Lehigh Valley Free Summer Music Series

In Allentown, experience Rock the Walk every Thursday at ArtsWalk Pocket Park from 5 to 9 p.m.; head to the patio at Promenade Saucon Valley every Wednesday in June, July, and August from 5 to 7 p.m.; and the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series has shows scheduled most weekends through September.

No matter your hometown, there’s probably a free summer music series to bring you and your picnic blanket out for a relaxing time!

Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series, SteelStacks™, Bethlehem

Enjoy free, live music at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, located at the base of the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces on Bethlehem’s SouthSide. Check out the lineup of diverse artists representing many genres. Performances will happen every Friday - Saturday and select Thursday & Sunday nights throughout the summer.

May

• Friday, May 16 – Couch
• Saturday, May 17 – Nathan Graham
• Sunday, May 18 – Next Gen Live
• Thursday, May 22 – Barney Cortez
• Friday, May 23 – Sinkane
• Saturday, May 24 – Chloe Kimes
• Sunday, May 25 – Uncaged: Zac Brown Band Tribute
• Thursday, May 29 – Glitterfox
• Friday, May 30 – Carly Moffa
• Saturday, May 31 – Oh He Dead

June

• Thursday, June 5 – Yacht Lobsters
• Friday, June 6 – Little Misty
• Saturday, June 7 – Riley Clemmons
• Thursday, June 12 – Damn the Torpedoes
• Friday, June 13 – Sierra Green and the Giants
• Saturday, June 14 – Smooth Edge Band
• Thursday, June 19 – Alysha Brilla
• Friday, June 20 – Coyote Island
• Saturday, June 21 – Tae & The Neighborly
• Thursday, June 26 – The Greeting Committee
• Friday, June 27 – A Tribute to the Women of Salsa by Celeste La Fiera
• Saturday, June 28 – Plena Libre

July

• Thursday, July 3 – Paul McDonald & the Mourning Doves
• Friday, July 4 – The Allentown Band & The BRUCE Show – Bruce Springsteen Tribute
• Saturday, July 5 – Arise Roots
• Thursday, July 10 – Winyah
• Friday, July 11 – Coral Moons
• Saturday, July 12 – Copilot
• Thursday, July 17 – Ocean Avenue Stompers
• Friday, July 18 – Indigenous
• Saturday, July 19 – Shemekia Copeland
• Thursday, July 24 – MELT
• Friday, July 25 – Durieux
• Saturday, July 26 – Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas

August

• Friday, August 15 – Joanne Shaw Taylor
• Saturday, August 16 – Dancing Dream
• Thursday, August 21 – House of Hamill
• Friday, August 22 – Cristina Vane
• Saturday, August 23 – DuPont Brass
• Thursday, August 28 – Craig Thatcher Band
• Friday, August 29 – Alexis Cunningham
• Saturday, August 30 – Young Dubliners
• Sunday, August 31 – Gentleman Brawlers

September

• Friday, September 5 – The Side Cars Band – A Tribute to the Cars
• Saturday, September 6 – Joy and the Wildfire
• Friday, September 12 – Atlassian
• Saturday, September 13 – The Aardvarks

Party at the Patio, Promenade Saucon Valley, Center Valley

Promenade Saucon Valley is hosting free summer concerts every Wednesday in June, July, and August with each performance beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m., weather permitting. Tolino Vineyards and Down River Brewing Co. will have beer and wine available for purchase at The Patio each week during Party at the Patio!

June

• June 4th: Flirtin with the Mob
• June 11th (rain date Thursday, June 12th): Cathy Ritter - Taylor Swift Night
• June 18th (rain date Thursday, June 19th): JOYOUS
• June 25th (rain date Thursday, June 26th): Supersonic Godfathers

July

• July 9th (rain date Thursday, July 10th): Jon Fadem
• July 16th (rain date Thursday, July 17th): Scott Marshall Band
• July 23rd: Nite Flyte
• July 30th: Seth Witcher

August

• August 6th, 5-8 PM (rain date: Thursday, August 7th): GT3 - Jazz Standards
• August 13th: Tim Harakal
• August 20th, 5-8 PM (rain date: Thursday, August 21st): Country Line Dancing Night
• August 27th: Lucky 7

Summer Concert Series, Dimmick Park, Hellertown

The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce & the Borough of Hellertown are happy to bring back their 2025 Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series on Sundays from 6 – 8 p.m. Enjoy free, live music, food trucks, and adult beverage vendors. Grab a blanket or chair, your family and friends, and get excited for an amazing summer experience!

