Image Credit: Town of Glastonbury; Town of Old Saybrook
Is there anything that says “Connecticut summer” than outdoor concerts on the town green? Growing up, I looked forward to dancing along to the music with my friends all year.
As a parent, I now realize just how kid friendly they are – all you have to do is pack a picnic, and kids can dance and sing (and eat!) to their hearts content. It’s the perfect place for them to enjoy music and just being kids!
Summer 2026 brings many more concerts, which is VERY exciting for this Mom! Many of them are free!
Wondering where to find concerts near you? We’ve rounded up a whole bunch! As always- don’t forget to check back for more options all summer long. We’ll keep updating the list as we learn more!
MIDDLESEX and NEW LONDON COUNTIES:
Mondays
Music on the River, East Haddam
Wednesdays
Music at the Mansion at Wadsworth Mansion
Cromwell Summer Concert Series
Rock the Docks Summer Concert series Norwich
Old Saybrook Summer Concert Series
Thursdays
Concerts at CT River Museum, Essex
Portland Summer Concert Series
Fridays
Old Saybrook Summer Concert Series
McCook’s Park, East Lyme
Washington Park, Groton
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook
On the Green, Stonington Village
HARTFORD COUNTY:
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Glastonbury Riverfront Music Series
Music on the Green, Southington
Thursdays
Sounds of Summer at East Hartford’s Great River Park
Fridays
Saturdays
Music on Main, Canton
Sonny’s Place, Somers
Newington
Sundays
Sonny’s Place, Somers
- July 4, 8, 15, 22 Elizabeth Park, West Hartford
- July 19-July 19 Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
FAIRFIELD and LITCHFIELD COUNTIES:
Mondays
Tuesdays
Trumbull Summer Concert Series
Stratford Summer Concert Series
Ballard Park, Ridgefield
Gazebo on the Green, Woodbridge
Wednesdays
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich
Thursdays
Fridays
Sundays
Greenwich Summer Concert Series
- Various Dates all Summer: City of Torrington
- Various Days Summer Jam Concert Series, Newtown
- Various Dates throughout the Summer Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Westport
TOLLAND and WINDHAM COUNTIES:
Sundays June-October: Coventry Farmers Market: Live music at the Coventry Farmers Market.
Thursdays in June and July: Storrs: Summer Concerts on the Square take place every Thursday in June and July from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Free and open to everyone!
Third Thursdays all summer: Willimantic: Willimantic Street Fest and Third Thursdays : Stop by to enjoy this monthly music festival for families of all ages!
Thursday evenings in August: Vernon Summer Concert Series: The 2024 Summer Concert schedule will consist FREE outdoor concerts – with free parking (Thursday evenings). The concerts will take place at Henry Park on Frank McCoy Field starting at 6:30pm.
NEW HAVEN COUNTY
Many concerts also listed on Visit New Haven
Tuesdays
North Haven Music Under the Stars Concerts
Woodbridge Summer Concert Series
Wednesdays
Twilight Concert Series at Pardee-Morris House, New Haven
Concerts on the Guilford Green
Thursdays
Fridays After Five, Milford
Saturdays
East Haven Summer Beach Concert Series
Acoustic Sunday Mornings, West Haven
Twilight Concert Series at Meriden Green
West Haven Summer Concert Series
Walnut Beach Association Free Summer Concert Series, Milford
- Various Dates: Seymour Summer Concert Series
Unwind under the stars with a beautiful view while listening to superb music at Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Talcott Mountain Music Festival this summer with multiple Friday shows, including “Celebrate America!” on July 3rd with Fireworks.
A concert experience every Sunday with the peaceful serenity of Music Mountain’s mountaintop grounds.
Enjoy free arts entertainment under the stars & along the banks of the Saugatuck River.
