Keep scrolling to find the 2024 lineup, including both summer and fall concerts (more to come) with your perfect blend of live music and stunning scenery throughout Massachusetts.

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (Ipswich)
Thursdays ~ Through August 29 and Sunday, July 21

Castle Hill Picnic Concerts are back this summer! Each Thursday—and one Sunday—through August 29 (excluding July 4), a different family-friendly band performs on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach.

• Castle Hill Concerts

Fruitlands Museum (Harvard)
Wednesdays ~ 7/3 – 7/24

Summer Concerts with The Concord Band kick off July 3, with performances every Wednesday night through July 24.

• The Concord Band

Thursdays ~ Through October 17

On Thursdays (excluding July 4, August 29, and October 10), an exciting line-up of concerts is not to be missed.

• Chicken Slacks Funky Summer Dance Party (7/11)
• James Montgomery Band (7/18)
• An Evening with Chris Smither (7/25)
• The Love Dogs (8/1)
• Alex Minasian Jazz Ensemble (8/8)
• Koliba (8/15)
• Song Swap with Susan Werner, the Nields and Seth Glier (8/22)
• Ellis Paul with Special Guest Crys Matthews (9/5 at 5:30PM)
• Ellis Paul with Special Guest Crys Matthews (9/5 at 7:30PM)
• Jeffrey Foucault Album Release Party (9/12 at 5:30PM)
• Jeffrey Foucault Album Release Party (9/12 at 7:30PM)
• Sol y Canto 30th Anniversary Party (9/19)
• Harrison Goodell & Jake Swamp and the Pine (9/26)
• Mary Gauthier (10/3)
• Carsie Blanton (10/17 at 5:30PM)
• Carsie Blanton (10/17 at 7:30PM)

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln)
Friday, July 12 – Friday, August 9

The deCordova Performance Series celebrates the best of our diverse musicians, dancers, and other performers.

• The Suitcase Junket (7/12)
• Arias Aloft: Euphoria (7/14)
• An Evening of Taylor Swift by Blackstone Valley Quartet (8/9)

Scenic Songs
Saturdays, July 13 and September 21

Calling all hiking enthusiasts and music lovers! Join us on the trail with some of your favorite performing artists for a guided hike and intimate live music experience like no other. These unplugged and acoustic shows offered at Trustees properties across the state are unique opportunities to enjoy live music in community and nature.

• A Hiking Concert with Seth Glier (7/13)
• A Hiking Concert with Vance Gilbert (9/21)

Weir River Farm (Hingham)
Thursdays ~ Through September 19

Starting June 20 and running every Thursday evening until September 19 (excluding July 4), the Sunset Picnic series will feature local breweries and food trucks, live music, and the best view on the South Shore! Pack your picnic blanket and chairs and relax with your friends while watching the sun set over the Boston skyline.

• Sunset Picnics at Weir River Farm

Weir River Farm is also offering two editions of Sensory-Friendly Sunset Picnic Hour on Thursday, July 11 and Thursday, August 8. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Anyone who would benefit from a limited-capacity visit is welcome.

• Sensory-Friendly Sunset Picnic Hour

Governor Hutchinson’s Field (Milton)
Saturday, August 3

A magical evening of opera, musical theater, cabaret, and circus with Circus 617 and Opera on Tap Boston awaits you! Spread a blanket on the ground, or bring your own chair for a wonderful family-friendly evening.

• Arias Aloft: Euphoria

Rocky Woods (Medfield)
Saturday, August 24

Allman Brothers tribute band The Peacheaters will take the stage in the pavilion field as the headliner for an exciting outdoor afternoon of music. Settle in on the lawn in the beautiful surroundings of Rocky Woods.

• Rock the Woods! An Outdoor Music Festival

Powisset Farm (Dover)
Thursdays ~ Through August 29

Enjoy local singer-songwriters as you dine on delicious farm-fresh food, witness spectacular sunsets, and experience the simple joy of summer. There’s no better way to launch the weekend than enjoying a chill evening at the farm. Feel the Powisset breeze as you spread out a blanket, sip on a cool bev, and enjoy live local music. It’s summer at its finest.

• Thursday Summer Sunsets at Powisset Farm

Friday, August 23

Take a selfie with a tractor and enjoy the music of Taylor Swift like you’ve never heard it before. At this special concert experience, we’ll be joined on the farm by Blackstone Valley Quartet as they bring the songs of Taylor Swift to life on strings.

• Taylor and Tractors: An Evening of Taylor Swift by Blackstone Valley Quartet