The region is awash in free music, from downtown twilight concerts to picnic in the park presentations. In Allentown, experience Rock the Walk every Thursday at ArtsWalk Pocket Park from 4 to 9 p.m.; or check out Live at the Falls on Thursday nights at Scott Park in Easton; head to the patio at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley on select Saturdays from 1–4 p.m.; and the Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series has shows scheduled most Saturdays and Sundays 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!
- Rock the Walk, Allentown
- Levitt Pavilion Summer Concert Series, Bethlehem
- Live at the Falls, Easton
- Summer Concert Series, Center Valley
- Music in Dimmick Park Summer Concert Series, Hellertown
- Summer Concert Series, Emmaus
- Concert Series at the Wilds, Lehighton
- Concert in the Park, Covered Bridge Park, South Whitehall Township
- Live in the Garden, Bethlehem
- City of Allentown’s Summer Concert Series
- Tunes at Twilight, Downtown Bethlehem
- Tunes in the Triangle, Emmaus
Rock the Walk, ArtsWalk Pocket Park, Allentown
Enjoy free, live music every Thursday at 5 p.m. in the ArtsWalk Pocket Park. Check out your favorite Lehigh Valley bands, explore pop-up vendors, and watch opening performances from local community groups. Be sure to stop at the Downtown Allentown Market for some great food and drinks, too.
May
- May 19, 5 p.m. Hunkajunk
- May 26, 5 p.m. Cody Templeton Band
June
- Jun. 2, 5 p.m. Atlassian
- Jun. 9, 5 p.m. Mako Swing
- Jun. 16, 5 p.m. Toolshed Jack
- Jun. 23, 5 p.m. Large Flowerheads
- Jun. 30, 5 p.m. Groove Merchants
July
- Jul. 7, 5 p.m. Smith Compound Band
- Jul. 14, 5 p.m. The Wonton Soups
- Jul. 21, 5 p.m. Serene Green
- Jul. 28, 5 p.m. Peter Johann Band
August
- Aug. 4, 5 p.m. The Contact Collective
- Aug. 11, 5 p.m. Summer Break
- Aug. 18, 5 p.m. Mark DeRose & the Dreadnoughts
- Aug. 25, 5 p.m. 70s Flashback
September
- Sept. 1, 5 p.m. The Weekenders
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 Saturday and Sunday night throughout the summer.
May
- Fri., May 20, The Pietasters
- Sat., May 21, Yam Haus
- Thurs., May 26, Mike Mattison with Scrapomatic
- Fri., May 27, Everyday Everybody (formally known as Aztec Sun)
- Sat., May 28, Back in Black: The True AC/DC Experience
- Sun., May 29, BoDeans
June
- Thurs., Jun. 2, Jocelyn & Chris
- Fri., Jun. 3, Reflections: A Tribute to the Ladies of Motown
- Sat., Jun. 4, The New Respects
- Thurs., Jun. 9, Tanqueray Hayward
- Fri., Jun 10, Beginnings: A Chicago Celebration
- Sat., Jun. 11, Cinnamon Jones, Flag Day
- Thurs., Jun. 16, Joyous
- Fri., Jun. 17, Light My Fire: The Ultimate Doors Tribute
- Sat., Jun. 18, Boulevards, Juneteenth Celebrations
- Sun., Jun. 19, The Dip
- Thurs., Jun. 23, Red Baraat
- Fri., Jun. 24, Nexo, ¡Sabor! Latin Festival
- Sat., Jun. 25, Hector Rosado y su Orq Hache, ¡Sabor! Latin Festival
- Thurs., Jun. 30, Damn Tall Buildings
July
- Fri., Jul. 1, Cold Spring Union
- Sat., Jul. 2, One Earth ReggaeFest
- Sun., Jul. 3, The Beautiful Distortion
- Mon., Jul. 4, The Allentown Band
- Thurs., Jul. 7, Aubrey Haddard
- Fri., Jul. 8, Earth to Mars: Bruno Mars Tribute
- Sat., Jul. 9, Peia
- Thurs., Jul. 14, Arcadian Wild
- Fri., Jul. 15, Tinsley Ellis
- Sat., Jul. 16, Siempre Salsa All Stars, VetFest
- Thurs., Jul. 21, Lucius
- Fri., Jul. 22, Moonshine Society, Blast Furnace Blues Festival
- Sat., Jul. 23, Jackie Venson, Blast Furnace Blues Festival
- Sun., Jul. 24, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Blast Furnace Blues Festival
- Thurs., Jul. 28, The Black Opry
- Fri., Jul. 29, Tall Tall Trees
- Sat., Jul. 30, The Abrams
August
- Thurs., Aug. 18, Ana Popovic
- Fri., Aug. 19, A Few Good Men of Pa
- Sat., Aug. 20, Saludos Bethlehem Ft. Pancho Bongo y su Orquesta
- Thurs., Aug. 25, Billy Bauer’s Dave Matthews Band Tribute
- Fri., Aug. 26, Angela Perley
- Sat., Aug. 27, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
September
- Thurs., Sept.1, Vox Sambou
- Fri., Sept. 2, October Rose
- Sat., Sept. 3, Danielia Cotton
- Thurs., Sept. 8, Elijuri
- Fri., Sept. 9, Dirty Dollhouse
- Sat., Sept. 10, The Aardvarks
- Sun., Sept. 11, Slingshot Dakota & Catebite, Rally in The Valley
Live at the Falls, Scott Park, 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! Porters’ Pub will host a libations tent featuring wine, Kentucky and Moscow mules, as well as craft brews.
