Live Music

The live music scene in Hershey Harrisburg is eclectic, electric, and exciting, from Hershey concerts in an outdoor stadium or intimate live music venues in Harrisburg. Our sound can be loud or laid back, depending on where you choose to jam along. We bring in the bold headliners, showcase phenomenal regional bands, and host local singer-songwriters.

Live Music HU Presents

Hershey Concerts at Hersheypark Stadium

Rock out under the stars at Hersheypark® Stadium, the sweetest outdoor concert venue between Philly and Pittsburgh. Hershey’s shows are a mix of country headliners, classic rock legends, and pitch-perfect pop stars. Fans love to tailgate in the fields across the street, blaring their favorite songs before their idol takes the stage.

2025 highlights include Post Malone with Jelly Roll, (5.28), Avril Lavigne (6.7), Kendrick Lamar (6.16.), Luke Bryan (7.12), Shania Twain (7.26), Jonas Brothers (8.17), Hozier (9.19),and more!

 

Stadium Concerts

Hershey Concerts at Giant Center

Hershey’s indoor Giant CenterSM is an essential stop-over for the music industry’s hottest touring musicians and acts, as well as professional ice shows, comedians, sporting events, and performances. Located next door to Hersheypark and the Stadium, you’ll find lots of fans heading to Hersheypark during the day before enjoying a show at night.

2025 Highlights: Keith Urban (10.2), Matt Rife | Comedian (11.28), and more!  

Hollywood Outdoor Concert Series

The Penn Heroes Stage at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course always features a full lineup of summer concerts. Every seat feels close to the action as concert-goers take in the sounds. 

2025 highlights: Cole Swindell (6.13), Bret Michaels (6.14), Counting Crows (7.3), Train (8.9), Steve Miller Band (8.16), Brantley Gilbert (8.21), Live (8.29).

The entertainment complex features casino games, live horse racing, indoor live music, plus fine and casual dining. Sounds like a date night! 

 

Live Music at wineries

Wineries with Live Music

Slow things down a bit with a glass of vino and some ambient music. For laidback vibes, our vineyards make perfect summertime entertainment venues. The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey hosts live music every weekend during the summer on their deck overlooking their scenic rows of grapes. There's something about the open-air lawn parties at Cassel Vineyards of Hershey, pairing a picnic with wine and a band makes you want to get up and dance. 

Dauphin County Live Concert Series

The sounds of summer are better with a riverfront view! The Dauphin County Live Concert Series in Riverfront Park brings three spectacular acts to Harrisburg for an exciting set of summer shows. 

July 29: Russell Dickerson

August 2: The Head and the Heart

August 3: Damian & Stephen Marley

 

HU presents Concert

Concerts in Harrisburg

Be spontaneous and catch an up-and-coming group or classic rock cover band at one of Harrisburg's hip indoor venues, where every seat is a good seat! The intimate Sunoco Performance Theater at the Whitaker Center for Science & The Arts features a year-round lineup of entertainment.

Go "lakeside" with a series of family-friendly outdoor concerts at the HYP Italian Lake Concert Series. 

Sing along to PA-based artists at Proudly PA at Fort Hunter Park (June), immerse yourself in diverse music sets at Dauphin County's CulturalFest (August) and groove to the cool sounds at the Jazz & Wine Festival at Fort Hunter Park (September.)  Find all Dauphin County Parks & Rec concerts and events here. 

The Strawberry Square Music Series offers FREE concerts for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during every 3rd in the Burg event. 

More Music

Check our Calendar of Events below to see the latest schedule for upcoming shows and events. From fairs and festivals to corner coffee shops and back to the biggest stages, there is always music in the Hershey Harrisburg Region!

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