🎶 Live Music & Concerts on Martha’s Vineyard – Updated for 2026
All the best live music events, weekly series, and concerts happening across the island
🎤 Music & Festival Highlights for 2026
Summer on Martha’s Vineyard is packed with live music! This guide includes the top concerts, music-focused festivals, and recurring series to help you plan your season.
Still TBD for 2026: MVYRADIO Summer Concert Series at Winnetu and Dock Dances at Memorial Wharf have not posted confirmed 2026 schedules yet.
🎶 May
🎟️ MV Sound Series – Thursdays, May 14–June 25, 2026 at The Strand Theatre (Ticketed)
A seven-week Thursday night concert series in Oak Bluffs featuring local musicians and rotating lineups curated by MV Sound/MV Soundfest. Shows begin at 7:30 PM, with tickets ranging from $20–$50.
2026 performers include Missis Biskis, Phil DaRosa, Darby Patterson, Rose Guerin, Big Weather, Delanie Pickering, Honey & Gravel, Dave Willis, Barbara Hoy & Co., Sarah Dawson Band, Seán McMahon, Willy Mason, Jodie Treloar-Sampson, and more.🆓 Porchfest Edgartown – May 16, 2026 (Free)
A one-day, all-over-town music celebration featuring local bands and performers on porches, patios, and gathering spaces throughout Edgartown. The 2026 lineup includes DJ Smooth B, Phil & Moe, Red Night Delight, Offshore Blues, Mike Benjamin & Jodie Treloar Sampson, Rose Guerin, Phil DaRosa Band, and more, ending with the Dock Dance at Memorial Wharf. Rain date: Sunday, May 17.🎟️ An Evening with Tom Rush – May 23, 2026 at 7 PM, Strand Theatre
🆓 Sundays in the Park Concerts at Ocean Park – Sundays, May 24–October 11, 2026 (Free)
Weekly outdoor concerts at the Ocean Park gazebo in Oak Bluffs, featuring rotating local bands and musicians all season. May–August concerts run 5:30–7:30 PM; September–October concerts run 5–7 PM. Vineyard Haven Band performances run 7:30–8:30 PM.
🎶 June
Recurring Summer-Long:
🆓 Sundays in the Park Concerts at Ocean Park – Sundays
🎟️ MV Sound Series – Thursdays 7:30 at The Strand Theatre (Ticketed)
🎟️ An Evening with Jorma Kaukonen – June 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM, Martha’s Vineyard Film Center
🆓 First Friday Vineyard Haven – June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2 + December 4, 2026 (Free)
A free community art, music, food, and culture event spanning the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District, held on the first Friday of the month from June through October, plus a December edition. Lineup changes monthly.🚶 Vineyard Sound A Cappella Concerts – June 11–August 14, 2026 (Walk-In)
The Vineyard Sound returns with public a cappella shows across Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and Edgartown, with weekly performances at island churches throughout the summer.2026 weekly schedule:
Monday: 7 PM at United Methodist Church, Oak Bluffs (no shows 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3)
Tuesday: 5 PM at Unitarian Universalist Society, Vineyard Haven
Wednesday: 5 PM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Edgartown
Thursday: 7 PM at Federated Church, Edgartown (no show 7/9)
Friday: 5 PM at United Methodist Church, Oak Bluffs
Saturday: 5 PM at Federated Church, Edgartown (no shows 6/20, 7/4, 7/25)
🆓 Pride Weekend – June 12–14 (Free + Ticketed Events)
Oak Bluffs Pride Weekend returns with live music, a parade, community organizations, drag events, and late-night celebrations. Music highlights include Emily King at The Strand, The Femmes Band at Ocean Park, and DJS at The Ritz.🆓 Eisenhauer Gallery Music in the Square – Thursdays, June 18–September 10, 2026, 6–8 PM (Free)
A weekly outdoor summer music series in downtown Edgartown, with rotating local musicians performing at Eisenhauer Gallery. 2026 lineup includes: Sarah Shaw Dawson, Mike Benjamin & the Keepers, Johnny Hoy and Bluefish, Seán McMahon & the Agreeable Men, Tauras Biskis & Co., Bobby Alu, John Bates Band, and more. Special Saturday performance: Seán McMahon & the Agreeable Men on July 4.🎟️ Musical Mondays at Featherstone – Mondays, June 22–August 31, 2026 (Ticketed)
Outdoor summer concerts on Featherstone’s lawn, with rotating local and regional musicians each Monday evening. Start times vary by sunset, with shows at 6:30 PM in June/July and 6 PM in August. Tickets are $20 and go on sale one week before each performance.🎟️ Featherstone Fridays with Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish – Fridays, June 26–August 28, 2026 (Ticketed)
Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish return for Friday night concerts on Featherstone’s outdoor stage, with no performances on July 3 or July 10. Start times vary by sunset, with shows at 6:30 PM in June/July and 6 PM in August. Tickets are $20 and go on sale one week before each performance.🆓 Vineyard Haven Band Summer Concerts – Sundays, June 28–August 23, 2026, 7:30–8:30 PM (Free) aletrnating between Oak Bluffs + Owen Park
The Vineyard Haven Band plays Sunday night concerts alternating between Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven, plus special performances at Grand Illumination and the Oak Bluffs Fireworks. 2026 schedule: Oak Bluffs: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23 / Vineyard Haven: July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16🚶 Vineyard Sound A Cappella Concerts – Ongoing, June–August (Walk-In)
Performances at churches, libraries, and outdoor spaces around the island.
