OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERTS

August 16 - 19
Old Pool Farm, Upper Salford Township

The annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, presented by the Philadelphia Folksong Society, is the longest, continuously running outdoor music fest in North America. Fest brings some of the leading names in folk music to Montgomery County for three days each August. This year's headline performers include Wynonna & The Big Noise, Patty Griffin, and Valerie June. Also appearing is actor Jeff Daniels with the Ben Daniels Band.

Thursdays, June 28 - July 26
Abington Art Center

Abington Art Center presents its second annual World Music Concert Series. The Thursday night concerts are free and feature music from countries around the globe. Last year's performers came from Haiti, Nigeria, Colombia, and Cuba.

August 4
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge

The Inaugural Schuylkill Freedoms Festival will take over the grounds of the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge on August 4. Catch live music on two stages at this free summer concert event.

June 15 - 16
Ambler Main Street

Ambler's Butler Avenue becomes Montco's largest outdoor concert venue during the two-day Ambler Arts & Music Festival. The music starts Friday, June 15, on the Main Stage with an evening of concerts starting at 6 p.m. Then on Sunday, it's 12 hours of live music from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This year's event is headlined by The Trammps, the Grammy-winning R&B act best known for their hit song "Disco Inferno."

July 21
Sunnybrook Ballroom

Now in its second year, SunnyFest is a family-friendly outdoor music festival held on the grounds of the historic Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown. The day includes live music from 12 noon to 9 p.m., great food, and lawn games for adults and kids. And, in the event of rain, the party moves indoors into the spacious ballroom.

August 25
Memorial Park, Lansdale

The annual Lansdale Festival of the Arts brings some of the area's top artisans and crafters to the borough for a juried art show. The day also includes live jazz music, great food, and door prizes for event-goers.

August 26
Ukrainian American Sport Center

Experience a day of entertainment and culture at the 27th annual Ukrainian Folk Festival. Enjoy amazing performances, including traditional Ukrainian folk music and modern pop.

Thursdays, June 7 - 28
Presented by King of Prussia District

Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free concerts on Thursdays in June starting June 7. Rock Your Lunch concerts are held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the lawn along First Ave and feature music from some of the area's best bands and free food samples from some of the area's best restaurants.

May - September
Green Lane Park

The ampitheater at Green Lane Park is one of the best outdoor venues in Montgomery County, and from May to September, it hosts concerts and events that span genres. Catch local rockers the Southern Edge Band on June 23 and the Kategory 5 Band on August 5. July 15 brings live theater, as The Complete History of America (Abridged) takes the stage.

Wednesdays, July through August
Washington Memorial Chapel

The beautiful sounds of the Washington Memorial Chapel carillon - played by a rotation of internationally acclaimed musicians - fill the summer air every Wednesday from July 4 to August 29 starting at 7:30 p.m. These concerts are free and guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic dinner.

Tuesdays, July 3 - August 14
St. Thomas' Church, Fort Washington

For more than 35 years, St. Thomas' Church in Fort Washington has been spreading music across the community during its summer carillon concerts. These free concerts are held every Tuesday in July and into August beginning at 7 p.m.

Thursdays, June through August
Montgomery Township

Beginning June 21, the Montgomery Township Community Recreation Center plays host to its annual summer concert series. Concerts are held every Thursday night (excluding July 5) through August 16 and feature a range of musical genres, including rock, blues, doo wop, and more.

May - August
King of Prussia Town Center

The King of Prussia Town Center becomes a live music destination on select dates during the summer. This summer's lineup includes Rad & Kell (June 14), Aaron Parnell Brown (July 12), and Barefoot Bobby and the Breakers (August 9).

May - August
Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center

Normandy Farm is taking guests back in time during the 2018 Craft & 'Cue Series. The summer events include an outdoor barbecue with live music and craft beers, wines, spirits. This year each of the events are themed to the decades: Come out for the 1969 Rock & Beer Tasting, 1959 Jazz & Wine Tasting, and the 1920 Roaring Grand Finale & Spirits Tasting.

Tuesdays, May 30 - August 22
Lansdale

The Lansdale Department of Parks & Recreation sponsors a series of Tuesday night concerts at Whites Road Park. The sounds of jazz, big band and rhythm orchestra take the sting out of returning to the workweek. The series runs from Memorial Day through mid-August.

Sundays, June 25 - August 13
Huntingdon Valley

The 2018 Summer Concert Series at Masons Mill Park Concert Gazebo brings a world of music to Upper Moreland Township on Sunday nights from June 24 through August 12 (no July 1 show). Performers cover a range of styles, including classic rock, country, jazz and more.

June - August
Greater Plymouth Community Center

The Plymouth Township Performances in the Park Series features sunset movies and concerts at the Greater Plymouth Community Center. This year's concert lineup includes Motown, soul, classic rock, and today's biggest hits.

Philadelphia

Located just across the Montgomery County border in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts is one of the region's premier concert venues. The Mann is an indoor-outdoor ampitheater with both reserved seats and a lawn for general admission.