RI Summer Nights, Live Sounds.

If summer days are made for sunshine, sand, and splashing around, then summer nights belong to live music under the stars. Across Northern Rhode Island and the Blackstone Valley, dozens of towns are bringing the community together with free outdoor concert series featuring some of the region’s most talented local musicians.

These free concerts offer a fun, affordable, and family-friendly way to spend your evening—while also supporting the local artists who bring so much heart to our communities. With over 50 performances and a wide variety of genres, there’s truly something for every musical taste.

So grab your beach chair, bring a few friends (or fly solo), and soak in the sounds of summer. Scroll down to explore our full list of free summer concerts in Blackstone Valley.

Burrillville, Rhode Island

The Jesse M. Smith Memorial Library (100 Tinkham Lane) will host the 2025 Riverwalk Times Concert Series, featuring free outdoor performances every Saturday at 6 PM in July and August. Concerts take place at the pavilion in front of the library. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. In case of rain, performances may move inside the library.

Dates:

July 12th - Aviators
July 19th - Brass Attack
July 26th - Whiskey Rhode
August 2nd - Live Music Band
August 9th - Wicked Rhode
August 16 - Don’t Think Twice
August 23- Jesse Liam Band

Central Falls, Rhode Island

For the first time in five years, FirstWorks is expanding its Summer Beats Concert Series to Central Falls, kicking things off with a free concert celebrating Cape Verdean culture. The series, known for featuring Grammy-nominated jazz artists, rising salsa stars, and acclaimed folk musicians, will welcome Cape Verdean singer/songwriter Elida Almeida for her Rhode Island debut. Also performing is Rhode Island’s own Chachi Carvalho, a celebrated hip hop artist and community advocate from Pawtucket.

Dates:

August 9th - Jenks Park, 602 Broad St., Central Falls from 3-6 p.m.

Cumberland, Rhode Island

Food Truck Concert Nights return to Diamond Hill Park (4125 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland) on Thursdays, July 17 and August 28, from 5:00 to 8:30 PM. Enjoy an evening of live music, local beer and wine, and a delicious variety of food from over a dozen trucks. For updates and details, visit Food Truck Concert Nights Diamond Hill Park on Facebook.

Dates:

July 16th - Whiskey Rhode
August 20th - All About Amy

Lincoln, Rhode Island

The Town of Lincoln will host its Summer Concerts and Food Truck Nights at Chase Farm on select Saturdays from 5:00 to 8:30 PM.

In addition, every Friday evening throughout the summer (excluding Fourth of July weekend), 12–15 food trucks will gather at 100 Higginson Ave., near R1 Indoor Karting and Storage America, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Each Friday event will also feature live music to keep the good vibes going.

Dates:

July 12th - Dynamite Rhythm, 5-8:30 p.m
August 2nd - Steve Anthony & the Persuasion, 5-8:30 p.m
August 30th - Those Guys, 4-7:30 p.m

North Providence, Rhode Island

North Providence presents its Tuesday Tunes Summer Concert Series at The Overlook at Meehan, located in Notte Park (1801 Douglas Ave.), from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on the following dates:

Dates:

July 15th - Diva and the Playboys
July 22nd - Brother 2 Brother
August 5th - Steve Smith and the Nakeds
August 12th - Smashbox

North Smithfield, Rhode Island

The North Smithfield Parks & Recreation Department will host its Summer Concert Series on Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the gazebo at Town Hall, located at 83 Green Street.

Dates:

July 24th - Black Plain Road
August 7th - Jesse Liam Band
August 21st - The Live Music Band

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

The City of Pawtucket will host its Riverfront Concert Series at the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, located at the corner of Roosevelt and Exchange Streets. Concerts take place on Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, weather permitting. Free parking is available in the lot across from City Hall.

Dates:

July 6th - Playing Mantis
July 13th - The Shambols
July 20th - The Tone Shifters
July 27th - Sounds of Newport
August 3rd - Infusion Revolution
August 10th - Cee Cee and the Riders

Music lovers can enjoy cool tunes and sweet treats at the Palagis Summer Music Series, held every Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Palagis Ice Cream Shack, located at 55 Bacon Street, Pawtucket.

