Visit Shepard Park in Lake George for Free Concerts & Fireworks!
Shepard Park on Canada Street in Lake George Village is a hotspot for free concerts, family-friendly events, and fireworks.
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Thursday night fireworks, Fridays at the Lake, the Community Band Festival, and many other events are free. Some do have a fee, or the fee varies by event, as with the Lake George Music Festival.
Fireworks are weather dependent and run by the Village of Lake George, who can be reached at 518.668.5771.
2025 Community Band Thursdays
The Lake George Community Band performs on the following Thursdays:
2025 Fridays at the Lake
Fridays at the Lake will take place July 4, 11, 18, and 25, and August 1, 8, 22, and 29. Stay tuned for the lineup!
2025 Musical Mondays
Musical Mondays will take place with Susie Q and Matt Donnelly on the following dates:
Rich Ortiz will perform on the following Mondays:
2025 Lake George Art Project's Concert Series Wednesdays
The Lake George Art Project sponsors a Wednesday evening concert series. These events will take place in 2025 on July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, and August 1, 8, 22, and 29. Stay tuned for the lineup!
2025 Special Events
Lake George Music Festival
June 8 - 19, 2025
Experience thrilling performances by world class musicians at Lake George's premier music and arts festival! Lake George Music Festival, happening in June instead of August this year!
Community Band Festival
July 19, 2024
The Lake George Community Band Festival in Shepard Park features performances by concert bands from the northeastern United States and Canada. Admission to the performances is free, and attendees get to hear a variety of musical styles.
Rockin' With Ronald Festival
August 1 - 3, 2025
Rockin' With Ronald is a benefit for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Krantz Vacation Cottage, and includes a full lineup of live music, a craft show, a food and wine tent, and fun for kids with bounce houses.
Adirondack Independence Music Festival
August 29 - 31, 2025
The Adirondack Independence Music Festival will welcome top notch acts like MOE., Wild Adriatic, Badfish, and many other bands.
Lake George Jazz Weekend
September 12 - 14, 2025
Enjoy two days of entertainment by the lake during Lake George's Jazz Weekend in Shepard Park! This is the 40th year for the annual event that features a talented lineup of jazz musicians and groups. All concerts are free, but attendees should plan to bring their own chairs and blankets.
For more information on Lake George summer events, contact the Village of Lake George at (518) 668-5771.
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