Schenectady County will come alive this summer with an array of free outdoor concerts and festivals, offering something for every music enthusiast. From modern country to acoustic roots-rock and party bands, the 2025 Schenectady Summer Concert Series promises unforgettable experiences under blue summer skies.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2025 Schenectady Summer Concert Series.
Freedom Park – Scotia
The Freedom Park 2025 Summer Concert Series is a family friendly free that runs from June 25 to August 23 in Scotia. Concerts are held weekly on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater located on Schonowee Avenue in Scotia. Visit here for more information.
June 25 – Halfway to Christmas Feztacular featuring Big Fez & the Surfmatics
June 27 – Union Depot **FIREWORKS NIGHT**
June 29 – Music Company Orchestra
July 2- Capital District Youth Pipe Band
July 6 – Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes
July 9 – Jukebox Rebellion
July 12 – Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
July 13 – Rock & Roll Playhouse featuring Bob Marley for Kids
July 16 – Grand Central Station
July 19 – Zorbas Trio
July 20 – Hula Hoop Jam with Miss 360
July 23 – Get Up Jack
July 26- NoLaNauts
July 27 – Maggie’s Clan
July 30 – Skeeter Creek
August 2 – Lucid Street
August 3 – The Insolent Willies
August 6- The Refrigerators
Music Haven – Schenectady
Music Haven features free performances from July 18 to August 24. Performances are held in Central Park Sunday at 7 p.m., with stage side concessions at 6 p.m. Music Haven also features the Alfresco Film Series presented by Film Schenectady, showcasing three films throughout August. For more information, visit here.
July 18 – SUNY Schenectady Faculty Jazz Combo with Nestor Torres
July 20 – Bamba Wassoulou Groove with Ballet Waramba
July 26 – WEXT’s Local 518 Fest featuring Tops of Trees, Sara Milanovich & Daisycutter, Sawyer Fredericks, Canella and Wild Adriatic
July 27 – Solas’ 30th Anniversary Tour with Matt & Shannon Heaton
August 3 – Blues BBQ featuring Rick Estrin & The Night Cats, Selwyn Birchwood and Annie & the Hedonists
August 9 – “Classical Mystery Tour”: A Tribute to the Beatles with the Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra
August 10 – The Steel Drivers with Reese Fulmer & the Carriage House Band
August 16 – WAMC on the Road – Hudson River Sampler LIVE featuring Wanda Fischer, Michael Jerling, Kate McDonnell, Dan Berggren & more
August 17 – Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience with Keith Pray’s Mohawk Brass Band
August 24 – Edmar Castañeda World Ensemble with Brian Melick & Friends
Harbor Jam – Schenectady
Harbor Jam features two nights of free live entertainment, food trucks and more at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheatre. On July 19, BonJourney & DJ Mix It Up perform, with Who’s Bad & DJ RVMBA taking the stage on July 20. Both performances begin at 6 p.m. Learn more about Harbor Jam here.
July 19 – BonJourney & DJ Mix It Up
July 20 – Who’s Bad & DJ RVMBA
Town of Rotterdam
The Town of Rotterdam Summer Concert Series is free and open to the public, offering a variety of performances from June 2 to August 18.
Concerts are held every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and are located at the Rotterdam Senior Center on 2639 Hamburg Street.
June 2 – Matty Stecks & The 518
June 9 – Dominant 5 Brass Quintet
June 16 – The Ragtime Windjammers
June 23 – Rotterdam Town Band and Jazz Band
June 30 – Shir Chadash Trio
July 7 – Unken Brew
July 14 – Rotterdam Town Band
July 21 – The Dadtet
July 28 – Rotterdam Town Band and Jazz Band
August 4 – Epilogue Trio
August 11 – Michael Benedict Jazz Vibes
August 18 – Joe Gitto Trio
Town of Niskayuna
The Town of Niskayuna Summer 2025 Concert Series presents free concerts weekly starting June 5 through August 14 with performances from a variety of genres including soul, 60s rock and Dixieland. Concerts start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit here.
June 5 – Niskayuna Middle and High School Jazz Bands
June 12 – Doc Benson Band
June 19 – The Amy Ryan Band
June 26 – Nisky Dixie Cats
July 10 – Dadtet
July 17 – Eagles Trombone Ensemble
July 24 – The Trojan Horns
July 31 – Ain’t No Strangers & Company
August 7 – The Mr. E Band
August 14 – The Young Winchesters
Bands on Broadway – Schenectady
Bands on Broadway is a new concert series featuring free weekly concerts each Thursday from June 12 to August 7. Bands On Broadway will be held on the county’s Broadway stage, with restaurants offering specials during each concert.
June 12 – The Shmooze
June 19 – Ill Funk
June 26 – Local 11
July 10 – Dirt Cheap Band
July 17 – Ultimates
July 24 – Big Empty – WABY Radio
July 31 – Bluz House Rockers
August 7 – Ill Funk
Thursdays in the Park – Glenville
The Town of Glenville is hosting “Thursdays in the Park”: August 2025 Concert Series in Indian Meadows Park. This concert series offers food services at 6 p.m. and features performances from local bands each Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. through the month of August. For more information, visit here.
August 7 – Union Depot
August 14 – Westside Drive
August 21 – Rhythm Pilots
August 28 – 209
Mark your calendars and grab your beach chairs, the 2025 Schenectady Concert Series is right around the corner, offering a summer of fun free festivities and outdoor concerts for everyone.
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