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Summer nights in Long Hill Township come with a soundtrack again. The town’s free Dog Days of Summer Concert Series is back at Matthew G. Kantor Memorial Park in Gillette, with live cover bands taking the stage on Thursday evenings from June into August. Admission is free, families are welcome, and all you really need to bring is a chair or a blanket.
The series, run by the Long Hill Township Recreation Department, has become a warm-weather tradition across the Gillette, Millington, and Stirling communities. Most shows start at 7 PM and run into the early evening, so it is an easy stop after work or after dinner.
What to expect at Kantor Park
The concerts are held outdoors on the grass field at Matthew G. Kantor Memorial Park on Valley Road in Gillette. The township encourages residents to pack a picnic dinner, bring beach chairs or blankets, and settle in for the night. There is no admission charge and no ticket to buy. The lineup leans into crowd-pleasing cover bands, with everything from country and classic rock to beach tunes and soul on the schedule. The Scream Truck rolls in from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. each week, so the kids can grab ice cream while the band plays.
The 2026 lineup
Here is who is playing this summer at Kantor Park:
- June 4: Naked Cowboys (country)
- June 11: Backyard Band (variety)
- June 18: Pirates, Guitars, and Beachfront Bars (tropical rock)
- June 26 (Friday): Crabdaddy (classic rock)
- July 2: Twilight Disciples (pop, rock, and dance)
- July 9: Rosewood (classic rock and pop)
- July 16: Street Hassle (classic rock, country, and soul)
- July 23: Silver Starlite Orchestra (big band)
- July 30: Lost in Place (classic rock)
- August 6: 4 Flight Rock (classic rock)
- August 13: Epic Soul (Motown, R&B, and soul, season finale)
Dates and bands can change, so it is worth checking the township’s official Dog Days of Summer Concert Series page before you head over. For questions about parking or the walk to the field, Long Hill Township Parks and Recreation can be reached at 908-647-8000, ext. 219 or 267.
Plan your night
The series runs every Thursday evening through the August 13 finale, so there is still time to catch a set under the trees. If you are mapping out the rest of your warm-weather calendar, our guide to summer festivals across Morris County, our roundup of the free summer concert series across Morris County, and our look at things to do in Morris County this August can help you fill the rest of the season.
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