The summer concert season continues to liven up the music scene in Montgomery County with free and family-friendly festive events happening now through the end of Labor Day. Looking for some cool ways to beat the heat? Browse MCM’s lineup everything from rock to reggae in the listing below.
BETHESDA
Live from the Lawn
Every Wednesday
📍 Strathmore Gudelsky Gazebo
The Strathmore hosts their annual free outdoor concert series with performances every week. Upcoming performances include the 11-piece Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band and the 17th Annual Uke Fest.
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Cool Concerts for Kids
Select Thursdays; Check Online Schedule for Details
📍 Strathmore Gudelsky Gazebo
The Strathmore also hosts family-friendly performers for one-hour concerts that allow kids to get home before bedtime.
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Pike District Concert Series
Thursday, July 24 and Thursday, July 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Pike District Pop Up Park
Pike District Pop Up Park hosts the final two installments of their weekly summer concert series with performances from local rock group The Sidleys and singer/songwriter Anna Wilson. Attendees can also try dishes from a selection of food trucks.
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Bethesda’s Summer Concert Series
Fridays on July 25, September 5, September 12 and September 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Woodmont Triangle
Description: Bethesda Urban Partnership hosts free Friday night outdoor concerts featuring local artists from throughout the DMV.
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CHEVY CHASE
Summer Sounds at Chevy Chase Lake
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Chevy Chase Lake
Free waterfront family concerts every Thursday at Chevy Chase Lake. Performers span a variety of genres, including funk, soul, jazz and rock.
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GAITHERSBURG
Open Mic Night
Tuesday, July 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
📍 Grape Escape Kentlands
The beer and wine store invites musicians to perform and the community to watch and enjoy at this event hosted by guitar player Paul Lumsen.
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Children’s Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
📍 Gaithersburg Concert Pavilion
Children and families are invited to join the Pavilion’s free children’s music series for its final two concerts of the 2025 season. The Bubbas will perform on July 23, and Wendy and the Lost Boys will perform on July 30.
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Paul Lumsden with John and Lainey Seiniger at Grape Escape Kentlands
Friday, July 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
📍 Grape Escape Kentlands
Three local musicians join for a live acoustic session.
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Lakefront Live Summer Concerts
Friday, Aug. 8, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Rio Lakefront Boardwalk Stage
Beach music band Sons of Pirates performs at the final Lakefront Live concert of the summer. The evening features a “Buffett Party in Parrot-dise” theme, and attendees are encouraged to dress up.
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GLEN ECHO
Summer Concerts at Glen Echo Park
Every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. through August 21
📍 Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park celebrates their 16th summer of free outdoor concerts, hosting everything from big bands to bluegrass. A limited number of folding chairs will be available.
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MONTGOMERY PARKS
Parks Summer Concert Series
Every week from Thursday, July 24 to Thursday, August 14
📍 Various locations as outlined below:
- July 24 – Black Hill Regional Park
- July 31 – North Four Corners Local Park
- August 7 – Rock Creek Regional Park
- August 14 – Cabin John Regional Park
Montgomery Parks hosts free weekly outdoor performances throughout the county. Featured performers include Chespeake Sons, Ocho de Bastos, Unity Reggae and The Nighthawks.
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MONTGOMERY VILLAGE
Summers at South Valley Park
Saturdays on July 26, August 2 and August 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
📍 Gordon Bowie Music Pavilion
On select Saturdays, South Valley Park welcomes the community for free outdoor concerts. Upcoming performers include an Elton John tribute act, a 1980s cover band and a classic guitar player.
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ROCKVILLE
Rockville Summer Concert Series
Every Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through September 26
📍 Rockville Town Square
Rockville Town Square hosts free weekly performances, as well as opportunities for shopping and dining.
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SILVER SPRING
Silver Spring Jazz Fest
Saturday, Sept. 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
📍 Veterans Plaza
Veterans Plaza hosts the annual Silver Spring Jazz Fest, featuring headliner Preservation Hall Jazz Band and several other acts.
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WHEATON
TGIF Summer Series
Every Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through August 22
📍 Marian Fryer Town Plaza
Wheaton hosts free weekly performances with a happy hour and a DJ set from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and live music from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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