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There's a Variety of Great Music During the Summer in West Michigan

After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music? You can find performances almost any night of the week, all within a short driving distance. Area musicians as well as professional traveling groups are featured in these summertime performances. For the outdoor venues, grab your lawnchair or a blanket and get ready to be entertained. Outdoor performances are free; there may be a charge for an indoor venue performance. Below is the typical schedule for summer music. Stay tuned as events for 2023 will be added as information becomes available!

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Here's the Most Updated Schedule for Live Summer Music in West Michigan in 2025:

Sundays

  • June 15th-August 24th, 2025 at 6:30pm – Praise by the Pier at 101 North Harbor Dr., Grand Haven
  • June-August from 2-4pm – Music at the Marina at Pentwater Municipal Marina- 519 S. Hancock St., Pentwater

Mondays

  • June 16th-September 1st, 2025 at 7pm – Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay, Waterfront Park Amphitheater- Centre St., Elberta
  • June 23rd-August 11th, 2025 from 7-9pm – Concerts in the Park at Village Park- Portage Ave., Onekama. (Rain Location: Onekama Community Schools Cafeteria)

Tuesdays

  • Second & Fourth Tuesdays from June-September 2025, 5-7pm – New Era Farmers Market Concerts at 1820 Ray Ave., New Era
  • June 17th-August 5th, 2025 at 7pm (no concert on 7/29) – Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Bolt Park- 225 Franklin Ave., Grand Haven
  • June 17th-September 2nd, 2025 at 7pm – Manistee Shoreline Showcase at Rotary Gazebo- First Street Beach- 100 S. Lakeshore Dr., Manistee
  • July 1st-August 19th, 2025 at 7pm – Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series (most are held at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington)
  • July 8th-August 19th, 2025 at 7pm – Muskegon Free Summer Concert Series at McGraft Park- 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon
  • July 8th-August 5th, 2025 from 6:30-8pm – Silver Lake Concert Series at Golden Township Park at Silver Lake Sand Dunes- 8453 W. Silver Lake Rd., Golden Township
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Wednesdays

  • June 4th-August 27th, 2025 at 7pm in June & July, and at 6:30pm in August – Music on the Grand at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium- 1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven
  • June 18th-September 3rd, 2025 from 7-9pm – LACA Summer Music Series at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington
  • June-August from 7-9:15pm – Echo through the Timber at Wenger Pavilion- 868 Michigan Ave., Baldwin

Thursdays

  • June 5th-August 28th, 2025 from 6-8pm – Live Music in the Plaza in Legacy Plaza– N. James St., Ludington
  • Every other Thursday, June 18th-August 20th, 2025 from 7-8pm – Night at the Lights Concert Series at Little Sable Lighthouse- 287 N. Lighthouse Dr., Mears
  • June 26th-August 28th, 2025 from 7-9pm – Music on the Commons at the Hart Commons- 206 E. Main St., Hart
  • June 26th-August 28th, 2025 from 7:30-8:30pm – Pentwater Civic Band on the Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater
  • July 3rd-August 14th, 2025 at 7pm – Music in the Streets at 7pm, 273 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah
  • July 4th-August 8th, 2025 from 7-9pm – Roots on the River at the Manistee Jaycees Riverwalk Bandshell- 117 Memorial Dr., Manistee. Rain location is the 5th Avenue Beach House

Fridays

  • May 23rd-October 3rd, 2025 from 6-8pm – Live Music in the Plaza in Legacy Plaza– N. James St., Ludington
  • Select Dates from May 30th-August 22nd, 2025 from 5-9pm – Parties in the Park at Hackley Park- 350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon.  For more info, visit visitmuskegon.org
  • Select Fridays from June 27th-August 22nd, 2025 from 6-8:45pm  – Grand Haven Free Fridays at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium- 1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven. For more info, visit grandhavenfreefridays.com.
  • July 18th & August 22nd, 2025 from 7-8:30pm – Summer Concerts at White River Light– 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall
  • July 25th-August 15th, 2025 from 7-8:30pm – Folk Fridays at the Lake County Historical Museum- 915 N. Michigan Ave., Baldwin
  • August 1st-29th, 2025 at 7pm – Log Cabin Concerts in Downtown Kaleva
  • July-August from 7-8pm – Concerts in the Park at Mineral Springs Park- 630 Main St., Frankfort
  • July-August at 4pm – Fridays in Hart Concerts in the Hart Historic District- 501 Lincoln St., Hart

Saturdays

  • Select Dates in June-July, 2025 from 6-9pm – Music Sparks Meaning Summer Concert Series at Rotary Gazebo- 1st Street Beach, Manistee 
  • July 5th-August 30th, 2025 at 7pm – Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series (most are held at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington)
  • July 27th & August 2nd, 2025 at 6pm – Rhythm & Dunes Concerts at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington
  • June-August – Sounds from the Forest at Wenger Pavilion- 868 Michigan Ave., Baldwin

Stay tuned for the most information on West Michigan Summer Music Series'!

  • In addition, several bars and restaurants offer live music throughout the summer months.

  • Also, check out our story about the Scottville Clown Band to see where they are performing throughout the summer.

  • And, click here to see the schedule of live music happening throughout the summer at the Ludington State Park!

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