The O-Tones ~ Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series in Downtown Westfield MA
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Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series, produced by ArtWorks Westfield, is BACK for its 10th season! Welcome to Week 3 of the eight week series featuring the debut of The O-Tones on the Westfield Bank Stage at the Elm Street Plaza in the heart of the Downtown Westfield Cultural District.
Launched as The Locals on the Lot by Westfield On Weekends in 2016, ArtWorks Westfield assumed production the summer concert series 2018 and rebranded the series as the Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series in the cozy confines of the performance space adjacent to Mina's Wine & Spirits. This downtown Westfield, eight-week summer concert series tradition continues for its 10th season, and third season at the Elm Street Plaza.
These FREE community musical experiences happen each Friday evening from 7-9pm from June 26th to August 14th with several rain dates built into the mix. Beverages served up by White Lion Brewing Company and Skyline Brewing Company will be available for purchase at each performance. The 2026 Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series features an exciting mix of new and returning talent. Three of the eight bands are making their series debut, two return from the 2025 season, and the rest are familiar favorites who have energized Downtown Live! audiences since as far back as 2021. From classic crowd-pleasers to fresh new sounds, this year's diverse lineup truly offers something for everyone!
This concert series is FREE to the community to attend! The performance space opens at 6:00pm, White Lion Brewing and Skyline Brewing open at 6:30pm, and the show begins at 7:00pm. Lots of FREE parking! Bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket and your dancing shoes! Yes there will be dancing!! Bringing alcohol into the performance space is strictly prohibited.
RIDE YOUR BIKE!
You can ride your bike to the show! The Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Inc. offer a FREE Bike Valet service at each show. Take the Columbia Greenway Trail Rail to each show using the three different downtown exits to the Elm Street Plaza, valet your bike and enjoy the show. For that matter, you can ride your bike from anywhere!
Join us for a summer of music, community, and fun—everyone is welcome. Make It A Friday Night Out in downtown Westfield!
About The O-Tones:
The O-Tones are a high-energy Swing and Motown band based in Western Massachusetts, known for turning every stage into a dance floor. Blending classic swing, jump blues, R&B, and vintage rock ’n’ roll, the band delivers a sound that is both timeless and irresistibly fun.
Formed in the Pioneer Valley, The O-Tones have built a loyal following across New England and beyond, performing at festivals, theaters, weddings, and community events. Their shows are as much about connection as they are about music—inviting audiences of all ages to get up, move, and share in the joy of live performance. Whether singing an old jazz ballad for dinner music or punching out a fiery Motown or R&B tune for dancing, audiences LOVE their sound!
With a tight rhythm section, vibrant horns, and soulful vocals, The O-Tones bring authenticity and personality to every song they play. Their repertoire draws from swing-era greats while embracing modern influences, creating a dynamic mix that keeps longtime fans and first-time listeners coming back for more.
More than just a band, The O-Tones are part of the region’s cultural fabric—supporting local arts, collaborating with community organizations, and keeping the spirit of swing alive in Western Massachusetts.
Whether on a festival stage, in a packed dance hall, or at an intimate celebration, The O-Tones deliver a performance that is lively, polished, and unforgettable.
And the balance of the 2026 schedule ---
7/17/2026: Cesar Y Su Banda
7/24/2026: 91 South
7/31/2026: Creamery Station
8/7/2026: Tom Ingram Band
8/14/2026: Madison Cubelo
RAIN DATES 8/14 & 8/21
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Downtown Live! Summer Concert Series is made possible in part through the generosity of our donors and members of ArtWorks of Westfield. For more on the Downtown Live! Concerts, ArtWorks Westfield events, or ways to support and become involved ArtWorks Westfield projects, visit us on the web at https://www.artworkswestfield.com/
About Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series:
Entering the seventh summer season of bringing local and region musical talent to the cozy confines of downtown Westfield and the Downtown Westfield Cultural District, the Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concerts series is a production of ArtWorks of Westfield Inc., an all-volunteer, non-profit community organization committed to promoting diverse art and cultural experiences in the city and supported by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Major underwriting support is provided by Aero Fastener, Westfield Bank, C&S Wholesale Grocers and PeoplesBank and our very generous pARTners in the ARTs supporting sponsors, including Tribeca Gastro Bar & Grille, Bananalovemuffin Creative Illustration & Design, White Lion Brewing Company, Vivid Hair Salon, Ray Ray's Café, Park Square Realty, Chrissy G’s Bakery, Andrea York Photography, John Morizio Bershire Hathaway Homeservices, Francis & Kathleen Frigugliette, Two Rivers Burrito, R Levesque Associates, Inc., Whip City Music, Budsuds, Crave Café, Pioneer Valley Trading Company, The Lumber Centre, Delaney's Market Westfield, Comfort Bagel, Maple Leaf Pub, New Horizons Bikes, Richard "Kick" Sullivan III Lyon & Fitzpatrick LLP, Keith G. Roy Construction, Inc., KGR Tax & Accounting, Anytime Fitness Westfield, Lisa Oleksak-Sullivan, Realtor in MA & CT, Wagner Rug & Flooring, NetLogic.
About ArtWorks of Westfield Inc.:
ArtWorks of Westfield Inc., a local arts & cultural organization promoting the rich and talented artistic diversity of Westfield and the surrounding communities, is a tax exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c) (3). Membership and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our mission is to create and promote the widest variety of Cultural Arts, Literary Arts, Musical Events, and Performing Arts for the Westfield Community and to collaborate with businesses and invested groups to develop and maintain venues for presentations and performances.
