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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!

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

Sundays

  • June-August 2025 from 2-4pm – Music at the Marina at Pentwater Municipal Marina- 519 S. Hancock St., Pentwater

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

  • June 17th-September 2nd, 2025 – Manistee Shoreline Showcase at Rotary Gazebo- First Street Beach- 100 S. Lakeshore Dr., Manistee.
  • July 8th-August 19th, 2025 at 7pm – Muskegon Free Summer Concert Series at McGrath Park- 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon.
  • June-August 2025 – Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Concert Series (most are held) at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington.
  • Second & Fourth Tuesdays from June-September 2025, 5-7pm – New Era Farmers Market Concerts at 1820 Ray Ave., New Era.
  • Select Fridays from June-August 2025 – Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Bolt Park- 225 Franklin Ave., Grand Haven.
  • July-August 2025 from 6:30-8pm – Silver Lake Concert Series at Golden Township Park at Silver Lake Sand Dunes- 8453 W Silver Lake Rd, Golden.

Wednesdays

  • June 18th-September 3rd, 2025 from 7-9pm – LACA Summer Music Series at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington.
  • June-August 2025 at 7pm – Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Pottawattamie Park- 15600 Comstock St., Grand Haven.
  • June-August 2025 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 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.
  • June-August 2025 at 7pm – Music in the Streets– 273 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah.

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 grandhavenfreefridays.com.
  • 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.
  • August 1st-29th, 2025 at 7pm – Log Cabin Concerts in Downtown Kaleva.
  • July-August 2025 from 7-8pm – Concerts in the Park at Mineral Springs Park- 630 Main St., Frankfort.
  • July-August 2025 from 7-9pm – Fridays in Hart Concerts in the Hart Historic District- 501 Lincoln St., Hart.
  • July-August 2025 – Folk Fridays at the Lake County Historical Museum- 915 N. Michigan Ave., Baldwin.

Saturdays

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