Free concerts announced for South Park and Hartwood Acres

Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits will play a free show at South Park Amphitheater.

Allegheny County announced the 2025 Summer Concert Series lineup, featuring more than two dozen free performances across South Park and Hartwood Acres amphitheaters. With chart-topping headliners, homegrown talent, and returning cultural staples, this season promises music for every taste.

“This summer, we’re bringing world-class music to our county parks for everyone to enjoy – for free,” said County Executive Sara Innamorato. “Whether you’re dancing to funk legends, discovering your new favorite singer-songwriter, or enjoying a glass of local wine under the stars, these concerts celebrate the joy of coming together as a community.”

Returning cultural mainstays include the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (South Park on 7/5 and Hartwood on 7/6), Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (8/24 at Hartwood), and the Pittsburgh Opera (South Park on 5/30.)

Concertgoers can enjoy offerings from local food trucks, Hop Farm Brewing Company, and Black Dog Wine Company at every performance.

South Park highlights include: 

  • Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers (6/6) – Local legends
  • BPM: Brian Bromberg, Paul Brown, and Michael Paulo (6/13) – Jazz supergroup
  • American Authors (7/11) – Platinum-selling pop-rockers behind the smash hit “Best Day of My Life”
  • Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes (7/18) – A roots-rock rebel bringing soul and swagger
  • Ashley Cooke (7/25) – Modern country’s rising star with the #1 hit “Your Place”
  • Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone (8/1) – British Invasion icons with over 60 million records sold

Hartwood Acres highlights include:

  • 25th Annual Allegheny County Music Festival (6/29) – Randall Baumann’s Ramble: A Celebration of Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles. Proceeds benefit the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund, which supports life-enriching items and experiences for children and youth served by the Department of Human Services and Juvenile Court.
  • The Family Stone (7/20) – Original members of Sly & The Family Stone bring the funk
  • Mat Kearney (7/27) – Platinum-selling singer-songwriter with a heart for indie-pop storytelling
  • Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets (8/3) – A rock ’n’ roll dream team full of retro cool
  • KT Tunstall (8/10) – Grammy-nominated hitmaker and loop-pedal wizard
  • Smash Mouth (8/17) – 90s favorites with mega-hits like “All Star” and “Walkin’ on the Sun”
  • Monty Alexander (8/31) – Jamaican jazz pioneer known for fusing bebop and reggae.

FULL LINEUPS:

SOUTH PARK

May 30 Pittsburgh Opera
June 6 Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers
June 13 BPMBrian Bromberg, Paul Brown, Michael Paulo
June 20 The Vindys
June 27 Red Baraat
July 5 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Saturday, starts at 8:15 pm)
July 11 American Authors
July 18 Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes
July 25 Ashley Cooke
August 1 Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
August 8 Over the Rhine
August 15 Robert Jon & The Wreck
August 22 Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk hosted by Jon Bindley
August 29 Tamburitzans

HARTWOOD

June 1 River City Brass
June 8 The Skyliners
June 15 No concert due to U.S. Open
June 22 Easy Star All-Stars: performing a full Dub Side of the Moon along with songs from Radiodread, Ziggy Stardub and more!
June 29 25th Annual Allegheny County Music Festival
Randall Baumann’s RambleA Celebration of Levon Helm’s Midnight Rambles
$20.00 per vehicle suggested donation
Benefits the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund
July 6 Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (starts at 8:15 pm)
July 13 Mo Lowda & the Humble
July 20 The Family Stone
July 27 Mat Kearney
August 3 Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets
August 10 KT Tunstall
August 17 Smash Mouth
August 24 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
August 31 Monty Alexander