One of the best parts of summer is live music in Concord, New Hampshire! This summer, Concord Parks & Recreation Department is offering FREE concerts on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Concord Public Library is holding their Live Music with the Library concerts in June, July and August. Additionally, there are many other opportunities to experience live music right here in the capital city throughout the summer.
CONCORD PARKS & REC CONCERTS Concord Parks & Rec is hosting a series of free Tuesday and Thursday night concerts in June, July, and August. Everyone is welcome to attend. Acoustic concerts will be held on Sunday mornings in White Park again this year, beginning at 10 a.m.
White Park Acoustic Concerts on Sundays
Come enjoy Sunday morning at White Park with acoustic tunes, coffee and light refreshments. If there is inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside the Merrimack Lodge. The Merrimack Lodge at White Park will be open from 9 a.m. until noon during the concerts.
Sunday Morning Dates:
Dusty Gray: June 18
Ryan Williamson: June 25
Lucas Gallo: July 9
Joey Clark: July 16
Andrew North: July 23
Hometown Eulogy: August 6
Paulie Stone: August 13
Steve Blunt: September 10
Ben Harris: September 17
Nevers Band Concerts Nevers Band plays on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at various locations around the city. Nevers’ Band Concerts are an exciting & fun experience for the whole family! Their diverse repertoire includes popular numbers, patriotic music, classic orchestral transcriptions, music from motion pictures & more!
Tuesday Night Dates:
June 20: Keach Park
June 27: Rollins Park
July 4: Memorial Field (rain date: July 5) *7:45 p.m. start time*
July 11: Eagle Square
July 18: Rolfe Park (Penacook)
July 25: NH State House
August 8: Kiwanis Riverfront Park (behind Everett Arena)
Eagle Square Concerts
Thursday night concerts are held in Eagle Square beginning at 7 p.m. and feature a variety of musical acts. Visit the Concord Parks & Rec website or their Summer/Fall brochure (page 7) for more information.
Thursday Night Dates:
Bad Medicine: June 29
NH Fiddle Ensemble: July 6
The Shifters: July 13
Freese Brothers Big Band: August 3
Jah Spirit: August 10
Club Soda: August 24
Concord Public Library – Live Music with the Library Concord Public Library’s Live Music with the Library concert series returns this summer. These concerts are free to attend and all are welcome.
ERIC GRANT BAND: June 21, 6 p.m., Keach Park
NICK'S OTHER BAND: July 19, 6 p.m., Eagle Square
DAVID SHORE'S TRUNK OF FUNK: August 16, 6 p.m., Prince Street at the Concord Public Library
OTHER LIVE MUSIC IN CONCORD
Concord Arts Market
The Concord Arts Market is a monthly event in Rollins Park. This city park provides ample green space, allowing the arts market to grow both in the number of talented art and artisan vendors, but also in the variety of vendors and opportunities, including food, musicians and more! Visitors can check the event’s website for more information.
Intown Concord’s Annual Market Days Festival Intown Concord’s 49th annual Market Days Festival is June 22-24 this year. This free, three-day street festival features shopping, food trucks, family-friendly activities, local artisans, and live entertainment each day from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Visit Intown Concord’s Market Days website for more information and a full event schedule.
Music On the Patio at Courtyard by Marriott Concord & Grappone Conference Center Enjoy live music on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. on the patio of the Courtyard by Marriott Concord and Grappone Conference Center (70 Constitution Avenue, Concord). Facebook events with more information.
June 14: April Cushman
June 21: Rebecca Turmel
June 28: Justin Cohn
July 05: Andrea Paquin
July 12: Chris Lester
July 19: Andrew Geano
July 26: Eric Lindberg
Aug 02: Ryan Williamson
Aug 09: Kimayo
Aug 16: Charlie Chronopoulos
Aug 23: Tyler Levs