Grateful Dead Night w/ Violin River

18th Annual Onset
Summer of Love
Concert Series 2026!
Free live music returns to the waterfront in Onset!
Meet us at the Bandshell located at 1 Union Ave in Onset!
Wednesdays 6:30-9:00 p.m. - June 24th - August 26th, 2026
Free on street parking along Onset/Union Aves. after 6 p.m. and at the Temple Lot on Union Ave.
Free all day parking at Hynes Field, next to Chuck's Auto, a 5 minute walk to the Gazebo.
Onset Pier charges for parking until 10 p.m...
Family friendly!
Leashed well behaved dogs welcome. Please, no retractable leashes!
Food and drink available within walking distance
FREE LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO THE ONSET BANDSHELL!
1 Union Ave
Onset (East Wareham for GPS)
Every Wednesday night
6:30-9:00
Alternate rain location at the Onset VFW
4 Gibbs Ball Park Road
East Wareham
6/24-60’s Thunder-Vibrant Presentations of 60’s Classics
7/1-Powerhouse-High Energy Rock Covers from Michael Jackson to Motorhead
7/8-David Tessier’s All-Star Stars-8 Track Classics and Deep Cuts
7/15-Divas with a Twist-Featuring 5 Powerhouse Female Vocalists backed by Grammy Nominated Musicians
7/22-Little Lies- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
7/29-Gary Backstrom Band-Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock and Latin Grooves
8/5-Grateful Dead Night w/ Violin River
8/12-G and Friends-Blues, Rock and Soul
8/19-The Brothers Project-Honoring the Music of the Allman Brothers
8/26-May Queen-A Led Zeppelin Tribute
MORE INFO TO COME

These concerts are free, but the bands and sound man do get paid! Donations gratefully accepted. This event is run entirely by volunteers and supported by donations and sponsorships from local businesses. Thank you for your support! ALL are welcome! Kid friendly. Leashed well behaved dogs also welcome. Please, no retractable leashes.
In case of rain, we meet at the Onset VFW outdoor pavilion located at 4 Gibbs ball Park Road in east Wareham, just 1 mile from the Bandshell. ALL are welcome here, too! This space and the indoor hall are available for rentals. They also serve a great home cooked meal on Wednesday nights at 6 for only $10! Free parking after 6 pm, except at the Town Pier. Free parking all the time at Hynes Field by Chucks Auto. 5 minute walk up 10th Street to the Bandshell. Food and merchandise vendors are welcome. Please visit the button below to register. Advertising support provided by grants from the Wareham Community Events Committee.