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Outdoor Summer Concert Series & Festivals 2026

last updated: March 2026

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
TBD 2026
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 4th with Fireworks.
Music at the Mansion | Wadsworth Mansion, Middletown
TBD 2026
Sit back on the mansion’s back lawn & enjoy live entertainment.
Rockin’ Out at Rockwell - Summer Concert Series | Amphitheater at Rockwell Park, Bristol
TBD 2026
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!
Parks and Recreation Concert Series | Greenwich
Events June 17 – August 30, 2026
Country, Rock, Jazz, Pop, and tons more on Sunday & Wednesday nights!
Trumbull Summer Concerts | Town Green & Gazebo
TBD 2026
Live music every Tuesday under the gazebo.
Grassy Strip Music Series | Madison Beach Hotel
Events June 25 – August 27, 2026
Live outdoor shows each Thursday
Summer Music Series | Stonington Vineyards
TBD 2026
Meet your friends on a Friday night to enjoy a picnic, sip wine, & listen to live music.
Music Mountain | Gordon Halls, Falls Village
Events every Sunday from June 7 - September 13, 2026
A concert experience with the peaceful serenity of Music Mountain’s mountaintop grounds.
Xfinity Theatre | Hartford
Events until September 2026
Enjoy a variety of A-list acts out on the lawn!
Levitt Pavilion | Westport
Events until September 2026
Enjoy free arts entertainment under the stars & along the banks of the Saugatuck River.
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater | Bridgeport
Events until October 2026
Live music & the great outdoors!
Make Music Day | Fairfield
June 21st, 2026
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 17-19, 2026
Here for its 35th year, Hartford Jazz strives to uplift community residents, musicians, and local businesses by producing a world class event that honors America’s purest art form—Jazz.
Westville Music Bowl | New Haven
Events until September 22
Outdoor, open-air music venue featuring music of different varieties.