Great news! The
Lehigh Valley is a fantastic place for free outdoor concerts in the summer,
with a wide variety of venues and musical genres. Here are some of the top
spots where your employees can catch free live music: (always
call ahead to confirm schedules)
- Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
(Bethlehem):
- What: This is
arguably the biggest hub for free outdoor concerts in the Lehigh Valley.
Located at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces, Levitt Pavilion
hosts a diverse lineup of professional artists from May through
September, typically Thursday through Saturday and select Sunday nights.
They feature genres from salsa to reggae, indie rock, blues, and more.
- Highlights: They also
incorporate annual festivals like ¡Sabor! Latin Festival, One Earth
ReggaeFest, and Blast Furnace Blues, which include free performances.
- Good to Know: Bring your
own lawn chairs or blankets. Food and beverage vendors are usually
available.
- Allentown's West Park Concert
Series & ArtsQuest Friday Concerts at Union Terrace Amphitheater
(Allentown):
- West Park: The City of
Allentown Parks & Recreation hosts a free open-air concert series at
historic West Park from May through September, usually on Sundays and
some Fridays/Saturdays. You'll find a mix of bands, including the
Allentown Band and various community groups. In case of inclement
weather, these concerts often move indoors to the Lehigh Valley Active
Life Center.
- Union Terrace
Amphitheater: ArtsQuest, in partnership with the City of
Allentown, also presents a new free Friday Concert Series at the Union
Terrace Amphitheater. These concerts aim to bring music and community
together in a relaxed, neighborhood setting, running from 6 p.m. to 9
p.m. They feature diverse genres like funk, reggae, Latin-Merengue, and
classic rock. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
- Community Park Concert Series
(Various Locations):
- Many smaller
municipalities and parks throughout the Lehigh Valley host their own free
summer concert series. Keep an eye out for schedules from:
- Bethlehem: The
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission's Sculpture Garden Concert Series (Friday
evenings in June at City Hall), and the Live on the Greenway Summer
Concert Series (Sundays on the South Bethlehem Greenway).
- Emmaus: Community
Park Arts Pavilion hosts a summer concert series on Sundays.
- Hellertown: Dimmick Park
has a "Music in the Parks Summer Concert Series" on select
Sundays, often with food trucks.
- Saucon Valley
(Promenade Saucon Valley): They host free summer concerts
every Wednesday in June, July, and August, usually from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Easton: Look for
"Live at the Falls" at Scott Park (Thursday evenings).
- Tip: These local
series often feature talented regional bands and create a wonderful
community atmosphere. It's a good idea to check the specific borough or
township's website for their most up-to-date schedule.
To find the exact
dates, times, and specific performers for these series, it's always best to
check the official websites for Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, Allentown Parks
& Recreation, Discover Lehigh Valley, or local municipal sites like the
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission.
You have plenty of
options to enjoy free live music across the Lehigh Valley this summer!