The Lakeside Concert Series audience watching the amphitheater by the Furman University lake.

The Lakeside Concert Band and other ensembles and artists celebrate the Sounds of Summer.

Events take place at the amphitheater on campus with a concert by the Lakeside Concert Band led by Sue Samuels, director of bands. Concerts in the series will present a cross section of music including big band, jazz, contemporary and traditional band and orchestral favorites.

All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, May 29 through July 31, 2025, and are free and open to the public.

Bring a chair, picnic, blanket, friends and family to a Greenville tradition more than 50 years in the making!

2025 Music by the Lake Schedule

June 26 – Lakeside Concert Band, “Let Freedom Ring” with the Greenville Chorale and a fireworks display

July 3 – 100th Army Band

July 10 – Lakeside Concert Band, “A Night at the Movies”

July 17 – Matt Olson Jazz Quartet – An Evening of Jazz with Matt Olson and Friends

July 24 – Lakeside Concert Band, “Give My Regards to Broadway”

July 31 – Lakeside Concert Band, “Our Favorite Things”

Please visit furman.edu for additional, up-to-date information on Music by the Lake concerts.

The concerts are made possible by Furman University and are sponsored by the Bank of Travelers Rest.