🎶 July
Recurring Summer-Long:
🆓 Eisenhauer Gallery Music in the Square – Thursdays at 6:00
🎟️ Musical Mondays at Featherstone – Mondays at 6:00
🆓 Eisenhauer Gallery Music in the Square – Thursdays, 6–8 PM (+July 4)
🎟️ Featherstone Fridays with Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish – Fridays at 6:00
🚶 Vineyard Sound A Cappella Concerts – Ongoing Daily (Walk-In)
🆓 First Friday Vineyard Haven –July 3
🆓 Sundays in the Park Concerts at Ocean Park – Sundays
🆓 Vineyard Haven Band Summer Concerts – Sundays, 7:30–8:30 PM aletrnating between Oak Bluffs + Owen Park
🆓 The Sound of the Vineyard at Grange Hall – Wednesdays, July 1–September 2, 2026, 5–7:30 PM (Free)
A free, family-friendly summer music series on the lawn of the historic Grange Hall in West Tisbury, featuring live performances by local bands. Bring a chair or blanket; food and drinks are available for purchase.🎟️ IEH Benefit Concert – July 11, 2026 @ Featherstone Center for the Arts (Ticketed)
Island Elderly Housing’s annual benefit concert returns in 2026 with a new July date and a new location at Featherstone Center for the Arts in Oak Bluffs.🎟️Global Rhythms at Martha’s Vineyard Museum – Wednesdays, July 1–August 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM (Ticketed)
Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s summer concert series returns to the Bodman Courtyard with world music, storytelling, and community-centered performances presented in partnership with MVYRADIO. Tickets are $20 per concert, free for Gen Z and under, or $150 for a season pass.
2026 performers include Misfits of Avalon, Kahoots, Sol y Canto, Joel Harrison, Stan Strickland & Friends, The KabuJazz Trio featuring Cândida Rose, Allie & Paryss, The Rubin Brothers, Isaac Taylor, and Kemp Harris.🆓 Community Sing @ MVCMA – Wednesdays starting July 1-August 26, 7:30 PM (Free)
A classic, family-friendly summer tradition under the lights of the Tabernacle.🆓 MVCMA Friday Summer Concert Series – Fridays starting July 3-September 4, 6:00 PM (Free)
Live performances at the Tabernacle each Friday night in July and August.🎟️ Livingston Taylor Live in Concert – July 5 at 7:30 PM, MV Film Center
🎟️ The Music of Wayne Shorter – July 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM, MV Film Center
🆓 Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Edgartown Library – Tuesdays, July 7–August 25, 2026, 6:30–7:30 PM (Free)
A free, family-friendly summer concert series on the Edgartown Library lawn, with a different band each week. Bring a blanket and make it a picnic; concerts move indoors if it rains. 2026 lineup: Missis Biskis, Jeremy Berlin Trio, Joel Harrison Quartet, Rose Guerin & Friends, Rose-Coloured Glasses, Jon Zeeman Band, Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish, and Group Therapy Band.Tisbury Street Fair - July 8, 2026
🚶 Annual Native Artisan Market (Aquinnah Cultural Center) – July 18
Includes cultural music performances and vendors.🎟️ MV Summer Concert Series Begins July 20 (Ticketed)
The Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series returns with three major summer shows at the Tabernacle: Ziggy Marley on July 20, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers on August 4, and Indigo Girls on August 29. More shows may be announced.🎟️ Freddy & Francine at MV Playhouse – July 28, 2026 at 7 PM
TBD
🆓 MVYRADIO Summer Concert Series @ Winnetu – Tuesdays TBD for 2026
Free live unplugged performances on the patio at Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Katama, featuring a different artist each week. Presented by MVYRADIO and open to all—bring a blanket and settle in for a summer evening of music.
