Free Concert Venues This Summer From The Seacoast To Winnipesaukee

Summer is around the corner and seaside and lakeside towns are gearing up for their Free Summer Concerts. From Memorial Day May 26 to Labor day September 1, 2025 residents can pull up a chair and listen to some music from a list of selected popular bands. Alton Bay, Hampton Beach, Salisbury Beach and Wells Harbor, ME. are the locations and here are links to their town listings and some suggestions:

I. ALTON BAY BANDSTAND: in the parking lot next to the lake,
Bands play from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

1. Saxx Roxx plays July 5 and August 23. Both are Saturday

Consider dining lakeside at :
Shibley's At The Pier

II. Hampton Beach Nightly Shows at the Sea Shell Stage
7-8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

1. Billy Joel Experience: June 21 Sat, July 19 Sat
2. Brandy Band : June 20 Fri, July 4 Fri, August 27 Wed
3. Christian Music Festival: June 22 Sun
4. Country Music Fest: July 8 Tue-July 10 Thurs
5. Tru Diamond August 11 Mon
6. The Continentals May 25 Sun, July 2 Wed , August 29 Fri
7. North Country Band-Country: June 26 Thurs
8. Radio Roulette: June 21 Sat, July 19 Sat
9. Reminisants: June 25 Wed, July 26 Sat, August 15 Fri and 31 Sun
10. Timothy James-Country: July 3 Thurs
11. Viva Las Elvis: June 23 Mon, July 21 Mon, August 25 Mon

Consider dining or having a drink across the street from the stage at
Purple Urchin

III. Salisbury Beach Oceanfront Stage
Variable begin times from 6:00-8:00p.m.

1. Beetlejuice: July 19 Sat
2. Jimmy Buffet Tribute: July 25 Fri
3. The Beach Boys Tribute: July 26 Sat
4. Fleetwood Mac Tribute: August 23 Sat

Dining suggestions: #2 and #3 are oceanfront
1. Capri Seaside Italian Kitchen & Pizzeria
2. Seaglass restaurant and Lounge
3. Surfside Restaurant

4. Wells Harbor: Summer Concert Series:

Wells Harbor Park has a free concert series throughout the summer that is a must see every Saturday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Our 2025 Concert Series runs from June 21st through August 30th. All parking is free.
View the concerts at the Hope Hobbs Gazebo, located at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road, where benches are available for first-come-first serve seating. Folding chairs and blankets are also welcome to be set-up. Notable suggestions:

1. Johnny Cash Tribute: June 21 Sat
2. J.C and the Elvis Experience: July 26 Sat
3. Reminisants: August 2 Sat
4. Tribute To Neil Diamond: August 9 Sat
5. New Legacy Swing Band: August 23 Sat

These concerts are usually free and open to the public of course parking may be an issue at all of them, but get there early and check the event times before you go. I anticipate that one or more of these will be posted events where we can reserve seating at restaurants before and proceed to the concert right after. Most of the bands playing I've never heard of or listened to . My suggestions are based on the few that we are familiar with , tributes to bands or artists we have enjoyed over the years, or groups that have posted songs that they perform.

Any questions or suggestions please contact:
Deb Moreno (239) 641-7053
Jim Eckland (978) 365-1727

Always Drink and Drive Responsibly!! Enjoy the shows and summer !!!