2024 Summer Concerts to Check out in Westchester
It’s not always easy to get into the city to check out some summer concerts. Luckily, there’s quite an impressive music scene going on in Westchester where you and your family can check out live jazz, up-and-coming artists, and even seasoned performers. Below, we’re sharing a list of what’s coming up this summer, including lots of free, outdoor shows. Keep it rocking!
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Saturday, June 1st from 12:00pm-6:00pm
Scarsdale Music Festival
Get ready to rock out in Scarsdale this June at the Scarsdale Music Festival. The festival includes live music throughout the day, activities in the family fun zone, food from local food vendors, and a spirits tent and beer garden. Additionally, the family fun zone will include carnival games, face painters, arts and crafts, music, DIY and STEAM activities, sports, inflatables, and more! Scarsdale Village Center, 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Saturday, June 1st from 12:00pm-6:00pm
Sleepy Hollow Music Festival
Families are invited to enjoy live music at Kingsland Point Park for the first-ever Sleepy Hollow Music Festival. This includes two stages, tons of food and drink options, and activities for kids. The line-up includes a stellar roster of bands such as the Cold War Kids, Danielle Ponder, The Nightingale All-Stars featuring John Popper; and The Verve Pipe. Additionally, families can enjoy local favorites with Anthony Giaccio and the Assortments, and Clare Maloney and the Great Adventure. Tarrytown Light-Kingsland Point Path, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Friday, June 21st-Friday, August 9th at 6:00pm
2024 Summer Concert Series
Enjoy live music all summer long as a part of the Croton-on-Hudson’s waterfront concert series. Musicians include The Mike Risko Band, The Bluechips, The 1-4-5s, The Loyales, Lotus, The British Rock Show, BaseCamp, and River of Dreams. Families are invited to bring a blanket as well as food to watch the concerts at Senasqua Park.
Sunday, June 30th-Sunday, August 25th at 6:00pm
Yorktown Heights Summer Concert Series
Join the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department and the Yorktown Lions Club for their free summer concert series. Concerts include live music from Probably Cause, Don Jovi – Bon Jovi Tribute, AM gold Yacht Rock, Showtime Dance Band, All Revved Up, and Rusty Spur. Additionally, concerts are rain or shine. Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track & Field, 208-264 Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Wednesdays, July 6th – August 24th from 6:30pm-8:30pm
23rd Annual Dobbs Ferry Summer Music Series
Bring a blanket, some chairs, and dinner and enjoy live jazz right at Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry. Performances and band names coming soon. Additionally, they host Jitterbugs Jam Sessions for kids. This weekly session includes jazz music and dance with educator Neal Spitzer before the concert. Waterfront Park, 87 Ogden Park, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522.
Saturday, July 13th
The Pleasantville Music Festival
Enjoy fun in the sun right in New York’s backyard at the Pleasantville Music Festival. Held on June 9th, the outdoor festival includes tons of activities for the kids, food, and a beer/wine garden for adults. The line-up includes Better Than Ezra, The Record Company, and The Wailers. Also appearing will be Brooklyn indie rocker-Margaret Glaspy and a band called N.E.D. (which stands for No Evidence of Disease). Additionally, the concert will feature Talon, an all-female alt rock band, Mojo & the Mayhem, Dead Tooth, Widely Grown, and The Collection.
There will also be music for kids with Kenny Green, as well as Plane Station, The Robert Hill Band, Jill Sobule, and much more! Parkway Field, 44-98 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570.
Thursday, July 21; Tuesday, July 26; Saturday, Aug. 13 and Friday, Aug. 26 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Kenisco Dam Summer Concert Series
Kensico Dam Plaza is one cool spot to check out some live music. This summer, the line-up includes Garcia’s presents Dead Meat, The Nerds, Songs in the Attic, and Riots and SAGE. Be sure to bring snacks, chairs, and anything else you and your family need for a rockin’ night out. Tickets are $10 per person. 1 Bronx River Parkway Road, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Third Thursdays
Music in the Square
Enjoy live music in the Gazebo as a part of Armonk’s Music in the Square Summer concert series. This includes live jazz, music from School of Rock, and more! Armonk Square, 44 Bedford Road, Armonk, NY 10504.
Various dates and times
Caramoor
Caramoor is the place to be over the summer for live music, sightseeing, walking, and even tea. They have quite an impressive summer line-up, including Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix, Abeo Quartet, Chamber Fest, Summer Gala featuring Wynton Marsalis, the American Roots Festival, and much more. Additionally, families can enjoy free events throughout the summer, including a celebration of Juneteenth and Soundscapes. 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah, NY 10536.
Various dates and times
Emelin Theatre
Located in Mamaroneck, there’s a lot of fun events and music going on at the Emelin Theatre. The current summer roster includes Chris Mann, The Joni Project, and a kids’ production of Charlotte’s Web. 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, NY 10543.
