The Shore Blog

If you’re looking to listen to live music by the sea, there are free concerts nearly every night of the week. Check out our daily listing of concerts, from Ocean City to Cape May.

Monday

Cape May

Summer Concerts at Rotary Park
Mondays (June 27 – September 5) 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, Cape May
Enjoy an evening of music performed by a wide array of musical talent!  Bring a blanket or beach chair as seating is limited. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Monday, June 27 Maddie Hogan
Monday, July 4 America’s Sweethearts
Monday, July 11 Geno White Trio
Monday, July 18 Matt Adams Trio
Monday, July 25 The Fabulous Silver Wings
Monday, August 1 Suite Inspiration
Monday, August 8 LCMR HS Summer Community Band
Monday, August 15 Blondage Rocks
Monday, August 22 The Bastard Sons of Captain Mey
Monday, August 29 Ken Shiles and Cibon
Monday, September 5 Ryan Tennis Trio

Tuesday

Stone Harbor

Tuesdays at the Tower Concert Series
Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Water Tower Plaza, Stone Harbor
Bring your own chairs. Beer and wine for sale.

July 5: Tribe
July 12: Jimm Ross Band
July 19: Fat Mezz
July 26: 40 North
August 9: Burnsiders Reggae Band
August 16: Marnie’s Musicians
August 23: Terry O’Brien Band
August 30: The Seabillys

Wednesday

Cape May

Lawn Concerts on the Cape May Green
Wednesdays (July 6 – August 31) 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Ferry Park, 1200 Lincoln Boulevard, North Cape May
The Summer Concert Series is brought to you by Exit Zero. Concerts are free and open to the public; no tickets are required for entrance. Please note that no outside alcohol and no coolers may be brought onto the green.

7/6/22: B Street Band
7/13/22: Danny V’s 52nd Street Band
7/20/22: AM Gold Yacht Rock
7/27/22: Independence Day
8/3/22: Englishtown Project
8/10/22: Fat Mezz
8/17/22: Legacy Band
8/24/22: Sensational Soul Cruisers
8/31/22: HunkaJunk

Thursday

Avalon

Thursdays at Surfside
Thursdays (June 30 – September 1) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Surfside Park, Avalon
Bring your beach chairs and enjoy a Thursday night summer concert series. Beer and wine for sale, sponsored by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce.

June 30: Jimmy and the Parrots
July 7: Central Park The Band
July 14: Boy in Black: Johnny Cash Tribute (Sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library)
July 21: Jesse Garron’s Elvis Tribute
July 28: Alzonia Steel Band
August 4: Hickstown Road
August 11: All Souled Out
August 18: FM Band
August 25: Real Diamond Tribute to Neil Diamond
September 1: Chicago 9 (Sponsored by the Avalon Free Public Library)

Sea Isle

Acoustic Open Mic Night (Ages 14-20)
Thursdays (July 7 – August 18) 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm (weather permitting)
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
During this free event, which is hosted by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce, participants can enjoy karaoke, corn-hole, and pick-up volleyball games with the SICPD. Gift cards will be given to the best performers and corn-hole players.

North Wildwood

Concerts Under the Stars Series
Thursdays (July 14 – August 25) 8:00 pm
Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood
Free entertainment every Thursday

Wildwood

Downtown Wildwood Music in the Plaza
Thursdays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave., Downtown Wildwood
Live band and dance party every Thursday night on the Plaza. Bring a blanket or beach chair.

Friday

Cape May

Cape May Summer Concerts at Rotary Park
Fridays (June 24 – September 9) 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, Cape May
Enjoy an evening of music performed by a wide array of musical talent!  Bring a blanket or beach chair as seating is limited. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Friday, June 24 The Outcrops
Friday, July 1 L&G Live
Friday, July 8 The Squares
Friday, July 15 Jack Melton Swing Band
Friday, July 22 C. Lynne Smith
Friday, July 29 Danny Eyer
Friday, August 5 Amy Faden Duo
Friday, August 12 The Honeyhawks
Friday, August 19 The Capers
Friday, August 26 Bluebone
Friday, September 2 Cheezy & The Crackers
Friday, September 9 The Capers

Saturday

Cape May

Summer Concerts at Rotary Park
Saturdays (June 25 – September 10) 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, Cape May
Enjoy an evening of music performed by a wide array of musical talent!  Bring a blanket or beach chair as seating is limited. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, June 25 Sweet Spot
Saturday, July 2 The Quixote Project
Saturday, July 9 The Cape May Diamonds
Saturday, July 16 Atley Moon & The Say Somethings
Saturday, July 23 Cape Shore Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, July 30 Golden Eagle Community Band
Saturday, August 6 The RPG Project
Saturday, August 13 The Original Hobo Band
Saturday, August 20 Maura McKinney
Saturday, August 27 Amanda & Teddy
Saturday, September 3 Hannah Stone
Saturday, September 10 The Usual Suspects

Sea Isle

Free Concerts Under the Stars
Saturdays (June 25 – September 3), 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue
Come enjoy free concerts under the stars and don’t forget. Bring chairs or blankets.

June 25: Jess Zimmerman Band (Country Music)
July 2: Chicago 9 (Chicago Tribute)
July 9: Seven Bridge (Eagles Tribute)
July 16: Real Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute)
July 23: Kick It Out (Heart Tribute)
July 30: Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute
August 6: Beatlemania Again (Beatles Tribute)
August 13: Countdown To Ecstasy (Steely Dan Tribute)
August 20: Yellow Brick Road (Elton John Tribute)
August 27: Frontiers (Journey Tribute)
September 3: Jesse Garron (Elvis Tribute)

North Wildwood

Concerts Under the Stars Series
Saturdays (July 2 – September 17) 8:00 pm
Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd & Ocean Avenues, North Wildwood
Enjoy free live music each Saturday night.

Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Crest Summer Music Series
Saturdays (June 25 – September 17) 7:30 pm 
Centennial Park, Fern Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest
This free summer music series will be held every Saturday night through September 18. Bring a blanket or beach chair.

Sunday

Cape May

Summer Concerts at Rotary Park
Sundays (June 26 – September 5) 7:00 pm
Rotary Park, Cape May
Enjoy an evening of music performed by a wide array of musical talent!  Bring a blanket or beach chair as seating is limited. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, June 26 Indelible Groove
Sunday, July 3 Congress Street Brass Band
Sunday, July 10 Ken Shiles and Cibon
Sunday, July 17 Charlie Zahm & Friends
Sunday, July 24 Andrew Moorer
Sunday, July 31 Tom Powdermaker Duo
Sunday, August 7 Dion Paci
Sunday, August 14 Brooke DiCaro Duo
Sunday, August 21 Gordon Vincent
Sunday, August 28 Devin Lyn & Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Sunday, September 4 The John Walter Cape Community Band
Sunday, September 11 The Wind Symphony

Wildwood

Fox Park Amphitheater Concert
Sundays (July 3 – August 28) 7:00 pm
Fox Park, Burk & Ocean Avenues in Wildwood
A free concert will be held every Sunday night. Bring a blanket or a beach chair.