June 28–29, 2025

The Capitol Groove

Khruangbin, Bleachers, and CAKE are slated to headline the second edition of The Capitol Groove, downtown Hartford’s premier festival, returning to Bushnell Park June 28-29.

Presented by GoodWorks Entertainment, the festival will feature 14 artists over two days with performances from Thundercat, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Thee Sacred Souls, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Fantastic Negrito, Steel Pulse, Ripe, Improvement Movement, Ghost Funk Orchestra, The Greeting Committee, and Spectre Jones.  The full lineup and lineup-by-day can be found here, and tickets are available now for purchase. 

Beyond the music, The Capitol Groove will also boast a lineup of local craft vendors and food trucks to be announced closer to the festival. Situated in the heart of downtown Hartford, Bushnell Park’s ample green space and natural beauty provides festival-goers the perfect backdrop for two days of live music, all within easy reach of Hartford's rich history and vibrant arts scene.

Ticket types include Single Day and 2-Day tickets for both VIP and General Admission. The purchase of a VIP ticket includes elevated, prime viewing of the stage, access to the VIP Lounge, air-conditioned restrooms, a premium bar with drinks for purchase and dedicated food purveyors, a dedicated shaded area, and more. More information on ticket types and offerings can be found here.

Be the first to receive festival updates by signing up for the email list at www.thecapitolgroove.com, and follow The Capitol Groove on Instagram, X, and Facebook to stay in the loop on all announcements!

Admission

$99-$440
Location Bushnell Park

1 Jewell St.
Hartford CT, 06103

Times
Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m.-10 p.m.