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 15 - Enslow
- Saturday, May 16 - Lindsay Jordan
- Sunday, May 17 - Next Gen Live
- Thursday, May 21 - Ruben Moreno & Zydenco Re-evolution
- Friday, May 22 - The Ruen Brothers
- Saturday, May 23 - Hot 8 Brass Band
- Sunday, May 24 - Sol Katana
- Thursday, May 28 - Lydia Von Hof
- Friday, May 29 - Holy Roller
- Saturday, May 30 - Haus of Monsters: America’s No. 1 Tribute to Lady Gaga
June
- Thursday, June 4 - Dustbowl Revival
- Friday, June 5 - Koser
- Saturday, June 6 - Lizzie No
- Sunday, June 7 - Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival: As You Like It (2:00 p.m.)
- Thursday, June 11 - Mojoflo
- Friday, June 12 - Scythian (7-8:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, June 13 - Kelly Bell Band
- Thursday, June 18 - Cinco12
- Friday, June 19 - Eric Ian Farmer & Friends
- Saturday, June 20 - The Polkamaniacs (6-7:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, June 25 - Hunkajunk
- Friday, June 26 - Hector Rosado y su Orq Hache
- Saturday, June 27 - Alea (5:30 p.m.) & Cita Rodriguez (9:00 p.m.)
July
- Thursday, July 2 - Parker Barrow
- Friday, July 3 - U.S. Army Band (8:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, July 4 - The Allentown Band (5:30-7 p.m.) & The Bruce Show (8:30-10 p.m.)
- Thursday, July 9 - Boys Go to Jupiter
- Friday, July 10 - Slap Dragon
- Saturday, July 11 - Jesse Royal (8:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, July 16 - Doc Robinson
- Friday, July 17 - The BC Combo (5:00 p.m.) & Jontavious Willis (7:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, July 18 - Shane Guerrette (3:00 p.m.) & Grainne Duffy (5:15 p.m.) & Larry McCray Band (7:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, July 23 - Haggis X-1
- Friday, July 24 - Pepperwine
- Saturday, July 25 - Hope Darst
August
- Friday, Aug. 14 - The Saint Cecelia
- Saturday, Aug. 15 - Every Breath You Take: Sting and Police Tribute
- Thursday, Aug. 20 - Chuwi
- Friday, Aug. 21 - Kevin Kenny - The Chesney Show
- Saturday, Aug. 22 - Clayton Mullen (5:00 p.m.) & Lainey Nation (7:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, Aug. 27 - Craig Thatcher Band
- Friday, Aug. 28 - The Reverend Horton Heat
- Saturday, Aug. 29 - Judith Hill
September
- Friday, Sept. 4 - The Psycodelics
- Saturday, Sept. 5 - Judy Blank
- Sunday, Sept. 6 - Adam Ezra Band
- Friday, Sept. 11 - The Aardvarks
- Saturday, Sept. 12 - Los Straitjackets
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 17 - The Castaway Band About — The Castaway Band
- June 14 - Scott Marshall & The Highway Souls Scott Marshall Music
- July 19 - The Weekenders The Weekenders – The band that lives for the weekend!
