It’s time to pack your most comfortable lawn chair and head out to the free outdoor summer concerts throughout Lancaster County. Get ready for some great music, food trucks, and late summer nights kicking back with family and friends. The Long’s Park Summer Music Series concerts have been a staple of Lancaster summers since 1962. These concerts are fantastic, but Long’s Park is only one of many venues hosting free summer concerts. Not sure where else to look? Here’s your guide to free outdoor summer concerts in Lancaster, PA.
Long’s Park
We’ll start with the big one. The Long’s Park Summer Music Series will bring you 12 shows from Jun 7 through August 23. This year, the annual Patriotic concert will feature The Ringgold Band from Reading, PA, along with fireworks and a drone show.
Address: 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Schedule: Sundays at 7:30 pm from June 7 through August 23
Greenfield Park
This concert series at Greenfield is presented in partnership with Prima Theatre. Enjoy the biggest hits from the 80s in June, the “sounds of summer” in July, and groovy 70s jams in August.
Address: 1828 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17601
Schedule: June 17, July 16, August 13.
New Holland Community Park
Although they don’t start until July, the New Holland Summer Arts Association hosts more free summer concerts than any other venue in Lancaster County. For two months, you can enjoy free live music three nights per week!
Address: 400 E Jackson St, New Holland, PA 17557
Schedule: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings in July and August. All shows begin at 7, unless otherwise noted.
Strasburg Community Park
The Strasburg Community Parks Foundation presents the Sounds of Strasburg 2026.
Address: 151 Precision Ave, Strasburg, PA 17579
Schedule: June 13, June 27, July 25, August 8. All concerts begin at 6:30 pm.
Thomas Grater Park (Ephrata)
The Borough of Ephrata presents Concerts by the Creek.
Address: Cocalico Street, Ephrata, PA 17522
Schedule: June 9, July 7, August 11. All concerts begin at 6:00 pm.
Mary Oehme Gardens (Lititz)
The Lititz Historical Foundation will host four concerts in their Mary Oehme Gardens. These are pay what you will events, with donations to help preserve the gardens and 18th century structures.
Address: 145 E Main St, Lititz, PA 17543
Schedule: May 17, June 14, July 12, August 9
Huffnagle Park (Quarryville)
This summer concert series is presented by the Quarryville Lions Club.
Address: 20 Oak Ln, Quarryville, PA 17566
Schedule: May 30, June 27, July 25, August 1, August 8
Musser Park (Lancaster)
Check out the concerts and events hosted by the Musser Park Civic Association.
Address: 135 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Schedule: June 20, July 25, August 29, September 26
Locust Street Park (Columbia)
The Columbia Lions sponsor this summer concert series.
Address: 550 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512
Schedule: May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21. All concerts start at 6:30 pm.
Columbia Animal Shelter
Enjoy some music and help out a local animal shelter. There is a $10 suggested donation.
Address: 265 S 10th St Columbia, PA 17512
Schedule: June 13, August 8, September 12
Charles Frey Park (Shoppes at Belmont)
Stop by the Shoppes at Belmont every Saturday throughout the summer.
Address: 1600 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Schedule: Every Saturday at 6 pm from May 23 to September 5.
Fuhrman Park (Maytown)
All programs are presented in the Gazebo in Fuhrman Park.
Address: Rock Point Road, Maytown, PA 17547
Schedule: TBA
Plain & Fancy (Bird in Hand)
Hosted by Smokehouse at Plain & Fancy Farm, these outdoor concerts on the lawn bring together great music, delicious food, and a relaxed atmosphere under the stars.
Address: 3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird in Hand, PA 17505
Schedule: May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21
What to Bring
In addition to packing your favorite lawn chair or blanket to sit on, bring some cash or a credit card. While these are free concerts, many will ask for a donation for their park or organization. Last note—come hungry! Many venues will have food trucks and places to buy dinner and snacks. To view updated concert schedules, click on the links of each venue listing. If you’d like to see many of the concert schedules in one place, Mickayla Miller of LNP put together a helpful list of summer concerts that you can view here.
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