Thursday Night Live - 2025 Summer Concert Series

Get an early start to your weekend and join Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department on Thursday Nights this summer for our free weekly Summer Concert Series: Thursday Night Live at Abbie Griffin Park. 

Concerts will be held on Thursday Nights this year starting at 6:00 pm and each week features a different musical style. Come on down and bring your family & friends along with your lawn chairs, and dinner and enjoy "Thursday Night Live each week

Thursday, June 26th- Mr. Aaron's Music: 

Embark  on a musical journey with MR. AARON! We'll sing fun songs, dance,  interact, tell stories, explore musical instruments, and get creative  together in the wide world of music. MR.  AARON is a multi-instrumental performer, writer, and singer, and brings his years of experience writing and performing for musical theater into a musical program that is exciting and engaging for audiences ages 1-11. This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Merrimack Public Library in conjunction with the start of the summer reading program. 

Thursday, July 3rd - Patriotic Concert with the Merrimack Concert Association

Come and join the Town of Merrimack and help us to kick off the 4th of July with with an evening of patriotic tunes, marches, and other popular selections performed by the Merrimack Concert Association. 

Thursday, July 10rd - Delta Generators

Winning awards and playing to sold-out shows across New  England and beyond, the Boston-based Delta Generators have made quite a  name for themselves since hitting the scene in 2008. Their music brings  together their diverse musical influences, drawing on the traditions of  Blues, Roots, R&B, Americana and Rock to create a sound uniquely  their own.   

Thursday, July 17th -  The B Street Bombers

The B Street Bombers features  outstanding musicians and singers delivering industrial strength  R&B, Rock, Soul and Funk. Established in 1980, they are the longest running band in Merrimack Valley history. The B Street Bombers has been one of the most highly sought after variety show bands in the  Boston area, bringing high energy, world-class music to any venue! 

Thursday, July 24th - Renee & The Renegades 

This country sensation has 31 original songs. Her band,  Renee and the Renegades, has what fans and their manager call a ‘unique’  sound. There is no one in country music that can scratch an itch for  one of their original scores. Her Karen Carpenter like voice mixes  Zydeco, Irish Folk, Pop, Rock, and Vintage Country. Some have  characterized it as: Americana. 

Thursday, July 31st - The Reminisants

An annual fan favorite; The Reminisants have been entertaining audiences of all ages throughout New England since 1973. The band specializes in oldies music from the 1950s through the ’90s, playing a collection of great music for all kinds of  musical tastes and generations.  

Thursday, August 7th -  Captain Fantastic - The Music Of Elton John

Michael is a singer/songwriter as well as an  established recording artist. Elton John classics have been part of his  performances throughout his career. In late 2019, Michael Formed  “Captain Fantastic” a band comprised of some of his favorite musicians from the MA/NH area. Michael and his band perform many of Elton’s  Classic hits as well as some favorite deeper cuts.  

Thursday, August 14th - Blind Date Band

Blind Date is a NH band that plays acoustic and electric tunes with selections from the 60's to today. We offer a perfect mix of rock, soul, blues and country with our own arrangements and sweet in harmonies that can rock the house and get you on the dance floor! 

Thursday, August 21st - Alli Beaudry 

Experience the joy of music with Miss Alli! An interactive performance of music and movement for all ages! Join Miss Alli as we adventure through Disney classics and contemporary music, while incorporating silks, percussion and creative play. Alli Beaudry is a New Hampshire native and an award winning singer, songwriter and performer. Beaudry is a former Berklee College of Music voice faculty with a decade of experience. She also holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Berklee. Music with Miss Alli, her newest musical project is an all ages, interactive show that focuses on the connection between movement, music and community. This is a children's concert in conjunction with the Merrimack Public Library and the end of their summer reading program.