Summer means music is filling parks, vineyards, historic sites and venues across Lancaster County. Pack up your lawn chairs and spend an afternoon or evening listening to music. Bring your own treats or patronize the food trucks and beverage vendors that are onsite at most venues.
Many of the events offer free admission, although sponsoring organizations appreciate donations. Those that have an admission price are noted as such.
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Events taking place in July are as follows:
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
Held Sunday evenings through late August, all concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Food trucks will be onsite. Beer gardens open for select events. 1441 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster. Information: Longspark.org
July 5: Yonder Mountain String Band (bluegrass)
July 12: Las Guaracheros (salsa)
July 19: Low Lily (folk, bluegrass, Americana)
July 26: New Breed Brass Band (New Orleans)
Summer Concert Series – Columbia
Sponsored by the Columbia Lions Club, the Friday schedule has expanded to include some Monday evenings, with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks are onsite. Locust Street Park, 550 Locust St., Columbia. Information: Columbialions.org
July 17: Mama Tried (high energy/funk)
July 27: Good Stew Band (rock/funk)
Summer Music Series – Shoppes at Belmont
Now in its 7th year, the music series is held at the shopping center’s Charles Frey Park on Saturday evenings from 6-10 p.m. (Rain date is Sunday, 5-9 p.m., if band’s schedule allows.) 1600 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster. Information: Shoppesatbelmont.com
July 4: Rampart Street Ramblers (funk)
July 11: The Nobles (rock)
July 18: Jeanette Stillman Band (blues)
July 25: Blank Pages (rock)
Music at Highland
Concerts are held in the sanctuary of Highland Presbyterian Church and begin at 7 p.m. 500 East Roseville Rd., Lancaster. Information: Highlandpc.org
July 8: Final Boss Big Band (jazz)
Greenfield Concerts in the Park
Summer concerts are back at Greenfield! Food trucks are onsite by 5 p.m., music gets underway at 7 p.m. in the park that is located across from 1861 William Penn Way. Information: Greenfieldlancaster.com
July 16: Sounds of Summer. Prima Theatre brings the soundtrack of summer to Greenfield.
Allegro Orchestra Lancaster
Founded in 2002, Allegro Orchestra Lancaster, which is led by founder and artistic director Dr. Brian Norcross, embodies the classic definition of music by Catherine Drinker Bowen “as a conversation between friends.” 3 p.m. (Ticketed event.) Information: Allegrolancaster.org
July 11: Stars & Stripes Forever. Allegro salutes 250 years of American music by performing works by Bernstein, Copland, Sousa and more. Barshinger Center for the Musical Arts, F&M, 620 College Ave., Lancaster.
July 18: Chamber Music in the Round. The Lancaster Brass Quintet will perform the program at West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster.
Sounds of Strasburg
Back for its 11th year, the monthly all-ages event features live music and food vendors. 6:30 p.m. Strasburg Community Park, 151 Precision Ave., Strasburg. Information: Strasburgcommunitypark.org
July 25: Max Impact, the U.S. Air Force Band (patriotic)
Musser Park Music Series
The Musser Park Civic Association brings music to this beloved slice of greenery on Lancaster’s East Side. The music gets underway at 6 p.m. 135 N. Lime St., Lancaster. Information: Musserpark.org
July 25: An Evening of Music and Dance with Los Monstros
Jazz on the Patio
July
The Barn at Paradise Station
Start your weekend off with music and beautiful views of the countryside! Jazz on the Patio is back for another summer at the Barn at Paradise Station, where music, food and drinks are on the menu. The series is held Thursdays through late August. In case of inclement weather, the event is held inside the barn. 5-9 p.m. 312 Paradise Lane, Ronks. Information: Barnatparadisestation.com
July 9: Blake Suslaw
July 16: Big Boy Brass
July 23: Andy Roberts & Friends (with a Christmas-in-July twist)
July 30: The Four Daves
Lititz Historical Foundation Summer Concert Series
The Mary Oehme Gardens at the Lititz Historical Foundation host a series of concerts that offer pay-what-you-can admission, with proceeds benefiting the foundation. Refreshments available for purchase. 6:30-8 p.m. 145 E. Main St. (rear), Lititz. Information: Historical happenings
July 12: The BridgeTones (‘60s to present day)
Concerts by the Creek
Ephrata Borough in partnership with the Ephrata Public Library and Ephrata Cloister Associates will once again be hosting a series of concerts in Thomas P. Grater Community Park. Event also features food trucks and guest breweries. 6 p.m. Cocalico St., Ephrata. Information: Facebook.com
July 7: Sarah Fiore (indie/folk) and Nicks in Time (Stevie Nicks Tribute)
Huffnagle Park Concert Series
Quarryville Borough and the Quarryville Lions Club host this concert series. The music gets underway at 7 p.m. in the park, which is located at 20 Oak Lane in Quarryville. In case of inclement weather, it shifts to Memorial United Methodist Church, 101 S. Hess St. Information: Facebook.com
July 25: Tanner Bingaman (Americana)
Music in Memorial Park
Presented by the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by area businesses, the concerts feature a variety of music and food trucks. Food trucks are onsite by 5 p.m., music starts at 5:30 p.m. 101 Marietta Ave., Mount Joy. Information: Mountjoychamber.com
July 26: The Chestnuts (classic rock, folk, blues and country)
Music on the Lawn Series
Conestoga House hosts monthly concerts that feature a range of genres and musical groups. Bring your own snacks and beverages or pre-order wine and charcuterie provided by Proof of Lancaster. 5-9 p.m. 1608 Marietta Ave., Lancaster. (This is a ticketed event.) Information: Ecklinevents.com
July 31: Dave Wilson Quartet (contemporary jazz)
Taps & Tunes
Kissel Valley Farm is the perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon enjoying live music, yard games, food truck fare, beer and wine. 12:30-5:30 p.m. 645 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz. $10 admission. information: Facebook.com
July 5: 3 Hour Tour (yacht rock & soul)
July 19: Cody Tyler (country)
Gretna Music
Celebrating its 51st anniversary this year, Gretna Music has welcomed more than 50 Grammy winners and even more nominees to its stage, not to mention members of the country’s major orchestras. Concerts are held at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse (200 Pennsylvania Ave.) and begin at 7:30 p.m. (unless noted). (This is a ticketed event.) Information: Gretnamusic.org
July 17: New Jazz Underground (jazz and beyond)
July 18: Fabiola Mendez (songs and stories from her native Puerto Rico)
July 19: Manhattan Chamber Players (Chausson and Mendelssohn masterpieces) 3 p.m.
