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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

  • Mid June-late August, 2026 at 6:30pm – Praise by the Pier at 101 North Harbor Dr., Grand Haven
  • Early July-late August, 2026 from 2-4pm – Music at the Marina at Pentwater Municipal Marina- 519 S. Hancock St., Pentwater

Mondays

  • Mid June-Labor Day, 2026 at 7pm – Jammin’ Mondays on Betsie Bay, Waterfront Park Amphitheater- Centre St., Elberta
  • Late June-mid August, 2026 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 2026, 5-7pm – New Era Farmers Market Concerts at 1820 Ray Ave., New Era
  • Mid June-early August, 2026 at 7pm (no concert on 7/29) – Sounds of Summer Concert Series in Bolt Park- 225 Franklin Ave., Grand Haven
  • Mid June-Labor Day, 2026 at 7pm – Manistee Shoreline Showcase at Rotary Gazebo- First Street Beach- 100 S. Lakeshore Dr., Manistee
  • Early July-mid August, 2026 at 7pm – Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series (most are held at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington)
  • Early July-mid August, 2026 at 7pm – Muskegon Free Summer Concert Series at McGraft Park- 2204 Wickham Drive, Muskegon
  • Early July-early August, 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

Wednesdays

  • Early June-late August, 2026 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
  • Mid June-late August, 2026 from 7-9:15pm – Echo through the Timber at Wenger Pavilion- 868 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
  • Mid June-early September, 2026 from 7-9pm – LACA Summer Music Series at Waterfront Park- 391 S. William St., Ludington

Thursdays

  • Early June-late August, 2026 from 6-8pm – Live Music in the Plaza in Legacy Plaza– N. James St., Ludington
  • Every other Thursday, mid June-late Augus, 2026 from 7-8pm – Night at the Lights Concert Series at Little Sable Lighthouse- 287 N. Lighthouse Dr., Mears
  • Late June-late August, 2026 from 7-9pm – Music on the Commons at the Hart Commons- 206 E. Main St., Hart
  • Late June-late August, 2026 from 7:30-8:30pm – Pentwater Civic Band on the Village Green- 327 S. Hancock St., Pentwater
  • Early July-mid August, 2026 at 7pm – Music in the Streets at 7pm, 273 S. Benzie Blvd., Beulah
  • Early July-early August, 2026 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

  • Late May-early October, 2026 from 6-8pm – Live Music in the Plaza in Legacy Plaza– N. James St., Ludington
  • Select Dates from late May-late August 22nd, 2026 from 5-9pm – Parties in the Park at Hackley Park- 350 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon.  For more info, visit visitmuskegon.org
  • Select Fridays from late June-late August, 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.
  • Mid July-early August, 2026 at 7pm – Fridays in Hart Concerts in the Hart Historic District- 501 Lincoln St., Hart
  • Mid July & late August, 2026 from 7-8:30pm – Summer Concerts at White River Light– 6199 Murray Rd., Whitehall
  • Late July-mid August, 2026 from 7-8:30pm – Folk Fridays at the Lake County Historical Museum- 915 N. Michigan Ave., Baldwin
  • August 2026 at 7pm – Log Cabin Concerts in Downtown Kaleva

Saturdays

  • Late June-late August, 2026 – Sounds from the Forest at Wenger Pavilion- 868 Michigan Ave., Baldwin
  • Select Dates in June-July, 2026 from 6-9pm – Music Sparks Meaning Summer Concert Series at Rotary Gazebo- 1st Street Beach, Manistee 
  • Early July-late August, 2026 at 7pm – Friends of the Ludington State Park Summer Series (most are held at the Ludington State Park Amphitheater- 8800 M-116, Ludington)
  • Summer, 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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