YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS
Anne Arundel County 2026
Your summer soundtrack is HERE. Anne Arundel County is packed with free and low-cost outdoor concert series this summer — and we rounded up every single one so you don't miss a beat.
From waterfront concerts on the Chesapeake to bluegrass on a park lawn, jazz under the stars, and Sunday evening vibes with the family — there is truly something for everyone in our community this summer. Pack a blanket, grab your chairs, bring some snacks, and get outside.
Tunesday Floating Concert Series — Back Creek, Annapolis
Location: Back Creek (best from Ellen O. Moyer Nature Park, 7314 Edgewood Rd)
Dates: Tuesdays, May 26 – September 1, 2026
Time: 90 minutes before sunset (~90 min, ending at sunset)
Admission: FREE — tips to the band encouraged
Website: chronicsailing.com/tunesday
Food/Drinks: No on-site food vendors — bring your own snacks. Dock Street Bar & Grill is a nearby sponsor.
Supports: Local music scene; direct tips to performing artists encouraged
Tickets: No tickets required — free and open to the public
2026 Lineup:
May 26: Mike Heuer
June 2: Jordan Sokel
June 9: The Grilled Lincolns
June 16: Kristi Allen
June 23: Luke Borchelt
June 30: Shelby Morgan
July 7: Nate Finn
July 14: Joey Harkum
July 21: Callum
July 28: Ryan Keith
August 4: Jimi Haha
August 11: DJ Crawdads
August 18: The Betas
August 25: Sydney Smith
September 1: Higher Hands
Waugh Wednesdays Summer Concert Series — Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, Gambrills
Location: 1417 S. Main Chapel Way, Gambrills, MD 21054
Dates: Wednesdays, June 24 – August 12 2026
Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
Admission: FREE
Website: visitwaughchapel.com
Food/Drinks: Dine at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre restaurants; no dedicated food trucks listed for concerts
Supports: Local music scene and community gathering at the town center
Tickets: No tickets required — free and open to the public
Bonus: Free balloon art at every show!
BYO lawn chair or blanket.
6/24 – The Josh Christina Band: From rock & roll to pop icons, this show is one you don’t want to miss!
7/1 – Magical Mystery Girls: Covering all The Beatles classics, come and see the Fab Four like you never have before!
7/8 – Texas Chainsaw Horns: Groove out to this dialed-in horn ensemble!
7/15 – Technicolor Motor Home: Enjoy all the sounds of Steely Dan! If you’re a fan of the Dan, this is the concert for you!
7/22 – The Eric Scott Trio: Experience a bold mix of pop, soul, and funk!
7/29 – Flower Power Happy Hour Band: Playing all the groovy tunes from 1965 to 1972!
8/5 – A Classic Case: Rock & roll just the way you love it!
8/12 – The Candy Rocks: Power pop band inspired by the ‘60s and ‘70s!
Tides & Tunes — Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park
Location: 723 Second Street, Annapolis
Dates: Thursdays, June 11 – August 20, 2026
Time: 7–9 PM
Admission: FREE — donations gratefully accepted
Website: amaritime.org/events/tides-tunes
Food/Drinks: Food trucks on-site each week; spirits and beverages available for purchase
Supports: All beverage sales support the Museum's education programs. Donations support the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park.
Tickets: No tickets required — free. Donations accepted at the event.
Note: Zero-waste event — please bring or buy a reusable cup. No outside alcohol permitted.
