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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 2026:

Sundays

  • June 21st-August 30th, 2026 at 6:30pm – Praise by the Pier at 1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven, facebook.com
  • July 5th-August 23rd, 2026 from 2-4pm – Music at the Marina at Pentwater Municipal Marina- 519 S. Hancock St., Pentwater, facebook.com

Mondays

  • June 15th-August 31st, 2026 at 7pm – Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay, Waterfront Park Amphitheater- Centre St., Elberta, facebook.com
  • June 22nd-August 10th, 2026 from 7-9pm – Concerts in the Park at Village Park- Portage Ave., Onekama. (Rain Location: Onekama Community Schools Cafeteria), facebook.com

Tuesdays

  • June 9th-August 18th, 2026 at 7pm – Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series (most are held at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington)
  • June 16th-August 4th, 2026 at 7pm – Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Bolt Park- 225 Franklin Ave., Grand Haven
  • June 16th-September 1st, 2026 at 7pm – Manistee Shoreline Showcase at Rotary Gazebo- First Street Beach- 100 S. Lakeshore Dr., Manistee, manisteeshorelineshowcase.com
  • June 30th-August 4th, 2026 from 6:30-8pm – Silver Lake Concert Series at Golden Township Park at Silver Lake Sand Dunes- 8453 W. Silver Lake Rd., Golden Township
  • July 7th-August 19th, 2026 from 7-9pm – Muskegon Free Summer Concert Series at McGraft Park- 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon, muskegon-mi.com
  • Second & Fourth Tuesdays from June-September 2026, 5-7pm – New Era Farmers Market Concerts at 1820 Ray Ave., New Era, facebook.com

Wednesdays

  • June 3rd-August 26th, 2026 from 7-9pm in June & July, and from 6:30-8:30pm in August – Music on the Grand at Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium- 1 N. Harbor Dr., Grand Haven, visitgrandhaven.com
  • Every other Wednesday, June 17th-August 26th, 2026 at 7pm – Night at the Lights Concert Series at Little Sable Lighthouse- 287 N. Lighthouse Dr., Mears, lakeshorekeepers.org
  • June 17th-August 26th, 2026 from 7-9:15pm – Echo through the Timber at Wenger Pavilion- 868 Michigan Ave., Baldwin, facebook.com
  • June 17th-September 2nd, 2026 from 7-9pm – LACA Summer Music Series at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington, ludingtonartscenter.org

Thursdays

  • June 25th-August 27th, 2026 from 6-8pm – Live Music in the Plaza in Legacy Plaza– N. James St., Ludington, ludington.mi.us
  • June 25th-August 27th, 2026 from 7-9pm – Music on the Commons at the Hart Commons- 206 E. Main St., Hart, takemetohart.org
  • June 25th-August 27th, 2026 from 7:30-8:30pm – Pentwater Civic Band on the Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater
  • July 2nd-August 13th, 2026 at 7pm – Music in the Streets at 7pm, 273 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah, clcba.org
  • July 9th-August 6th, 2026 from 7-9pm – Music Sparks Meaning Roots on the River at the Manistee Jaycees Riverwalk Bandshell- 117 Memorial Dr., Manistee. Rain location is the 5th Avenue Beach House, facebook.com

Fridays

  • May 22nd-September 25th, 2026 from 6-8pm – Live Music in the Plaza in Legacy Plaza– N. James St., Ludington, ludington.mi.us
  • Select Dates from May 29th-August 21st, 2026 from 5-9pm – Parties in the Park at Hackley Park- 350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon.  For more info, visit partiesinthepark.com
  • Select Fridays from July 3rd-August 21st, 2026 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 10th-August 7th, 2026 at 7pm – Fridays in Hart Concerts in the Hart Historic District- 501 Lincoln St., Hart, harthistoricdistrict.com
  • July 31st-August 22nd, 2026 from 7-8:30pm – Folk Fridays at the Lake County Historical Museum- 915 N. Michigan Ave., Baldwin, lakecountymichigan.com
  • August 7th-28th, 2026 at 7pm – Log Cabin Concerts in Downtown Kaleva, kalevamichigan.com
  • Mid July & late August, 2026 from 7-8:30pm – Summer Concerts at White River Light– 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall, lakeshorekeepers.org

Saturdays

  • June 13th-August 29th, 2026 at 7pm – Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series (most are held at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington)
  • June 20th-September 5th, 2026 – Sounds from the Forest at Wenger Pavilion- 868 Michigan Ave., Baldwin, facebook.com 
  • July 25th & August 1st, 2026 at 6pm – Rhythm & Dunes Concerts at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington

Stay tuned here for info on summer music in West Michigan in 2026!

  • 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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