Get your lawn chair ready: Guide to outdoor concerts, movies in Centre County
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- Centre County offers free weekly concerts and outdoor movies through summer 2025
- Events include diverse genres and venues, from downtown plazas to local parks
- Attendees should bring seating and check websites for weather plans and schedules
The weather is getting warmer, kids are now out of school, and the official start of summer is right around the corner. In Centre County, there are many options for outdoor entertainment the entire family can enjoy.
Get your blankets and lawn chairs ready — below are six music and movie series taking place through the summer months.
Live After 5: Taps & Tunes Edition
For rock lovers, “Live After 5” kicks off June 11 at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza in downtown State College. Performers this week include Jack Mangene, Luke Cimbala and Matt Jacobs.
Feeling thirsty? This year’s concert series will host members of the Central PA Tasting Trail for their “Beverage Garden.” On select dates — June 18, July 23 and Aug. 6 — attendees can sip on craft beverages during performances.
Performances take place every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. until Aug. 27. There will be no performances on July 9. For more information, visit the downtown State College website.
Lemont Village Green Summer 2025 Concerts
Looking for something to do Friday night? The Lemont Village Association is hosting another series of weekly concerts through late September.
Their first performance kicked off last Friday with central Pennsylvania-based band the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners. On June 13, Jon Rounds and Friends will headline the event.
Concerts are held at the Village Green from 7:30-9 p.m. every Friday until Sept. 26. Admission is free, but be prepared to stand, sit on the grass, or bring your own seating. For more information on concert headliners and a full schedule, visit the Lemont Village website.
Summer Sounds from the Gazebo at Talleyrand Park
The Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association (BHCA) is continuing its annual Summer Sounds concert series, marking 44 years since its first concert in 1981.
The concerts feature a healthy mix of different music genres, including rock, soul, jazz and country. The next performance, on Sunday, June 15, features the Nittany Valley Wranglers, a traditional bluegrass group based in State College.
Summer Sounds concerts are free and held at the Talleyrand Park Gazebo in Bellefonte from 7-8 p.m. every Sunday until Aug. 10.
In case of inclement weather, concerts are held in the Trinity Methodist Church at 128 W. Howard St. Food and outdoor seating are not provided, so it’s suggested that attendees bring their own chairs. For more information, visit the BHCA website.
WingFest at Tussey Mountain
This is an event foodies and music lovers won’t want to miss. Every Thursday, from June 19 to Aug. 7, Tussey Mountain hosts its annual WingFest, where music plays a big role in the festivities.
Concerts won’t only feature a new band every week, but also a fresh lineup of local restaurants selling their wings.
During the concerts, attendees can cast their vote for the best wings, with winners announced at the end of every night. On the final night, finalists will compete for your taste buds — and the winner will be declared the Tussey Mountain Wing King.
Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for kids. It’s suggested that attendees pre-order tickets for a reduced price. Seating is provided but limited, so it’s suggested that attendees bring their own chairs or towels. Concerts start at 6 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m., when the night’s winner is announced.
For more information on the lineup or to order early tickets, visit the Tussey Mountain website.
Movies Under The Stars
Sidney Friedman Park is in the middle of its “Movies Under The Stars” screenings. The next featured film is “Space Jam,” on June 20. Films begin at dusk.
Both admission and popcorn are free. It’s suggested that attendees bring their own seating.
For more information, visit the State College website.
Movies in the Garden
The Arboretum at Penn State is hosting two movie screenings this summer on the Event Lawn. The first screening, on July 5, will feature “A Complete Unknown,” an R-rated biopic on Bob Dylan.
The second screening, on Aug. 9, will feature “A Minecraft Movie.” All screenings are from 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for kids and $12 for PSU students. Seating will not be provided, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or towels. For more information, visit the Arboretum at Penn State website and search with the term “movies in the garden.”