We aspire to bring together creatives and community to engage, inform, inspire, empower, educate and entertain in the heart of downtown Westfield.
Launched as The Locals on the Lot by Westfield On Weekends in 2016, ArtWorks Westfield assumed production the summer concert series 2018 and rebranded the series as the Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series in the cozy confines of the performance space adjacent to Mina's Wine & Spirits. This downtown Westfield, eight-week summer concert series tradition continues for its 10th season, and third season at the Elm Street Plaza.
These FREE community musical experiences happen each Friday evening from 7-9pm from June 26th to August 14th with several rain dates built into the mix. Beverages served up by White Lion Brewing Company and Skyline Brewing Company will be available for purchase at each performance. The 2026 Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series features an exciting mix of new and returning talent. Three of the eight bands are making their series debut, two return from the 2025 season, and the rest are familiar favorites who have energized Downtown Live! audiences since as far back as 2021. From classic crowd-pleasers to fresh new sounds, this year's diverse lineup truly offers something for everyone!
This concert series is FREE to the community to attend! The performance space opens at 6:00pm, White Lion Brewing and Skyline Brewing open at 6:30pm, and the show begins at 7:00pm. Lots of FREE parking! Bring a lawn chair, picnic blanket and your dancing shoes! Yes there will be dancing!! Bringing alcohol into the performance space is strictly prohibited.
RIDE YOUR BIKE!
You can ride your bike to the show! The Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Inc. offer a FREE Bike Valet service at each show. Take the Columbia Greenway Trail Rail to each show using the three different downtown exits to the Elm Street Plaza, valet your bike and enjoy the show. For that matter, you can ride your bike from anywhere!
Join us for a summer of music, community, and fun—everyone is welcome. Make It A Friday Night Out in downtown Westfield!
About The O-Tones:
The O-Tones are a high-energy Swing and Motown band based in Western Massachusetts, known for turning every stage into a dance floor. Blending classic swing, jump blues, R&B, and vintage rock ’n’ roll, the band delivers a sound that is both timeless and irresistibly fun.
Formed in the Pioneer Valley, The O-Tones have built a loyal following across New England and beyond, performing at festivals, theaters, weddings, and community events. Their shows are as much about connection as they are about music—inviting audiences of all ages to get up, move, and share in the joy of live performance. Whether singing an old jazz ballad for dinner music or punching out a fiery Motown or R&B tune for dancing, audiences LOVE their sound!
With a tight rhythm section, vibrant horns, and soulful vocals, The O-Tones bring authenticity and personality to every song they play. Their repertoire draws from swing-era greats while embracing modern influences, creating a dynamic mix that keeps longtime fans and first-time listeners coming back for more.
More than just a band, The O-Tones are part of the region’s cultural fabric—supporting local arts, collaborating with community organizations, and keeping the spirit of swing alive in Western Massachusetts.
Whether on a festival stage, in a packed dance hall, or at an intimate celebration, The O-Tones deliver a performance that is lively, polished, and unforgettable.
And the balance of the 2026 schedule ---
7/17/2026: Cesar Y Su Banda
7/24/2026: 91 South
7/31/2026: Creamery Station
8/7/2026: Tom Ingram Band
8/14/2026: Madison Cubelo
RAIN DATES 8/14 & 8/21
###
Downtown Live! Summer Concert Series is made possible in part through the generosity of our donors and members of ArtWorks of Westfield. For more on the Downtown Live! Concerts, ArtWorks Westfield events, or ways to support and become involved ArtWorks Westfield projects, visit us on the web at https://www.artworkswestfield.com/
About Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concert Series:
Entering the seventh summer season of bringing local and region musical talent to the cozy confines of downtown Westfield and the Downtown Westfield Cultural District, the Downtown Live! Friday Night Summer Concerts series is a production of ArtWorks of Westfield Inc., an all-volunteer, non-profit community organization committed to promoting diverse art and cultural experiences in the city and supported by a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Major underwriting support is provided by Aero Fastener, Westfield Bank, C&S Wholesale Grocers and PeoplesBank and our very generous pARTners in the ARTs supporting sponsors, including Tribeca Gastro Bar & Grille, Bananalovemuffin Creative Illustration & Design, White Lion Brewing Company, Vivid Hair Salon, Ray Ray's Café, Park Square Realty, Chrissy G’s Bakery, Andrea York Photography, John Morizio Bershire Hathaway Homeservices, Francis & Kathleen Frigugliette, Two Rivers Burrito, R Levesque Associates, Inc., Whip City Music, Budsuds, Crave Café, Pioneer Valley Trading Company, The Lumber Centre, Delaney's Market Westfield, Comfort Bagel, Maple Leaf Pub, New Horizons Bikes, Richard "Kick" Sullivan III Lyon & Fitzpatrick LLP, Keith G. Roy Construction, Inc., KGR Tax & Accounting, Anytime Fitness Westfield, Lisa Oleksak-Sullivan, Realtor in MA & CT, Wagner Rug & Flooring, NetLogic.
About ArtWorks of Westfield Inc.:
ArtWorks of Westfield Inc., a local arts & cultural organization promoting the rich and talented artistic diversity of Westfield and the surrounding communities, is a tax exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c) (3). Membership and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Our mission is to create and promote the widest variety of Cultural Arts, Literary Arts, Musical Events, and Performing Arts for the Westfield Community and to collaborate with businesses and invested groups to develop and maintain venues for presentations and performances.
We aspire to bring together creatives and community to engage, inform, inspire, empower, educate and entertain in the heart of downtown Westfield.
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Elm Street Plaza, Westfield, Massachusetts 01085, United States
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