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Outdoor concerts, festivals and more: Summer happenings in Northport-East Northport

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by Chrissy Ruggeri | Thu, Jun 27 2024
Multiple concerts in Northport Village Park are scheduled for this summer.

Multiple concerts in Northport Village Park are scheduled for this summer.

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June
St. Anthony’s Feast and Festival
Wednesday, June 26 to Saturday, June 29
Trinity Regional School, East Northport
The annual feast and festival is back with carnival rides, food, drinks, entertainment and an air-conditioned casino. Fireworks on Saturday. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from 6pm to 11pm and Saturday from 3pm to 11pm. A fireworks display will take place on Saturday evening. See Newton Shows’ Magic Money website for tickets. 

July
Concerts in the Courtyard: Ed Travers Band
Tuesday, July 2 at 7pm (rain date: Wednesday, July 3)
Northport Public Library Courtyard
Come enjoy a taste of Margaritaville with one of Long Island’s premier Jimmy Buffet tribute bands.

Northport Community Band: Families and Flags on the Fourth
Thursday, July 4 at 8:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Guest conductor Helen Bauer of the celebrated Northwinds band, the winner of the Northport Community Band’s first annual Student Solo Competition plus the Armed Forces Salute with American Legion Post 694 and patriotic favorites.

Happenings on Main Street: Latinology
Friday, July 5 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Latinology recreates the classic sounds of Billy Joel, The Beatles, the Temptations, and more...in Latin rhythms! Join them for this special reunion performance. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Northport Fire Department Fair
Monday, July 8 through Saturday, July 13 at 7pm
Steers Avenue Training Facility (Steers Avenue and Clipper Drive), Northport

Concerts in the Courtyard: Dave Clive’s Nawlins Funk Band
Tuesday, July 9 at 7pm (rain date: Wednesday, July 10)
Northport Public Library Courtyard
Experience the best of New Orleans party music from the 1950s to the sounds of today, featuring traditional rhythms combined with modern blues, jazz, and funk

Northport Community Band: Comedy Night
Thursday, July 11 at 8:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Pre-concert at 7:45pm with Jack Daniel’s Original Silver Cornet Band. Main show includes guest conductor Eric Mahl of the Northport Symphony Orchestra and salutes to Spike Jones, PDQ Bach, and more musical mirth.

Happenings on Main Street: Jack’s Waterfall
Friday, July 12 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Pop, blues, gospel, and global influences all meet at Jack’s Waterfall. Whether performing solo or with an ensemble, Jack always projects a unique energy of inclusiveness.Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Concerts in the Courtyard: “Pure Joy” with Paige Patterson
Tuesday, July 16 at 7pm (rain date: Wednesday, July 17)
Northport Public Library Courtyard
Restore your faith in the timeless power of music as you listen to songs from Sinatra to Santana, Bon Jovi to Broadway, ’70’s rock, classic soul, and much more.

Northport Harbor Family Night
Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30-9:30pm
Downtown Main Street, Northport Village
Outdoor dining, collectible cars, a DJ, live music and multiple local businesses and organizations come together for this fun family-favorite event. 

Northport Community Band: Long Ago and Far Away
Thursday, July 18 at 8:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Pre-concert at 7:45pm with The Northport Chorale. Main show with guest conductor Caitlin Mallon of the North Shore Schools, the Northport Chorale with Director Matthew Ho, and a special opportunity for young people in the audience to conduct along.

Happenings on Main Street: Annie Mark
Friday, July 19 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Country-tinged Americana-roots music from New York native, Annie Mark. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Concerts in the Courtyard: The Dedications
Tuesday, July 23 at 7pm (rain date: Wednesday, July 24)
Northport Public Library Courtyard
Led by singer John Zollo, this vocal group performs ’50’s and ’60’s harmony, rock and roll, and ballads, as well as classic rock of the ’70s and ’80s, all with great musical accompaniment.

Northport Harbor Family Night
Tuesday, July 23 from 6:30-9:30pm
Downtown Main Street, Northport Village
Outdoor dining, collectible cars, a DJ, live music and multiple local businesses and organizations come together for this fun family-favorite event.