2026 Lineup:
June 11: Dublin 5 (Irish rock)
June 18: A Classic Case (classic rock and roll)
June 25: All You Need (rock, pop, alternative)
July 2: The Grilled Lincolns w/ Michael McHenry (rock, hip-hop, funk, reggae, R&B, blues)
July 9: One Night Only (rock, pop-rock)
July 16: Timmie Metz Band (rock and soul)
July 23: Sweet Leda (rock, funk, soul)
July 30: John Frase Project (motown, modern pop, rock and roll)
August 6: Honest Lee Soul (funk, soul, blues, hip-hop, rock)
August 13: Jarflys (rock)
August 20: Jah Works (roots reggae, dancehall, dub, rocksteady)
Thursday Night LIVE! — Annapolis Town Center
Location: Annapolis Town Center (East Village area), Annapolis
Dates: Thursdays, June 4 – August 27, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
Admission: FREE
Website: annapolistowncenter.com
Food/Drinks: Patio dining from Town Center restaurants; food and drink tents on-site
Supports: Local music and the Annapolis Town Center business community
Tickets: No tickets required — free and open to the public
2026 Lineup:
June 4: Sweet Leda (rockin' soul)
June 11: The Chucks (pop rock)
June 18: Groove Spot Band (funk, motown)
June 25: Unity Reggae Band (reggae)
July 2: Remains of Radio (R&B, pop)
July 9: Don't Back Down (Tom Petty tribute)
July 16: Honest Lee Soul (funk, soul)
July 23: Mambo Combo (latin)
July 30: Dan Heely (rock, blues)
August 6: 8 Ohms (R&B, pop)
August 13: Justin Taylor (rock, modern country)
August 20: Joe Falero Band (latin)
August 27: The Players Band (ska, reggae)
Music on the Lawn — Captain Avery Museum
Location: 1418 East West Shady Side Road, Shady Side, Maryland 20764
Dates: Fridays, May 22 – June 26, 2026 (6 concerts)
Time: 6–8 PM
Admission: $5 Members | $10 Non-Members | Kids under 13 FREE
Tickets: captainaverymuseum.org/music-on-the-lawn
Website: captainaverymuseum.org
Food/Drinks: Hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Outside food permitted — no outside alcohol.
Supports: The Captain Avery Museum — a historic Chesapeake Bay heritage site in Shady Side
Tickets: Ticketed event — $5 members, $10 non-members. Buy at captainaverymuseum.org/music-on-the-lawn
The concert series will continue every Friday night through the end of June! On June 13th, the museum will be open on Saturdays from 10:00 am -4:00 pm through Labor Day. Admission is free, and it's a great place for families to bring their kids to learn about local history and have a picnic by the water!
2026 Concert Dates & Bands:
May 22: The Threetles — Beatles music, including solo-career deep cuts, tight harmonies, fancy guitar picking
May 29: Fair Dinkum — Blues, folk, rock, and high-energy originals; featured on WTMD's 'Homegrown Headliner'
June 5: The FreeByrds — Music from the 60s to 90s and beyond (guitar, pedal steel, vocals)
June 12: Solid Sender — Rock, blues, country, pop, and jazz; their own take on the Great American Songbook
June 19: Gary & Leah — American roots, Appalachian old-time country, driving fiddle and tight harmonies
June 26: Roots & Tides — An eclectic mix performed by an eccentric band of musicians
Goshen Farm Free Friday Night Concert Series — Cape St. Claire
Location: 1420 Cape St. Claire Rd, Annapolis, MD 21409
Dates: Select Fridays, June 26 – September 11, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 PM (1st act 6:30 PM, 2nd act 7:40 PM)
Admission: FREE — donations encouraged
Website: goshenfarm.org
Food/Drinks: BYO food and drinks welcome — no on-site food vendors
Supports: Goshen Farm Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) organization preserving the historic Cape St. Claire farm property. Donations help keep events free.
Tickets: No tickets required — free. Donate at zeffy.com or goshenfarm.org
2026 Concert Dates & Bands:
June 26: 1st World Problems + Up to 11
July 10: Acousticafe + Cape Tree
July 24: CBJC + Cold Brew 42
August 7: Guava Jelly + Capt. Chesapeake and the Sea Monsters
August 21: Dirk Schwenk & Friends + Befuddlers
September 11: Savage In Nature + 24 Karate
Quiet Waters Park Summer Concert Series — Annapolis
Location: 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis, MD 21403
Dates: Saturdays, July 25 – September 6, 2026
Time: Start times vary as summer progresses — check fqwp.org
Admission: FREE — park entry waived on concert evenings
Website: fqwp.org
Food/Drinks: Food trucks on-site each week (see lineup below). No outside alcohol; no smoking in the park.