• May 18 - The Toga Party Band (Classic Hits)
• June 29 - HUNKAJUNK (Pop/Classic Rock)
• July 27 - Still Kick'n (Rock/Classic Hits)
• August 24 - Nikki Briar Band (Country)

Summer Concert Series, Community Park Arts Pavilion, Emmaus

The Emmaus Recreation and Entertainment Commission continues with some exciting free performers, in a variety of genres including country, rock, blues, oldies, and more! Concerts are on Sundays at the Emmaus Community Park beginning at 6 p.m., held rain or shine. Bring a blanket or your favorite chair, and relax to some great tunes!

May

• May 25 - Woodside Avenue

June

• June 1 - The Castaway Band
• June 8 - Little Green Shack
• June 22 - Kutztown Bagpipe Band (Celtic music)
• June 29 - Brake for Turtles

July

• July 6 - The Macungie Band
• July 13 - Stacy Gabel Band
• July 20 - The Large Flower Heads
• July 27 - Galena Brass Band

August

• August 10 - DMC Cuo
• August 17 - Tookany Creek Bluegrass Band
• August 24 - Scott Marshall and the Highway Souls
• August 31 - The Swingtime Dolls

Live on the Greenway, Bethlehem

The Live on the Greenway Summer Concert Series is back for another season of sunny Sunday afternoons and local live music at Harmony Pavilion on the South Bethlehem Greenway! A different band will feature every week, with food, beverages, and ice cream available to purchase from our wonderful SouthSide businesses. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets along to guarantee that you get the best seats in the house!

Concert Schedule:

• May 18 - Herencia Jíbara
• May 25 - Joyous
• June 1 - Life After Dead
• June 8 - Eighteenth Hour

Music on the Deck, Olde Homestead Golf Club, New Tripoli

Enjoy a blend of timeless, modern, and unique music spanning different genres. As you groove to the melodies and get lost in the moment, unwind with a refreshing cold drink and delicious culinary creations from the chef!

May

• May 15 - S.R.G.
• May 16 - Royal Picks
• May 17 - Not Us
• May 22 - DMC Duo
• May 23 - Duplexity
• May 24 - Jay Lapp
• May 29 - John Derk (Duo)
• May 30 - Gene Cullison
• May 31 - Eric Lear

June

• June 5 - Steve Johnson
• June 6 - Gene Cullison
• June 7 - Bill Ihling
• June 12 - John Derk
• June 13 - Eric Lear
• June 14 - Not Us
• June 19 - DMC Duo
• June 20 - Royal Picks
• June 21 - Jay Lapp
• June 26 - James Supra
• June 27 - Eric Lear
• June 28 - Bill Ihling

July

• July 3 - Steve Johnson
• July 4 - Jay Lapp
• July 5 - Dina Hall
• July 10 - DMC Duo
• July 11 - Gene Cullison
• July 12 - John Derk (Solo)
• July 17 - Steve Johnson
• July 18 - Chris Powers (Duo)
• July 19 - Royal Picks
• July 24 - S.R.G.
• July 25 - Just Jeff Acoustic
• July 26 - Not Us
• July 31 - John Derk (Duo)

August

• August 1 - Bill Ihling
• August 2 - Dina Hall
• August 7 - Barry Bohr
• August 8 - James Supra
• August 9 - Just Jeff Acoustic
• August 14 - DMC Duo
• August 15 - Royal Picks
• August 16 - Gene Cullison

Tunes in the Triangle, Emmaus

Emmaus’ Tunes on the Triangle series in the borough’s Triangle Park runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays in June, July, and August. This year, the theme is Everything Emmaus!

