Sundays in Patton Park Concert Series

2026 Concert Series Presented by The Community House 

Summer sounds better outside. Every Sunday evening from July 12 through August 30, 2026, Patton Park in Hamilton comes alive with free live music, lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and the kind of easy community joy that makes summer on the North Shore so special. Sundays in Patton Park, affectionately known as SIPP, is a beloved annual tradition that has been bringing neighbors together for years, and the 2026 lineup is one for the books. 

Sundays in Patton Park is a free, outdoor concert series held at the iconic bandstand at Patton Park, right on Bay Road (Route 1A) in Hamilton. Eight consecutive Sunday evenings. Eight incredible acts. Zero admission charge. This is community music-making at its finest, a gathering place for families, longtime residents, newcomers, and visitors who want to spend a summer evening exactly the right way. 

Concerts run from 5 PM to 7 PM each Sunday. Come early to claim your spot and stay for the full two hours. 

How to Experience It

No tickets. No registration. Just show up. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic, and settle in for two hours of live music in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings on the North Shore. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Kids are welcome. Dancing is encouraged. This is a gathering for everyone ,  all ages, all backgrounds, all summer moods. 

Parking is available at Patton Park. The park is located at Bay Road (Route 1A) in Hamilton, easily accessible from Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich, Topsfield, and surrounding towns.  

Rain Plan

In the event of rain, concerts move indoors to the Asbury Grove Tabernacle, Lee Park, Hamilton, MA. Check The Community House's Facebook page and website for same-day weather updates. Rain venue directions 

Support the Series

Sundays in Patton Park is made possible through the generous support of community sponsors and the volunteers who give their time to make it happen each week. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the series, please reach out,  your support keeps this beloved tradition free and accessible to all.

About the Bands:

July 12: Ben Eramo, A Billy Joel Experience

Summer kicks off at Patton Park with one of the most beloved tribute acts in New England. Ben Eramo has said of Billy Joel: “I’ve always said Billy has this uncanny ability to take something you’ve wanted to say for years and put it into a three-and-a-half-minute song” , and that reverence for the material shows in every performance. Audiences have raved that “the piano playing is so wonderful and the lead singer sounds exactly like Billy Joel,” and that the band performs “all of the best of Billy Joel’s hits.” From Piano Man to We Didn’t Start the Fire, this is a show the whole family will be singing along to before the first set is over. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs! The Bristol EditionSCENES

Learn more about Ben Eramo, A Billy Joel Experience here: www.facebook.com/ben.eramo.9

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July 19: Lisa Love Experience

Get ready to dance. Lisa Love is an award-winning singer fronting a multi-award-winning party band based in the Boston and New England area, with over 2,000 shows of experience. The Lisa Love Experience has won Best Wedding Entertainment North of Boston for five consecutive years including 2026 — which means they know exactly how to read a crowd and keep everyone on their feet. Playing favorite hits from the 70s right up to today, this is the kind of band that turns a Sunday evening into a full-on dance party. Perfect for all ages — the kids will love it as much as the grown-ups. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton. lisalovexplisalovexp

Learn more about the Lisa Love Experience here: www.lisalovexp.com

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July 26: Cool Runnings

Close your eyes and you might just forget you’re in Hamilton. Cool Runnings delivers an irresistible blend of classic reggae, island rock, and feel-good dance grooves that instantly transport you. A typical set blends pure reggae from Bob Marley and Jimmy Cliff with reggae-style covers of artists like Sublime, the Police, Tom Petty, and the Grateful Dead — basically something for everyone in the family. They’re known for being fun and interactive with audiences, making every event a memorable party. Pack the picnic blanket and let the good vibes roll. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton. GigSalad + 2

Learn more about Cool Runnings here: www.facebook.com/coolrunningsband

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August 2: Cold Chocolate

This one is something special. Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass into a unique sound all their own, led by Ethan Robbins and Ariel Bernstein, punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship. The Boston-based duo has shared bills with Leftover Salmon, David Grisman, and Angelique Kidjo, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country. One critic wrote that their sound is “softer than the dew on the mountainside, harder than a Harley pushing back red dust, sweeter than true love.” This is the kind of music that makes a summer evening feel timeless. Great for families who love acoustic, feel-good sound. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton. coldchocolatemusiccoldchocolatemusic

Learn more about Cold Chocolate here: www.coldchocolatemusic.com

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August 9: Brick House

Fair warning: you will not be able to stay in your seat. Brick House plays funky, feel-good music that keeps you moving,  high-energy, interactive, and impossible to resist. This North Shore band brings the kind of energy that turns a park into a dance floor, mixing classic funk and soul with crowd-pleasing hits that span the decades. Whether your kids have ever heard a funk groove before or not, they’ll be moving within about thirty seconds. Families welcome — this one is pure, joyful fun. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton. Facebook

Learn more about Brick House here: www.facebook.com/brickhousebandnorthshore

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August 16: Skunk Sessions

If you love live music that takes you somewhere unexpected, this is your night. Skunk Sessions is a Salem-area supergroup that blends original material with a constantly growing songbook of over 170 songs, weaving in and out of material by artists like the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, David Bowie, Phish, the Talking Heads, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and more. Their drummer has performed with everyone from the Boston Symphony Orchestra to New England’s top blues and rock acts , this band is the real deal. Every show is different, every show is a journey. Older kids and music-loving families will find this one genuinely memorable. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton. PortsmouthnhticketsBrandon Tarricone

Learn more about Skunk Sessions here: www.facebook.com/skunksessions

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August 23: Front Woods

A great night of music doesn’t need to be complicated. Front Woods brings a crowd-pleasing mix of classic covers and current hits — the songs you know by heart, played with energy and joy in one of the most beautiful outdoor settings on the North Shore. A perfect way to ease toward the end of summer with the whole family. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton.

Learn more about Front Woods here: www.facebook.com/frontwoods

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August 30: Counterfeit Cash, A Johnny Cash Tribute

We close out the summer in style, with the Man in Black. Counterfeit Cash is a New England Johnny Cash tribute band dedicated to celebrating Cash’s immense influence on music and culture, performing classics like Ring of Fire and Folsom Prison Blues — the songs that have been part of American life for generations. This is the kind of music that grandparents, parents, and kids can all share together. A fitting send-off to a summer full of great music. Free, 5–7pm, Patton Park, Hamilton. counterfeit

Learn more about Counterfeit Cash here: www.counterfeit.cash