Free live music is coming back to Camden County parks this summer, and the 2026 lineup is one of the strongest the county has announced in years. The Camden County Board of Commissioners officially released the full Summer Parks Concert Series schedule in April, covering seven venues across the county with performances running from early June through September.
Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. called the series a staple of a Camden County summer. “This year we have an incredible lineup prepared with something for everyone,” he said in the official announcement. “These concerts allow our residents to see world class performers, for free, right in our local parks.”
The series spans the county’s 2,700-acre park network, turning green spaces from Wiggins Park on the Camden waterfront to Winslow Township’s New Brooklyn Park into outdoor stages all season long. Here is a full breakdown of what is happening and where.
Sunset Jazz Series at Wiggins Park, Camden Waterfront
Mondays at 8 p.m., presented by Rutgers University Camden. This series brings nationally recognized jazz, R&B, and soul artists to the Camden waterfront with the Philadelphia skyline as a backdrop. The 2026 lineup is stacked.
- June 8: Tank and the Bangas
- June 15: Brian McKnight
- June 29: Pieces of a Dream
- July 13: Kid ‘N Play
- July 19: Boney James
- August 3: Minute By Minute: The Music of Michael McDonald
- August 24: Will Calhoun: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Miles Davis
- August 31: Miguel Zenón Quartet
- September 14: Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers
Brian McKnight on June 15 and Kid ‘N Play on July 13 are two of the most anticipated dates on the waterfront calendar. These are not tribute acts. These are artists with decades of hits performing outdoors for free.
July 4th Freedom Festival at Wiggins Park
July 4: The Commodores. The Camden County Fourth of July celebration features one of the most recognizable names in soul music at Wiggins Park on the waterfront. It is one of the biggest single-date events of the summer and draws crowds from across South Jersey and the Philadelphia area.
Xponential Music Festival
September 18 to 20 at Wiggins Park. The XPoNential Music Festival, presented by WXPN, returns to the Camden waterfront for its annual three-day run. This festival is one of the most respected independent music events in the region, featuring a mix of established and emerging artists across multiple stages. Ticket and lineup details are available through WXPN’s official site.
Haddon Lake Park Sundown Music Series
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the McLaughlin-Norcross Memorial Dell. This mid-week series runs through the heart of summer and features a mix of rock, indie, Latin, and classic sounds in one of the county’s most scenic park settings.
- June 3: Goodbye June / Joshua Chase Miller
- June 10: Edgardo Cintron and the Inca Band: A Celebration of the Music of Santana
- June 24: Devon Gilfillian
- July 8: Work Drugs
- July 15: Augustana
- July 29: Sixpence None the Richer
- August 12: Young Gun Silver Fox
- August 19: Sadie Gust
- August 26: The Verve Pipe
- September 16: Here Come the Mummies
Sixpence None the Richer on July 29 will draw a dedicated crowd. The Verve Pipe on August 26 is another standout for anyone who grew up with 90s alternative radio.
Twilight Concert Series at Cooper River Park
Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Jack Curtis Stadium, Cooper River Park. The Cooper River setting makes this one of the most popular series in the county. Cooper River Park is one of the most heavily used green spaces in South Jersey, and the outdoor concert atmosphere here is hard to beat.
- June 4: Pop 2000s Tour featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, LFO, and Ryan Cabrera
- June 11: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox
- July 9: Color Me Badd
- July 16: Al Jardine and the Pet Sounds Band
- August 13: Paradise Island Luau
- August 27: South Jersey Pops Orchestra
The June 4 Pop 2000s Tour and July 16 with Al Jardine of the Beach Boys are two dates worth circling early. These draw multi-generational crowds and Cooper River Park fills up fast on big nights.
Lindenwold Park
Fridays at 7 p.m.
- June 26: Suitcase Murphy: Legendary South Jersey Bar Band
- July 17: Chicago 9: Chicago Tribute Band
- August 7: No Surrender: Springsteen Tribute
Suitcase Murphy is a South Jersey institution. If you have not seen them, June 26 at Lindenwold Park is a good entry point. The Springsteen tribute on August 7 is always a packed show.
Winslow Township, New Brooklyn Park
Starting at 6 p.m.
- June 21: Wallstreet Motown, Philly and More
- July 15: Philadelphia Catholic Gospel Mass Choir
- August 22: Let’s Groove Tonight: Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band
What to Know Before You Go
All concerts in the Summer Parks Series are free and open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food vendors are typically on site at larger venues. Wiggins Park on the Camden waterfront is accessible by the PATCO Speedline (City Hall/Rutgers station), which makes it easy to reach from Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Collingswood, and across the Delaware River from Philadelphia.
For parking, arrive early at Cooper River and Wiggins Park events. Those locations fill up as showtime approaches, particularly for higher-profile acts.
The full schedule, including any additions or date changes, is maintained by the Camden County government website. Follow Camden County on social media for day-of updates, weather alerts, and any lineup changes before heading out.
For more community events and local coverage, check the Camden Times news section throughout the summer.