2026 Family Concert Series
Enjoy an evening of free family-friendly entertainment on Thursdays this summer!
When: Thursdays @ 6:00 pm
Where: North Kingstown Town Beach
Address: 10 Beach Street, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Bring a towel or lawn chair and get comfortable. Grab dinner, snacks, and refreshments at a variety of food trucks and the town concession stand at every show. Sorry, but no pets allowed unless they can play an instrument!
Concert Admission is Free with Your Support!
We rely on donations to continue bringing these free shows to our community. Your contribution directly goes to the bands that we book. Please consider bringing a cash donation to the show.
Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsor!
Schedule
Click the link on the band to view more information about the event.
July 2 – Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys – Combines mid-century American guitar with funny, dance friendly tunes
Jul 9 – Atwater Donnelly – A blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music, dance, and poetry
July 16 – Rock-a-Baby – Fun and interactive dance music designed for babies, toddlers, and children
July 23 – Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys – Joyful, acoustic instrument and harmony-rich folk, pop, & world sound.
July 30 – Toe Jam Puppet Band – Hands-on children’s entertainment that grown-ups can actually enjoy
In the event of rain, please call 401-268-1543 after 2:30pm or check our social media for updates.
Rain location: North Kingstown Community Center (next to the beach) 30 Beach St.
Event FAQ
While service dogs are welcome, there are no pets allowed unless they can play an instrument!
Yes, you can park at the beach at the family concerts. Parking at the beach prior to 5pm requires a parking pass issued by the town.
Parking at the beach is allowed, but because parking spots are limited, we recommend parking at the town lot in downtown Wickford or at the High School at 150 Fairway Drive. Both lots are a ~15 minute walk from the beach. You cannot park on Boston Neck Road or Beach St. You are welcome to drop off people with mobility limitations, children, and supplies such as chairs and coolers at the beach before finding parking. Please consider carpooling with your friends or using alternate transportation such as bicycles if you are able!
No, in the event of rain, concerts are held at the North Kingstown Community Center, 30 Beach St (across the street from the beach). Please call the town at 401-268-1543 after 2:30 on the day of or check our social media for updates. Don’t let the rain keep you from enjoying the music!
NOTE: By attending one of our concerts, we reserve the right to capture and use photographs and/or video recordings of you and your party during your visit. These images may be used in promotional materials, including but not limited to, social media, websites, publications, and advertisements, without compensation or further notice. If you do not wish to have images of you or your minor children used by NKAC, please notify a staff member upon arrival. You may be asked to wear a designated sticker or take other steps to opt out. NKAC will make reasonable efforts to honor these requests but cannot guarantee exclusion from all background or crowd images.
Volunteer with Us!
We need your help to continue bringing free music events to hundreds of Rhode Islanders! Sign up to help support our concert series. Duties include collecting donations, manning the merch booth, and coordinating with council members. Fill out the sign up form below and we will reach out to you soon!
Sign Up FormEnter Our T-Shirt Contest
If you love supporting the summer concert series, this art contest is for you. We want YOUR art on the 2026 Summer Concert Series shirts! These shirts are a part of what allows us to keep bringing entertainment to you all summer long. They will be available for purchase in limited quantities at the shows and online on our store. We will be awarding 2 unique designs — one for the Summer Series and one for the Family Series.
Contest Information
