Free Summer Concerts in Cape May County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Avalon NJ
Free Concerts at the Avalon Free Public Library
Avalon Free Public Library
235 32nd Street
Avalon NJ
The Bay Atlantic Symphony will present a free public concert at the Avalon Free Public Library on July 22nd and August 18th. While the concert is free, advanced tickets (available at the library) are required.
Free Summer Concerts in Cape May NJ
Cape May Free Concerts in the Park
Rotary Park
400 Lafayette Street
Cape May NJ
Enjoy free summer concerts in Cape May’s Rotary Park on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and & Monday evenings through September 2nd. Concerts begin at 7pm.
Free Beach Concert in Cape May
Cape May Convention Hall
714 Beach Avenue
Cape May NJ
A free beach concert will take place on the rear deck of Convention Hall on August 22nd at 6:o0pm. The concert will feature the Beach Bumz, who will perform hits from Jimmy Buffett, the Beach Boys, and other summer favorites. Rain location: inside Convention Hall.
Free Summer Concerts at the Chalfonte Hotel
The Chalfonte Hotel
301 Howard Street
Cape May NJ
The Chalfonte Hotel will present a number of free summer concerts on the porch. Concerts begin at 8pm. See website for schedule.
Free Summer Concerts in Cape May Court House NJ
Free Summer Concerts at Cape May County Park
Cape May County Park Bandstand
707 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House NJ
The Cape May County Park and Zoo is proud to announce a free summer concert series. Concerts will take place in the Cape May County Park Bandstand on June 27, July 18 and August 15 at 6:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Lower Township NJ
Free Summer Concerts at Cape May Ferry Terminal Green
Cape May Ferry Terminal Green
3501 Boardwalk
North Cape May NJ
Free summer concerts will be presented at the Cape May Ferry Terminal Green on Wednesday evenings beginning on July 11th and ending on August 29th. Concerts begin at 5:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Middle Township NJ
Middle Township Summer Concert Series
Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex
7 Fulling Mill Road
Rio Grande NJ
Free summer concerts will take place at the Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex in Middle Township on July 19th and August 16th. Concerts begin at 6:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Wildwood NJ
Wildwood Free Summer Concerts at Fox Park Amphitheater
Fox Park Amphitheater
Burk & Ocean Avenues
Wildwood NJ
The City of Wildwood will present free summer concerts in Fox Park Amphitheater every Sunday evening through August 26th. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Essex County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Bloomfield NJ
Summer of Fun Concerts in Bloomfield
various locations (see website for schedule/locations)
Bloomfield NJ
The township of Bloomfield will present free summer concerts on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning on June 25th and ending on August 7th. Concerts will take place at the Town Green and Brookside Park (see website for schedule and locations). Concerts begin at 7pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Livingston NJ
Livingston Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Memorial Park Gazebo
Livingston Avenue
Livingston NJ
Livingston Township will present free summer concerts at the gazebo in Memorial Park on Sunday evenings in July. Concerts begin 7pm. In the event of rain, concerts will be held at Livingston High School.
Free Summer Concerts in Millburn NJ
Millburn Summer Concert Series
Taylor Park
100 Main Street
Millburn NJ
Free summer concerts will be presented in Millburn’s Taylor Park on June 24, July 8, July 22, and August 5. Concerts begin at 7pm. Rain dates are the following Sunday.
Free Summer Concerts in Newark NJ
NJ Performing Arts Center
Sounds of the City Outdoor Music Series
NJ Performing Arts Center Theater Square
One Center Street
Newark NJ
The NJ Performing Arts Center will present their free 2018 Sounds of the City Outdoor Music Series on Thursday evenings in July and August. The free summer concert series will feature reggae, funk, Latin music, world music, hip-hop, soul, and pop artists. Performances begin at 5:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in South Orange NJ
Taste the Music: Concerts in the Park
Meadowland Park
70 N. Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ
Free summer concerts will take place on Flood’s Hill in South Orange’s Meadowlands Park on Wednesday nights beginning on July 11 and ending on August 1. Concerts begin at 7:30pm. A full menu of food will be available from local food trucks beginning at 6pm and there will be arts and crafts activities for children ages 5 and up.
