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Outdoor Summer Concert Series & Festivals 2023

last updated: April 2024

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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MoCA Outdoor Concert Series
MoCA Westport, Westport
June 10-November 18
Live outdoor concerts featuring a diverse line-up of twelve Jazz, World Music, Folk, and Classical Performances! All concerts will be held in the Museum gallery.
Westville Music Bowl, New Haven
May 13-September 10
Outdoor, open-air music venue featuring music of different varieties.
Make Music Day at Wadsworth Mansion
June 21
The Wadsworth Mansion opens its grounds for artists in celebration of Make Music Day, a global event that takes place in over one thousand cities.
Music at the Mansion at Wadsworth Mansion
June 28-July 26
Each Wednesday in July sit back on the Mansion’s back lawn and enjoy live entertainment.
2023 Grassy Strip Music Series
Madison Beach Hotel, Madison
June 30-August 31
Live outdoor shows each Thursday
Talcott Mountain Musical Festival
Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center, Simsbury
Unwind under the stars with a beautiful view while listening to superb music at Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s Talcott Mountain Music Festival this summer.
Summer Music Series
Stonington Vineyards, Stonington
Meet your friends on a Friday night to enjoy a picnic, sip wine, and listen to live music.
Music Mountain
Gordon Halls, Falls Vintage
June 4
A concert experience with the peaceful serenity of Music Mountain’s mountaintop grounds.
2023 Summer Outdoor Music in the Waterbury Region & Naugatuck Valley
June 3 - September 15
The Arts & Culture Collaborative is proud to bring you the 2023 free summer concert schedules of our 16-town region! Grab your lawn chair, pack a picnic, and come out to enjoy the amazing live music our communities have to offer this summer.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
July 13-July 16
Join in the fun and festivities at this festival of jazz in historic Bushnell Park! In addition to the music, enjoy local food.
Levitt Pavilion, Westport
June-August
Enjoy free arts entertainment under the stars and along the banks of the Saugatuck River.
Xfinity Theatre
Hartford, CT
June 10- September
Enjoy Dave Matthews Band, Backstreet Boys, Chris Brown and many more artist this summer!
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Bridgeport
May 20-August 30
Live music and the great outdoors!
Parks and Recreation Concert Series
Greenwich
Country, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and tons more this summer.
Alive @ Five
Mill River Park, Stamford
July 13, 20, 27, August 3
A four week outdoor summer concert series featuring live music from national and regional headliners.
Mountain Music Series
Powder Ridge Park, Middlefield
May 19-September 24
A spectacular music lineup featuring on-site food and beverage experiences.
Trumbull Concerts at the Town Hall Gazebo
June 28-August 23
Live music every Tuesday under the Gazebo.
Rockin’ Out at Rockwell Summer Concert Series
Amphitheater at Rockwell Park, Bristol
June 20 - August 15
The lineup will also feature a variety of musical genres including Pop, Motown, Latin, Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Country and even a Grateful Dead Tribute Band.