25th Annual Peabody Concert Series Begins Sunday

PEABODY, MA – Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced the City of Peabody’s annual free summer concert series on the Leather City Common kicks off next month.

The first concert of the summer will take place on Sunday, July 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. and will feature North Shore Acapella. In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled and rescheduled.

The city announced on Thursday that Ipswich Ale Brewery and the NexMex Thing will sell craft beer and Mexican food during the concert.

The summer concert series schedule is as follows:

Sunday, July 9
North Shore Acappella
"A unique blend of harmony, rhythm & tempo"
6 - 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 16
Overdrive
"Unique blend of fund, rhythm & blues"
6 - 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 23
Mystical Magic
6 - 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 30
Horizon & The Horns
"Top hits of the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today"

Sunday, Aug. 6
Hillyer Festival Orchestra (at Peabody High School, followed by fireworks)
7 - 9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 20
Herland Brothers Band
To be announced

Sunday, Aug. 27
Wildfire
To be announced

All concerts are held on the Leather City Common across from the AOH Hall on Lowell Street in downtown Peabody unless otherwise noted. In case of rain, concerts will be rescheduled. For more information please contact the Mayor’s Office at (978) 538-5704.

Make sure to visit www.peabody-ma.gov for updates on special events before and during the summer concerts.

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