Looking for a great way to spend a summer evening outdoors? Erie hosts many FREE outdoor summer concert series all summer long. Just take a blanket or chair (and probably some bug spray!) and get out and enjoy. Many of the Erie-area concerts also feature food trucks and other refreshments. Here's where you can find FREE music in Erie this summer. Updated for 2024!
Events last updated May 21, 2024
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Mondays
FREE: Monday Music In the Woods at Asbury Woods
- Mondays, June 3 through July 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- See the performance schedule.
Tuesdays
FREE: 8 Great Tuesdays at Liberty Park
- Tuesdays, July 11-Aug. 29, from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
- See the performance schedule.
Wednesdays
FREE: Whitford Park Summer Concert Series
- Wednesdays, June 5-Aug. 28 starting at 7 p.m.
- See the performance schedule.
FREE: Music In The Park at Lake Erie Community Park
- Wednesdays, June 19-Aug. 21, starting at 7 p.m.
- See the performance schedule.
FREE: UPMC Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle
- Beach 11, Presque Isle
- Wednesdays, June 19-July 24 from 5:30 p.m. to sunset.
- See the performance schedule.
Thursdays
Perry Square Summer Concert Series
- Thursdays, June 20 to Aug. 29 (except Aug. 15)
- See the performance schedule
Fridays
FREE: Goodell Gardens Summer Music Series
- Select Fridays June 7-Aug. 30, from 7-9 p.m.
- See the performance schedule.
FREE: Sounds Around Town at WQLN
- Fridays in July starting at 7:30 p.m.
- See the performance schedule.
Various dates:
FREE: Erie Philharmonic's In Your Hometown Concert Series
- Various locations and dates in July and August.
- See the complete schedule.