Dates:

July 2nd - Hap Hathaway and Keturah Burgess
July 9th - Keith Munslow family kids show
July 16th - Joshua David/Gary Santos and friends
July 23rd - Patrick Dow and Smooth Magne
July 30th - Almost Gone
August 6th - Heidi Nirk acoustic solo show
August 13th - Joshua David/Gary Santos and friends
August 20th - Counterfeit Cash (featuring Johnny Cash tribute)
August 27th - Special end-of-season show

The Palagis Ice Cream Shack will also host Latin Music Night (Sabor Latino) every Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, featuring live performances that kicked off on June 29 with Hernan Padilla’s Clasicos de Siempre.

Over at Slater Park, the Daggett Farm Concert Series will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, offering more great music in a scenic outdoor setting.

Dates:

July 10th - John Connors and the Irish Express
July 17th - Nick Casey
July 24th - Catching Blue
July 31st - Serendipity
August 7th - The Northeast Groove
August 14th - Jesse Liam Band

Children’s performances will be held in Slater Park on Tuesdays, from 6-7 p.m.

Dates:

July 8th - Tommy James
July 15th - Keith Munslow
July 22nd - John Higby
July 29th - Lou Cerel
August 5th - David Garrity
August 12th - Bill Harley
August 19th - Robert Clarke

Scituate, Rhode Island

The Scituate Summer Concert Series features live music on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating between the North Scituate Gazebo (606 Greenville Road) and Hope Pond (37 Ryefield Road), unless otherwise noted.

Special concerts will also be held on Thursday, July 3 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM and Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 AM to noon.

Dates:

July 3rd - Nlan Leite Band, at The Hope Gazebo, 88 Main St., Hope, from 6:30-8 p.m.
July 9th - Goose Berry Band, Hope Pond
July 16th - Driftwoods, North Scituate Gazebo
July 19th - Romps USO, Christmas in the Village, North Scituate Gazebo, 10 a.m.-noon.
July 23rd - Jessie Liam, Hope Pond
July 30th - Jazz Current, North Scituate Gazebo
August 6th - Al Carter, Nashville Boys, Hope Pond, 6-7:30 p.m.
August 13th - Carl Hosbond Group, North Scituate Gazebo, 6-7:30 p.m.
August 20th - Dixie Land Band, Hope Pond, 6-7:30 p.m.
August 27th - TBD

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Navigant Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Summer Music Series on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM on the grounds of the Smith-Appleby House (220 Stillwater Road, Smithfield).

House tours begin at 5:30 PM, and the evening will also feature refreshments, artisan crafts, and raffles available for purchase. Admission is free, and donations are welcome to support ongoing programs.

In addition, Music on the Hill at The Village at Waterman Lake (715 Putnam Pike) will host public concerts on select Wednesdays. These performances are open to all, and no reservations are required to attend.

Dates: (Summer Music Series)

July 9th - Ocean State Ramblers
July 16th - Rusty Rails
July 23rd - The Whelks
July 30th - Beth Killian
August 6th - Atwater-Donnelly
August 13th - Jack Babineau

Dates: (Music On The Hill)

July 30th - Cove Haven, 6:30 -8 p.m.
August 27th - Illusions Act 2, 6:15-7:45 p.m.

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

The Levitt AMP Woonsocket Music Series takes place on Fridays from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at River Island Art Park on Bernon Street in Woonsocket. Each event features live music, food trucks, local vendors, and youth activities, making it a vibrant community gathering.

Dates:

July 11th - Steve Smith and the Naked Truth; big brass
July 18th - Afro-Andean Funk; pop, funk,
July 25th - Alexus Lee; rhythm & blues
August 1st - Chris Pierce; sou
August 8th - Sweet Lizzy Project; Cuban rock
August 15th - Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience; zydeco
August 2nnd - Hermitage Green, Irish folk rock

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