Outdoor summer concerts in Bryn Mawr, Narberth, King of Prussia and beyond
by Abigail Wolfe
Outdoor summer concerts are one of our favorite things – especially if there offer great music, adult beverages and free parking. From Bryn Mawr to Wayne, King of Prussia to Media and Glen Mills, local summer concert venues offer great entertainment on weeknights and weekends. Grab a lawn chair and some friends and check out these outdoor summer concerts.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
Bryn Mawr Gazebo Park is the new Saturday night spot. Regardless of the weather, the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert series welcomes music lovers of all ages to enjoy live entertainment. Rising Sun, the company behind Ardmore Music Hall and 118 North, produces this fantastic concert series. Tickets for adults are $16 in advance and $10 for kids. Outside food and beverages are not allowed on the premises, but there is no shortage of local restaurants on Lancaster Avenue. Dinner and a show? Sounds good to us. 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, brynmawrtwilightconcerts.com
Concerts Under the Stars
King of Prussia’s Concerts Under the Stars has great shows with great artists. Featuring Philadelphia natives and internationally known bands, the shows run now through September. Local breweries provide a wide variety of craft beers and cocktails in a beer garden. Before you settle down in Upper Merion Township Park, be sure to order from one of the local food trucks that surround the park. Kids 12 and younger are free, but everyone else needs tickets, which range from free to $60 and more. Upper Merion Township Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, concertsunderthestarskop.com
Rose Tree Summer Festival
Even after 40-ish years, Delaware County Parks & Recreation’s outdoor concerts are still going strong. The amphitheater hosts a wide variety of musicians and performers at 7:30 pm on Wednesday through Sunday nights, weather permitting. From authentic jazz to country by military members, to Shakespeare, there is a genre for everyone. Even furry friends can join for a night of easy listening from the hilltop just outside the amphitheater. The Rose Tree Summer Festival offers ample, free parking. The only cost is for concessions – if you haven’t brought your own snacks. 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, delco.pa.gov
Longwood Gardens’ Concert Series
From singer-songwriters in the beer garden to New Orleans jazz in the open-air theater and country-rock icons Emmylou Harris and Mary Chapin Carpenter, Longwood Gardens has a roster jam packed with musical options. Some shows are included with the cost of admission to Longwood Gardens; others require tickets. The concerts continue through fall, so there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the music, flowers and fountains. 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, longwoodgardens.org
Music In The Park
Narberth’s Music In The Park series brings live bands to the borough on Wednesday nights in June and July. The concerts begin at 7 pm at the Chet Tyson Pavilion. Bring blankets, chairs and the kids to these free shows. 80 Windsor Ave., Narberth, narberthonline.com
Summer Concert Series at Wilson Farm Park
On select Thursday nights through September, the Summer Concert Series at Wilson Farm Park features a new band from a different decade. From the 60s to the “golden age of MTV,” Shire Pavilion’s offerings will make you time travel through music history –with a side of Kona shaved ice to keep you cool. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to the spacious pavilion and field, but don’t be surprised if you end up dancing the night away to the hits of each decade. 500 Lee Road, Wayne, tredyffrin.org
61st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival
From Friday, August 16 to Sunday, August 18, the Philadelphia Folk Festival will feature almost 80 artists and bands. This event not only provides constant entertainment, but it also helps to maintain the history of several different musical styles and introduces up-and-coming artists. Camp, or bring a blanket and chair to enjoy this weekend full of music, fun and history. 1323 Salford Station Rd. Harleysville, folkfest.org
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