Duluth’s Glensheen Mansion Reveals Free 2026 ‘Concerts On The Pier’ Lineup
The fun summer tradition of free summer concerts literally right on the edge of Lake Superior returns once again as Glensheen prepares to welcome bands to play on the mansion's grounds for its Concerts on the Pier series.
This summer marks the 11th annual Concerts on the Pier music series at Glensheen in Duluth, with a total of 9 different concerts scheduled to happen on Wednesday evenings at the beautiful spot on Lake Superior's shoreline.
As in years past, attending Concerts on the Pier is free and open to the public. If you've been to one of these fun shows before, though, you know that these shows are popular, and so arriving early means getting the best pick of parking and where you want to watch the music from.
If you want to arrive early, Glensheen is offering an early access punchcard that you can purchase that gives you the ability to skip the lines and arrive early for all 9 of the summer's shows, plus you also get a t-shirt and sticker as part of the deal. If you're curious about those, they're available for purchase through Glensheen's website.
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You can, of course, just show up on Lake Superior, too! Lots of people boat up or paddle up on a kayak or canoe. For those looking to kayak or canoe, this year Glensheen is allowing for some pre-registered launching of non-motorized watercraft (paddleboards, kayaks, canoes) from the grounds. You can't haul them in on a trailer, but you can register for a launch timeslot here.
As in years past, there will be food trucks and beverages from local businesses available for purchase on the grounds so you can enjoy some food and drinks with your live music experience. Just bring a chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy!
Okay, so now that we have all of that out of the way, who is playing this summer? Here's the schedule!
2026 Glensheen Concerts on the Pier Schedule
The grounds open at 5 pm for Concerts on the Pier, with the first act playing at 5:30 and the headlining act for the night playing at 6:30. Things wrap up by around 8 pm, so it isn't too late of a night.
July 1: The Harlow Pennies with headliner Danny Frank & the Smoky Gold
July 8: Water Cat with headliner Slope City
July 15: Clayton Ryan with headliner Joyann Parker
July 22: The Roadside Lupines with headliner Sydney Hansen
July 29: Dead End Friends with headliner Maria & the Coins
August 5: Little Fevers with headliner Lazerbeak
August 12: Skarlett Woods with headliner Climes
August 19: Long Sleeves with headliner Brothers Burn Mountain
August 26: Squid City Slingers with headliner Adam & The Dynamite Club
If you're planning on checking out one of these very popular shows, try to get there early for the best spot. You can bring a chair or blanket if you want to watch from shore, or you can paddle up on a kayak, canoe, or boat up if you want to! Just check the details above about launching from Glensheen if you plan on doing that.
If you want to learn more about these shows, get tips and recommendations for attendees from Glensheen, check out their Concerts on the Pier event page.