I look forward to this every year in beautiful Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island.

Thursday nights the music comes alive, the community comes out, and there's lots of excitement with the sun setting over LBI.

The Summer Thursday Concerts in Ship Bottom take place at the Waterfront Park located at Tenth Street and Shore Avenue. These concerts are so much fun. Just remember to bring your favorite lawn chair.

If you've never been to one of these great summer concerts in Ship Bottom it's free. Just imagine a beautiful night, light winds on a summer Jersey Shore night, and some great music.

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Throughout Ocean County, several towns have a Summer Concert Series. Sit back and relax and enjoy the night with your family and friends.

2024 Ship Bottom's Free Summer Concert Series Schedule

Thursday, June 27th, 2024 - Bullzeye

(Wednesday), July 3rd, 2024 - Simmerr

Thursday, July 11th, 2024 - Pure Pretty

Thursday, July 18th, 2024 - Studio 2

Thursday, July 25th, 2024 - Tequila Rose Band

Thursday, August 1, 2024 - Verdict

Thursday, August 8th, 2024 - Dread Pilots

Thursday, August 15th, 2024 - The Chris Fitz Band

Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 - Danny's 52nd St. Band

Thursday, August 29th, 2024 - Jimmy and the Parrots

LBI is a great family vacation spot with a lot of locals and vacationers from all over the east coast coming to this great place for memories, an awesome water park, a great ride pier, and some great music.

Bring your lawn chairs, maybe a snack, sit back, and listen to the great music with these nine concerts, you can't miss.

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