June

• June 13 - Golden Twine
• June 27 - Twelve Strings

July

• July 11 - Cathy Ritter
• July 25 - Sean Lally Band

August

• August 8 - Whiskey Therapy
• August 22 - Fran Mayville Duo

Live in the Garden, Bethlehem

Join the City of Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Chamber, Tape Swap Radio, and Zoellner Arts Center for the third season of Live in the Garden! This FREE and family-friendly concert series at the Bethlehem Rose Garden is the best way to spend warm spring and summer nights in Bethlehem. Featuring incredible local talent, food trucks, and a bar, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Saturdays, in the Bethlehem Rose Garden, May 10 - June 28, from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM.

• May 10 - Party Nerves (Opener) & Radlands (Headliner)
• May 17 - Landline (Opener) & Elephant (Headliner)
• May 24 - Midsummer (Opener) & We're From Antarctica (Headliner)
• May 31 - Higbee (Opener) & The Dracu-Las (Headliner)
• June 7 - The George HraBand
• June 14 - Christina Giacoletti (Opener) & Dina Hall Band (Headliner)
• June 21 - Life After Dead: Grateful Dead Tribute
• June 28 - Mr. Heavy (Opener) & Jk3 + John Morgan Kimock Solo Works​ (Headliner)

Live at the Falls, Easton

Live at the Falls, the free live outdoor music series, runs from 6 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at Scott Park in Downtown Easton. Food trucks open at 6 p.m., with music following at 6:30 p.m. The series offers a chance to listen to great music and enjoy fresh fare from food trucks in a picturesque setting. Scott Park has a kids' playground area, and lawn games are available as well. Parking is free!

June

• June 5 - Gruvitune
• June 12 - Hector Rosado
• June 19 - The BC Combo
• June 26 - A Few Good Men

July

• July 3 - Roi & The Secret People
• July 10 - The Hazmats
• July 17 - Lilly Moss & The Steel Ponies
• July 24 - Craig Thatcher Band
• July 31 - Zaire

August

• August 7 - Mark Derose & The Dreadnoughts
• August 14 - Hannah Lefurgy Band
• August 21 - Joyous
• August 28 - The Keystone Breakers

Summer Concert Series, City of Allentown

The City of Allentown’s 2025 Summer Concert Series begins Sunday, May 18, and will offer more than thirty open-air concerts from May to September this year. Concerts will be held at the historic West Park. All concerts are free and open to the public, so bring your lawn chair or blanket and relax while enjoying some music! In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to the Lehigh Valley Active Life at 1633 Elm St., Allentown, PA 18102.

May

• Sunday, May 18 – Macungie Band | 3:00 PM
• Saturday, May 25 – Municipal Band | 7:30 PM
• Friday, May 30 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM

June

• Sunday, June 1 – Pioneer Band | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, June 8 – Marine Band | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, June 14 – Allentown Band Flag Day Concert | 7:00 PM
• Sunday, June 15 – Municipal Band | 7:30 PM
• Friday, June 20 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, June 22 – Pioneer Band | 7:30 PM
• Friday, June 27 – Allentown Band Sousa Concert | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, June 29 – Italian-American Band | 7:30 PM

July

• Friday, July 6 – Marine Band | 7:30 PM
• Friday, July 11 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
• Saturday, July 12 – Allentown Band | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 13 – Pioneer Band | 7:30 PM
• Friday, July 18 – Macungie Band | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 20 – Marine Band | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 27 – Municipal Band | 7:30 PM

August

• Friday, August 1 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, August 3 – Allentown Band | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, August 10 – Municipal Band | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, August 17 – Pioneer Band | 7:30 PM

September

• Friday, September 5 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
• Sunday, September 7 – Allentown Band Salute to Bert Meyers Concert | 3:00 PM
• Saturday, September 13 – Allentown Band Art-in-the-Park Concert | 1:30 PM
• Sunday, September 14 – Marine Band Ray Becker Concert | 3:00 PM

Sculpture Garden Concert Series, Bethlehem

Join the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission in the Sculpture Garden behind City Hall each Friday in June for a fun, free series of outdoor concerts! This summer’s series reflects the rich cultural diversity of Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley, showcasing music from the best of regional artists who are also nationally and internationally known. Each concert runs from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and stop by to join the fun!