June
- Jun. 2, 6:30 p.m. A Few Good Men of PA
- Jun. 9, 6:30 p.m. We May Be Right: A Billy Joel Tribute
- Jun. 16, 6:30 p.m. ROI and The Secret People
- Jun. 23, 6:30 p.m. Zaire
- Jun. 30, 6:30 p.m. The Walter & Doug Band
July
- Jul. 7, 6:30 p.m. Silas Powell Band
- Jul. 14, 6:30 p.m. Nate Clendenen Bluegrass Brothers
- Jul. 21, 6:30 p.m. Nora Jane Struthers
- Jul. 28, 6:30 p.m. TBD
August
- Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. Joyous
- Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. Acoustic Kitty Project
- Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m. Cass and The Bailout Crew
- Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. TBD
September
- Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m. Hector Rosado Y Su Org Hache
- Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. Hot4Robot
- Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. BC Blue
- Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. TBD
- Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. Orchestra 360
Summer Concerts, The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley, Center Valley
The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley are 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.
June
- Jun. 1, 5 p.m. Palisades High School
- Jun. 8, 5 p.m. John Corrado
- Jun. 15, 5 p.m. Acoustic Passages
- Jun. 22, 5 p.m. DJ Cap Cee & The Nite-Liters
- Jun. 29, 5p.m. Boris Litvak
July
- Jul. 6, 5 p.m. Stacy Gabel
- Jul. 13, 5 p.m. DJ Cap Cee & The Nite-Liters
- Jul. 20, 5 p.m. Boris Litvak
- Jul. 27, 5 p.m. The Blimps
August
- Aug. 3, 5 p.m. Just Say When
- Aug. 10, 5 p.m. Seth Witcher
- Aug. 17, 5 p.m. Supersonic Godfathers
- Aug. 24, 5 p.m. DJ Cap Cee & The Nite-Liters
- Aug. 30, 5 p.m. Kenzie Lynn
Summer Concert Series, Dimmick Park, Hellertown
The Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce and Steel Club are proud to present the 2021 Music in Dimmick Park Summer Concert Series on Sunday's 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!
- Sun., May 22, 6 p.m. SteelCreek Band
- Sun., Jun. 26, 6 p.m. The Weekenders
- Sun., Jul. 17, 6 p.m. ALIAS
- Sun., Aug. 21, 6 p.m. The Little Red Rooster Band
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 Sundays and begin at 6 p.m. Held rain or shine. Bring a blanket, or your favorite chair and relax to some great tunes!
June
- Jun. 5, 6 p.m. Timewhys
- Jun. 12, 6 p.m. James Supra/Sarah Ayers Band
- Jun. 26, 6 p.m. Jack Adams Band
July
- Jul. 3, 6 p.m. The Macungie Band
- Jul. 10, 6 p.m. The Weekenders
- Jul. 17, 6 p.m. The Large Flowerheads
- Jul. 24, 6 p.m. GirlCrue
- Jul. 31, 6 p.m. Crow Hill
August
- Aug. 14, 6 p.m. Smooth Retsina Glow
- Aug. 21, 6 p.m. Tookany Creek Bluegrass Band
- Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Scott Marshall Band
September
- Sept. 4, 6 p.m. Swingtime Dolls
Concert Series at the Wilds, Inn at Birch Wilds, Lehighton
Spend your weekend afternoons at The Wilds, in Lehighton, Pa, enjoying music in the great outdoors this summer. Limited seating by reservation only. Be sure to reserve your table, grab your friends, and kick back for some great music.
