About Concerts Under the Elms
We are so excited to welcome the community back for the 29th season of our much-loved Concerts Under the Elms!
The six-week series, hosted on the newly-revitalized Great Lawn of the John Brown House Museum on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m will feature a lineup of returning favorites and first-time performers!
Guests to the concert are welcome to bring their own chairs, blankets, and coolers. Please note that dogs are not permitted unless they are service dogs. Support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Ticketing
We are offering flexible passes to this year’s concerts, allowing guests to purchase tickets in advance that can be used at any concert during the six-week season! Each pass provides access for one individual to a single concert. Passes are redeemable at any point during the 2026 CUE season, but will expire in September 2026 and cannot be used for future seasons. Please note that this season has a rain date of Thursday, August 13, in the event that a concert needs to be canceled due to inclement weather.
Passes are $10 for non-RIHS members. Children under 12 are free. RIHS members receive free admission to all concerts, with memberships starting as low as $45. Please visit our membership page for more information.
Thanks to the generosity of our presenting sponsor, AARP members and their guests will receive $5.00 off the concert ticket price of $10.00. Use Promo Code “ElmsConcerts2026” when purchasing your ticket(s). Offer available while supplies last.
The Lineup
Thursday, July 2
The American Band
A symphonic concert band comprised of over 50 musicians from Southern New England. The band has a long and colorful history extending back to 1837.
Featuring Saugy
Thursday, July 9
Honeycomb Lately (NEW!)
Honeycomb Lately is a rock band from Rhode Island, reminiscent of Laurel Canyon’s folk scene of the 70’s and 90’s alternative rock.
Featuring Little B’s BBQ
Thursday, July 16
Motion Avenue (NEW!)
Get ready to dance with Motion Avenue, a high-energy groove cover band based in Newport, RI, bringing funky favorites and soulful hits to every stage they hit.
Featuring Cultrō
Thursday, July 23
BirdStick
BirdStick is an Aquidneck Island-based band covering a variety of genres from classic rock to contemporary hits.
Featuring Ming’s Asian Street Food
Thursday, July 30
David Tessier’s All-Star Band of All-Star Stars (NEW!)
A first-time CUE performer performing rock ‘n’ roll works of all kinds, David Tessier’s band will perform a special “British Invasion” show highlighting music from the Beatles to Bowie.
Featuring Blount Clam Shack
Thursday, August 6
Alexus Lee
On the stage Alexus Lee dazzles audiences with her soulful storytelling, masterful vocals and infectious grooves.
Featuring JaPatty
Our Great Thanks to our Generous Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Signature Sponsors
Contributing Sponsor
