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Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.
Agawam
SummerFest
All shows will take place on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at School Street Park. In the event of inclement weather, the show may be canceled. *National Night Out on Friday Night. Call The Parks and Recreation Department at 821-0513 after 2 p. m. the day of the show for more info about cancellations.
- July 1 — Cobblestone Road
- July 8 — Ultimatum
- July 15 — Project 267
- July 22 — Jukebox Heroz
- *July 24 — National Night Out 6-8 p.m.– Movie in the Park at 8:30 p.m.
- July 29 — Benny & The Jets
- Aug. 6 — Retro Floyd
- Aug. 12 — Kix 100.9 Country Show
- Aug. 19 — General Gist (6 p.m.)
Chicopee
Chicopee Parks & Recreation Aldenville Summer Concerts
All concerts will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Aldenville Commons on Grattan Street in Chicopee. Aldenville Summer Concerts are co-sponsored in cooperation with the Chicopee Parks & Recreation Department, Chicopee Cultural Council, The Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Viola Klaus concert fund.
- Wednesday, July 1 — Axis *
- Tuesday, July 7 — Brad Shepard
- Tuesday, July 14— Jimmy Mazz
- Tuesday, July 21 — Ken Morr Band
- Wednesday, July 22 — Dave Colucci Show
- Tuesday, July 28 —Richie Mitnik, Ethel Lee and Joe Saimeri
- Tuesday, Aug. 5 — Union Jack – A British Invasion Band*
- Wednesday, Aug. 5 — Nice Shirt Band
- Tuesday, Aug. 11 — The 60’s Experience
*Concert sponsored by Chicopee Cultural Council and MA Cultural Council
East Longmeadow
Rotary Concert Series
The 40th Annual Rotary Summer Concert Series returns with free concerts at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at Mapleshade Elementary School, 175 Mapleshade Ave. Concession stand will open at 6 p.m. on concert night.
- July 3 — Trailer Trash and laser light show
- July 8 — Union Jack British Invasion Band
- July 15 — 7 Roads
- July 22 — Brass Attack
- July 29 — The 60s Experience
- Aug. 5 — Above the Treeline
- Aug. 12 — Pride Falls
- Aug. 19 — Rain date, if needed
Easthampton
Arts in the Park Series
There will be music at Nonotuck Park, 1 Dailey Field Rd. on Friday evenings in July and August. The Easthampton Parks and Recreation Department presents a series of six free summer concerts beginning at 6:30 p.m.
- July 10 — Hard Knox- rock from all decades
- July 17 — Jimmy Mazz – music from the Rat pack era
- July 24 — Colony Motel – local original music
- July 31 — Heritage Pops Orchestra – Big Band sounds
- Aug. 14 — Soiree of Western mass – top songs from the cinema
- Aug. 21 — Soular Eclipse –R & B, Motown, Disco, Jazz , Pop
Enfield
Enfield Summer Concert Series
Concerts take place Tuesday evenings at the bandshell at Higgins Park, behind Enfield Town Hall, at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket and enjoy the free concerts! Sponsored by Enfield Culture and Arts Commission. In case of inclement weather, concerts will take place the following day.
- June 30 — Mass-Conn-Fusion
- July 14 — Six Pack of Blues
- July 21 — Whiskey Traveler
- July 28 — The Yacht rock Band
- Aug. 4 — 7 Roads
- Aug. 11 — Beyond Purple
- Aug. 18 — Little Lies
Northampton
Florence Summer Concert Series
The 2026 Florence Free Summer Concert Series will take place every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence Civic Center and will feature a different food truck each week. Bring your lawn chair, relax and enjoy the music!
