Thursday Night Live - 2025 Summer Concert Series

Kick off your weekend early with the Merrimack Parks & Recreation Department's NEW night for our free weekly Summer Concert Series — now held on Thursdays at Abbie Griffin Park! 

We’re excited to introduce the newly renamed Thursday Night Live! Join us each week starting at 6:00 pm for live music featuring a variety of musical styles. Come on down and bring your family & friends along with your lawn chairs, and dinner and enjoy "Thursday Night Live each week" 

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.