Visit Shepard Park for Summer Concerts in Lake George
Music & Fireworks Await!
Shepard Park on Canada Street in Lake George Village is a hotspot for free concerts, family-friendly events, and fireworks. Get the details on free summer concerts in Lake George below, plus the fireworks dates!
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Please note: 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.
2026 Thursday Fireworks
Summer fireworks in Lake George starts on July 4, and then follows every Thursday through the end of August. There will also be fireworks this year on Thursday the 2nd!
Visit the Village of Lake George's Facebook page for updates and cancellations, or give them a call at 518.668.5771 to make sure the show's a go. Fireworks are weather dependent, and rain dates are Fridays.
2026 Community Band Thursdays
The Lake George Community Band performs on the following Thursdays:
2026 Fridays at the Lake
Fridays at the Lake shows kick off at 6pm.
Here's the lineup:
- July 3: Flannel Kings & New York Players
- July 10: Yellow Dog & Soul Session
- July 17: Bluz House Rockers & EB Jeb
- July 24: Vivid & Cryin Out Loud
- July 31: Super 400 & The Refrigerators
- August 7: American Cafe & Cryin Out Loud
- August 21: SIRSY & TS Ensemble
- August 28: The Ultimates & Grand Central Station
2026 Musical Mondays
Musical Mondays will take place with Susie Q and Matt Donnelly on the following dates:
2026 Lake George Art Project's Concert Series Wednesdays
The Lake George Art Project sponsors a Wednesday evening concert series. All shows start at 7pm.
Here's the lineup:
- July 1: Eastbound Jesus
- July 8: Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter
- July 15: Grainne Duffy
- July 22: Oobleck
- July 29: Ghost Town Blues
- August 5: The Bluebillies
- August 12: Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra
- August 19: High Horse
- August 26: ill Funk Ensemble
Plus, a special Saturday show that kicks off at 6pm - August 22: Lollise & The Gentleman Brawlers.
2026 Special Events: More Live Music!
Lake George Music Festival
May 31 - June 11, 2026
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 18, 2026
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
July 31 - August 2, 2026
Rockin' With Ronald is a benefit for the Ronald McDonald House Charities Krantz Vacation Cottage, and typically includes a full lineup of live music, a craft show, a food and wine tent, and fun for kids with bounce houses.
Lake George Jazz Weekend
September 18 - 20, 2026
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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