This summer, grab the whole family, a blanket, and a beach chair for some outdoor musical fun! What better way to spend time with your kids than listening to some of these family-friendly bands under the stars from June to August? Here’s our list of free summer concerts on Long Island.
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Nassau
Town of Hempstead’s 2016 Summer Concert Series
Locations Vary
June 25- August 19 (daily); 8:00pm
Visit various towns throughout Hempstead for some toe-tapping free music. Featuring multiple tribute bands for your favorite artists, any of these concerts are bound to be a fun time for the whole family. Bands include Songs in the Attic (Billy Joel Tribute), Tuesday Afternoon (Moody Blues Tribute), and more!
Tuesday Night Summer Concert Series at Clark Botanic Garden
193 I.U. Willets Path, Albertson
Every Tuesday through August 9; 7:00pm
This summer, the Clark Botanical Garden is hosting its own Summer Concert Series. Bring a chair and a snack and enjoy free concerts and performances perfect for the whole family!
July 12: Plaza Theatrical Productions: “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” (rain date July 14)
July 19: North Shore Pops Concert Band (rain date July 21)
July 26: Folk Night in the Garden: David Sear followed by Gathering Time (rain date July 28)
August 2: Dance Visions, NY (rain date August 4)
August 9: Five Towns College Concert Band: Playing popular themes from movies, TV, and classics (movie: Tootsie 8:15pm)
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Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Suffolk County
Town of Babylon’s 2016 Summer Concert Series
Kerrigan Road, Amityville
Varying Dates; 7:30pm
Join some of the hottest original acts and tribute bands as they perform on the South Shore of LI! With over a dozen concerts planned across the span of less than two months, it’s bound to be an unforgettable time!
Musical Moments in Kings Park
Main Street, Kings Park
Every Friday through August 26; 7:30pm
Come down to Main Street to enjoy live music every Friday night in Kings Park. Local artists perform for free, and all you need to do is bring a chair.
June 10: All Good Friends
June 17: Stagecoach
June 24: Harmonic Asylum
July 1: The New Yorkers
July 8: Copy Cat
July 15: Sound Chaser
July 22: Lationolology
July 29: The World According to Gilbert and Sullivan
August 5: Soul Mantra
August 12: Tied to the Trax
August 19: Mystery Play Band
August 26: The Acoustix
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East Quogue Village Green Summer Concert Series
Corner of Montauk Highway and Lewis Road in East Quogue
Every Tuesday through July 26; 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Enjoy some of your favorite Tribute Bands for free Every Tuesday night at the East Quogue Village Green. Grab your beach chairs, blankets, and family for an evening not worth missing! Raindates are each Tuesday in August.
July 5: Bobby Nathan Band (R&B and Classic Rock)
July 12: W.O.R. (Women of Rock)
July 18: Positively Soul (Motown)
July 26: Badlands (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
Kids Koncert at Hoyt Farm – Didi Maxx
200 New Highway, Commack
July 8; 7:30pm-9:00pm
The Smithtown Recreation Department presents its concert program for kids! Elementary grade children are welcomed to enjoy this one special show this summer at Hoyt Farm.
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