May
- Sat., May, 21, 4 p.m. Ginger and The Schnappes
June
- Sat., Jun. 4, 5 p.m. Mike Stanley and Friends
- Sun, Jun. 5, 1 p.m. Boondock Barons
- Sat., Jun. 11, 5 p.m. BC Blues
- Sat., Jun. 18, 5 p.m. James Supra Blues Band
- Sat., Jun. 25, 5 p.m. The Big Shaboozie
July
- Sat., Jul. 2, 5 p.m. Off The Road
- Sat., Jul. 9, 5 p.m. Big King Moose
- Sat., Jul. 16 5 p.m. Blind Choice
- Sat., Jul. 23, 5 p.m. Eliza Rush Band
- Sat., Jul. 30, 5 p.m. Band of the Brothers
August
- Sat., Aug. 20, 5 p.m. Keystone Groove
- Sun., Aug. 21, 1 p.m. Patrick Kerssen Trio
September
- Sat., Sept. 3, 5 p.m. Smooth Retsina Glow
- Sun., Sept. 10, 5 p.m. Big King Moose
- Sat., Sept. 17, 5 p.m. The Britles
October
- Sat., Oct. 1, 4 p.m. Lakini's Rooster
Concert in the Park, Covered Bridge Park, South Whitehall Township
Grab your friends and family on Fridays for the 2022 Summer Concert in the Park Series, starting at 7 p.m. with food and ice cream trucks.
June
- Jun. 10, 7 p.m. The Large Flowerheads
- Jun. 24, 7 p.m. We May Be Right – Billy Joel Tribute
July
- Jul. 8, 7 p.m. Philadelphia Funk Authority
- Jul. 22, 7 p.m. The Aardvarks
Live in the Garden, Bethlehem Rose Garden, Bethlehem
Live in the Garden takes place on Saturdays through June 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. This family-friendly event includes live music of various genres, a new food truck each weekend, and local beer and wine!
May
- May 14, 6 p.m. Airspace
- May 21, 6 p.m. This Way to the Egress & Brother J.T.
- May 28, 6 p.m. LV Urban Latin Orquesta
June
- Jun. 4, 6 p.m. We’re From Antarctica & Hexting
- Jun. 11, 6 p.m. Dina Hall
- Jun. 18, 6 p.m. Life After Dead/ Rich Jeffreys
- Jun. 25, 6 p.m. George Hrab & DJ Jamal Knight W/ Guest DJs
Summer Concert Series, West Park, Allentown
The City of Allentown’s 2022 Summer Concert Series offers more than 30 open-air concerts from May to September at the historic West Park, with the exception of one satellite concert at Midway Manor.
There will be several themed concerts including a children’s concert, Hurray for Hollywood, R & B (Rodgers and Barnum), Flag Day, Sousa, Patriotic, Jazz, Pops, music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, a salute to Ray Becker, and a salute to Bert Meyers. Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chair or blanket.
