Bring a blanket or chair, your friends and neighbors, get dinner from a yummy food truck and listen to the sounds of Summer in South Orange!

South Orange Summer Nights is produced by South Orange Recreation & Cultural Affairs, South Orange Performing Arts Center and Meadowland Park Conservancy.

Events are subject to change. In case of rain or inclement weather, activities will be canceled.

Check social media @SouthOrangeVillage for the latest updates & cancellations. 

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.

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.

Learn more or join their mailing list here. 

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!

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!

Learn more about the band here.

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. See more about Autumn here.

Each week there will be a variety of local trucks. Come hungry & support local!

SEE YOU AT SUMMER NIGHTS!