The summer is heating up at Universal Studios^® with some hot summer concerts and it all kicks off this weekend!On Saturday nights, guests at the Orlando theme park can catch some of music’s biggest stars in the annual Summer Concert Series celebration from June 11-July 16.

Your regular Universal Studios admission gives you access to these live concerts at the Universal Music Plaza stage, plus all the exciting thrill rides and attractions like Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit^® and Revenge of the Mummy^®.

As an added bonus, you’ll also receive free admission to the Summer Concert Series After Party at Universal CityWalk. The Summer Concert Series lineup includes:

Sat. June 11          Go-Gos

Sat. June 18          Nelly

Sat. June 25          Third Eye Blind

Sat. July 2             Trey Songz

Sat. July 9             Boys Like Girls

Sat. July 16           Drake

If you can’t be part of the fun in person at Universal Orlando on June 18 for the official Grand Opening of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you can still witness the excitement.Universal Orlando is providing live streaming of the grand opening ceremonies at Islands of Adventure theme park from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

To watch the live coverage at Wizarding World, go to www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotterNews and click on the “Live feed” link.

For additional details on the Wizarding World and Universal Orlando tickets and discount vacation packages, go to www.OrlandoThemeParkVacations.com.

Meanwhile, for those who prefer music over magic, it’s also a great time to head over to Universal Studios for the continuation of the Summer Concert Series on Saturday night.

The featured musical guest for June 19 is Pitbull who takes the Universal stage at 9 pm. The live concert is included with regular theme park admission.

The Summer Concert Series continues through July 17. Next week’s featured musical guest is Earth, Wind & Fire.