Free Summer Concerts In The Vineyard In North East, PA
Note: The Penn Shore Winery is under new ownership. As of May 15, 2026, no schedule has been announced for the summer concert series. Please watch their Facebook page or website for concert announcements. Check our other local wineries that often offer live music: Arundel, South Shore Wine Company, Mazza Chatauqua Cellars, and Cellar 54.
Ready to spice up your summer a bit? If you have never been to a Penn Shore Winery summer concert, take a moment now to put a few dates on your calendar. Then, as you are making summer plans with friends, you will have a brilliant idea to try! Experience an evening on the spacious lawn at the winery, surrounded by the vineyard, listening to one of Erie’s favorite bands. When you get thirsty, just pop into the winery and buy a drink. Hungry? With the new kitchen at Penn Shore, food will be available. Penn Shore Winery is located in North East, PA — just 14 miles east of downtown Erie. A different band and food truck are featured every Saturday in July and August from 5 to 9 pm.
Some people get up and dance. But many people just enjoy listening to the music in a beautiful setting.
Admission, parking, and the music are free.
You can purchase wine by the glass or bottle, wine slushies, and select local beer on-site to consume during the concerts. You can even take some bottles home! Remember to bring your favorite lawn or camp chair or blanket to enjoy the show! And, wear your dancing shoes or flip-flops — it’s casual.
These concerts take me back to when I lived in the Chicago suburbs. A favorite summer event there was the outdoor concerts at the Ravinia Festival. Concert-goers would set up low profile tables on the lawn. The tables were the “tables in a bag” style, just high enough for you to sit on the ground on a blanket and place your food and drinks on the table. The Chicago people would get all fancy and set their tables with candles and an amazing spread of food. So, feel free to bring your table and candles if you want to bring your “fancyness” to North East. Or, just keep it casual like we’ve been doing for many years.
PENN SHORE’S 2026 CONCERT SCHEDULE
The Penn Shore concert schedule for 2026 has not been announced.
North East, PA is about 15 miles east of Erie, in Erie’s wine country.
Create a new summer tradition. Invite your friends or family for an evening of live music in a unique setting. Arrive a few hours early and explore a few local wineries for wine tasting or shop in the nearby town of North East, PA.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash in the outdoor concert venue at Penn Shore.
More information about Penn Shore Winery & Vineyards can be found here.
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