Supports: Friends of Quiet Waters Park. Stop by the Friends Table to purchase raffle tickets — all proceeds support park improvements and programming.
Tickets: No tickets required — free. Raffle tickets available at the Friends Table.
2026 Concert Dates, Bands & Food Trucks:
July 25: Black-Eyed Suzies | Good to Da Bone BBQ & Rita's Italian Ice
August 1: The Roadducks | Good to Da Bone BBQ & Rita's Italian Ice
August 8: Clones of Funk | DMV & Beyond and Kona Ice
August 15: Kelly Bell Band | DMV & Beyond and Kona Ice
August 22: Young Cats and Old Souls | Smash Up Burgers & Rita's Italian Ice
August 29: Naval Academy Blues & Gold Band | Smash Up Burgers & Kona Ice
September 6: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra | 2 Guys & A Grill and Kona Ice
BloomHaven Outdoor Concert Series — Maryland Hall, Annapolis
Location: Maryland Hall Front Lawn, 801 Chase St, Annapolis
Dates: Select Sundays & Saturdays, July 13 – August 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: $10 general admission | $30 bundle (all 4 concerts) | Free for children 12 & under (registration required)
Tickets: marylandhall.org/bloomhaven
Website: marylandhall.org
Food/Drinks: Cash bar, food trucks, and treats on-site. Lawn games, including croquet, hosted by the West River Wickets.
Supports: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts — a nonprofit arts center in Annapolis
Tickets: Ticketed — $10/concert or $30 for all 4. Buy at marylandhall.org/bloomhaven. Free for children 12 & under (registration still required).
2026 Concert Dates & Artists:
July 12: “Road to BayGrass”: Grateful Dead Night with Better Off Dead (2 Sets)
July 26: Go-Go Barbeque with JoGo Project & Pressure Band
August 16: Jazz & Jams featuring Natalie Brooke Band & Ahmed Warshanna Trio
September 13: “Road to BayGrass”: The Annapolis Fiddler’s Pick-nic & Birthday Bash - Hosted by Sarah Larsen of The Black-Eyed Suzies
Bayside Summer Concert Series — Downs Park, Pasadena
Location: 8311 John Downs Loop, Pasadena, MD 21122
Dates: Sundays, June 7 – August 16, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM (FREE park entry after 5 PM)
Admission: FREE
Phone: (410) 222-6230
Food/Drinks: Food trucks on-site; Green Valley Food Truck and Kona Ice confirmed for select dates
Supports: Sponsored by the Friends of Downs Park
Tickets: No tickets required — free.
2026 Concert Dates & Bands:
June 7: Dean Crawford and the Dunn River Band (classic rock to modern country)
June 14: Summer Knights (rock, blues, and country)
June 21: The Roadducks
June 28: Kaleidoscope
July 12: Lost and Found
July 19: The Doug Lester Band
July 26: Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes (blues)
August 2: Chossen
August 9: Ain't Misbehavin' Big Band
August 16: MIGGS (modern country)
Bowie Summer Sunset Concert Series — Allen Pond Park
Location: Allen Pond Park, Bowie
Dates: Sundays, Memorial Day (May 24) – Labor Day
Time: 6–8 PM
Admission: FREE
Website: cityofbowie.org/concerts
Food/Drinks: Various food trucks on-site each week
Supports: City of Bowie Parks & Recreation
Tickets: No tickets required — free and open to the public.
A diverse range of acts each week — R&B, Motown, classic rock, blues, Latin pop, and more. Check cityofbowie.org for the full weekly lineup.
Kick-off: Sunday, May 24 | 6 PM | Allen Pond Park | FREE
2026 Concert Dates & Bands:
May 24: Rises Band and Show
May 31: Purple Flo
June 7: Ocho de Bastos
June 14: Tony Roy & Yawd Lynk Reggae Band
June 21: Too Much Talent
June 28: Anthony Swamp Dog Clark
