Live music in Chelmsford, MA

Local artists bring live music to The Green as part of 3rd Ave’s ongoing series. This performance features Dan Drohan Collective. Guests can relax on the lawn with their own chairs or blankets, or listen from one of 3rd Ave’s restaurant patios. The series takes place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from May through September, with one Wednesday added each month.

Chris Cyrus, lead singer of the local reggae rock band Slack Tide, appears at Luks Bar and Grill in collaboration with Evolvement Music. Live music comes together with fresh dishes and local beers.

At Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Asake brings a surge of Afrobeat energy that keeps the crowd moving from start to finish. Each song pairs infectious rhythms with strong vocals, creating vivid, feel-good moments and a contagious sense of celebration. The result is a lively concert experience where music and culture come together in pure excitement.

Heavy sounds take center stage for a night built around unfiltered tone and commanding riffs, with performances by Northstar the Wanderer, Ingrate, Shadows, and Skeleton Priest. True to its name, Northstar the Wanderer shapes expansive journeys that can end far from where they begin, yet the music stays grounded in harmony, visceral force, and riff-driven momentum. Their approach settles into a stark middle ground that nods to Neurosis, Testament, Mastodon, Isis, and Anathema. Advance admission is $10.

The Well appears with Moon Destroys as special guests. Attendees younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Rippopotamus brings the 35ish Tour to Goodnight Johnny's American Music Bar to mark 35 years of Boston funk. Special guest The Imperial Guardrail featuring Kit Holliday joins the lineup. This is the band's first appearance at the venue.

ArtCity Nashua reimagines the Heritage Rail Trail as a lively corridor of creativity, featuring more than 20 artists, performances across two stages, vendor booths, and food trucks. Explore artist-led workshops, hands-on community activations, and energetic dance cyphers as you move along the trail, with new experiences at every block. The showcase brings art to eight walls and weaves together visual expression, live music, and local makers for a one-day celebration.

Experience live jazz, blues, and more on the patio at Rapscallion in Lawrence, MA.

The legendary ska band Mad Caddies will stop at Taffeta Music Hall as part of a Northeast run of shows.

Sunset Electric brings indie and alternative sounds to Riverwalk Pavilion as part of a free summer concert series.

At Chelmsford Center for the Arts, Carrie Marshall takes the stage with a six piece band to bring a taste of Southern soul to New England. The program traces the sounds of the 60s and 70s, blending jazz standards, country ballads, blues‑tinged folk, and Americana rooted in Southern traditions. With warm, smooth vocals and soulful piano, Carrie pairs beloved songs from artists like Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, and Jim Croce with her own original songs to create an intimate performance filled with nostalgia and a sense of homecoming. The show runs about two hours and includes a 20 minute intermission.

Four on the Floor takes the stage at Princeton Station with a high-energy mix of favorite tunes spanning several decades. Look forward to a lively set crafted to keep the dance floor moving from the first song to the last.

A brunch-themed celebration of Prince featuring Eddy Dyer performing across multiple instruments. This tribute focuses on the artist’s songs with versatile instrumentation.

Tuba Skinny shares a century-spanning slice of Americana, recognized for faithful interpretations of traditional jazz while drawing from jug band tunes, spirituals, country blues, string band traditions, ragtime, and New Orleans R&B. Over more than a decade, the ensemble has toured around the globe and released thirteen albums, earning a broad following of listeners young and old, newcomers and devoted aficionados, through strong musicianship and a wide-ranging roots catalog. Their lens looks to the early 20th century to trace the lineage of popular American music. Even as their profile has grown, they remain connected to street performance, with Shaye explaining that playing in public spaces reaches people from every background and keeps the experience spontaneous and unpredictable.

Craig performs an acoustic set at Sal's Restaurant, featuring a selection of songs.

A summer-friendly courtyard gathering at Lawrence Public Library brings together live music, board games, free arts and crafts, karaoke, and food trucks. Friends, families, and even dogs are welcome, creating a relaxed community vibe in the heart of the library’s outdoor space. Admission is free and open to everyone.

Every Wednesday, the U offers live music with an all-night happy hour.

Acclaimed pianist Brad Mehldau leads a cross-genre tribute to the late indie folk songwriter Elliott Smith, whose work inspired many. He is joined by Chris Thile on mandolin and vocals, Blake Mills on guitar and vocals, Matt Chamberlain on drums, and John Davis on bass. The ensemble performs Mehldau’s orchestrations with a cinematic sweep alongside the 17-piece A Far Cry chamber orchestra, with Dan Coleman conducting. Recognized by outlets such as Mojo and NPR for reshaping modern jazz and exploring repertoire beyond the usual standards, Mehldau brings that perspective to a program that blends jazz sensibilities with Smith’s songs in a richly textured setting.