- June 25 — Lisa Bastoni – Folk favorites
- July 2 — Expandable Brass Band – Funky marching band
- July 9 — Miss Paula and the Twangbusters – Honky Tonk Swing
- July 16 — Tony Silva Fierst Rumbera – flaminco
- July 23 — The Moon Shells – Indi string band
- July 30 — Sweet Daddy cool Breeze – Blues
- Aug. 6 — The Pangeans – world music
- Aug. 13 — Ozzie’s Basement – fun covers
- Aug. 20 — Frank Manzi – Springfield’s Springstein
- Aug. 27 — Zinka – Funk pop
- Sept. 3 — Christa Joy & The Honey Bees – Folk rock
- Sept. 10 — Gaslight Tinkers – Celtic global groove
Bands on Brewster
Concerts Thursday nights, 6-8 p.m. in the plaza between the E. J. Gare parking Garage and Northampton Brewery
- July 9 — Hot Dirt + Goldsetter
- July 16 — King Radio, Simple Friend & More
- July 23 — Floyd Mercantile: featuring Peter Mulvey and Jenna Nichols
- July 30 — Stoner will and the Narcs + Original Cowards
- Aug. 6 — The Fawns + Gentle Hen
- Aug. 13 — Inde
- Aug. 20 — Christa Joy and the Honeybees
- Aug. 27 — To be announced
The performances are weather dependent, however, if the weather is questionable, the public will be informed by 10 a.m. on the day of the show through @nohoarts on Instagram.
Salsa in the Plaza
Monday nights from 7-9 p.m. through Aug 31 at EJ Garge Plaza.
Salsa in the Park
The public is invited to particpate in free dance evenings at Pulaski Park from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 1. Aug. 28 and Sept. 5. For more info visitnorthamptonartscouncil.org.
South Hadley
Village Commons Summer Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy these free concerts at the Town Common, Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. Rain date is the following Sunday.
- July 2 — Sound Bridges
- July 9 — The Berkshires
- July 16 — The Willies
- July 23 — Blue Devil Bluez ‘rocknsoul”
- July 30 — Union Jack British Invasion Band
- Aug. 6 — Cotonwood
- Aug. 13 — Midlife Crisis Band
- Aug. 20 — Jimmy Mazz
- Aug. 27 — Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Buttery Brook Summer Concert Series
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy these free Friday night concerts at the Bandshell in Buttery Brook Park, 123 Willamansett St. Concerts begin at 5 p.m. Food and beverage available for purchase onsite; no outside alcohol. No dogs per park rules. Weather cancellations/announcements: facebook.com/butterybrookpark
- June 26 — Mid-Life Crisis- classic Rock & Blues
- July 10 — Next J. E. N. Band – 50’s to present favorites
- July 17 — King Kountry- your favorite Country music
- July 24 — Cottonwood- Millenial Country, old Rock
- July 31 — Lindsey LaBell – Country-flavored Rock
- Aug. 7 — Blue Devil Bluez- Rock and Soul
- Aug. 14 — Acousticca – Rock, Blues, Country
- Aug. 21 — Dr. C and the Feel Goods – Feelgood soulful band
- Aug. 28 — The Berkshires – Reggae, Country, Funk, Blues
- Sept. 4 — Moos & the High Tops- ‘70’s and ‘80’s classic Rock
- Sept. 11 — Full Circle – ‘80’s, 90’s, 00’s Rock
Somers
Summer Concert Series
The Somers Summer Concert Series will take place on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gazebo at 19 Battle St. in Somers.
- June 26 — Wonder Yearz
- July 3 — Windham Concert Band
- July 10 — Dee Reilly
- July 17 — Jimmy Mazz Variety Show
- July 24 — The Score
- July 31 — Sazzy Band
- Aug. 7 — Afterglow Party Band
- Aug. 14 — Six Pack of Blues
Springfield
Forest Park Summer Concert Series
The Springfield Parks Department will host five free Thursday night summer concerts in the Forest Park Amphitheater. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can enter Forest Park through the Sumner Avenue or the Route 5 entrances for free after 5 p.m. on the evenings of the concerts. In case of rain, concerts will be moved to the Carriage House tent.
- July 9 — Dee Reilly (Carriage House)
- July 30 — Petty Larceny Band
- Aug. 6 — Skynard Hatchet
- Aug. 13 — Zac N Freid
- Aug. 20 — Jake Manzi Band
- Aug. 27 — Unforgettable Fire
- Sept. 3 — Bennie and the Jets
- Sept. 11 — Floyd Patterson Band
MGM Free Music Fridays
Live outdoor music at the MGM Springfield Plaza every Friday through Oct 23, from 7:30-9 p.m., extending the season for 2026 with a mix of new acts and old favorites! Enjoy beverages from one of the casino’s two outdoor bars or White Lion Brewery’s outpost, or a tasty bite from an onsite restaurant or one of the weekly local food trucks. Plaza opens at 6 p.m.; guests are invited to bring their own lawn chairs.
