This summer, a free, outdoor concert can be the perfect answer to an unplanned day.
There will be 11 free, or low-cost, outdoor concert series in Lancaster County, totaling just under 100 concerts to consider adding to your calendar.
This year marks the return of Greenfield's summer concert series, which has been on hiatus for 20 years.
Here are 11 summer concert series to check out in Lancaster County.
READ: Here's the 2024 Gretna Music schedule
Long's Park Summer Music Series
- Where: Long's Park, Harrisburg Pike and Route 30, Lancaster.
- Cost: Free, donations welcomed.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: Food trucks.
- Time: 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Dates:
- June 2: Monophonics (psychedelic soul)
- June 9: Good Shot Judy (swing)
- June 16: Snacktime (brass)
- June 23: Carolyn Wonderland (blues)
- June 30: The U.S. Army Band, Pershing's Own (patriotic), 8 p.m. Followed by fireworks.
- July 7: "A Night in Nashville" featuring Jeff Cohen, Brett Sheroky and The Close (country), 7 p.m.
- July 14: Marc Broussard (bayou soul)
- July 21: Ramon Chicharron (Latin)
- July 28: Watkins Glen Tribute (jam)
- Aug. 4: The Sensational Barnes Brothers (gospel, soul and blues)
- Aug. 11: The U.S. Air Force Band, Max Impact (patriotic rock)
- Aug. 18: Della Mae (bluegrass)
Strasburg Concerts in the Park
- Where: Strasburg Community Park, 151 Precision Ave., Strasburg.
- Cost: Free, donations welcomed.
- What to bring: Blanket or lawn chairs.
- Food: Food vendors.
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
Dates:
- June 29: The Chivalrous Crickets (Celtic)
- July 13: Los Monstros (Latin fusion)
- July 27: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Servant Stage music revue from '50s, '60s)
- Aug. 10: Street Beans (street/brass)
Greenfield's Outdoor Music Concert Series
- Where: On the lawn across from the S. Dale High Leadership Center, 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster.
- Cost: Free.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: Food trucks will set up at 5 p.m.
- Time: 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified.
Dates:
- June 13: Central City Orchestra (variety)
- July 25: Prima: "The Music of Queen + Journey" (tributes), beginning at 8 p.m.
- Aug. 15: 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience (Eagles tribute)
Shoppes at Belmont Summer Music Series
- Where: Charles Frey Park, between Finch Jewelers and Carter's in the Shoppes at Belmont plaza.
- Cost: Free.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: Surrounding restaurants.
- Time: 6-10 p.m.
Dates:
- May 25: D.C. & Co. (blues/swing). Bring non-perishable food items for the Lancaster Food Hub.
- June 1: Quentin Jones Band (rock)
- June 8: Mark DeRose & the Dreadnoughts (soul/rock)
- June 15: Ever Sandoval and the Arenna Band (Latin)
- June 22: Rockbox (power-pop)
- June 29: Dibbs and the Detonators (swing/dance)
- July 6: Dave Wilson's Rampart Street Ramblers (jazz)
- July 13: 3 Hour Tour (yacht rock)
- July 20: 3rd Power Family Soul (soul/funk)
- July 27: Black Ties (classic rock)
- Aug. 3: Intentional Walk (multi-genre)
- Aug. 10: Stu Huggens Band (country)
- Aug. 17: Little Buddy Blues Band (rock/blues)
- Aug. 24: Emmanuel Nsingani (African fusion)
- Aug. 31: All Weather Band (Americana/blues)
Lititz Historical Foundation Summer Concert Series
- Where: Mary Oehme Gardens, 137 E. Main St., Lititz.
- Cost: Pay-what-you-can, donations benefit Lititz Historical Foundation.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: None.
- Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Dates:
- June 23: Temple Avenue (jazz)
- July 14: No Reply (rock)
- Aug. 11: Clockwork Band featuring Cheyenne Pohl (variety)
- Sept. 1: Steel Radiance (classic rock/blues)
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New Holland Summer Concert Series
- Where: New Holland Community Park, 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland.
- Cost: Free.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: Food trucks.
- Time: 7 p.m., unless otherwise specified.
Dates:
- July 3: The Swingtime Dolls ('40s-'60s music)
- July 5: New Holland Concert Band (patriotic). Followed by fireworks. Rain date of July 7.
