Blast Off into the Stars: New England Film Orchestra to Perform Free End-of-Summer Concert in Lowell

The Lowell Summer Music Series is helping families wrap up summer with one last night of fun as they host the New England Film Orchestra for a free concert at Boarding House Park Sunday, August 30. Just in time before the kids head back to school, the orchestra will perform iconic music from Star Wars, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, plus a special tribute to the 60th Anniversary of Star Trek. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars. Showtime is 6:30pm. No tickets are needed, and all are welcome.

This is the fifth time New England Film Orchestra will grace the stage at the Lowell Summer Music Series. This year's program takes audiences on a musical journey through space, featuring some of the most iconic scores ever written for the concert hall and the silver screen. Performed by a full symphony orchestra, these timeless scores capture the excitement of exploration while showcasing the emotional power of live orchestral music. There will be some surprises, including some patriotic favorites.

This free event is made possible by funding from the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, the Lowell Cultural Council, the Lowell Bicentennial and Dorothy Bickling.

Founded in 2019, the New England Film Orchestra is the first orchestra in the Boston area dedicated almost exclusively to live performance of film and television orchestral music as well as live-to-film events. The orchestra is known for dynamic performances that make symphonic music approachable and exciting for audiences of all backgrounds, from lifelong music lovers to those attending their very first orchestra concert.

Set in the scenic, tree-lined Boarding House Park in the heart of downtown Lowell, the Lowell Summer Music Series offers audiences an intimate live music experience where fans relax on blankets and beach chairs just steps from the stage. Tickets for all shows are available now at lowellsummermusic.org.

The 2026 Season Includes:

August 2: JJ Grey & Mofro

August 7: Iron & Wine

August 8: Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

August 9: Ripe

August 14: Watchhouse

August 15: Pink Talking Fish

August 20: The Record Company Featuring the Charlie Musselwhite Duo

August 21: Lotus Land

August 30: New England Film Orchestra

September 4: Margo Price

September 12: 45th Annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest

September 13: Graham Nash

• Blast Off into the Stars: New England Film Orchestra to Perform Free End-of-Summer Concert in Lowell

The Lowell Summer Music Series is produced by the Lowell Festival Foundation. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the series operates without taxpayer funding and is sustained by ticket sales, sponsorships, grants, and community support.

For tickets and more information, visit LowellSummerMusic.org. Boarding House Park is located at 40 French St, Lowell, MA 01852.