- June 25 — Billy and the Jets- Hits from Billy Joel and Elton John
- July 3 — Heartland- country music classics
- July 10 — Blizzard of OZ- an Ozzy Osbourne tribute band
- July 17 — Simply the Bess – tribute to women who rocked the ‘80s
- July 24 — Malado – Springfield-based R & B band
- July 31 — Raquel & Su- Latin music
- Aug. 7 — Back in black- the “true AC-DC experience”
- Aug. 14 — The Warped Band- the official Warped Tour tribute band
- Aug. 21— Below Deck- yacht rock favorites
- Aug. 28 — E Street Shuffle- a tribute to Bruce Springsteen
- Sept. 4 — Moondance- at tribute to Van Morrison
- Sept. 11 — Aquanett: Tribute to 80s Rock N’ Metal
- Oct. 9 — Cathedral- a tribute to Eddie Van Halen
- Oct. 16 — Dookie – a tribute to Green Day
- Oct. 23 — Johhny Six Gun- Classic Rock the way you remember it
The Landing Summer Concert Series
Springfield’s newest open-air event space, located next to the Springfield convention Center Carpark and MassMutual Center will host Lawn Party @ The Landing every Thursday with free concerts from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Food trucks, drinks and lawn games will be part of the party! The Lawn Party is sponsored by Lia Honda of Enfield.
- July 2 — Carol Devine & The Mighty Fine
- July 9 — Jarreau Pitts
- July 16 — Now That’s ‘90s
- July 23 — La Era Del Mambo
- July 30 — Trailer Trash
- Aug. 6 — Tafari
- Aug. 13 — Brass Attack
- Aug. 20 — Whiskey Traveler
- Aug. 27 — Deep River Ramblers
West Springfield
Summer Concert Series
Concerts will take place on Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Morgan Road Pavilion, unless noted. Beverages and food will be available for cash-only purchase from the West Springfield Rotary Club and West Springfield Lions Club at the Pavillion.
- June 25 — Chalk Dust
- July 2 — Union Jack
- July 4 — Family Fun The Next JEN Band- Town Common 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
- July 9 — Ethel Lee Ensemble — Storrowton Gazebo
- July 16 — Dan Kane and Friends – Storrowton Gazebo
- July 23 — Richie Mitnick and Friends — Storrowton Gazebo
- July 30 — Sarah The Fiddler — Storrowton Gazebo
- Aug. 6— Santucci Jazz Quintet
- Aug. 13 — Just Go with It
- Aug. 20 — David O & the Tone Monsters
- Aug. 27— Bad News Jazz and Blues
- Sept. 3 — West Side Mike
- Sept. 10 — Soular Bears
- Sept. 17 — 91 South
Westfield
Stanley Park Sunday Concert Series
Concerts go from 6-8 p.m. in the Beveridge Pavilion, accessible by gates 2.3 and 4, are weather permitting and free to the public. Food service provided by The Bubble Mug Café at Pottery Cellar beginning at 5 p.m. Chairs will be available; suggested $5 donation; inclement weather: check the Stanley Park Facebook page or the park website at, stanleypark.org.
June 28 — Studio Two: A Beatles Tribute Band
July 12 — Cobblestone Road: Country favorites
July 19 — Sarah the Fiddler: Old time and Irish favorites
July 26 — The Savage Brothers
Aug. 2 — The 413s: Modern take on Rock
Aug. 16 — The Yacht Rock Band
Westhampton
Field of Dreams Concerts
These Friday night concerts begin at 6 p.m., bring your own lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, concerts will take place in the Town Hall.
- July 10 — Zyedco Connection
- July 24 — Little House Blues
- Aug. 7 — The O-Tones
- Aug. 21 — The Gaslight Tinkers
Wilbraham
Fountain Park Concert Series
Fountain Park is a 144 acre forest preserve at 883 Tinkham Rd. in Wilbraham. Concerts take place at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn. The concerts are free but require a $5 parking donation per car unless you have a season pass.
The concert lineup had not been completed by press time. Please visit https://explorefountainpark.com/events-list/2026-summer-concert-2/
For updated information on which performers have been booked.