May
- Sat., May 14, 3 p.m. Pioneer Band & Hurray for Hollywood
- Sun., May 15, 3 p.m. Marine Band
- Sun., May 22, 3 p.m. Municipal Band
- Sun., May 29, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Band & Rodgers and Barnum
June
- Fri., Jun. 3, 7:30 p.m. Marine Band
- Sat., Jun. 4, 7 p.m. Hector Rosado Y Su Org Hache
- Sun., Jun. 5, 7:30 p.m. Allentown Band
- Fri., Jun. 10, 7:30 p.m. Royalaires
- Sun., Jun. 12, 7:30 p.m. Marine Band
- Tues., Jun. 14, 7 p.m. Allentown Band
- Fri., Jun. 17, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Band
- Sun., Jun. 19, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Band & Children's Concert
- Fri., Jun. 24, 7:30 p.m. Royalaires
- Sat., Jun. 25, BC Blue
- Sun., Jun. 26, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Band
July
- Fri., Jul. 1, 7:30 p.m. Allentown Band
- Sat., Jul. 2, 7:30 p.m. LV Italian American Band
- Sun., Jul. 3, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Band & Patriotic Concert
- Fri., Jul. 8, 7:30 p.m. Royalaires
- Sat., Jul. 9, 7:30 p.m. Steel Creek Band
- Sun., Jul. 10, 7:30 p.m. Allentown Band
- Fri., Jul. 15, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Band
- Sun., Jul. 17, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Band
- Fri., Jul. 22, 7:30 p.m. Royalaires
- Sat. Jul. 23, 7 p.m. Lucky 7
- Sun., Jul. 24, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Band
- Fri., Jul. 29, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Band & Webber Concert
- Sun. Jul. 31, 7:30 p.m. Marine Band
August
- Fri., Aug. 5, 7:30 p.m. Royalaires
- Sat., Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Allentown Band *Midway Manor
- Sun., Aug. 7, 7:30 p.m. Municipal Band
- Fri., Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m. Macungie Band
- Sun., Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. Marine Band
- Fri., Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m. Royalaires
- Sat., Aug. 20, 7 p.m. The Large Flowerheads
- Sun., Aug. 21, 7:30 p.m. Pioneer Band & Pops Concert
September
- Sun., Sept. 11, 3 p.m. Allentown Band & Salute to Bert Meyers
- Sat., Sept. 17, 1:30 p.m. Allentown Band
- Sun., Sept. 18, 3 p.m. Marine Band & Ray Becker
Tunes at Twilight, Downtown Bethlehem
You can hear the music winding between the buildings of downtown Bethlehem well before you reach the band. You can hear the laughter and camaraderie among the throngs of relaxed evening concert goers Thursdays through Sundays, all summer.
May 12
- Coal Lounge – TBD
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Nick Cerniglia
- Edge Restaurant – Billy Bauer Band
- McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar – Tim Harakal
- Twisted Olive – Jake Kaligis
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Paul Kendal
- Tavern at the Sun Inn – Deal Duo
May 13
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Melody Cruz
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Honey & Nutz
May 14
- Lost Tavern Taproom – DMC Duo
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Mike Manning
May 19
- Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works – Radio One
- Lost Tavern Taproom – TBD
- Edge Restaurant – Tim Harakel
- McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar – Jimmy Farrell
- Twisted Olive – Dina Hall, Rameen Shayegan, Andy Killcoyne
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Ron & Michael Goosley
- Tavern at the Sun Inn – TBD
May 20
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Joes & Jane
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Ava Hoffman
May 21
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Joe Trach
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Keystone Breakers
May 26
- Edge Restaurant – Island Time
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Corrine Mamana
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Kendal Conrad
- McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar – Fig For A Kiss
- Tavern at the Sun Inn – TBD
- Twisted Olive – The Ginger Trio
May 27
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Mark Prestifilipo
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Rich Jefferys
May 28
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Joes & Jane
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Tim Harakal
June 2
- Coal Lounge – TBD
- Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works & Franklin Hill Vineyards – Radio One
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Jeff Crosson
- Edge Restaurant – TBD
- McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar – Shaun Lally
- Twisted Olive – TBD
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Paul Simon, bassist Bakhiti Kamalo
- Tavern at the Sun Inn – TBD
June 3
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Chris Dean
- Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works – Radio One
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Rich Jefferys, 6 – 9 p.m.
June 4
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Brielle
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Billy Bauer Band, 6 – 9 p.m.
June 9
- Edge Restaurant – TBD
- Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Visitors Center – TBD
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Nick Cerniglia
- McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub and Whiskey Bar – Tim Harakal
- Twisted Olive – Stray Seeds
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Joe Mixon Jazz
- Tavern at the Sun Inn – TDB
June 10
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Honey & Nutz
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Melody Cruz, 6 – 9 p.m.
June 11
- Historic Hotel Bethlehem – Shawn Lally
- Lost Tavern Taproom – Wood Smoke, 6 – 9 p.m.
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.
June
- Jun. 10, 6:30 p.m. Yingling Porter on Tap
- Jun. 24, 6:30 p.m. Castaway Band
July
- Jul. 8, 6:30 p.m. Seth Witcher
- Jul. 22, 6:30 p.m. Golden Twine
August
- Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. Burn
- Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m. Audio Files