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Outdoor Summer Concert Series & Festivals 2024 into 2025

last updated: April 2025

Summer nights, warm breezes, stars up above and music filling the air – how divine! With many outdoor concerts happening around the state this summer, you can enjoy musical days and nights with family and friends. Bring a picnic, relax, and savor the melodies of summer. Here are just a few of the annual music events going on right now in Connecticut. To find events near you, visit our Events Calendar or check out these music festivals and destinations.

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Talcott Mountain Musical Festival | Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center
June 27-July 25, 2025
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 5 Friday shows, including "Celebrate America!" on July 4th with Fireworks.
Music at the Mansion | Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown
July 31, 2024 - The Big Take Over
August 7, 2024 - Austin James & the Nomads
Sit back on the mansion’s back lawn & enjoy live entertainment.
Rockin’ Out at Rockwell - Summer Concert Series | Amphitheater at Rockwell Park, Bristol
Events until August 13th, 2024.
The lineup will also feature a variety of musical genres including Rock, Folk / Indie, Classic Rock, Motown, Danceable Funk Rock, R&B, & even cover/tribute bands!
Rain Dates: Wednesdays.
2024 Summer Outdoor Music
Naugatuck: Events until August 20th, 2024.
Waterbury: Events until August 23rd, 2024.
The Arts & Culture Collaborative is proud to bring you the 2024 free summer concert schedules of our 16-town region! Grab your lawn chair, pack a picnic, & come out to enjoy the amazing live music our communities have to offer this summer.
Mountain Music Series | Powder Ridge Park, Middlefield
Events until August 23rd, 2024.
A spectacular music lineup featuring on-site food and beverage experiences.
Parks and Recreation Concert Series, Greenwich
Events until August 25th, 2024.
Country, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and tons more on Sunday & Wednesday nights!
Trumbull Summer Concerts | Town Green & Gazebo
Events until August 27th, 2024.
Live music every Tuesday under the gazebo.
2024 Grassy Strip Music Series | Madison Beach Hotel
Events until August 29th, 2024.
Live outdoor shows each Thursday
Summer Music Series | Stonington Vineyards
Events until August 30th, 2024.
Meet your friends on a Friday night to enjoy a picnic, sip wine, & listen to live music.
Music Mountain | Gordon Halls, Falls Village
Events until September 15th, 2024.
A concert experience with the peaceful serenity of Music Mountain’s mountaintop grounds.
Xfinity Theatre | Hartford
Events until September 21st, 2024.
Enjoy Hootie & the Blowfish, Train + REO Speedwagon, Avril Lavigne, Lynayrd Skynyrd + ZZ Top, Pitbull, Post Malone and many other artist this season!
Levitt Pavilion, Westport
Events until October 12th, 2024.
Enjoy free arts entertainment under the stars & along the banks of the Saugatuck River.
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater | Bridgeport
Events until October 13th, 2024.
Live music & the great outdoors!
8th Make Music Day, Fairfield
June 21st, 2025.
Performed by anyone, enjoyed by everyone. Open celebration to anyone, of any age, skill level, & music persuasion.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz | Bushnell Park
July 18-20, 2025.
Westville Music Bowl, New Haven
Outdoor, open-air music venue featuring music of different varieties.