Connecticut’s Best Summer Concerts for Families

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!

Mondays
Music on the River, East Haddam

Wednesdays

Music at the Mansion at Wadsworth Mansion

Cromwell Summer Concert Series

Mystic Summer Concert series

Rock the Docks Summer Concert series Norwich

Old Saybrook Summer Concert Series

Thursdays

Esker Point Beach, Groton

Concerts at CT River Museum, Essex

Portland Summer Concert Series

Colchester

Fridays

Rock the Docks, Norwich

Old Saybrook Summer Concert Series

McCook’s Park, East Lyme
Washington Park, Groton
Harvey’s Beach, Old Saybrook
On the Green, Stonington Village

Stonington Vineyards

Ocean Beach Park Concerts

HARTFORD COUNTY:

Tuesdays

Old Wethersfield

Wednesdays

Glastonbury Riverfront Music Series

Music on the Green, Southington

Thursdays

Sounds of Summer at East Hartford’s Great River Park

Windsor

South Windsor

Fridays

Sonny’s Place, Somers

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

Settlers Park, Southbury

Tuesdays

Trumbull Summer Concert Series

Stratford Summer Concert Series

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

Branford Jazz on the Green

Fridays After Five, Milford

Hamden Summer Concert Series

Saturdays

East Haven Summer Beach Concert Series

Sundays

Acoustic Sunday Mornings, West Haven

Twilight Concert Series at Meriden Green

West Haven Summer Concert Series

Madison Summer Concert Series

Walnut Beach Association Free Summer Concert Series, Milford

• Various Dates: Seymour Summer Concert Series