2024 Summer Concert Series in the South Puget Sound
Enjoying a summer concert series is one of the ways that locals in the South Puget Sound love to make the most of the summer months! In this blog, we’re sharing information about several summer 2024 concert series throughout Pierce County and beyond.
Pack a picnic, your lawn chair and a blanket, and see what local musicians have to offer during the rest of Summer 2024! (Oh, and most of these concerts are free to the public!)
Summer Concerts in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup’s Concerts in the Park: Family Series
This annual tradition always draws a crowd. Once a week until the end of August, a different musical act performs at Pioneer Park. Check out the schedule here.
Sunrise Village Summer Concert Series
This series gives South Hill residents a more convenient option to enjoy a summer concert series. Find the schedule for the rest of Summer 2024 here.
Concerts at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, Washington
Washington State Fair Concert Lineup
While this concert lineup is not the typical summer concert series, the Washington State Fair is a pretty big deal around the South Puget Sound, so we wanted to include this one!The fair attracts a huge variety of musical artists, and this year musicians like Steve Miller Band, TobyMac, Matchbox Twenty, and Wiz Khalifa (and many, many more!) are all on the schedule. See the calendar here.
Summer Concerts in Tacoma, Washington
Summer Concerts Series a Point Ruston
This summer concert series definitely comes with one of the best views in the entire region! Commencement Bay shimmers in the background while musicians play at the Grand Plaza. Order dinner at one of the many Point Ruston restaurants, then find a spot to enjoy the live music. Find the schedule here.
The Tacoma Concert Band Summer Concert Series
Each week during the summer, the Tacoma Concert Band puts on a free show at a different Park in Tacoma. Live musical performances at Wright Park, Point Defiance, Star Center, and Dune Peninsula are all on the calendar for August 2024!
Old Town Summer Concert Series
Head to Old Town Park to check out live music every week for the rest of the summer! Get the schedule and learn more about featured musicians and sponsors of the events here.
Summer Concerts in Gig Harbor, Washington
Summer Concerts at Sehmel Homestead Park
This concert series has one concert left this summer at the end of August. Bring your low-back lawn chair and experience the festive atmosphere! Find the details here.
Uptown Summer Concert Series
Grab dinner at one of the many restaurants (get takeout for a picnic!) in Uptown Gig Harbor, and head to the Uptown Pavillion to meet your neighbors and relax to some toe-tappin’ tunes. See the calendar here.
Summer Sounds at Skansie
This summer concert series in Gig Harbor is pretty epic, and it’s incredibly popular with locals! Located at Skansie Brothers Park on the waterfront in Downtown Gig Harbor, with this free concert series you get to hear from talented musicians AND admire a stunning view. Many people also gather in their boats in the water surrounding the park! Take a look at the schedule here.
Summer Concerts in Lakewood, Washington
Summer Nights at the Pavilion Concerts
The rest of August brings a wide selection of music, including Beach Boys and ABBA tributes, oldies, and dance hits. Summer concerts are held right after the Lakewood Farmers Market, so you can make an entire evening of it! Find all of the details here.
Summer Concerts in Port Orchard, Washington
Concerts on the Bay
Every Thursday during the summer months, you can enjoy a free outdoor concert and a wide variety of musical styles. The rest of August 2024 brings musical performances of country music, classic rock, Latin jazz, and more. Check out the schedule here.
If we missed any of your favorite places to listen to live music in the summer, drop us a comment! Happy Listening!