Middlesex County, NJ – The sounds of summer are set to fill Middlesex County’s parks once again as the beloved Music-in-the-Park free summer concert series makes its highly anticipated return. Running from June through September, this year’s series promises an exciting lineup of diverse musical acts, and for the first time, introduces a dedicated Children’s Summer Series designed to engage and entertain younger audiences.
Concerts will be held at picturesque locations across the county, including Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, Thompson Park, Spring Lake Park, Joseph Medwick Park, and Johnson Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to comfortably enjoy the performances. All events are free and open to the public.
A significant new addition for 2025 is the Children’s Summer Series, offering two special evenings of music and hands-on activities tailored specifically for kids. These events will feature bilingual music education and engaging puppet-making workshops. The Children’s Summer Series will take place on Thursday, July 24, at Spring Lake Park and on Thursday, August 21, at Johnson Park, from 5 PM to 7 PM, featuring Bilingual Birdies and the Children’s Museum of Central NJ.
Beyond the entertainment, the Music-in-the-Park series also serves a vital community cause. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to support REPLENISH and Feeding Middlesex County, organizations that will be on-site at each concert to collect donations and assist local families in need. For more information on this initiative, visit feedingmiddlesexcounty.org.
Concert Schedule Highlights:
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park (O’Leary Boulevard, South Amboy) Wednesdays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Unless otherwise noted)
- June 25: New Jersey Symphony – A Medley of Timeless Classics (6 PM – 9:30 PM; inclement weather location: Sayreville War Memorial High School)
- July 2: Danny V’s 52nd St Band – A Tribute to Billy Joel
- July 9: Parkway Soul – A Variety of Motown Classics
- July 16: Verdict – Music with Caribbean Flavor
- July 23: British Invasion – Spanning the 1st wave of the British Invasion Era
- July 30: Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash Tribute
- August 6: Zydeco a Go GO – New Orleans style Rhythm & Blues, 40’s Jazz & Swing
- August 13: The Chronicles of Rock & Roll – The Ultimate 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Party
- August 20: Step by Step – Celebrating the music of Johnny Maestro
- August 27: Vinyl Madness – A Variety of Classic Rock, Pop, and Country
- September 3: JoBannano & The Godsons of Soul – A Variety of Rock and Soul
- September 10: ½ way to St. Patrick’s Day – Irish Favorites and More
- Note: For July 2 – September 10 concerts, in case of inclement weather, events will move to South Amboy Middle/High School Auditorium.
Thompson Park (Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg/Monroe Township) Wednesdays, 2 PM – 3:30 PM
- July 2: Mark Heter Band – Contrasts in Melody
- July 9: Sandy Sasso and her Swingin’ Big Band
- July 16: Jersey Polka Stars – Polka Favorites and More
- July 23: St. Peter’s Brass – Broadway to Patriotic
- July 30: Garden State Symphonic Band – Stage and Screen Favorites
- August 6: Zydeco a Go GO – New Orleans style Rhythm & Blues, 40’s Jazz & Swing
- August 13: Greg Giannascoli – Marimba Around the World
- August 20: Kraus Memorial Band – And All That Jazz
- August 27: Underwater Airlines – A Classic Rockin’ Band
Spring Lake Park (Pearl Place, South Plainfield) Sundays, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
- July 6: Mark Heter Band – Contrasts in Melody
- July 13: Wood Vibration – A Variety of Tributes spanning many eras
- July 20: The Fireflies – Doo-Wop favorites from the 50’s and 60’s
- July 27: Sandy Sasso and her Swingin’ Big Band
- August 3: Perry Brothers – Irish Favorites and More
- August 10: Underwater Airlines – A Classic Rockin’ Band
- August 17: Garden State Symphonic Band – Stage and Screen Favorites
- August 24: Kraus Memorial Band – And All That Jazz
Joseph Medwick Park (Post Boulevard, Carteret) Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 8 PM
- August 7: Five Strings – Bollywood Rock/Fusion/Sufi Band
- August 14: Greg Giannascoli – Marimba Around the World
For more details on the Music-in-the-Park summer series concerts and a complete schedule, please visit middlesexcountynj.gov/music. Don’t miss out on a summer filled with free music and family fun in Middlesex County!
