*Please note: this event goes on rain or shine! In the event of extreme weather, Sounds of Summer will be canceled. Please check this event listing for updates.*
Soak in the beauty of The Mount as soulful jazz drifts through the summer air. Our annual music series returns with Sounds of Summer, featuring an exciting lineup of live performances curated by jazz musician Michael Junkins. Bring a blanket, stretch out on the lawn, and enjoy a picnic—or grab a bite from the food truck in the Forecourt. Signature cocktails and refreshing drinks will be available at the Terrace Bar. Join us for an easygoing evening of music with friends!
In June, the Natalia Bernal Quintet returns to The Mount! Singer, composer, and recording artist Natalia Bernal blends the vibrant rhythms of Latin America—huayno, candombe, samba, bossa nova, chacarera, and more—with North American traditions such as jazz and swing. Her recent solo album, En Diablada, was named one of the top ten albums of 2025 by NPR’s Alt.Latino host Felix Contreras. This performance features Natalia Bernal, vocals; Jason Ennis, guitar; Michael Zsoldos, saxophone; Itaiguara Brandão, bass; and Mark Walker, drums.
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:
- Sounds of Summer performances take place on The Mount’s Terrace under an open-air shade tent. Speakers are set up on the lawn so guests can also enjoy the music throughout the grounds and gardens. Please check the weather forecast and plan accordingly—the show goes on, rain or shine!
- In the event of extreme weather—such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms—performances will be cancelled. This webpage and The Mount’s homepage will be updated at 2:00 pm on the day of the concert if a cancellation is necessary.
- Seating on the Terrace is first-come, first-served! Please consider bringing a blanket and/or chairs to enjoy the show from the lawn. Accessible seating is available! To make arrangements, phone: 413-551-5111; ext. #2
- Please park in the Upper Parking Lot. Our parking lot has been redesigned and recently reopened to the public, so we ask for your patience as our parking attendants help you park safely. We recommend arriving fifteen minutes early to allow time to enjoy the quarter-mile walk down the driveway to the Mansion. If you require assistance to the concert location, a golf cart shuttle will be running throughout the afternoon and evening. Pick-up and drop-off points will be clearly marked, and seating is available while you wait.
- A Kid Zone with lawn games, crafts, and other fun activities will be set up on the lawn near the French Garden. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome!
- The Terrace Bar will be open at 4:30 pm! The Notorious B.I.T.E. and Flavorful Bites food trucks will begin serving at 5:30 pm. Please note: The Mount’s alcohol license does not permit outside beverages to be brought in. Help maintain our status with the Mass ABCC by patronizing The Mount’s Terrace Bar!
