Free Wegmans Concerts by the Shore Begins June 5

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, along with the Ontario Beach Program Committee announced the 2024 return of the popular Wegmans Concerts by the Shore series to Ontario Beach Park, 50 Beach Avenue, 14612. The series kicks off at 7 p.m. June 5 with a performance by Nik and the Nice Guys. The concert is free to the public.

“There is nothing like a summertime Wednesday evening with family and friends enjoying a free concert at Ontario Beach Park. I encourage everyone to come on out and enjoy great music, food and fellowship this year,” said Bello. “Thank you Wegmans and the Ontario Beach Program Committee for keeping this tradition going and thriving every year.”

In its 38th season, the Concert by the Shore series takes place at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at Ontario Beach Park from June 5 through August 28, with the exception of the July 17 show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Parking is available in the beach parking lots and the park is accessible by RTS.

Concert-goers are encouraged to arrive early and either bring a picnic dinner or visit one of the lakeshore area restaurants. Additionally, food concessions will be available at this year’s series, including hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage and Red Osier Roast Beef sandwiches. Wegmans sponsors the family-friendly performances and the series is presented by the all- volunteer Ontario Beach Park Program Committee in partnership with the City of Rochester and Monroe County.

This year’s lineup is as follows:

June 5, Nik and the Nice Guys

June 12, The Cool Club and the Lipker Sisters (swing, blues, R&B)

June 19, Branded (Country)

June 26, The Skycoasters (high energy party band)

July 3, The Invictas (60s and 70s rock)

July 10, Atlas (funky dance music)

July 17, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (classical, pop) begins at 7:30 p.m.

July 24, Bachata Rebelde

July 31, iGNiTE! Reggae Band

August 7, Junkyardfieldtrip

August 14, The Dukes