Grab a lawn chair, a blanket and your favorite snack to sit down and enjoy one of the many free concerts happening in the Town of Smithtown this summer.
There's no shortage of opportunities to get together with family and friends to watch a live band at one of the various summer concert series sweeping through the area. The Smithtown Special Library District, Hauppauge Public Library, Nesconset Chamber of Concert and Town of Smithtown's Park Department are among the groups who have put together a star-packed lineup.
Popular acts include Billy Joel and Beatles tribute bands, but those looking to get up and dance can get free Latin lessons on June 19 in Kings Park.
If you're a lover of movie and television theme songs, Smithtown Community Band will pay tribute to composer John Williams, playing themes from "The Empire Strikes Back," "Harry Potter," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "ET – The Extraterrestrial," "Jurassic Park" and more.
As part of Patch's ongoing summer guide, here's a list of free concerts in and around the Town of Smithtown area:
Date Time Location Artist June 22 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* The Acoustic 6 with Gary Pumillia June 29 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park*
Latin Dancing by Argentine Tango Lovers of LI, tango lesson by Sherry Palencia
June 29 7 p.m. Hauppauge Public Library** Liverpool Shuffle - Beatles tribute band July 1 7 p.m. Hoyt Farm, Commack* The Great American Classic Rock Show July 3 7:30 p.m. Nesconset Gazebo, Nesconset That 70's Band July 5 8 p.m. Smithtown Library Lawn* Beatles Show: Strawberry Fields July 6 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* Abraxas with John Fallon, a Santana band. July 8 7 p.m. Hoyt Farm, Commack* All Good Friends/Nake Truth July 10 7:30 p.m. Nesconset Gazebo* Rocketman - Elton John Tribute band July 10 8 p.m. Frank Brush Barn, Smithtown*** Smithtown Community Band July 12 8 p.m. Smithtown Library Lawn* Rod Stewart Show: Rick Larrimore July 13 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* Joanne Amante & Frank Walker. Acoustic July 17 7:30 p.m. Nesconset Gazebo* Liverpool Shuffle - Beatles Tribute Band July 17 8 p.m. Frank Brush Barn, Smithtown*** Smithtown Community Band July 19 8 p.m. Smithtown Library Lawn* The Sixties Show July 20 7 p.m. Hauppauge Public Library** Captain Jack - Billy Joel tribute, oldies July 20 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* All Good Friends - Popular Show tunes July 22 7 p.m. Hoyt Farm, Commack* Stanton Anderson - Country July 24 7:30 p.m. Nesconset Gazebo* Songs in the Attic - Billy Joel tribute band July 24 8 p.m. Frank Brush Barn, Smithtown*** Smithtown Community Band July 26 8 p.m. Smithtown Library Lawn* Eagles Tribute Band: Desert Highway July 27 7:30 p.m. Russ Savat Park, Kings Park* Nick of Time with Ron Vulpis. Country, rock and pop. July 31 7:30 p.m. Nesconset Gazebo* Full House- Classic Rock cover band July 31 8 p.m. Frank Brush Barn, Smithtown*** Smithtown Community Band Aug. 2 8 p.m. Smithtown Library Lawn* Risky Business: Oldies Aug. 3 7 p.m. Hauppauge Public Library** Noble Rotten Trio -blues, rock and original Aug. 3 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* Stripped Down Band with Artie Jacques. Rock and Country Aug. 5 7 p.m. Hoyt Farm, Commack* Milagro - Santana Tribute Band Aug. 9 8 p.m. Smithtown Library Lawn* Dr. K's Motown Revue Aug. 10 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* Kings Park Trio with Pat Lanasa. Dance music, ethnic Aug. 12 7 p.m. Hoyt Farm, Commack* Ants Marching - Dave Matthews Tribute Band Aug. 16 8 p.m. Smithtown Library Lawn* Billy Joel Tribute: Big Shot Aug. 17 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* Glenn Baldwin and Friends of Jazz. A festival of jazz music. Aug. 19 7 p.m. Hoyt Farm, Commack* Billy Joel Movin' Out Band Aug. 24 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* The Troubadours -Classical, pop and show tunes. Aug. 31 7:30 p.m. Russ Savatt Park, Kings Park* Act to be Announced.
* - shows are weather-permitting
** - Hauppauge Library card holders get seated first, moved indoors in case of inclement weather
*** - outdoor concerts will move inside the Frank Brush Barn in case of inclement weather
