Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to visit the Essex County Parks System and enjoy the 2023 Essex County Free Summer Music Concert Series. Upcoming events feature Jersey Sound, Neil Diamond and Friends, and a Gospel Festival.

“Our Free Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage in venues throughout our historic Essex County Park System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more,” DiVincenzo said.

Jersey Sound
Known for its versatility and talented members, Jersey Sound is one of the tri-state area’s most popular premiere oldies bands. Jersey Sound puts its own spin on the music industry by presenting a combination of music genres and creating unforgettable music. An eclectic blend of classic oldies, classic rock, Motown, R&B, British invasion and popular tunes originally recorded by the greatest legends of rock and roll is performed by the band’s vocalists and rhythm section. Jersey Sound will perform as follows:

Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Yanticaw Park
            Passaic Avenue
            Nutley, NJ

Neil Diamond and Friends
Who is not a fan of one of the greatest songwriters of our time? Covering Neil Diamond and other musical stars, the band starts out like a rocket and keeps its audiences captivated with song after hit song. Neil Diamond and Friends will perform as follows:

Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Essex County Verona Park
            Bloomfield Avenue and Lakeside Avenue
            Verona, NJ

Gospel Festival
A Gospel Festival in Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park in Orange is being presented by the City of Orange Township, WBGO and Essex County. It will be held as follows:

Date:  Saturday, June 24, 2023
Time: 12 Noon to 6 p.m.
Place: Essex County Monte Irvin Orange Park
           South Center Street and South Harrison Street
           Orange, NJ

The SummerMusic Concert Series is being sponsored by Rose Squared Productions and The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. The series is also made possible, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.

Concerts are held at accessible sites. Persons who require special accommodations or assistance are asked to call at least two weeks prior to the concert to alert staff as to their needs. Admission to the concerts is free. For more information, please call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973‑268-3500.