🎶 August
Recurring Summer-Long:
🚶 Vineyard Sound A Cappella Concerts – Daily, Ongoing (Walk-In)
🎟️ Musical Mondays at Featherstone – Mondays at 6:00
🆓 Sounds Like Summer Concert Series at Edgartown Library – Tuesdays, July 7–August 25, 2026, 6:30–7:30 PM (Free)
🎟️ Global Rhythms at Martha’s Vineyard Museum – Wednesdays thru August 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM (Ticketed)
🆓 The Sound of the Vineyard at Grange Hall – Wednesdays, 5–7:30 PM (Free)
🆓 Eisenhauer Gallery Music in the Square – Thursdays at 6:00
🎟️ Featherstone Fridays with Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish – Fridays at 6:00
🆓 First Friday Vineyard Haven – Friday 4:00-10:00 August 7
🎟️ MV Summer Concert Series Fridays at 6:00
🆓 Sundays in the Park Concerts at Ocean Park – Sundays
🆓 Vineyard Haven Band Summer Concerts – Sundays, 7:30–8:30 PM aletrnating between Oak Bluffs + Owen Park
🆓 Built on Stilts Dance & Performance Festival – August 6–9 + August 14–17, 2026 (Free)
The 30th annual Built on Stilts returns to Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs for two weekends of dance, music, and community performance.🎟️ Broadway Divas – August 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM, MV Film Center
🎟️ Grace Kelly for MVNC August 14 at The Tabernacle
🎟️Martha’s Vineyard Soulfest 5th Year Anniversary - August 15–22, 2026
Soulfest returns to Oak Bluffs for its 5th anniversary with a week of live music, comedy, DJs, dance parties, and cultural events. Announced highlights include DJ Funk Flex, Raheem DeVaughn, Demola the Violinist, Ali Siddiq, Arnez J, Sam Jay, DJ Kid Capri, DJ Kenny G, and more.
🆓MV Vibe Fest at Waban Park - August 15, 2026
🆓 Grand Illumination Night at Tabernacle – August 19 (Free)
Lantern lighting with live music from Vineyard Haven Band, Vineyard Sound and others.🎟️ Livingston Taylor Live in Concert – August 22 at 7:30 PM, MV Film Center
🎟️ John Craigie at the Old Whaling Church – August 27, 2026 at 7 PM
MV Soundfest, Vineyard Haven The Cove – TBD for 2026 (Ticketed)
🎶 September–December
🆓 Eisenhauer Gallery Music in the Square – Thursdays, 6–8 PM thru 9/10
🆓Tivoli Day (Oak Bluffs) – September 19 (Free)
Circuit Ave closes for a final street party with live local music.🆓LadyFest (Oak Bluffs) - Mid October Date TBD
🆓Morning Glory Farm Pumpkin Festival – October 17 (Free)
Fall fun with hayrides, local food, and live music.🆓Harvest Festival @ Ag Hall – October 24 (Free)
Celebrate the season with music, local vendors, and family activities.🆓Felix Neck Fall Festival – TBD for 2026 (Free)
Nature walks, kids activities, and acoustic sets during this annual favorite.🆓First Friday Vineyard Haven – December 4, 2026 (Free)
🍽️ Restaurants + Bars With Weekly Live Music
These restaurants and bars host regular live music, especially in summer. Lineups change weekly, so check social or chalkboards when you arrive. Most are free or a small cover charge.
🎤 The Ritz (Oak Bluffs)
Nearly every night of the week year-round — bands, Brazilian nights, DJs, and karaoke.🎸 Port Hunter (Edgartown)
Live bands most summer nights. Popular with groups and dinner crowds.🍺 Offshore Ale (Oak Bluffs)
Acoustic and folk sets weekly (usually one night per week).🍻 Noman’s (Edgartown)
Outdoor area with rotating local bands, especially on weekends.🎶 Bad Martha Brewery (Edgartown)
Daytime live music on the patio weekends during peak season.🥁 PA Club (Oak Bluffs)
Low-key, community-oriented venue with live music and fundraisers, mostly weekends.☕️ S+S Kitchenette (Vineyard Haven)
Live music in the shoulder season in select evenings and during First Fridays.
🍝 Maker Cafe (Vineyard Haven)
Beginning live music for 2026 season, TBD weekly schedule.
🛳️ The Wharf
🐶 Black Dog Tavern + Black Dog Bakery Cafe
Inkwell Beach House (Oak Bluffs) - TBD for 2026
Jetty Beach House (Oak Bluffs) - TBD for 2026
Pawnee House (Oak Bluffs)
Other Non-Restaurant Venues for Special Events:
Stillpoint
MV Film Center
MV Libraries
The Strand
PathwayARTS (off-season)
All Island Libraries
VFW
📆 Weekly Live Music Matrix – Summer 2026
📌 Final Notes
This guide focuses on concerts, outdoor music series, and island festivals with live performances. It does not include DJ sets, bar lineups, or nightlife music, which change weekly. Events may change due to weather so please check before going. This post was last updated May 13, 2026, so event dates announced after this are not included in this roundup.