Schedule:

• Friday, June 6 - Danny's Caribbean Jam: The spirited sounds and rhythms of Salsa, Bachata, Merengue & more from this popular seven-member band will inspire you to get up and move—come ready to dance!
• Friday, June 13 - The Chivalrous Crickets: Known for their captivating and exhilarating blend of trad Celtic, Appalachian, British folk, and original songs and tunes, The Chivalrous Crickets is a high-energy family folk band started by Lehigh Valley-native sisters, Fiona and Genevieve Gillespie. Listen to haunting ballads, sing along to rousing sea shanties and join in the lively Ceilidh dancing led by the Crickets—no dance experience necessary!
• Friday, June 20 - A Few Good Men: Playing that feel-good music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and beyond, A Few Good Men is an old school powerhouse R&B band that performs the songs that have the garden’s dance floor packed and moving the whole night, from Motown to the Rolling Stones and more!
• Friday, June 27 - Bren: Philly-based and Lehigh Valley-grown singer-songwriter Bren writes cathartic pop tunes with underlying indie rock and punk flair. With her band in tow, Bren will entertain you with her engaging, polished, and earworm-filled live set.

Summer Concert Series in Hopewell Park, Saucon Valley

Join Upper Saucon Township and the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce for FREE concerts at Hopewell Park! The music will get started at 6 p.m. so come early with your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a great night of music!

Food trucks as well as Mon and Mel's Ice Cream will also be on site for the evening's concerts so come hungry! A portion of all sales will go back to the Chamber to help continue to support more events like this in the community!

Schedule is TBA!

Summer Concert Series at the Wilds, Inn at Birch Wilds, Lehighton

Spend your weekend afternoons at The Wilds in Lehighton, enjoying music in the great outdoors this summer from 5 - 8 p.m. There is plenty of seating, but chairs and blankets are welcome; no reservations are needed. A $5 cover is required that benefits ARTisaSHIP, a local nonprofit for the arts.

2025 schedule TBA!

ArtsQuest Friday Concerts at Union Terrace Amphitheater

This family-friendly concert series invites all residents of Allentown and visitors from across the Lehigh Valley to enjoy live music in a relaxed, neighborhood-style atmosphere. All concerts will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

In addition to music, several food options will be available, including Taco Town and La Frikitona.

• Friday, June 13: Funk & Reggae - In partnership with Movement Moves Media and hosted by Chana with BezMusiq
  • O.E. Troupe
    • Blending genres and faith, this Lehigh Valley-based band curates uplifting, authentic vibes with musical chemistry, playing for artists among the gospel and mainstream communities.
  • Cosmic Soul Collective
    • Lehigh Valley-based musicians fusing multiple genres into a huge cosmic sound, inspired by R&B, hip-hop and jazz.
  • Philadelphia Funk Authority
    • The area’s hottest dance and party band, they provide the best in high-energy dance and party entertainment.
• Friday, July 11: Latin-Merengue – In partnership with La Mega Radio
  • Mako Swing with special guest La Tribù Del Este – The Louis E. Dieruff Latin Ensemble
    • - A modern Merengue group bringing live music to all of PA, since 2018.
    • - A student musical group with deep roots in the community, this ensemble brings together current students, alumni and local musicians, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Friday, August 22: Billy Joel Tribute
  • We May Be Right
    • - Powerhouse ensemble that delivers an electrifying performance, authentically re-creating the music of one of the greatest rock and roll keyboard players, Billy Joel.
• Friday, September 12: Classic Rock
  • Orleans with special guest DMC DUO
    • - The pop/rock band that continues to bring 70s classic hits for five decades. Special guest DMC DUO performs a variety of acoustic rock, pop and country covers and originals.

General street parking can be found on Union Street and Walnut Street, with a parking lot on S. St. Elmo Street; an ADA parking lot near the corner of Walnut and S. St. Elmo Streets; and Circle, Steel and Platinum ArtsQuest Members will have access to a parking lot on S. St. Elmo Street.