Free Summer Concerts Coming Up Near Ditmas Park

The 2013 schedules for the Martin Luther King Jr. at Wingate Field and Seaside Concert Series on Coney Island have been announced, and it looks like this season’s shows will feature awesome acts like Rakim, Smokey Robinson, Mighty Sparrow, the Go-Go’s, and more. All performances are free and begin at 7:30pm.

The first concert of the season will be held Friday, July 12, and the finale will be Wednesday, August 21. So, want to see the full lineup?

Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series
Wingate Field, Brooklyn Ave. between Rutland Rd. and Winthrop St.

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds / Joe
Monday, July 15

Old School Night
Rakim /Whodini /Big Daddy Kane / Chubb Rock
Monday, July 22

Annual Gospel Night
Marvin Sapp / Israel Houghton and New Breed / Christian Cultural Center Choir
Monday, July 29

Annual Caribbean Night
Morgan Heritage /Kes the Band / Mighty Sparrow
Monday, August 5

Toni Braxton
Monday, August 12

Gladys Knight / The O’Jays
Monday, August 19

Seaside Concert Series
West 21st St. and Surf Ave. on Coney Island

Cheap Trick
Friday, July 12

TBA
Thursday, July 18

Smokey Robinson
Thursday, July 25

The Go-Go’s / Tom Tom Club
Thursday, August 1

Huey Lewis and the News
Thursday, August 15

Chicago
Wednesday, August 21

Wingate Field is a 10 minute drive or 25 minute ride on public transit, and the Coney Island venue is easily reachable on the Q line. While you’re there, you can check out the soon-to-be 5,000-seat amphitheater in the former Childs’ Restaurant.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, but cameras, pets, smoking, alcohol, and bottles are prohibited. For more information, call 718-222-0600.

Photo via Big Daddy Kane