South Orange Summer Nights 2025

South Orange Summer Nights is produced by South Orange Recreation & Cultural Affairs, SOPAC & the Meadowland Park Conservancy.

Skate House Sessions (by the Duck Pond) 

Wednesdays in JUNE at 6:30PM

Enjoy live music and chill vibes in this scenic spot! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and get ready for the sweet sounds of early summer in Meadowland Park.

Wine and beer available for purchase to those with valid ID and delicious food from the Baird Cafe.

Music begins at 6:30pm and runs approximately 90 minutes.

June 4: Whiskey & Sugar 

Local acoustic duo blending classic rock, 90s alt, pop, and reimagined hits with rich harmonies and infectious energy.

June 11: Trouble Ahead 

Bringing the best of the Grateful Dead.

June 18: Yvonnick Prene Band  

Paris-born, New York-based jazz harmonicist.

June 25:The Hay Burners

An energetic combination of old time country, blues, and jazz, featuring rootsy reimaginings of 80s rock and pop hits alongside century-old folk tunes and standards. 

SUMMER CONCERTS 

Wednesdays in JULY at 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 2
Featuring: Whiskey & Sugar

Get ready to sing, sway, and maybe even dance along! Whiskey & Sugar brings high-energy vibes and soulful harmonies with a playlist that blends classic rock, Americana, 90s alt-rock, guilty-pleasure pop, and reimagined acoustic hits.

Formed in 2023, this talented group has already rocked over 50 shows across NJ—from beer halls to festivals—and they’re bringing their crowd-pleasing energy to South Orange!

Find them @whiskeyandsugarnj on IG, FB, and YouTube.

Wednesday, July 9
Featuring: The Local Heroes

South Orange + Maplewood’s own Local Heroes hit the stage with a high-energy blend of Americana, country, and rock—led by powerhouse vocalists Charlie Pollock and Diane Davis. This hometown band knows how to bring the heat and the heart! 

In addition to rocking local venues all year long, they’re also the house band for SOMA Rocks – A Singer Showcase, supporting community talent and raising funds for Columbia High School Music Parents Association.

Wednesday, July 16 
Featuring: Water Towers

Get ready for a night of sweet harmonies and indie rock vibes! Water Towers, SOMA’s own indie rock cover band, brings a mix of soul, pop, and crowd-favorite tunes, all wrapped up in rich multi-part vocals and feel-good energy.

Their specialty? Indie rock covers with a unique twist—and a willingness to follow the crowd’s energy wherever it goes. A true community favorite!

Wednesday, July 23 
Featuring: Sarah Hodd + The Drive

It’s gonna be a soulful summer night! Sarah Hodd + The Drive is an 8-piece powerhouse serving up explosive covers and bluesy, rockin' originals with a throwback twist. Think neo-soul meets rock n’ roll—driven by electric vocals and a killer band that knows how to bring the energy! From soul to rock, their set spans the genres and gets the crowd moving. You don’t want to miss this one!

Wednesday, July 30 
Featuring: Autumn Jones

Close out July with smooth, soulful vibes from Maplewood’s own Autumn Jones 

A gifted singer-songwriter and performer, Autumn blends R&B, storytelling, and soul into original music that speaks from the heart. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, her powerful voice and heartfelt lyrics will carry you into the summer night.

Find Autumn’s music on all major streaming platforms.

SUMMER MOVIES 

Wednesdays in AUGUST at 8pm

August 13th: Wild Robot
DJ Lou will have a kid-friendly dance party before the movie at 7pm

August 20th: A Minecraft Movie

August 27th: Wicked

Are you interested in helping to sponsor South Orange Summer Nights?  Contact recreation@southorange.org for more information.

South Orange Summer Nights is produced by South Orange Recreation & Cultural Affairs, SOPAC & the Meadowland Park Conservancy.