{"id":172733,"date":"2026-04-22T11:47:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/172733\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T11:47:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:47:50","slug":"free-summer-concerts-in-erie-pa-2026-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/172733\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Summer Concerts in Erie, PA (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 22px;\">Looking for something easy (and free) to do with the kids this summer? Erie\u2019s free concert series are one of my favorite go-to plans.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 28px;\">From big waterfront shows to smaller neighborhood concerts, here\u2019s your updated list for summer 2026.<br \/>Updated April 17, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Plan more summer fun<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.6;\">Looking for even more family fun around Erie? These guides will help:<\/p>\n<p>UPMC Sunset Music Series (Presque Isle \u2013 Beach 11)When: Wednesdays, June 17 \u2013 July 22, 2026Time: 5:30 PM to sunsetWhere: Presque Isle State Park, Beach 11<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverpi.com\/events\/upmc-sunset-music-series\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">Two bands, food trucks, and sunset views \u2014 one of the best nights of the week in Erie.<\/p>\n<p>8 Great Tuesdays (Liberty Park)When: Tuesdays July 7-Aug. 25Time: 6:30 PMWhere: Liberty Park (Rebich Investments Amphitheater)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.erieevents.com\/venues\/rebich-investments-amphitheater\/8-great-tuesdays\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">A longtime Erie favorite with a mix of local and regional bands.<\/p>\n<p>814 Concert Series (Various Parks)When: Select dates in July and AugustWhere: Rotating parks including Baker Field, Bayview Park, and Wayne Park<a href=\"https:\/\/www.814concerts.com\/#814Concerts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">Smaller, neighborhood-style concerts that are easy with kids.<\/p>\n<p>Tunes &amp; Brews (Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales)When: Wednesdays in June &amp; JulyTime: 6 PM \u2013 9 PMWhere: Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales<a href=\"https:\/\/povertyknobfarmhouseales.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">Laid-back, family-friendly, and dog-friendly with plenty of space to spread out<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; color: #4d6f8a;\">Special 2026 Highlight<\/p>\n<p>America250PA Concert featuring The FrayWhere: Erie Insurance Arena<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0;\">A rare free, big-name concert tied to the 250th anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Music in the Woods at Asbury WoodsWhen:<br \/>\nMondays, June 1 through July 27thTime: 6 PM \u2013 8 PM\u00a0Where: Asbury Woods Nature Center<a href=\"https:\/\/www.asburywoods.org\/events\/monday-music-in-the-woods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">One of the most family-friendly series in Erie \u2014 bring a chair, grab food from a truck, and let the kids explore. $5 suggested donation.<\/p>\n<p>Whitford Park Summer Concert SeriesWhen: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. June 10 through Aug. 19Where: Whitford Park<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcreek.org\/whitford-park-concert-series\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">A smaller neighborhood concert series with a relaxed, local feel.<\/p>\n<p>Music in the Park (Lake Erie Community Park)When: Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m. June 17-Aug. 19Where: Lake Erie Community Park<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/186366464882319\/posts\/3101708770014726\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">More info<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">Another great local option with a smaller, easygoing neighborhood concert feel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 26px;\">Still to be announced:<\/p>\n<p>Erie Philharmonic Hometown SeriesWQLN Sounds Around TownMidday Art Break (Erie Art Museum)Tips for going with kidsBring chairs or a blanketPack layers \u2014 it cools off fastArrive early for parking at popular spotsExpect food trucks at many events\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Looking for something easy (and free) to do with the kids this summer? 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