Payson Park Music Festival

Announcing Our 35th Anniversary Season!!!

The Payson Park Music Festival announces its 35th anniversary season of summer entertainment offering musical venues for residents of Belmont and surrounding communities. This year we are back at the newly redone Payson Park after two years near the town pool. While we were able to present great quality music the location was less than ideal. This summer's season begins Wednesday, June 18th with nationally acclaimed hometown harmonica sensation, Cheryl Arena, and runs through September 3rd. Concerts start between 6:30pm and 6:45pm. In August, because of the failing light, we begin between 6:00 and 6:15pm.

Four Kiddie concerts, sponsored by Ralph and Sherry Jones take place on the following dates: Evan of Music at the Blissful, Monday, 7/7; Matt Heaton, Thursday, 7/17; Vanessa Trien, Thursday, 7/24; Wayne Potash, Thursday, 7/31 - Location: Payson Park. Rainsite TBA

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! Your contributions support programming for the concert season!

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

Payson Park Music Festival is a
501(c)(3) organization.
Please

to make a tax-deductible contribution!!!

Please click here to livestream the show!

The 2025 Season:

Wednesday, June 18th	(Belmont native!) The Cheryl Arena Band Co-Sponsored By: Bay State Charitable Foundation and Hanami Sushi Bar and Grill CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, June 25th	The Squeezebox Stompers Co-Sponsored By: Bay State Charitable Foundation and An Anonymous Donor CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, July 2nd	Craig Carter and the Hurricane Sponsored By: An Anonymous Donation from a Belmont Resident who Appreciates the Payson Park Music Festival CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, July 9th	4EverFab Beatles Tribute Band Sponsored By: and Deborah Emello and and CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, July 16th	The Love Dogs Sponsored By: and Alex Corbett, III In memory of their fathers who gave so much to the Town: James Flett and Sandy Corbett CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, July 23rd	Classic Groove Sponsored By: The Belmont Lions Club CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, July 30th	The Twisted JukeBox Band Sponsored By: Donations from Belmont Residents and Dedicated to the Sherry and Ralph Jones Family CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, August 6th (6:00-6:15 start)	Blues Dogs featuring Belmont resident Bob Jones Sponsored By: CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, August 13th (6:00-6:15 start)	The Boston Soul Revue Sponsored By: CLICK HERE to see the video of the entire concert!
Wednesday, August 20th CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT DUE TO RAIN!!!!	The Reminisants Sponsored By: Belmont Cultural Council
Wednesday, August 27th (6:00-6:15 start)	Sponsored By:
Wednesday, September 3rd (6:00-6:15 start)	Tomi's All Stars Featuring: Sir Cecil Sponsored By:

Sherry Harris Jones Children's Concert Series*

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

Rain location: All Saints Church, 17 Clark Street, Belmont

*Children's Programming made possible through the generosity of
Sherry & Ralph Jones and other Patrons and Donors from the Belmont Community.

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 8/20/2025.