- July 10: The 4 Daves (multi-genre)
- July 13: Studio Two (Beatles tribute)
- July 14: TinnAngel Band (multi-genre)
- July 17: Mr. Mody & Friends (cover band)
- July 20: Clockwork Band (cover band)
- July 21: Temple Avenue (jazz)
- July 24: The Fabulous Greaseband (oldies rock)
- July 27: CAISO Steel Drum Band (variety)
- July 28: The Marvelous Wonderettes (Servant Stage music revue from '50s, '60s)
- July 31: Big Big Jazz Band (jazz)
- Aug. 3: The New Individuals ('60s/'70s)
- Aug. 4: West Chester Swing Kings (swing)
- Aug. 7: Jim Conner (covers)
- Aug. 10: Jeff Dillard Bluegrass Band (bluegrass)
- Aug. 11: Charlie Zahm (Celtic)
- Aug. 14: Trent Becker & the Collective (country)
- Aug. 17: Mitch and the Mood Swings (rock/soul). Concert runs from 6:30-9 p.m.
- Aug. 18: Conrad Fisher (country)
Lancaster Lemonade Concert Series
- Where: Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E. Roseville Road, Lancaster.
- Cost: Free. Donations encouraged at intermission.
- What to bring: Nothing.
- Food: None, but they will serve lemonade after the concert.
- Time: 7 p.m.
Dates:
- June 13: Auscultation Brass (classical/jazz)
- June 20: Rizzetta's Tones (Celtic)
- June 27: Shaun and Kayla Ressler with A. Scott Williams (variety)
- July 11: John Darrenkamp and Friends, featuring Kristin Sims, Heidi Shannon, Maggie Riker, Amy Yovanovich, Christian Seay, Brenten Megee, Matthew Robinson and Sue Fry (variety)
- July 18: "I Got You Babe: Let's Duet," featuring Reji Woods and friends (variety duets)
- July 25: The New Holland Band (patriotic)
- Aug. 1: Lancaster British Brass Band (variety)
- Aug. 8: Lancaster Marimba Ensemble (multi-genre)
Concerts by the Creek
- Where: Grater Park, Cloister Ave., Ephrata.
- Cost: Free.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: Food trucks.
- Time: 6 p.m.
Dates:
- June 11: Shine Delphi (folk) and The Thompson Triplets ('80s tribute)
- July 9: Kendal Conrad (country) and The Wild Hymns (folk-pop)
- Aug. 13: Street Beans (street/brass) and The Fleshtones (garage rock)
2024 Summer Music in the Park
- Where: Fuhrman Park, 190 Rock Point Road, Marietta.
- Cost: Free.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: Food trucks.
- Time: 6 p.m.
Dates:
- June 2: Bump City (soul/funk)
- June 9: 3 Hour Tour (yacht rock)
- June 16: Fortunatos (New Orleans funk)
- June 23: The Kracker Beez (rock)
- June 30: Ghost Light Radio Show (variety)
- July 14: The Nomads ('50s/rock)
- July 21: Stu Huggens Band (country)
CANCELLED - July 28: Thunder Road Rockin' Country (country). (This concert has been cancelled, according to East Donegal Township's website.)
- Aug. 4: PopScotch (variety)
- Aug. 11: Sound of Roses (big band)
- Aug. 18: Rohrerstown Band (patriotic)
Huffnagle Park Summer Concerts
- Where: Huffnagle Park, 20 Oak Lane, Quarryville.
- Cost: Free.
- What to bring: Blankets or lawn chairs.
- Food: None.
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Note: In the case of rain, concerts will move to the Memorial United Methodist Church, 101 S. Hess St., Quarryville.
Dates:
- June 8: Nottingham Four (gospel)
- July 6: Summit Hill Bluegrass (bluegrass)
- July 27: Blues on the Loose (blues)
- Aug. 24: Fire in the Glen (Celtic)
Columbia Animal Shelter Summer Concert Series
- Where: Columbia Animal Shelter, 265 S. 10th St., Columbia.
- Cost: Suggested donation of $5.
- What to bring: Chairs.
- Food: Food and drinks will be available to purchase.
- Time: 6-9 p.m., unless otherwise specified.
- Note: In the case of rain, concerts will go on in the red warehouse across from Columbia Animal Shelter, at 127 S. 9th St. in Columbia.
Dates:
- June 8: Stu Huggens Band (country), 7-10 p.m.
- July 13: Get Petty (Tom Petty tribute), 7-10 p.m.
- Aug. 10: The Kracker Beez (rock), 7-10 p.m.
- Sept. 14: Collinsville Discount Band (rock)
- Oct. 12: Jess Zimmerman Band (country-rock)
- Nov. 9: Chad Taylor & Friends (Americana)
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