Northport Community Band: Blues in the Night
Thursday, July 25 at 8:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Pre-concert at 7:45pm with Northport Community Jazz Orchestra Big Band. Then guest conductors Vickie Henson and Andy Isca, euphonium soloist Laura Fallon and 120 years of jazzy band music.

Happenings on Main Street: Jasmine Goare
Friday, July 26 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Jasmine Goare’s beautiful voice and heartfelt lyrics will have you feeling all the feels and leaving all your worries behind. Come on down, grab a drink, and let the music do the talking. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Concerts in the Courtyard: The Rustlers
Tuesday, July 30 at 7pm (rain date: Wednesday, July 31)
Northport Public Library Courtyard
This talented country band takes the stage to deliver an unforgettable evening of the best classic and contemporary country music.

Summerfest Concert Series: Liverpool Shuffle
Wednesday, July 31 at 7:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Authentic Beatles music performed by professional Beatlemaniacs. 

August
Northport Community Band: Cannons and Kids
Thursday, August 1 at 8:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Pre-concert at 7:45pm featuring the Northport-East Northport school district’s GET SMaRT summer student ensembles. Then guest conductors Taylor Massey of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and Izzet Mergen of the Northport Schools, and the NCO’s traditional 1812 overture with cannon.

Happenings on Main Street: Christine Sweeney & The Dirty Stayouts
Friday, August 2 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Summerfest Concert Series: Streetfighter
Wednesday, August 7 at 7:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Capturing the music, spirit, and feel of The Rolling Stones since 1978.

East Northport Fire Department Parade and Fair
Wednesday, August 7 through Saturday, August 10
East Northport Fire Department Headquarters
Festival hours are Wednesday, August 7 through Friday, August 9 from 7-11pm, and Saturday, August 10 from 5-11pm.

YDA’s Summer Movie in the Park: Invaders From Mars
Thursday, August 8 at 8pm
Northport Village Park
Youth Direction & Alternative's third annual movie in the park is Invaders From Mars. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this free event.

Happenings on Main Street: Izzy Potter
Friday, August 9 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Independent artist (and Northport High school grad!) Izzy Potter’s lyrics are relatable, poignant, and often personal. Her storytelling is invoked with the spirit of acoustic pop/folk style sounds. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Summerfest Concert Series: Little Wilson Band
Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Led by Allan Santoriello, enjoy an authentic presentation of rhythm and blues with music from the 1940s to the 1970s. 

Happenings on Main Street: Valerie Rose
Friday, August 16 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
From Long Island, Valerie Rose’s voice is powerful, raspy and smooth as she combines drama, pop, and rock in her catalog of songs. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Art in the Park, Northport Arts Coalition
Sunday, August 18 from 10am-5pm
Northport Village Park
Featuring music, dance, poetry and other performances, plus more than thirty artists displaying and selling their original work.

Summerfest Concert Series: Milagro
Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Long Island's premier Santana tribute band covering all of Santana's mind-bending hits. 

Happenings on Main Street: Dead Ahead Band
Friday, August 23 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Not just another Grateful Dead cover band, Dead Ahead plays improvisational rock- and blues-based music. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.

Summerfest Concert Series: The ’90s Band
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
Covering hundreds of the decade’s top hits, this tribute to the music of the '90s is an authentic experience that will take you back in time. 

Happenings on Main Street: Godfrey Townsend
Friday, August 30 at 7pm
Bandstand, Northport Village Park
An accomplished New York City musician, Townsend has worked with some of classic rock's biggest names over the last decade. Presented by the Northport Arts Coalition. Weather permitting; bring chairs and blankets.
September

September
Annual East Northport Chamber of Commerce Festival
Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8
John J. Walsh Memorial Park, East Northport

Northport Rotary Duck Race
Sunday, September 8 at 12pm
End of Main Street, at the harbor

Annual Cow Harbor 10K Run
Saturday, September 21 at 8:30am
Finish line on Main Street, Northport Village

Annual Cow Harbor Day
Sunday, September 22 at 12pm
Downtown Main Street and Northport Village Park

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