There’s something magical about summer evenings spent outdoors with family. Pack up your lawn chairs or a cozy blanket, grab some snacks, and head out for a night of live music under the stars. While the kids dance, play with friends, and soak up the fun, parents can relax and enjoy the music and community atmosphere. From singing along to favorite songs to sharing laughs on the grass, summer concerts create the kind of simple moments that become treasured family memories for years to come. Check out our Summer Concert Series Guide and start planning your next memorable night out!
Most concerts are free, family-friendly and all are in the Bowie-Crofton-Odenton area or a short drive away.
****Make sure to confirm the concert information with the venue before heading out. Changes in date, time, or performer may occur due to weather or other conditions.
Thank you to our sponsor @ Music Together Chesapeake for making this guide possible!
Each week with Music Together Chesapeake, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grownups who love them® gather for 45 minutes of fun-filled family music time. Families are led in music activities ranging from lullabies to full-on jam sessions (with child-friendly instruments, of course). It’s so much fun you won’t realize how much learning is taking place! Music Together nurtures each child’s natural musicality in a playful, musically rich learning environment. Our research-based music classes are designed to be non-formal and non-performance oriented, so your child can learn at his or her own pace, in a way that’s developmentally appropriate- through play!
You’ll take home the award-winning music used in class, along with an illustrated songbook and other resources. As you discover new ways to play with music all week long, you’ll be supporting your child’s music-learning and overall development---even if you don’t think of yourself as a great singer or dancer.
Join a class this summer in Annapolis, Crofton, or Severna Park, and experience how much fun your family can have making Music Together!
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Contact:
office@musictogetherchesapeake.com
Call or Text: 443-694-5307
Locations:
Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church: 1657 Crofton Parkway Crofton, Maryland 21114
Severna Park Community Center: 623 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Severna Park, Maryland 21146
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church: 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd Severna Park, MD 21146
United Church of Christ of Annapolis: 6 Carvel Circle Edgewater, Maryland 21037
Magnolia Wellness: 497 Ritchie Hwy Suite 1A Severna Park, MD 21146
Unitarian Universalist Church: 333 Dubois Rd Annapolis, MD 21401
🎵Bowie-Crofton-Odenton 2026 Summer Outdoor Concert Guide🎵
VENUES in the Bowie-Crofton Odenton Area
Waugh Chapel Towne Centre Summer Concert Series - Gambrills
Summer Sunset Concert Series @ Allen Pond Park
VENUES in the Annapolis Area
Thursday Night LIVE! @ Annapolis Town Center - Annapolis
Tunesday- Annapolis
Dinner Under the Star Concert Series- Annapolis
Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm - Cape St. Claire
Summer Concerts at Quiet Waters Park - Annapolis
Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series - Annapolis
Friday Night Live Rock and Roll Sunset Cruises - Annapolis
Music on the Lawn, Captain Avery Museum - Shady Side
September Summer Concert Series- Annapolis
🎵 Summer Sunset Concert Series @ Allen Pond Park
Admission: Free
Location: Concerts will be held at Andy Brown Field in Allen Pond Park.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still view the concerts live on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. on:
- Comcast Channel 71 & 996
- Verizon Channel 10
Bring: Lawn chair or blanket
When: 6:00pm Every Sunday between Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend
2026 Line Up: More to come!
| Date | Band | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | "Rise Band and Show" | R&B, Motown |
| May 31, 2026 | "Purple Flo" | Jimmie Hendrix Cover |
| June 7, 2026 | "Ocho de Basto" | Latin Pop |
| June 14, 2026 | "Grey Dog" | Classic Rock |
| June 21, 2026 | "Too Much Talent" | R&B, Hip Hop |
| June 28, 2026 | "Anthony Swamp Dog Clark" | Blues |
🎵Waugh Chapel Towne Center Summer Concert Series
Admission: Free
Location: Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, 1417 S. Main Chapel Way, Gambrills
Bring: Lawn chair or blanket
When: Every Wednesday between June 24 and August 12, 6:30-8pm
2026 Line Up:
- 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!
Concert Series outside of the Bowie-Crofton-Odenton that you want to check out!
