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Free Outdoor Concerts and Music Festivals
for Families in Summer 2025 in Boston
Boston's Free Concerts for Summer 2025
Summer in the City Concert Series
Rowes Wharf at the Boston Harbor Hotel—June 6 - August 28, 2025
A Boston summer icon returns—bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever. This year, Summer in the City is getting a fresh new look, with an exciting lineup of live music, an expanded bar, and an all-new menu of shareable bites designed for warm nights by the water. Visit the website here.
Concerts in the Courtyard
Boston Public Library —June 6 - August 29, 2025
The courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square, one of Boston's most beautiful spaces, is filled with music during these free, one-hour concerts throughout the summer. Visit the website here.
Berklee Summer in the City
Berklee College of Music Main Office, Multiple Locations
June 4 - September 16, 2025
The Berklee College of Music Summer in the City Series provides live music at 20 venues throughout Greater Boston. Free shows take place at locations as varied as the Prudential Center, Mission Hill Park, and Spectacle Island. Visit the website here.
Greater Boston's Free Concerts for Summer 2025
CX Summer Nights
Cambridge Crossing —July 17 & August 21, 2025
Cambridge Crossing's free summer concert series returns, with shows in June, July, and August. Visit the website here.
Bands on the Beach Concerts & Fireworks Show
Salisbury Beach—July 4 - August 30, 2025
Grab the beach chairs and blankets and enjoy some fun summer tunes, Saturdays at 7:30PM on the Salisbury Oceanfront Stage. Benches and picnic tables available and plenty of dancing room for everyone. Visit the website here.
Newton Summer Concert Series
Newton Center Playground —July 6 - August 10, 2025
From July 6 to August 10, Sunday nights mean concerts at the Bowl in Newton Centre's playground. Shows begin at 6:00 pm and include performances by a variety of bands. Visit the website here.
Greater Boston's Free Outdoor Music Festivals
Bridgewater Arts & Music Festival
Bridgewater State University On the “Quad”—July 4, 2025
At this festival, the whole family can enjoy art, live music, dance, yummy food, children's activities (like face painting), train rides, sand art, and more. Visit the website here.
Lowell Folk Festival
Downtown Lowell—July 25 - 27, 2025
Lowell celebrates its 38th Folk Festival with three days of musicians, food vendors, and artisans celebrating folk culture from around the globe. Visit the website here.
Cambridge Jazz Festival
Cambridge—July 26 - 27, 2025
Join the Cambridge Jazz Foundation for a free outdoor music festival. The 10th Cambridge Jazz Festival includes live performances, food vendors, a pop-up Jazz museum, a beer garden, a marketplace, and more! Visit the website here.