Nutley Outdoor Concert Series Returns to Park

Nutley Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the township Department of Parks and Recreation announced on May 5 that the 2026 Summer Concert Series will return to Glotzbach Park. The township said the free outdoor events are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are aimed at families and other local residents. The lineup now posted includes two dates, one in late May and one in July. Organizers said the concerts will also include children’s activities and food for purchase. ### Which dates are on the 2026 schedule? May 27, 2026, is the opening date for the series, according to the township announcement published by TAPinto and repeated in a local event listing. The first show will feature Little Mermen and Princess Pals, described in the announcement as a Disney cover act with interactive entertainment for children and families. (tapinto.net) July 22, 2026, is the second date now listed for the series. The township said White Horse, a country band, is scheduled to perform that night at Glotzbach Park. ### What will people find at Glotzbach Park besides the music? (tapinto.net) Glotzbach Park will host more than the stage performances, according to the township’s event description. The announcement says face painters will be on site for children and a food truck will offer items for purchase during the concerts. (tapinto.net) Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, the township said. The events are being presented as open-air evening concerts in a park setting rather than ticketed indoor shows. ### Who is organizing the series? (tapinto.net) Mauro G. Tucci is the named township official attached to the 2026 series announcement. The township said Tucci and the Department of Parks and Recreation are presenting the concerts. (tapinto.net) “These concerts are a wonderful way to bring families and community together,” Tucci said in the announcement. He added that organizers wanted to offer “great music, family activities, and a welcoming outdoor atmosphere.” (tapinto.net) ### Is this a new event or part of a regular Nutley program? The township’s recreation page describes the Summer Concert Series as an ongoing municipal program. That page says Nutley provides musical concerts every Wednesday during the summer months and has traditionally held them at Kingsland Park or Memorial Park 1, with free popcorn and lemon ice for residents. (tapinto.net) The 2026 announcement places this year’s concerts at Glotzbach Park instead. The currently published schedule shows two dates there, on May 27 and July 22, both running from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ### Where can residents check details before going? (nutleynj.org) The township announcement was published May 5 by the Department of Parks and Recreation and carried by TAPinto Nutley. A separate family events listing repeats the same dates, times and location at Glotzbach Park, 44 Park Ave. in Nutley. (tapinto.net) May 27 is the next scheduled concert date now listed for the 2026 series, with Little Mermen and Princess Pals set to open the season at 7 p.m., followed by White Horse on July 22. (tapinto.net)