Duxbury Music Festival
South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival 2026 features an exciting lineup of performances in diverse musical genres such as classical, jazz, and classic rock, as well as beloved selections from Sinatra, plus a free opening-night dance party on the Duxbury Town Green.
Opening Night: Dance Party with Benn & Company
Friday, June 26, 7 pm
Duxbury Town Green, 71 Washington Street, Duxbury
Admission is free
Register: https://give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026
Benn & Company kicks off South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival with a night of free live music and dancing under the tent on the Duxbury Town Green. Led by award-winning vocalist Loren Benn and backed by top-tier musicians, this electrifying band brings dance-floor favorites to life from Motown classics to R&B and pop hits you know and love. Open to the public and free to attend, this opening night celebration is all about coming together through music. Grab a drink, hit the dance floor, and help us start the festival with an unforgettable community dance party.
The Best of Sinatra with A Swingin’ Affair Big Band
Saturday, June 27, 3 pm
Duxbury Town Green, 71 Washington Street, Duxbury
Tickets: $40 available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026
Join SSC Artistic Director Steve Bass and acclaimed vocalist Donnie Norton for a relaxed and joyful afternoon celebrating the Great American Songbook on the Duxbury Town Green. This swingin’ outdoor concert features timeless favorites from the Rat Pack era—Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin—and welcomes special guest vocalist Sarah Bass performing beloved selections from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Set beneath a tent and backed by a 16-piece professional big band featuring some of Boston’s finest jazz musicians, this concert brings classic big band swing to life in a perfect summer setting.
Duxbury Music Festival Family Day
Sunday, June 28, 12 to 3 pm
Duxbury Town Green, 71 Washington Street, Duxbury
Admission is free, no registration necessary
South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival brings back fan-favorite Family Day, on June 28 on the Duxbury Town Green. Families can enjoy music-themed crafts, drums circles, Music Together™ classes, and food. Appropriate for children from infancy through elementary school age.
Dreamscapes: Opening Faculty Concert
Sunday, June 28, 6 pm
South Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury
Tickets: $40, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026
“Dreamscapes” launches South Shore Conservatory Duxbury Music Festival’s faculty concerts, featuring performances by all seven talented artists-in-residence. This immersive evening explores the lush sound world of Mahler, Debussy, and other late-Romantic composers, alongside rich selections from the jazz canon, offering a fresh perspective that expands the evening’s sense of color, atmosphere, and imagination.
From Paris to New York
Tuesday, June 30, 6 pm
The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, Duxbury
Tickets: $40, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026
South Shore Conservatory Duxbury Music Festival’s “From Paris to New York” traces the vibrant musical dialogue between France and America, exploring how classical tradition and jazz have shaped and inspired one another across the Atlantic. Set within the galleries of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, this immersive concert invites audiences to experience sound and visual art together — listening as they look, and looking as they listen.
The Dukes of Windsor: Dixieland Jazz
Wednesday, July 1, 6 pm
South Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury
Tickets: $40, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026
South Shore Conservatory steps back into the Jazz Age with “The Dukes of Windsor,” an authentic 1920s-style Dixieland band bringing the spirit of early New Orleans jazz to the Duxbury Music Festival. Experience live music at the Ellison Center for the Arts, where you can immerse yourself in the dynamic sounds of this exciting genre. It’s the perfect pairing of great jazz and great company for a relaxed and unforgettable night out.
Jazz Cabaret
Thursday, July 2, 6 pm
South Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury
Tickets: $40, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026
“Jazz Cabaret” brings South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival to life with an all-jazz evening, showcasing DMF students and faculty together in a vibrant, collaborative performance. This high-energy concert highlights the artistry, creativity, and growth of the jazz department throughout the festival, featuring music that spans swing, blues, ballads, and modern jazz styles.
Festival Finale
Friday, July 3, 6 pm
South Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George Street, Duxbury
Tickets: $40, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026
“Festival Finale” brings South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival to a powerful close with a culminating concert featuring all students and faculty. This special performance celebrates the artistry, collaboration, and growth achieved over ten immersive days of music-making, uniting the entire festival community on one stage.
About South Shore Conservatory
South Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a community school for the arts on Boston’s South Shore, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury, SSC’s programs provide creative opportunities for lifelong learning through outstanding faculty and nationally recognized offerings in music instruction, ensembles, dance, early childhood education, creative arts therapy, performance, and community and school partnerships. Learn more at sscmusic.org.