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Payson Park Music Festival


Our 33rd Season!!!

The Payson Park Music Festival announces its 33rd season of summer entertainment offering musical venues for residents of Belmont and surrounding communities. This year's season of evening concerts begins Wednesday, June 14th, and runs every Wednesday evening until August 30th. Concerts start between 6:30pm and 6:45pm. In August, because of the failing light, we begin at 6:15pm.

Because Payson Park (where the Series is typically sited,) is scheduled for renovation this summer, our temporary location will be in the Underwood greenspace above the pool on Underwood Hill. While not perfect, compared to other locations in Belmont, the site offers a flat(-ish) area for the Band to play from, easy access for the bands to unload, safe and ample parking at the Wellington School park, shade and comfortable grass seating (bring your chairs!), a childrens playground and sanitary facilities at the very nearby Underwood Pool Bathhouse.

The Town of Belmont requires that Payson Park Music Festival pay permit fees and carry additional insurance. Our Sponsor donations which pay for the Bands are dedicated to the Band they sponsor. This leaves an opportunity for Town residents to fill in the administrative gap. We hope you will make a donation that is financially comfortable for you. We will list your donation on our website. Thank you for your continued support!

We look forward to bringing music back to the community, and we look forward to seeing you at the park!

Payson Park Music Festival is a
501(c)(3) organization.
Your contributions support programming for the concert season!

Please

to make a tax-deductible contribution!!!





Please click here to livestream the show!




The 2023 Season:

Wednesday,
June 14th

RESCHEDULED TO sEPT. 13TH!
sad...

Jay Ottaway and The Ramble

Concert rescheduled to Sept. 13th due to an extreme weather alert!





Wednesday,
June 21st

Soggy Po' Boys

Sponsored By:

Belmont Cultural Council


CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!Soggy Po Boys

Wednesday,
June 28th

POSTPONED to Wed., Sept. 6th!
sad...

(Belmont native!)
Cheryl Arena Band


Concert postponed to Wednesday, September 6th, due to an extreme weather alert!


Wednesday,
July 5th

Tomi's All Stars

Featuring:
John Abrahamsen, Garry Barcus, Reggie Grant, Mark Michaels, Neil Miller, Billy T., Sir Cecil,
Special Guest: Louis West

Sponsored By:
Rockland Trust Bank
and
Belmont Against Racism

CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!Tomi's All Stars

Wednesday,
July 12th

The Love Dogs

In memory of their fathers who gave so much to the Town:
James Flett and Sandy Corbett

Sponsored By:
James W. Flett Company
and
Corbett Realty
Alex Corbett, III

CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!The Love Dogs

Wednesday,
July 19th


The Twisted JukeBox Band

Sponsored By:
New England Shutter Mills

CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!Twisted Jukebox Band

Wednesday,
July 26th

Blues Dogs

featuring Belmont's own
Bob Jones!!!

Sponsored By:
ANONYMOUS

CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!Blues Dogs

Wednesday,
August 2nd

4EverFab
Beatles Tribute Band

Sponsored By:
East Cambridge Savings Bank
and
The Spirited Gourmet

CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!4EverFab

Wednesday,
August 9th

The John Baboian Ensemble

Sponsored By:
Watertown Savings Bank

Wednesday,
August 16th

Classic Groove

Sponsored By:
The Belmont Lions Club Belmont Lions Club

Wednesday,
August 23rd

The Beantown Buckaroos

Sponsored By:
Payson Park Church


Wednesday,
August 30th
(6:15 start)

CANCELED!
sad...

The Sandy Ridge Boys

Concert canceled due to unpredictable weather and wet ground!






Wednesday,
September 6th

(Belmont native!)
Cheryl Arena Band

Sponsored By:
Deb Emello, Realtor

Wednesday,
September 13th

CANCELED!
sad...

Jay Ottaway and The Ramble

Concert canceled due to possible scattered thundershowers and torrential rain!

Sponsored By:
F.E. French Construction


Kiddie Concerts*

(All shows start at 10:30 A.M.)

In case of rain, all shows will be performed at the Belmont Public Library

Friday, July 7th
Sulinha's trio with Erico Menino and Tom Yates
Friday, July 14th Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys
Because of scheduled rain, the Concert will be at the Belmont Library Assembly Room.
Friday, July 21st Stacey Peasley
Friday, July 28th Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys

*Children's Programming made possible through the generosity of
Sherry & Ralph Jones.


Payson Park Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Your tax-deductible contributions support programming for the concert season.
Donations at the following levels will be listed in our concert programs:

Up to $50 - Friend
$51-$100 - Patron
$100-up - Benefactor

Please make checks payable to Payson Park Music Festival and mail to:

Cyndi Rufo
367 Common Street
Belmont, MA 02478


Webmaster: Jeff Thomas
This page was last updated on 9/13/2023.