What better way to welcome summer than with live music outdoors? The Main Line region offers a variety of concerts and festivals for everyone to enjoy this season.
Concerts and Festivals
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr
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Come out to the Bryn Mawr Gazebo Park for a concert series happening throughout summer. All events are rain or shine with most shows taking place on Saturdays beginning at 7 p.m. Select shows will take place on Fridays or Sundays through September 5.
KOP Town Center Summer Concert Series
155 Village Dr., King of Prussia
The bustling town center in King of Prussia hosts live entertainment now through fall on select dates. Like the Eagleview series below, all shows are free to attend. Each concert takes place on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. from April through October.
Eagleview Town Center Summer Concert Series
565 Wellington Sq., Exton
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The Eagleview Town Center in Exton will host concerts throughout the summer. All shows are free to attend, run Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. and attract headliners like Cracker, Caroline Cotter and Entrain through August 26.
Rising Sun Presents Concerts Under the Stars
175 West Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia
Upper Merion Township Park will be rocking all summer beginning Friday, June 6 through Sunday, September 14. Shows are scheduled for Friday to Sunday with occasional Wednesday or Thursday dates and include local favorite Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers, Aimee Mann, Grace Potter and several cover bands in addition to original artists. The park will feature a beer garden and local food trucks onsite.
Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival
1671 North Providence Rd., Media
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Rose Tree Park’s summer concert series. The festival runs Wednesday to Sunday for nine weeks beginning June 11 with showtimes at 7:30 p.m. and free admission. This lineup features a variety of music including The Fabulous Greaseband, Chico’s Vibe, Gilligan Yacht Rock and Four Lean Hounds.
Summer Concert Series at Shire Pavilion at Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Rd., Wayne
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Enjoy a variety of music at this year’s Summer Concert Series at Shire Pavilion at Wilson Farm Park. All concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on select Thursdays and are free to the public. Beginning June 12 and wrapping up on September 4, Wilson Farm Park shows offer the perfect opportunity to catch live tunes and bask in the summer breeze.
Ardmore Rock N’ Ride – Main Line Bike Race & Music Festival
Schauffele Plz., and Suburban Square Courtyard, Ardmore
This one-of-a-kind music festival on August 10 brings Nicole Atkins, Nik Greeley & The Operators and Oh He Dead to Schauffele Plaza and Suburban Square courtyard stages with headliner The Record Company. Setting this festival apart is the morning bike race, which aims to raise funds for Narberth Ambulance, with a goal of $300,000. Help contribute to a great cause and catch rocking acts in the process.
Shows
Hauser: The Rebel Is Back at The Mann Center
TD Pavilion, Philadelphia
June 22
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As a founding member of the duo 2Cellos, Hauser came onto the scene with a unique version of “Smooth Criminal” that blew listeners away. Now a solo act, he is considered a rock star with a cello who has Billboard success and performed with the likes of Andrea Bocelli and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. He brings his artistic mastery to the Mann stage with guests Caroline Campbell and Amy Manford.
Rose City Band with Powers/Rolin Duo at Ardmore Music Hall
Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore
July 18
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Portland-based Rose City Band visits the Main Line region’s largest indoor music venue for a night of country rock. The band’s fifth studio album Sol y Sombra (meaning Sun and Shade) has gained them acclaim and faithful followers.
Big Shrimp at 118 North
118 North Wayne Ave., Wayne
July 24
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This funk quartet out of Bridgeport, Connecticut, is stopping at 118 North as part of its summer concert tour. Although relative newcomers to the music scene, the group has written an impressive 100-plus original songs and is a jam band to watch. Catch the members on their rise and feel the funk. Plus, try something off of 118 North’s delicious menu while you do.
Mt. Joy at The Mann Center
TD Pavilion, Philadelphia
September 26-27
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Two of the five members of indie-rock band Mt. Joy met at Conestoga High School in Berwyn. Ten years later, the group has a two-night gig at The Mann scheduled and an impressive tour planned at festivals and concert halls all over the country.
Having opened for the likes of The Dave Matthews Band and The Lumineers, Mt. Joy is now a headliner with four successful studio albums. Its latest, Hope We Have Fun, dropped on May 30.
