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Islip Saturday Concerts in the Park 2026: Every Free Show Left
The Town of Islip's 2026 Saturday Concerts in the Park run 4:30 to 6:00 PM with free admission, per the town's official announcement. The series plays SonMilanes on August 8 and Mambo Loco on August 15 at Ross Memorial Park in Brentwood, then La Sonora 495 on August 22 and La Elagancia de la Salsa on August 29 at Roberto Clemente Park.
South Shore Digest guide · updated for 2026
The Town of Islip closes out summer with a run of free Saturday-evening concerts in its parks, and the formula could not be simpler: 4:30 to 6:00 PM, free admission, bring a chair or a blanket. The series is sponsored by the Town of Islip and Assemblyman Phil Ramos, per the town's official announcement.
The 2026 shows
- Saturday, August 8 - SonMilanes, Ross Memorial Park, 200 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood
- Saturday, August 15 - Mambo Loco, Ross Memorial Park, 200 Brentwood Rd, Brentwood
- Saturday, August 22 - La Sonora 495, Roberto Clemente Park, 400 Broadway Ave, Brentwood. A backpack giveaway runs while supplies last.
- Saturday, August 29 - La Elagancia de la Salsa, Roberto Clemente Park, 400 Broadway Ave, Brentwood
What to know before you go
- Admission is free at every show. A chair or blanket is the whole equipment list.
- Shows run early evening, 4:30 to 6:00 PM, so they pair easily with a Saturday dinner out afterward.
- For more information, call the town at (631) 224-5430 or visit the Town of Islip's site.
Plan your night
Official pages for tickets, times, and the latest details:
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