Multiple US Regions Host Free Summer Concert Series

As summer winds down, a variety of live music events across the U.S. offer diverse experiences from free community concerts to major festivals. In Connecticut, numerous free outdoor concerts continue through August featuring local artists and well-known bands, with series such as New London’s Hygienic Arts Center and East Haven’s Summer Concert Series drawing community audiences. The Des Moines Symphony Orchestra is presenting free concerts over Labor Day weekend, spotlighting popular music from the 70s and 80s in a spacious outdoor setting. On the West Coast, San Francisco's vibrant live music scene includes performances by Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, The Pixies, and Thee Oh Sees, among others, catering to a range of genres from bluegrass to psych-punk. Meanwhile, the Jersey Shore’s Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, a two-day event, combines rock, hip-hop, and surfing culture, featuring notable acts like Hozier, Blink-182, ZZ Top, and LCD Soundsystem, attracting tens of thousands for a high-energy end-of-summer celebration. These events collectively highlight the rich cultural fabric and communal spirit fostered through music nationwide.