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Outdoor Summer Concert Series & Festivals 2025

last updated: June 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
Thursdays in July, 2025
Sit back on the mansion’s back lawn & enjoy live entertainment.
Rockin’ Out at Rockwell - Summer Concert Series | Amphitheater at Rockwell Park, Bristol
Tuesdays, June 24 – August 12, 2025
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.
Parks and Recreation Concert Series, Greenwich
Events June 25 – August 24, 2025
Country, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and tons more on Sunday & Wednesday nights!
Trumbull Summer Concerts | Town Green & Gazebo
Events June 17 – August 19, 2025
Live music every Tuesday under the gazebo.
Grassy Strip Music Series | Madison Beach Hotel
Events June 26 – August 28
Live outdoor shows each Thursday
Summer Music Series | Stonington Vineyards
Events until August 29th, 2025
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 14th, 2025
A concert experience with the peaceful serenity of Music Mountain’s mountaintop grounds.
Xfinity Theatre | Hartford
Events until October
Enjoy a variety of A-list acts out on the lawn!
Levitt Pavilion, Westport
Events until August 20, 2025
Enjoy free arts entertainment under the stars & along the banks of the Saugatuck River.
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater | Bridgeport
Events until October 2025
Live music & the great outdoors!
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
Events until September 5
Outdoor, open-air music venue featuring music of different varieties.