Boston comes alive in the summertime. With warm temperatures and long days, Bostonians flock outside for picnics on the Esplanade, strolls along the Neponset River and celebrations under the stars. Outdoor concerts are a hallmark of the season and these are free and open to the public.

Tito Puente Latin Music Series

When: July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13

Where: Parks around Boston

Info: Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción presents this series in collaboration with Berklee College of Music and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Every Thursday, bands bring the stirring sounds of salsa, merengue, bachata and cumbia to parks around Boston and attendees can dance the night away. ibaboston.org/events/tito-puente-latin-music-series

Landmarks Orchestra Hatch Shell Concerts

When: July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12

Where: Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade

Info: Catch Landmarks Orchestra at the Hatch Shell on Wednesday evenings performing a spectrum of works from pieces by Boston composers and a reimagining of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” to Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No. 3” and other classical hits. landmarksorchestra.org/events/2026-season

Harborwalk Sounds at the ICA

When: July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27

Where: ICA Boston

Info: Every Thursday the ICA hosts a free concert overlooking the harbor. All kinds of music are represented, from Lady Satch, a trumpeter and flugelhorn player, to Jazz Cuti, a French pianist, singer-songwriter from Martinique. The event coincides with free ICA admission after 5 p.m. on Thursdays so guests can tour the museum and polish the night off with the concert. icaboston.org/events/harborwalk-sounds

Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library

When: July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26

Where: Boston Public Library Central Branch

Info: The Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard take place both in the evening and midday in the scenic, Italian-style outdoor area of the library. The midday concerts make for a magical lunch break and the 6 p.m. sets are a perfect way to wind down after the workday. Expect to hear jazz, indie, pop and more. bpl.org/concerts-in-the-courtyard

NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park

When: July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6

Where: Rose Kennedy Greenway North End Park

Info: Every Thursday join the North End Music & Performing Arts Center for free concerts on the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Soulful jazz musicians will sing their hearts out as the sun sets over one of Boston’s most utilized greenspaces. nempacboston.org/jazz-in-the-park