- August 23 - Gruvitune
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 14 - Little Green Shack
- June 28 - Kutztown Bagpipe Band (Celtic music)
July
- July 12 - Shaun Lally Band
- July 19 - Large Flower Heads
- July 24 - 26 America 250 Celebration (multiple locations)
August
- August 9 - Tookany Creek Bluegrass
- August 16 - Lucky 7
- August 23 - Brake for Turtles
- August 30 - Scott Marshall Band
Tunes in the Triangle, Emmaus
Emmaus’ Tunes on the Triangle series in the borough’s Triangle Park runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
June
- June 12 - Golden Twine
- June 26 - Twelve Strings
July
- July 10 - Whiskey Therapy
August
- August 7 - Deal Trio
- August 21 - Alex Buono Band
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 24 - JOYOUS
- May 31 - The Billy Bauer Band
- June 7 - Starting Tomorrow
- June 14 - Herencia Jibara
Music on the Deck, Olde Homestead Golf Club, New Tripoli
Enjoy a blend of timeless, modern, and unique music spanning different genres from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 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 14 - Kyle Yankowy
- May 21 - Royal Picks
- May 28 - John Derk
June
- June 4 - Steve Johnson
- June 11 - Jeff Ranz
- June 18 - Gene Cullison
- June 25 - Tim Harakal
July
- July 2 - Colin Wolf
- July 9 - James Supra
- July 16 - Adeline Csontos
- July 23 - Stephanie Johnson
- July 30 - Chelsea Meyer
August
- August 6 - Gene Cullison
- August 13 - Dan Miles
- August 20 - Royal Picks
Live in the Garden, Bethlehem
Join the City of Bethlehem, the Bethlehem Chamber, Tape Swap Radio, and Zoellner Arts Center for the fourth 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, rotating bites, and a bar, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Saturdays, in the Bethlehem Rose Garden from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- May 9 - Pentley Holmes (Opener) & Dina Hall Band (Headliner)
- May 16 - Sir Dominique (Opener) & Mariposas Galacticas (Headliner)
- May 23 - Jon Fadem (Opener) & The George HraBand (Headliner)
- May 30 - Planet Infamy (Opener) & Co. Spirals (Headliner)
- June 6 - Wood Flower (Opener) & Twelve String (Headliner)
- June 13 - Park Secret (Opener) & Bren (Headliner)
- June 20 - The Lo-fi's (Opener) & Pollen
- June 27 - Ms. Honey (Opener) & William H. Travis (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 4 - Leon Majcen & Jesse Bardwell
- June 11 - Deal
- June 18 - The Hazmats
- June 25 - Project 9
July
- July 2 - Joey Lannigan & The Spirits
- July 9 - Lucky 7
- July 16 - Reservoir Hill
- July 23 - Craig Thatcher Band
- July 30 - Hector Rosado
August
- August 6 - Joyous
- August 13 - Gruvitune
- August 20 - The BC Combo
- August 27 - Lilly Moss & The Steel Ponies
Summer Concert Series in West Park
The City of Allentown’s 2026 Summer Concert Series begins Saturday, May 24, and will offer more than 25 open-air concerts from May to September. 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 24 – Municipal Band | 7:00 PM
- Friday, May 29 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
- Sunday, May 31 – Marine Band | 7:00 PM
June
- Saturday, June 6 – Brixie's Best of the Italian-American Band
- Sunday, June 7 – Pioneer Band | 7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 13 – Municipal Band (Midway Manor) | 6:30 PM
- Sunday, June 14 – Allentown Band (Flag Day) at Christian Lutheran Church | 3:00 PM
- Friday, June 19 – Marine Band | 7:00 PM
- Saturday, June 20 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
- Saturday, June 27 – Pioneer Band | 6:30 PM
- Sunday, June 28 – Allentown Band ("Sousa" Concert) | 7:00 PM
July
- Friday, July 3 – Marine Band | 7:30 PM
- Sunday, July 5 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
- Saturday, July 11 – Allentown Band | 7:30 PM
- Sunday, July 12 – Pioneer Band | 7:30 PM
- Saturday, July 18 – Macungie Band | 7:30 PM
- Sunday, July 19 – Marine Band | 7:30 PM
- Friday, July 24 – Municipal Band | 7:30 PM
- Sunday, July 26 - Marine Band | 7:00 PM
August
- Sunday, August 2 – Royalaires | 7:30 PM
- Friday, August 7 – Allentown Band | 7:30 PM
- Saturday, August 8 – Municipal Band | 7:30 PM
- Sunday, August 9 – Pioneer Band | 7:30 PM
- Friday, August 14 - Royalaires | 7:30 PM
- Sunday, August 16 - Allentown Band | 7:00 PM
- Sunday, August 23 - Pioneer Band | 7:00 PM
September
- Saturday, September 12 – Allentown Band (Art-in-the-Park) | 1:30 PM
- Sunday, September 13 – Allentown Band Salute to Bert Meyers Concert | 3:00 PM
- Sunday, September 20 – Marine Band (Ray Becker) | 3:00 PM
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. Bring 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!
- June 21 - The Weekenders
- June 26 - Island Time
- July 11 - TimeWhys Band
- July 24 - Scott Marshall Band
- August 21 - Craig Thatcher Band
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.
- May 22 - Low Cut Connie with Slingshot Dakota
- June 26 - Reggae Night – Red Fox with G.O.E. Troupe & Space Kamp
- July 17 - Clave Legacy with Sol Katana
- August 21 - Carbon Leaf with Fig for a Kiss
- September 11 - Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
In addition to music, several food options will be available. Street parking is available on Union and Walnut Streets, with accessible options nearby.