16 Free Concerts Return to Atlantic City Boardwalk in 2026

Atlantic City, N.J. — A full summer of free live music is coming to the Atlantic City Boardwalk, with 16 concerts scheduled for the 2026 season.

The series spans blues, rock, funk, soul, and jam bands, mixing nationally known touring acts with Jersey Shore favorites across 11 Wednesday nights and five Monday shows at Kennedy Plaza in front of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.

Presented by Tony Mart Presents, the group behind the long-running Somers Point Beach Concert Series, the shows begin June 24th and run through early September.

All concerts start at 7 PM, and parking is available in the garage beneath Boardwalk Hall for around $10. Simply park your car, walk up the steps, and you're there. Bring a beach chair, settle in on the Boardwalk, and watch the sun drop over Atlantic City while live music fills the plaza.

2026 Atlantic City Boardwalk Summer Concert Lineup

Wednesday Night Concert Series - 7 PM Shows

June 24 — Tony Mart All-stars Superstar Rock Tribute, featuring Billy Walton, Patty Balbo, Danny Eyer, Patty Blee, and 9 more Tony Mart All-stars performing the classic sounds of legendary rock superstars.

July 1 — Ana Popovic & "Fantastafunk" -- The European rock star brings her LA/Nashville funky big band to town.

Also featuring:

• Ocean Avenue Stompers
• Special guest Brian Murray from Dogs in a Pile
• Brassy NOLA street beat jam

July 8 — Tab Benoit, southwest Louisiana blues-rock headliner

Special guest:

• Sgt. Splendor

July 15 — Shemekia Copeland, Chicago's five-time Grammy-nominated Queen of the Blues.

Also performing:

• Soul Project NOLA
• Walter "Wolfman" Washington's classic funk band

July 22 — New Orleans & Dr. John Legacy Show

• George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners
• John "Papa" Gros

Featuring a special "Giants" tribute to Billy Preston, Allen Toussaint, and Levon Helm

July 29 — Mitch Ryder & Tony Mart All-stars

Multi-million-selling classic rock star with 17 hits, including "Devil With the Blue Dress," 5 top 10 songs, and 3 gold records.

August 5 — Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience

Two-time Grammy winner and Creole world music star featured in Disney's "The Princess and the Frog."

August 12 — Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, performing songs from Sly & The Family Stone

August 19 — Booker T. Jones

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon and Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner from Booker T. & the MG's

Also featuring:

• Billy Walton Band
• The Plaid Salmon Horns

August 26 — Dead Zep with Special Guest Hayley Jane

A mashup of Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin medleys featuring one of New England's premier Americana vocalists and roots rock performers

September 2 — "Love TKO": The Official Teddy Pendergrass Tribute

The ultimate TSOP Philadelphia soul and R&B dance party featuring original members of Teddy Pendergrass’ band, the Ashcats, and The Plaid Salmon Horns.

Free Monday Night "Lundi Gras" Concerts - 7 PM Shows

August 3 — Gary U.S. Bonds & The Houserockers

Also featuring:

• Anthony Krizan of Spin Doctors fame

August 10 — Tommy Castro & The Painkillers

Five-time Blues Music Hall of Fame winner and internationally known Alligator Records blues-rock artist

August 17 — Dana Fuchs

Known for portraying Janis Joplin off-Broadway and appearing as “Sexy Sadie” in "Across the Universe."

Also featuring:

• Funktastic Voyage

A 10-piece tribute to:

• Earth, Wind & Fire
• War
• Ohio Players
• Chaka Khan
• Prince

August 24 — Celebration of The Allman Brothers' "Live at Fillmore East"

Featuring:

• Melody Trucks
• Vaylor Trucks
• Fitzkee Brothers
• Peter Levin from Gregg Allman Band
• Lamar Williams Jr. from Oteil & Friends

August 31 — Flow Tribe

High-energy New Orleans jam band bringing an explosive, funky rock-and-roll show

Whether you're into blues, classic rock, funk, soul, jam bands, or New Orleans-style music, there's at least one night on this schedule worth checking out. And since the concerts are free, it's one of the cheapest ways to spend a summer night on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com