Friday night summer concert series returning to MGM Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP)– Summer fun is starting early at MGM Springfield.
The casino's summer concert series, 'Free Music Fridays,' is set to kick off on Friday, May 23 with the Eagles Experience, the premier Eagles tribute show. All shows take place on The Plaza at MGM Springfield starting at 7:30 p.m.
Events taking place all throughout western Massachusetts this weekend
Concert goers have several food options during the concerts with food trucks including Dev's Mac n Eats, Batch Ice Cream, Wake the Dead Donuts, Jeannie's Weenies, and MGM Springfield's Guac This Way.
Additionally, The Plaza Bar and The Lion's Den will be open, offering summer cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
More information about Free Music Fridays Concert Series, including lineup updates, can be found on the MGM Springfield website.
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