🎵Dinner Under the Stars
Admission: Free
Location: First block of West Street, Annapolis (Music is set up in front of Mission Escape)
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 6-9pm
2026 Line Up:
- Wednesday, June 10- Seth Kible & The Kleztet
- Saturday, June 13-A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
- Wednesday, July 1- Bayside Big Band
- Wednesday, July 8- Local Souls
- Wednesday July 15- Seth Kibel and the Kleztet
- Saturday, July 18- MOTOWN CONCERT- Spice Band and Friends
- Wednesday, July 22 - Wendall Live- Frank Sinatra Tribute
- Wednesday, August 5- Guava Jelly
- Wednesday, August 12- SoulJourners
- Saturday, August 15- LET'S SALSA
- Wednesday, August 19 D'Vibe and Conga
- Wednesday, Sept. 2- Seth Kibel & The Kleztet
- Wednesday, Sept. 9 Spice Band
- Saturday, September 12- Annapolis Songwriters Festival 5-10pm- Music on the end at Calvert and West St.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16- SoulJourners
- Wednesday, Sept. 23- Guava Jelly
🎵Music on the Lawn, Captain Avery Museum
Time: 7-9PM
Admission: $5 Members; $10 Non-Members; Kids under 13 Free
Location: 1418 E West Shady Side Rd, Shady Side
Bring: Blankets or lawn chairs, Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
2026 Line Up:
- May 22: THE THREETLES
- May 29: FAIR DINKUM
- June 5: THE FREEBYRDS
- June 12: SOLID SENDER
- June 19 GARY & LEAH
- June 26: ROOTS & TIDES
🎵September Sunset Concert Series, Annapolis
Time: Thursdays 6:00-8:00PM September 3-24, 2026
Admission: Free
Location: Annapolis Maritime Museum Park Campus (7300 Edgewood Rd)
Bring: Bring a chair for seating. Food trucks will be on site.
2026 Line Up: Coming soon...
🎵Summer Concert Series at Goshen Farm
Time: 6:30-8:30PM Two groups/bands perform each night; the first band starts at 6:30 and the second band starts at 7:40
Admission: Free
Location: 1420 Cape St. Claire Rd, Annapolis
Bring: Blankets, snacks, beverages
2026 Line Up:
- June 26th
- 1st World Problems
- Up to 11
- July 10th
- Acouticafe
- Cape Tree
- July 24th
- CBJC
- Cold Brew 42
- August 7th
- Guava Jelly
- Capt. Chesapeake and the Sea Monsters
- August 21st
- Dirk Schwenk & Friends
- Befuddlers
- September 11th
- Savage In Nature
- 24 Karate
🎵Summer Concerts at Quiet Waters Park
Admission: Free park admission for concerts
Location: Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis
Bring: Blankets or lawn chairs, your own food and drinks, no alcoholic beverages permitted, pets must be on a leash
When: 6:00PM – 8:00PM Saturday’s in the Summer mid July through the end of August
Food/Beverages for Purchase: A Variety of Food Trucks will be available
2026 Line Up:
- July 25- 6:00PM -8:00PM- BLACK-EYED SUZIES
- FOOD TRUCKS: GOOD TO DA BONE BBQ & RITAS ITALIAN ICE
- Aug 1- 6:00PM -8:00PM- THE ROADDUCKS
- FOOD TRUCKS: GOOD TO DA BONE BBQ & RITAS ITALIAN ICE
- Aug 8- 6:00PM -8:00PM- CLONES OF FUNK
- FOOD TRUCKS: DMV & BEYOND AND KONA ICE
- Aug 15- 5:30PM – 7:30PM- KELLY BELL BAND
- FOOD TRUCKS: DMV & BEYOND AND KONA ICE
- Aug 22- 5:30PM – 7:30PM YOUNG CATS AND OLD SOULS
- FOOD TRUCKS: SMASH UP BURGERS & RITAS ITALIAN ICE
- Aug 29- 5:30PM – 6:30PM- NAVAL ACADEMY BLUES & GOLD BAND
- FOOD TRUCKS: SMASH UP BURGERS & KONA ICE
- Sept 6 5:30PM – 7:00PM: ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- FOOD TRUCKS: 2 GUYS & A GRILL AND KONA ICE
🎵Thursday Night LIVE: Annapolis Town Center Summer Concert Series
Admission: Free
Location: At the Annapolis Town Center Boathouse Pavilion in the East Village (located next to P.F. Chang’s), Annapolis
Bring: Please bring your own chair or blanket!
Food/Beverages for Purchase: Enjoy patio dining or grab a bite from one of our eateries and feel free to bring a blanket! Augie’s Mussel House + Sports Bar is partnering with the Town Center and hosting a drink tent during all concerts.
When: Every Friday from 5pm-8pm
2026 Line Up:
- 6/4 Sweet Leda (rockin soul)
- 6/11 The Chucks (pop rock)
- 6/18 Groove Spot Band (funk, motown)
- 6/25 Unity Reggae Band (reggae)
- 7/2 Remains of Radio (r&b, pop)
- 7/9 Don’t Back Down (tom petty tribute)
- 7/16 Honest Lee Soul (funk, soul)
- 7/23 Mambo Combo (latin)
- 7/30 Dan Heely (rock, blues)
- 8/6 8 Ohms (r&b, pop)
- 8/13 Justin Taylor (rock, modern country)
- 8/20 Joe Falero Band (latin)
- 8/27 The Players Band (ska, reggae)
🎵Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series
Admission: Free, $10 suggested donation
Location: Annapolis Maritime Museum's waterfront McNasby Campus, 723 Second St., Annapolis
Bring: Chair or blanket
Food: Food and drink will be available for purchase. Beverage sales support AMM's education programs.
