Must-See Outdoor Music Festivals An Hour or Less From Huntington

Forget Coachella & Lollapalooza- we have great music without the hassle of air-travel. Check out these great festivals an hour or less away with local and nationally renowned artists- most notably Great South Bay Music Festival! Scroll for other summer-long music fests and concerts including Huntington Summer Arts Festival.

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20- 25 Mins

Woodstock Revival Two days of music with 11 bands! Date: June 8th- June 9th, 2019 Headliners: Kerry Kearney Band & Legendary Murphys Venue: Old Bethpage Village Restoration Grateful Fest 7  A Day of Art and live Grateful Dead Date: September 15th, 2019  Headliners: Half Step Venue: Tilles Center Lawn at LIU Post

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30-35 Mins Away

BLI Summer Jam Your favorite artists are all performing on one stage! Date: June 14th, 2019 Headliners: Jonas Brothers, Elli Goulding, Bebe Rexha and more! Venue: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Billboard Hot 100 Musical Festival  grab your tickets to the hottest artists with the top billboard hits. Date: August 18th -19th, 2019 Headliners: Halsey, Rae Sremmurd, DJ Snake, Future and more Venue: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

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40-45 Mins Away

Suffolk County AME May Day Festival  two stages of live music for children and adults with local and nationally acclaimed bands, 10-to-15 food trucks, award-winning local craft beer and wine, and family fun events, including face painting, trail tours, a petting zoo, arts and crafts and more! Date: May 11th, 2019 Headliners: Gin Blossoms, Steve Earle, Brian Fallon & Jesse Malin Venue: 175 Gerard Rd, Yaphank, NY 11980 The Fest   mycountry 96.1 presents the 9th Annual FEST with four great acts and a tailgate parking lot party. Date: July 3rd, 2019 Headlines: Lee Brice & Chris Janson Venue: Long Island Community Hospital Ampitheater at Bald Hill

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50-60 Mins Away

Great South Bay Music Festival the longest running and largest celebration of music, art and heritage on Long Island. 4 Stages, 75+ artists, KidZone, arts and crafts, diverse food court, wine and beer gardens and fun! Date: July 18th-21st, 2019 Headliners: Taking Back Sunday, Dweezil Zappa, Sublime w/Rome, America and so many more! Venue: 99 Smith St., at Shorefront Park in Patchogue

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The Governor's Ball  started 9 years ago because music lovers who lived in a city that needed – that deserved – a contemporary music festival.  60+ artists of all genres across 4 stages, there is something for everyone. Date: May 31st- June 2nd, 2019 Headliners: Lil Wayne, Playboi Carti, The Strokes, Charli XCX, Kacey Musgraves and many more! Venue: Randall's Island Park PinkNic Pinknic has quickly become a New York City summer tradition, welcoming thousands of guests each year, all dressed in pink and white, to eat, drink, play, and dance the day away.  Date: July 19th & 20th, 2019 Headliners: Mark Ronson, Breakbot, Chromeo and others.  Venue: Randall's Island Park Electric Zoo the internationally renowned Electric Zoo Festival is one of New York City’s largest music festivals and features the top names in electronic music, bringing a wide variety of acts from around the world. Date: August 30th- September 1st, 2019 Headliners: Armin Van Buuren & Diplo  Venue: Randall's Island Park

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Notable summer music fests & summer concerts

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

The Huntington Summer Arts Festival brings a roster of exciting performing artists to the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park each year. Artists and ensembles include award winning, world-class talent in music, dance and theatre from around the globe, as well as the finest performing arts groups from Huntington and Long Island.

• Date: July - August
• Location: Heckscher Park in Huntington

Alive After Five 

This is a FREE summer street fair with six stages of live music and entertainment, more than 90 craft & retail vendors, 11 food trucks, children's activities and amusements, a Chinese auction and much more! Each festival runs from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., though live music and the serving of alcohol in the outdoor corrals will be cut off at 9 p.m. 

• Date: June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, August 8th  2019
• Location: The festival is held along Main Street from West Avenue to near Rider Avenue, as well as portions of South Ocean and Railroad avenues. 

Oyster Bay Music Festival

This week long festival will include multiple performances from gifted young musicians, as well as guest artists. 

• Date: June 23rd- July 3rd 2019
• Location: Shows will take place in various venues throughout the town of Oyster Bay, including the Oyster Bay Historical Society and Raynham Hall.

Summer Concerts on the Green

Head to Stony Brook Village green on Sundays for summer concerts throughout the summer.

• Date: July 7, 14, 21, 28 & August 4,1,18
• Location: Stony Brook Village Green

Concerts in Northport

This quaint seaside town has music all summer long.

• Happenings On Main Street
  • Date: Fridays- May 24th- August 30th, 2019
  • Location: Northport Village Park
• Northport Community Band
  • Date: July 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2019
  • Location: Northport Village Park
• Summerfest Concert Series
  • Date: Wed.- August 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th, 2019
  • Location: Northport Village Park

For music every night of the week check our local venue The Paramount.

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