As the sun sets over our bustling city, a rhythmic pulse begins to echo through the streets—the unmistakable sound of music. Enjoy the sound of summer with these FREE local concerts. Summer is the time that parks and plazas transform into lively stages where melodies intertwine with the city's heartbeat. These events not only showcase talented musicians but also unite neighbors and visitors alike in a shared celebration of culture and creativity.
Check below to discover MacaroniKID Southern Westchester's selection of unforgettable musical gatherings.
MONDAY
Pelham Summer Concert Series (Pelham, NY)
Event Information: 7:30-9pm Gazebo Park 20 5th Ave. Pelham, NY. **DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER PLEASE CALL HOTLINE 738-6644 CONCERTS WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE IN GAZEBO ONLY
- July 22 FDR DRIVE BAND
- July 29 THE BARONS
- August 5 SUE & THE FUN GHOULS
- August 12 8 TH AVENUE LIVE
- August 19 PHILLIP JAMES ORCHESTRA
- August 26 FDR DRIVE BAND
- September 9 JACKIE DiMAGGIO, CHRISTOPHER MACCHIO AND DJ BOBBY JAMES
- September 16 THE LINE UP
WEDNESDAY
Cross County Center- Summer Fest Concerts (Yonkers, NY)
Event Information: all ages, starts at 6:30pm. Grab your chairs and blankets and come to The Green in the center of Cross County Center for our annual summer concert series!
- July 24: Ras Droppa Reggae Band
- July 31: FDR Drive Band Top 40 Band
- August 7: Men of Soul R&B & Soul Tribute Band
Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series and Jitterbug Jams (Dobbs Ferry, NY)
Event Information: Enjoy Live Jazz concerts at the Water Front Park on the Hudson River
KIDS - come at 5:30 for a free Jitter Bug Jam session- play jazz music, dance and jam together.
- July 24: MARK KAUFMAN & THE HORIZON PROJECT
- July 31: ED BETTINELLI & MEG ORGAN TRIO
- August 7: BARBARA MARTINEZ GROUP
- August 14: PATIENCE HIGGINS QUARTET
- August 21: HOUSTON PERSON QUARTET
- August 28: SANGHA TIERRA
FRIDAY
Kensico Dam - Summer Concert Series (Valhalla, NY)
Event Information: all ages, Fridays at 7 p.m., admission and parking are free. Please bring blankets and lawn chairs for general seating and coolers are permitted.
The lineup includes:
- July 26, Love Story - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
- Aug. 9, Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band - A Tribute to the Music of Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown
- Aug. 16, Captain Jack - The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute Band
- Aug. 30, The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
- Sunday, Sept. 15,, Shot Thru The Heart - A Tribute to Bon Jovi
Ridge Hill - Music on the Hill (Yonkers, NY)
Event Information: starts at 6pm. Seating is first come, first served and guests are encouraged to bring additional chairs.
- July 26th: Latin Night with Alphonso Horne & Gotham Kings
- August 2nd: Showtime Dance Band
- August 9th: Seeing Red
- August 16th: Dueling Pianos
- August 23rd: FDR Drive Band
- August 30th: Lulada Club All Female Salsa Band
SATURDAYS
Summer Sizzle Concert Series (New Rochelle, NY)
Event Information: starts at 7pm
- July 27th: BYWATER CALL
- August 3rd: TEEN FEST: noon - 5 pm Concert starts at 7: HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND
- August 10th: EMPIRE STRIKES BRASS
- August 17th: REGGAE FEST
- August 24th: 70's SUPER TRANS AM
- August 31st: SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA
- September 7th: Tusk (Fleetwood Mac Cover)
- September 14th: SoulShine (Allman Brothers Experience)
- September 21st: HISPANIC HERITAGE DAY - Various performances from 2-7 and Tito Puente Jr. at 7pm
DIFFERENT DAYS OF THE WEEK:
Ardsley Summer Concerts in the Park (Ardsley, NY)
Event Information: starts at 7pm at the Gazebo in Pascone Park. Bring a blanket and chairs, and enjoy music under the stars.
- Friday, July 26th: CROSSFIRE HURRICANE
- Thursday, August 8th: The Larry Stevens Band
- Saturday, September 7th: What the Funk!
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