Westport's Ballard Park Summer Concert Series is a highly anticipated event that has become a beloved tradition in the community. The concert series returns with great excitement, bringing together residents and visitors alike for evenings filled with music, laughter, and a sense of togetherness.

Saturday, July 6, 2024 Adirondack Two-Step 3 PM (Family Concert) 7 PM (Evening Concert)

Join us for a special two-part New England-style square dance event as part of Westport Day! Adirondack Two-Step is a Plattsburgh-based contra and square-dance band playing Celtic and old-time fiddle tunes who will guide us through two concerts on Westport Day: an afternoon event oriented toward children and families, with beginner-level square dance; and an evening event that will also include guidance. No partner needed, and everyone can join (or watch)!

Thursday, July 11, 2024 Ploughman’s Lunch

This beloved Adirondack group will set our hillside hopping as they return with favorite covers and their unique, infectious sound.

Thursday, July 18, 2024 Durham County Poets

From Quebec, this upbeat group covers the territory, from blues to rockabilly, with original compositions that will have your toes tapping as the agile harmonica keeps it all moving along.

Thursday, July 25, 2024 Kolodner Brothers

From traditional standards to new classic folk songs to lush originals, the repertory found here is both dependable and enjoyable. The arrangements include barn-burning twin-fiddle ragers, mellow meditations on hammered dulcimer, and bluegrass settings with solos on the breaks and three-part harmony vocals.

Thursday, August 1, 2024 Atlantic Crossing

The group covers traditional music from both sides of the Atlantic—Celtic jigs to New England maritime shanties. With their great store of knowledge, both the banter and the tunes are mesmerizing.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 Ray Vega

The master of Latin Jazz trumpet returns to Ballard Park to close out our season with a night of salsa, jazz and great riffs.