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Summer Concerts

Folk, jazz, Afropop, blues, and more. Whatever your tune, you’ll find your perfect blend of live music, stunning scenery, and warm weather fun with The Trustees. 

Folk, jazz, Afropop, blues, and more. You’ll find your perfect blend of live music, stunning scenery, and warm weather concerts in Massachusetts.

 

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (Ipswich)
Thursdays ~ 6/29 – 8/31

Summer is here and it’s time for Castle Hill Picnic Concerts! Each Thursday, June 29 – August 31, will feature a different family-friendly band performing on Castle Hill’s Grand Allee overlooking Crane Beach. The season will kick off on June 29 with a celebration of Ipswich homegrown talent, featuring The Far Out and Guess Method.

Castle Hill Concerts

 

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln)
6/14, 7/12, 7/22, 8/18, 9/20

The New England Performance Series celebrates the best of our diverse musicians, dancers, and other performers. Held over the course of a year, these outdoor concerts draw on the rich wealth of talent in performers who have a connection to the New England area.

deCordova Concerts

 

Fruitlands (Harvard)
Thursdays, May-October

Fruitlands has an exciting line-up of concerts  that is not to be missed. Throughout the summer, the Concord Band, The Love Dogs, Maddie Poppe, and many others will grace the Fruitlands stage.

Fruitlands Concerts

 

Long Hill (Beverly)
Fridays ~ July 14 & 28 // August 4, 11, 18, 25

Join us for evening concerts on the croquet lawn. Snacks, drinks, and Notch Brewing will be on site throughout the summer.

Long Hill Concerts
Naumkeag (Stockbridge)
Thursday in June/July/August

Naumkeag at Night is the perfect end to a Berkshires summer day, join us for a variety of live music and stunning views. BYO food or purchase light refreshments at our cafe!

Naumkeag at Night

 

Piers Park (East Boston)
Friday, September 9
Piers Park Concert

 

Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens ( North Andover)
Fridays ~ 7/7-8/25

Join us for another summer concerts series in the gardens! We’ll have beer & food vendors at each concert (listed below) to enjoy while soaking in the act of the evening.

Stevens Coolidge

 

Weir River Farm (Hingham)
Thursdays ~ 6/22-9/28

Starting in June our Sunset Picnic Series is back! These musical evenings feature local breweries, food trucks, and great views.

Weir River Concerts
Concerts

Weir River Farm Sunset Picnics

Live music, scrumptious food, craft brews, and the South Shore’s best views.

Crane Paddle Adventure

Crane Estate Kayak Adventures

Join us for guided North Shore kayaking adventures in the waters in Ipswich, MA. We offer kayak rentals and lessons, led by experienced guides.
Picnic Perfect

Picnic Events

Warm weather calls for eating outdoors!
Couple of beers on the patio at deCordova

Biergartens & Beer Events

Join us for beers in our spectacular settings: biergardens, after-hike tastings, craft beers at sunset picnics, and more!
Two smiling people sitting on a blanket on a green lawn at a Trustees outdoor concert

Summer Fun

From concerts to camping, from paddling to picnicking, full moon adventures to weekend outings for all ages, and so much more.
Moose Hill Farm Trail

Outdoor Adventures

Guided hiking, mountain biking, and kayaking adventures at Trustees properties that are truly hidden gems.
naumkeag sunset

Day Trips in Massachusetts

Explore these day and weekend trip intineraries across the state.
Fall Wee Farmer

Summer Family Fun

A variety of ways to get the whole family out! From art-making, and easy hikes, to outdoor concerts and picnics, you are sure to find something.

Events on our Farms

Looking for some fun on a farm? From barnyard cuddles, goat hikes, pizza picnics, and more -- you and your friends or family are sure to find an udderly ...