When: June 11 to August 20
Time: 7-9pm
2026 Line Up:
- 06/11/26, Dublin 5 (Irish rock)
- 06/18/26, A Classic Case (classic rock and roll)
- 06/25/26, All You Need (rock, pop, and alternative rock)
- 07/02/26, The Grilled Lincolns w/ Michael McHenry (rock, hip-hop, funk, reggae, R&B, and the blues)
- 07/09/26, One Night Only (rock, pop-rock)
- 07/16/26, Timmie Metz Band (rock and soul)
- 07/23/26, Sweet Leda (rock, funk, soul)
- 07/30/26, John Frase Project (motown, modern pop, rock and roll)
- 08/06/26, Honest Lee Soul (funk, soul, blue, hip-hop, and rock)
- 08/13/26, Jarflys (rock)
- 08/20/26, Jah Works (roots reggae, dancehall, dub, and rocksteady)
🎵Tunesday
Admission: Free
Location: Back Creek, Annapolis (A floating concert series on back creek in Annapolis)
Ways to Listen:
-Grab your canoe, kayak, rowboat, or paddle board and come hang out!
-Private Boat: Drop anchor to enjoy the scene.
-Rent a watercraft with local rental companies & water sport outfitters.
-Enjoy from land: Take a walk through Ellen O Moyer park and post up on the newly built dock there.
When: Summer Tuesdays 90 minutes before sunset
2026 Schedule
- May 12: Brandon Hardesty (reggae, ska, punk | of Bumpin Uglies)
- May 19: Skribe (garage folk Americana)
- May 26: Mike Heuer (alt folk-pop, indie soul)
- June 2: Jordan Sokel (folk, blues, soul | of Pressing Strings)
- June 9: The Grilled Lincolns (rock, hip-hop, funk, reggae, R&B, blues)
- June 16: Kristi Allen (Americana, blues folk)
- June 23: Luke Borchelt (Country)
- June 30: Shelby Morgan (Synth-pop, indie-pop)
- July 7: Nate Finn (Rock, pop | of All You Need)
- July 14: Joey Harkum (Americana, folk)
- July 21: Callum (Indie pop, folk, jazz, R&B)
- July 28: Ryan Keith (outlaw country)
- August 4: Jimi Haha (alt rock | of Jimmie’s Chicken Shack)
- August 11: DJ Crawdads
- August 18: The Betas (electric folk)
- August 25: Sydney Smith (soul-folk)
- September 1: Higher Hands (soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop)
🎵Watermark's Friday Night Live Rock and Roll Sunset Cruises
Enjoy live music and beautiful scenery as you relax with a cool drink on this 90-minute sunset cruise in Annapolis. Beverages and snacks are available for purchase from our full bar.
Admission: $49 per person (adults only)
Departure Location: Annapolis City Dock, 1 Dock St., Annapolis
When: Every Saturday from 7:30-9pm
2026 Line Up:
- Friday, May 8 – Red Betty
- Friday, May 15 – Rickshaw Lizard
- Friday, May 22 – Rock Steady Project
- Friday, June 5 – Ground Rent
- Friday, June 19 – Naptown Brass
- Friday, July 10- Mark Grogan
- Friday, July 17 – Fess Up
- Friday, July 24 – Sister Midnight
- Friday, July 31 – Top Dead Center
- Friday, August 7 – Ground Rent
- Friday, August 14 – Michael Miller
- Friday, August 21 – Rick and the Revolving Doors
- Friday, August 28 – Rickshaw Lizard
- Friday, September 4 – Naptown Brass
- Friday, September 11 – Song Writers on Severn
- Friday, September 18 – Rock Steady
Additional Outdoor Music Festivals
in the Annapolis Area:
🎵Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
Website
Admission: $161+
Location: Sandy Point State Park
When: September 19 & 20
THE 2026 BAYGRASS ARTISTS:
- Little Feat
- Yonder Mountain String Band
- Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart • Sam Bush
- Mountain Grass Unit • TopHouse • Shadowgrass
- SCYTHIAN • Sister Sadie • Fireside Collective
- Midnight North • Jammy Buffet
- Melody Trucks & The Fitzkee Brothers Band • Geraldine
- Artists At Large: Allie Kral, Alvin Lee, Patrick Rainey
🎵Annapolis Songwriters Music Festival
Website
Admission: Prices TBA
Location: Rams Head On Stage
When: September 10-13, 2026
2026 Lineup: Stay Tuned....
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