Free Summer Concerts in West Caldwell NJ
West Caldwell Gazebo Concerts
Carne Park Gazebo
30 Clinton Road
West Caldwell NJ
The township of West Caldwell will present free summer concerts at Carne Park Gazebo on Thursday evenings beginning on June 28th and ending on August 16th. Concerts begin at 7:30pm and are held weather permitting.
Free Summer Concerts in Hudson County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Hoboken NJ
Summer Enchanted Evenings Concert Series
Sinatra Park Amphitheater
401 Sinatra Drive
Hoboken NJ
Free summer concerts will take place on the Hoboken waterfront at Sinatra Park on Thursday evenings beginning on June 7 and ending on August 16. Concerts will begin at 7:00pm and will feature a variety of music genres, including rock, classical, blues, jazz and swing.
Church Square Park Summer Concert Series
Church Square Park
Hoboken NJ
Free summer concerts will take place in Hoboken’s Church Square Park on Wednesday evenings beginning on June 20th and ending on August 29th. Concerts will begin at 7:00pm. Church Square Park is located between 4th & 5th Street and Garden Street & Willow Avenue.
Free Summer Concerts in Weehawken NJ
Hudson Riverfront PAC Summer Concerts On the Hudson
Lincoln Harbor Park
Harbor Boulevard (just north of Chart House Restaurant pier)
Weehawken NJ
The Hudson Riverfront Performing Arts Center will present free summer concerts in Lincoln Harbor Park on the Weehawken Waterfront. Concerts will take place on July 9th & 25th and August 8th & 15th and will begin at 7:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Hunterdon County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Flemington NJ
Hunterdon County 41st Annual Music Under the Stars
Deer Path Park
120 West Woodschurch Road
Flemington NJ
The 42nd Annual Music Under the Stars series will celebrate four decades of local talent ranging from big band to classic rock. These free concerts take place Thursday evenings in Deer Path Park beginning on June 28th and ending on August 16th. Performance start at 7:00pm. Rainsite: Hunterdon Central Regional High School (84 Route 31, Flemington).
Free Summer Concerts in Mercer County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Princeton NJ
Princeton University Summer Concerts
Princeton University
Richardson Auditorium – Alexander Hall
Princeton NJ
Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts will present four free summer concerts in Richardson Auditorium (located in Alexander Hall) on June 26, July 2, July 8, and July 25. Performances will begin at 7:30pm, with the exception of the July 8th concerts which begins at 3:00pm. Free tickets (required) may be ordered online beginning a week prior to each concert.
Princeton Summer Courtyard Concert Series
Princeton Shopping Center
301 North Harrison Street
Princeton NJ
Free summer concerts will be held at the courtyard in Princeton Shopping Center every Thursday beginning on June 21 and ending on August 23. Concerts begin at 6:00pm.
Palmer Square Princeton Summer Music
Palmer Square
40 Nassau Street
Princeton NJ
Free summer concerts will be held in Princeton on Palmer Square’s Green every Saturday in July and August (no concert on July 28th). Concerts begin at 12:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in West Windsor NJ
Mercer County Park Free Summer Concerts
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds
Hughes Drive or Old Trenton Road entrance
West Windsor NJ
The Mercer County Park Summer Concert Series will feature several free concerts ($5 parking fee). Free concerts will take place on June 22 at 7pm, July 28 at 6pm, and August 11 at 6pm. Concerts begin at 6:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Middlesex County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in New Brunswick NJ
Hub City Sounds Music Festival Series
Various locations (see website for schedule / locations)
New Brunswick NJ
Hub City Sounds is a free, family-friendly arts festival series with events for all tastes! Local artists are featured at neighborhood parks and theatre venues located in the heart of downtown New Brunswick. This weekly series will consist of over 50 performances showcasing Asian Indian, Latino, Caribbean, African American and Irish-American communities, highlighting multiple genres; including jazz, reggae, punk, soul, dance, salsa, drumming (traditional, African and Tabla), Celtic Rock, and more. See website for schedule and locations.
Free Summer Concerts in Woodbridge NJ
2018 Mayor’s Summer Concert Series
Various locations (see website for schedule / locations)
Woodbridge NJ
The Mayor’s Summer Concert Series in Woodbridge features free concerts on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and second Friday nights throughout the summer. The concert series will feature oldies, classic rock, local bands, jazz, and an eclectic mix of music, so there’s something for everyone! Please bring donation of non-perishable food item to restock food pantries. See website for detailed schedule including concert locations.