July 26: Curtis on Tour (the trio will perform works by Paganini and Piazzolla, as well as American composers, including Curtis alumnus George Rochberg).
Music in the Park
East Donegal Township hosts Sunday evening concerts in Fuhrman Park, 190 Rock Point Rd., Marietta. The concerts start at 6 p.m. Food trucks are onsite. Information: Eastdonegaltwp.com
July 12: The Nomads (rock & roll)
July 19: Rhythmic Groove featuring Rose Hudson (R&B)
July 26: Kracker Beez (classic rock)
Music Fridays
Music For Everyone and the City of Lancaster host this event that features live music in such locations as Ewell Plaza, Binns Park and more. Plus, Keys for the City is back for its 17th year. There are also plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and breweries to explore. Dates are July 17, August 21, September 18. 5-8 p.m. Downtown Lancaster. Information: Visitlancastercity.com
Music in the Vineyard
July
Nissley Vineyards
Spend Saturday night enjoying your favorite variety of wine and listening and dancing to music. Bring your own food or patronize the food trucks. Wine can be purchased at the winery. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., music gets underway at 7:30 p.m. 140 Vintage Dr., Bainbridge. 21+ only. Ticketed event. Information: Nissleywine.com
July 11: Groove Train (soul, R&B, funk)
July 18: Mama Tried (high-energy dance music)
July 25: Downtown Sound (pop)
New Holland Summer Arts
Back for another summer of music in New Holland Community Park, the concerts are held several times a week, July through August. Food trucks/vendors are onsite. 7 p.m. (unless noted). 400 E. Jackson St., New Holland. Information: Newhollandsummerarts.com
July 1: Swingtime Dolls (World War II era)
July 4: The New Holland Community Band (patriotic)
July 8: Uptown Band (variety)
July 11: Across the Pond (Irish/Celtic)
July 12: Mike Kropp (pop/rock, 60s-90s)
July 15: Double Shot (country)
July 18: The Nomads (rock & roll)
July 19: M & J Big Band (swing)
July 22: The Fabulous Greaseband (oldies)
July 25: Perfect Harmony (variety)
July 26: Hammercreek Bluegrass (bluegrass)
July 29: Flamin’ Dick and the Hot Rods (oldies rock)
Jukebox Generation
July
Magic & Wonder Theatre
From the rock ‘n’ roll and classics of the ’50s & ’60s to the anthems and excitement of the ’70s & ’80s, this electrifying production brings four iconic decades of music to life with dazzling performances, stunning visuals and timeless hits. Lunch or dinner buffets precede the show. Matinees at 12:45 p.m. Dinner shows at 5:45 p.m. 3065 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise. (Note: this show is on stage through October.) Information: Magicandwondershow.com
American Music Theatre
Summer means that musical acts are on tour. AMT’s lineup brings diverse musical genres to Lancaster. Show times vary. (These are ticketed events.) 2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster. Information: Amtshows.com
July 10: Terry Fator Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice. 7:30 p.m.
July 12: Three Dog Night. 8 p.m.
July 16: Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners. 7:30 p.m.
July 17: Eaglemania. 8 p.m.
July 18: Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards. 8 p.m.
July 24: Tommy James and The Shondells. 7:30 p.m.
July 25: The Beach Boys: Saluting 60s Years of Pet Sounds. 2 & 7:30 p.m.
July 31: Jeremy Camp. 7:30 p.m.
Hershey Entertainment
Some of the biggest names in the industry will appear in Hershey this summer. (These are ticketed events.) Information: Hersheyentertainment.com
June 30-July 5: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. Hershey Theatre, times vary.
July 10: Vince Gill, Hershey Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
July 11: Tim McGraw with The Chicks and Lady A. Hersheypark Stadium, 3 p.m.
July 14: Alison Krauss & Union Station. Hershey Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
July 18: Thomas Rhett & Niall Horan. Hersheypark Stadium, 6 p.m.
July 25: Five Finger Death Punch. Hersheypark Stadium, 6:45 p.m.
July 27: Tori Amos, Hershey Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
July 31: “Weird Al” Yankovic, Giant Center, 8 p.m.
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