Payson Park Music Festival

Announcing Our 35th Anniversary Season!!!

The Payson Park Music Festival announces its 35th anniversary season of summer entertainment offering musical venues for residents of Belmont and surrounding communities. This year we are back at the newly redone Payson Park after two years near the town pool. While we were able to present great quality music the location was less than ideal. This summer's season begins Wednesday, June 18th with nationally acclaimed hometown harmonica sensation, Cheryl Arena, and runs through September 3rd. Concerts start between 6:30pm and 6:45pm. In August, because of the failing light, we begin between 6:00 and 6:15pm.

Four Kiddie concerts, sponsored by Ralph and Sherry Jones take place on the following dates: Evan of Music at the Blissful, Monday, 7/7; Matt Heaton, Thursday, 7/17; Vanessa Trien, Thursday, 7/24; Wayne Potash, Thursday, 7/31 - Location: Payson Park. Rainsite TBA

The Town of Belmont requires that Payson Park Music Festival pay permit fees and carry additional insurance. Our Sponsor donations which pay for the Bands are dedicated to the Band they sponsor. This leaves an opportunity for Town residents to fill in the administrative gap. We hope you will make a donation that is financially comfortable for you. We will list your donation on our website. Thank you for your continued support! Your contributions support programming for the concert season!

We look forward to continue bringing music to the community, and we look forward to seeing you at the park!

Payson Park Music Festival is a
501(c)(3) organization.
Please

to make a tax-deductible contribution!!!

The 2025 Season:

Wednesday, June 18th	(Belmont native!) The Cheryl Arena Band
Wednesday, June 25th	The Squeezebox Stompers
Wednesday, July 2nd	Craig Carter and the Hurricane
Wednesday, July 9th	4EverFab Beatles Tribute Band
Wednesday, July 16th	The Love Dogs
Wednesday, July 23rd	Classic Groove
Wednesday, July 30th	The Twisted JukeBox Band
Wednesday, August 6th (6:00-6:15 start)	Blues Dogs featuring Belmont's own Bob Jones!!!
Wednesday, August 13th (6:00-6:15 start)	The Boston Soul Revue
Wednesday, August 20th (6:00-6:15 start)	The Reminisants
Wednesday, August 27th (6:00-6:15 start)
Wednesday, September 3rd (6:00-6:15 start)	Tomi's All Stars Featuring: Sir Cecil

Kiddie Concerts*

(All shows start at 10:30 A.M.)

*Children's Programming made possible through the generosity of
Sherry & Ralph Jones and other Patrons and Donors from the Belmont Community.

Payson Park Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Your tax-deductible contributions support programming for the concert season.
Donations at the following levels will be listed in our concert programs:

Up to $50 - Friend

$51-$100 - Patron

$100-up - Benefactor

Please make checks payable to Payson Park Music Festival and mail to:

Cyndi Rufo
367 Common Street
Belmont, MA 02478

Webmaster: Jeff Thomas
This page was last updated on 6/1/2025.