Free Summer Concerts in Monmouth County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Freehold NJ
Summer Concerts at Freehold Raceway Mall
Freehold Raceway Mall
3710 Route 9
Freehold NJ
The Freehold Raceway Mall will present free summer concerts on Tuesdays beginning on July 10 and ending on August 21. Concerts will take place outside the Cheesecake Factory and will begin at 6:30pm. Rain dates take place on the following Wednesday.
Freehold Rocks! Thursday Concert Series
Hall of Records
1 East Main Street
Freehold NJ
The Freehold Rocks! free summer concert series will take place on Thursday evenings at the Hall of Records. The free concerts will take place beginning on June 7 and continuing through August 23. The concert series will feature widely known groups and local talent that attract audiences from the greater-Freehold area and beyond. Performances begin at 7:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Keyport NJ
Keyport Summer Concert Series
Keyport Mini Park
West Front & Main Streets
Keyport NJ
The Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative will present free summer concerts at the Keyport Mini Park on Thursdays beginning June 7th and ending on August 23rd. Concerts begin at 6:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Long Branch NJ
Long Branch Summer Concert Series
Various Locations (see website for schedule / locations)
The city of Long Branch will host a number of free summer concerts including Bands By the Beach (Sundays), Tuesdays on Broadway, Thursdays By The Sea, and more. See website for concert schedule and locations.
Free Summer Concerts in Highlands NJ
Sandy Hook Beach Concert Series
Sandy Hook Beach E
Gateway National Recreation Area
Highlands NJ
Enjoy free summer concerts on the beach at Sandy Hook every Wednesday evening beginning on June 6 and ending on August 15 (August 22nd is a scheduled rain date). Free admission to the park after 5:00pm. Concerts begin at 6:00pm. Sponsored by the Sandy Hook Foundation.
Free Summer Concerts in Morris County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Boonton NJ
Boonton Music In The Park Summer Series
Grace Lord Park
W. Main Street & Essex Avenue
Boonton NJ
Free summer concerts will take place at the Grace Lord Park Gazebo in Boonton every Wednesday beginning on July 18 and ending on August 15. Concerts begin at 7:00pm. Rain site: Darress Theatre (615 Main Street).
Free Summer Concerts in Florham Park NJ
Florham Park Gazebo Concert Series
The Great Lawn of the Borough Complex
111 Ridgedale Avenue
Florham Park NJ
Free outdoor summer concerts will be held at the gazebo on the Great Lawn every Sunday beginning on June 10 and ending on July 29 (no concert on June 17th). Concerts begin at 7:00pm. Rain site: Ridgedale School (71 Ridgedale Avenue).
Free Summer Concerts in Madison NJ
Madison Downtown Concert Series
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
9 Main Street
Madison NJ
Free summer concerts will be presented on the lawn of the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts. The concerts will take place on June 22, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 25, and September 7 and will begin at 6:00pm. Picnicking is encouraged. In case of inclement weather the concerts are held inside the Museum with first come, first serve seating.
Free Summer Concerts in Mendham NJ
Mendham Summer Concerts in The Gazebo
Borough Park Gazebo
19 Mountain Avenue
Mendham NJ
Free summer concerts will take place in the Mendham Borough Park Gazebo on Sunday nights throughout the month of July (no concert scheduled for 7/15 – scheduled rain date). Concerts begin at 7:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Morris Township NJ
Morris Township Summer Concert Series
Ginty Field Gazebo
50 Woodland Avenue
Morris Twp NJ
Free summer concerts will be presented at Morris Township’s Ginty Field Gazebo on Tuesday evenings. Concerts begin at 7:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Morristown NJ
Morris Arts Music Beyond Borders
Morristown Green
Washington Street
Morristown NJ
Free summer concerts featuring music from around the world will be presented on June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 7. The concerts will take place at Morristown Green and will begin at 12:30pm. Rain site: Morristown United Methodist Church (50 Park Place on the Green).
