SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The Story
The Wakefield Concert Band Summer Concert Series: An American Tradition

The Sunday afternoon in the park concert by the local community band is a longstanding American tradition. At the turn of the 20th century, between 1900 and the beginning of World War I, there were thousands of community bands in small towns and cities across America providing free concerts to its citizens. For many, the “Village Band” concert was the highlight of the week. The Wakefield Concert Band, one of the oldest community bands in America, continues that tradition by providing free concerts at beautiful Marina Park in South Kingstown every Monday evening from the end of June through the first week in August.

​For over 15 years, the band has provided entertainment for appreciative audiences consisting of hundreds of local townspeople and visitors. The programs provide a varied musical menu of marches, light classics, Broadway show tunes, and patriotic favorites. ​

Our Summer Concerts 2020

Monday, June 29, 6:30 pm
Monday, July 6, 6:30 pm
Monday, July 13, 6:30 pm
Monday, July 20, 6:30 pm
Monday, July 27, 6:30 pm
Monday, August 3, 6:30 pm
 (weather permitting)

Listen to the Band

Logistics
Where:
On the lawn at Marina Park on Salt Pond Road in South Kingstown.

What to Bring:
​A comfortable chair, blanket, snacks or a picnic. A light sweater or  jacket can be helpful as the evening cools. Children and pets are welcome.

Directions:

Directions to Marina Park
Address:  214 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, Rhode Island

From the North:
Take Route 4 South from I-95
Continue onto Route 1 South
Take the Salt Pond Road exit toward South County Hospital
Turn left onto Salt Pond Road (signs for Marina Park)
Continue straight
Parking will be on your right
The concert venue is ahead on your left

From the South:
Take Route 1 North
Take the Salt Pond Road exit toward South County Hospital
Parking is to your left and right
The concert venue is on your left after you turn to the right

From Wakefield:
Take Kenyon Avenue or Woodroff Avenue
Turn right onto Salt Pond Road
Continue straight
Parking will be on your right
The concert venue is ahead on your left
​The Wakefield Concert Band is a community band consisting of both amateurs and former professional musicians from South Kingstown as well as other parts of Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut. The membership of the band ranges in age from high school students to 99. The band rehearses weekly on Monday nights and performs approximately ten concerts per year.