Partnering with Mighty Fine Time Live Events, Livingston’s Shane Lalani Center for the Arts is delighted to present another series of FREE outdoor concerts at the Henry E. Blake Pavilion every Thursday in June and July from 5–8pm. The 2026 Summer Outdoor Concert Series will present a variety of dazzling musicians every week.
“What began as an idea in our parking lot four years ago has become a highlight of Livingston’s summer music plans,” said Erika Adams, the Shane Center’s Executive Director. “With our pavilion, we’re able to keep the community shaded and protected from wind and rain, while still giving hundreds of friends the chance to gather every Thursday evening in June and July, enjoy some music and maybe even do some dancing. This year we’ve got a great lineup of returning favorites and new performers.”
Here’s the schedule of performers:
– June 4th: The Waiting – Music of Tom Petty
– June 11th: Emma & the Ledge – Blues/Rock
– June 18th: Swamp Dawg – New Orleans Swampy Funk
– June 25th: John Roberts y Pan Blanco – Afro Cuban Salsa
– July 2nd: The MAX – Power Pop/Rock
– July 9th: Gary Small & the Coyote Brothers – Fine Boogie Music
– July 16th: Bo DePeña Trio – Texas Country/Americana
– July 23rd: maple – Down South Party Band
– July 30th: Elana Hayden & the Sugar Daddies – Jazz/Blues/Country and Pop
The community is encouraged to arrive early, bring chairs or blankets and please leave pets at home. Make plans to enjoy the music, and try rotating options from local food truck vendors with drinks from the State Farm caboose featuring soft drinks, beer and wine, popcorn and more.
There is expanded bicycle parking onsite and additional vehicle parking available at the Lincoln School. The Shane Center is located at 415 E Lewis St. The event opens at 4pm, when food trucks will begin service.
“We couldn’t do this without our sponsors – Marcia McCrum in memory of Bliss McCrum, Livingston Healthcare, Pine Creek Lodge and Carol Lalani in memory of Sal Lalani, Walter and Regina Wunsch, our booking partners at Mighty Fine Time Live Events – John Lowell and Joanne Lowell, and most importantly, the Livingston community, who keeps us going with their support throughout the year,” shares Kate Britton, the Shane Center’s Development Director.
For more information, please visit www.theshanecenter.org. •
