Make the most of 2024 summer nights with live music throughout the week
Summer 2024 is upon us, and the Southern Ocean Chamber reminds everyone that free concerts are part of the region’s tradition. The family friendly line ups, showcase local and national talent. It provides an evening out with little planning while soaking in beach and bayfront locations. Concerts start up in June and July. The first are the Saturday Night Concerts happening at the Barnegat Municipal Dock beginning at 630pm running from June 15 through August 31. The end of June begins concerts happening each Wednesday in Beach Haven’s Memorial Park at 730PM from June 26- Aug 28, Thursday at Ship Bottom Waterfront June 27 begins concerts running through August 29 with 830pm start time. Friday nights are for Fire Pits at the 68th Street Beach in Long Beach Township at 7pm running June 28 to Aug 30, Concerts also taking place their on Sundays from noon to 2pm starting June 30 through Sept 1.
Round out your weekly calendar with concerts beginning in July with Monday at Barnegat Light Bay Park July 1 through August 26 at 7pm or head to Manahawkin Lake Park at 7pm on Mondays beginning July 8 through Aug 26. Catch a concert on Wednesday at Harvey Cedar Sunset Park at 630pm starting July 10 through August 21. All of these concerts are free to public, please dress approximately for beach, grass and parking lot performances. Bring towels, chairs, and wagons to be comfortable.
In addition to the free concerts, do not forget the amazing non profits that provide top talent in their venue, such as the Albert Music Hall in Waretown with Saturday night Bluegrass, Country and folk performances with doors opening at 5:30pm. Adults $6 and Children under 11 are only $1. For full event schedule, please visit their official site. For curated concerts, the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton bring national and international musicians to this unique Victorian venue for one of a kind sessions. Concerts schedule as well as ticket prices vary, view and purchase directly with Lizzie Rose. Another venue capturing the best touring acts is the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin (STAC), featuring original and tribute artists. Tickets can be purchased at their box office or online. View their calendar here. In addition to the mainland venues, Surflight Theatre and Long Beach Island Foundation host a variety of shows throughout the year. There websites are always updated and staff is ready to assist for individual or group sales.
Mondays – Manahawkin Lake, Rt 9 Manahawkin 630pm
July 8 – Ridgemont High
July 15 – Naughty Pines
July 22 – The JOB – Bon Jovi Tribute
July 29 – Epic Soul
August 5 – Wood Vibrations
August 12 – Verdict
August 19 – 52nd Street Band – Tribute to Billy Joel
August 26 – Joey D Rockin’ Oldies
Tuesdays – Beach Haven’s Memorial Park Concerts on the Green at 730PM
June 26 – The Pickles
July 3 – Tequila Rose Band
July 10 – Jimmy & The Parrots
July 17 – Rave Ons
July 24 – Diablo Sandwich Band
July 31 – McLean Ave Band
August 7 – The Kootz
August 14 – Carnaby Street Band
August 21 – Suyat Band
August 28 – Gypsy Moon
Wednesdays – Harvey Cedars Concerts in the Park Series – 1 West Salem Ave, Harvey Cedars
July 10: No Discipline. Reggae music
July 17: Chevy Lopez. Rock/funk music
July 24: The Danksters. Rock, reggae, and ska music
July 31: Ty Mares & The Metaphorical. Rock music
August 7: Tequila Rose Band. Country music
August 14: Riptide. Rock music
August 21: Barbara Lin Band. Rock music.
Thursdays – Ship Bottom – Bayfront Concerts– 6:30 pm at the Waterfront Park located at 10th Street and Shore Avenue
June 27 – Bullzeye
July 3 – Simmerr
July 11 – Pure Petty
July 18 – Studio 2 (Beatles Tribute Band)
July 25 – Tequila Rose Band
August 1 – The Verdict
August 8 – Dread Pilots
August 15 – The Chris Fritz Band
August 22 – Danny’s 52nd Street Band
August 29 – Jimmy and the Parrots
Friday nights are for Fire Pits at the 68th Street Beach in Long Beach Township at 7pm
June 28 – Discotecks
July 5 – The Royals
July 12 – Man Down
July 19– Frontiers
July 26– The Kiley Baxter Band
August 2– The Chris Fritz Band
August 9 – The Verdict
August 16– Suit & Mai Tai
August 23– The Accousticrats
August 30– Sneak Attack
Saturday – Barnegat Dock Concerts – 427 East Bay Ave, Barnegat. All concerts begin at 630pm
June 15 – Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies
June 22 – White Rabbit
June 29 – Jalapeno Trio
July 6 – The Jersey Jukebox
July 13 – Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies
July 20 – Kootz Band
July 27 – Sky’s The Limit – Duprees Tribute Band
August 3 – The Jalapeno Trio
August 10 – Reflection Station
August 17 – The Jersey Jukebox
August 24 – White Rabbit
August 31 – Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies
Sunday Concerts at 68th Street – Long Beach Township
June 30:The Pickles
July 7: Facedown
July 14: Isn’t It Always
July 21: Chevy Lopez
July 28: The Jimmy Brogan Band
August 4: The Bryan Hansen Band
August 11: The Black Ties
August 18: Gypsy Moon
August 25: Skip Winters
September 1: The Pickles