Free Summer Concerts in Netcong NJ
Netcong Borough Summer Concert Series
DiRenzo Park
Dell Avenue (just off Allen Street)
Netcong NJ
The Borough of Netcong will present free summer concerts in DiRenzo Park on Friday evenings beginning on July 29 and ending on August 17 (no concert on July 6th). Concerts begin at 7:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Ocean County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Berkeley Township NJ
Berkeley Township Summerfest 2018
Veterans Park
Bayville NJ
Berkeley Township will present free summer concerts in Veterans Park on Wednesday evenings from June 27 through August 29, as well as on Saturday, September 8.
Free Summer Concerts in Passaic County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Little Falls NJ
Summer in the Park Concert Series
Memorial Park Gazebo
Main Street & Wilmore Road
Little Falls NJ
The Little Falls Summer in the Park Concert Series will take place on Thursdays June 28 through August 30 at the Memorial Park Gazebo. Concerts begin at 7:00pm. In the event of rain, concerts will be held at the Civic Center (Warren and Center Streets).
Free Summer Concerts in Somerset County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Bernards Township NJ
Bernards Twp Jayne Hannigan Summer Concert Series
Pleasant Valley Park
Valley Road
Bernards Township NJ
The Jayne Hannigan Summer Concert Series will take place Tuesdays in July at Bernards Township’s Pleasant Valley Park. The free concerts begin at 7:00pm. Rain site: Ridge High School (268 S. Finley Ave.).
Free Summer Concerts in Bridgewater NJ
Somerset County Summer Concert Series
Duke Island Park
Old York Road
Bridgewater, NJ
The Somerset County free Summer Concert Series will take place on Sunday nights (July 8 to August 5) at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater. Concerts begin at 7:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Somerville NJ
Somerville Summer Stage on Division Steet
Division Street Plaza
Somerville NJ
The Somerville Summer State will feature free concerts by regional and local talent that attracts audiences from Central Jersey and beyond. Genres include jazz, blues, reggae, folk, country, zydeco, bluegrass, rock, and more! Concerts take place Saturday evenings (May 26 – September 29) at the Division Street Plaza and begin at 7:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Union County NJ
Free Summer Concerts in Clark NJ
Union County Summer Arts Festival
Oak Ridge Park
136 Oak Ridge Road
Clark NJ
Free summer concerts will take place in Oak Ridge Park as part of the Union County Summer Arts Festival. The concerts will take place on Wednesday evenings in August and will begin at 7:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Linden NJ
Linden Free Summer Concert Series
Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade
400 North Wood Avenue
Linden NJ
Free summer concert will be presented at the Raymond Wood Bauer Promenade in Linden on throughout the summer. See website for schedule. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Mountainside NJ
Union County Summer Arts Festival
Echo Lake Park
Springfield Avenue
Mountainside NJ
Free summer concerts will take place in Echo Lake Park as part of the Union County Summer Arts Festival. The concerts will take place on Friday, June 22, as well as Wednesday evenings in July (no concert on July 4th) and will begin at 7:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in New Providence NJ
New Providence Family Fun Nights Concert Series
Centennial Park
Springfield Avenue & Academy Street
New Providence NJ
New Providence Business is proud to present four summer concerts offering music and entertainment for the whole family. The free concerts will take place on July 19 & 26, as well as on August 2 & 7 (8/7 – National Night Out) and will include many fun activities for the whole family, as well as free hot dogs and ice cream! Concerts begin at 7:00pm. In case of rain, concert is in the gym in Borough Hall (360 Elkwood Avenue).
Free Summer Concerts in Summit NJ
Hot Summer Nights Concert Series
Village Green
356 Broad Street
Summit NJ
Free summer concerts will be presented at the Village Green in Summit on July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 14. There will be free ice cream (courtesy of Investors Bank) and food trucks will be on hand for the purchase of dinner. Concerts begin at 7:00pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Scotch Plains NJ
Scotch Plains Summer Concert Series
Alan Augustine Village Green
430 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains NJ
Free summer concerts will take place at the Alan Augustine Village Green in Scotch Plains on Thursday evenings beginning on July 13 and ending on July 26. Concerts begin at 7:30pm.
Free Summer Concerts in Westfield NJ
Westfield Summer Concert Series
Mindowaskin Park Bandstand
East Broad Street
Westfield NJ
Free summer concerts will take place at Mindowaskin Park Bandstand in Westfield on Thursday evenings beginning at the end of June and ending at the end of July. The concerts begin at 7:30pm.
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