Along with the long-awaited warmer months comes one of the best things about summer: the outdoor concerts in Fairfield County! Many nearby towns have great outdoor concert venues with various musical offerings. If you love music, try a few of these awesome spots!
Alive at Five – Stamford (Mill River Park)
Alive at Five has been around since I was younger and was always one of the most anticipated summer concert series. It has greatly evolved since it started, and some AMAZING acts are coming to town this year! Some big names (and a ton of nostalgia) will be performing! Get ready to see Sublime, Lil’ Kim, and Wyclef Jean rock it on stage. You can buy tickets to stand-alone shows or a pass to get you into all four!
Greenwich Concert Series
Greenwich has an abundance of outdoor concerts during the summer on select Sundays and Wednesdays. These concerts are held in three beautiful outdoor locations: Binney Park, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, and Island Beach Ferry.
Levitt Pavillion – Westport
Established by the Westport community in 1973, the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts is a unique organization that exists to provide abundant free access to the performing arts. They present and support a diverse and dynamic spectrum of artists from around the county, the country, and the globe. They preserve and cultivate an outdoor community destination where people of all ages and backgrounds are always welcome and encouraged to get to know the arts, nature, and each other.
Calf Pasture Beach – Norwalk
Every Wednesday night this summer at 7:30 p.m., groove to a new band and make memories while dancing on the sand. You will need a beach parking pass to get into the concerts at Calf Pasture, which are free for Norwalk residents. If you are not a resident of Norwalk, a parking pass will cost $42 Monday through Friday and $72 on Saturday or Sunday. After 5 p.m., the cost will be $30 per parking pass.
Waveny Summer Concert Series – New Canaan
The Waveny summer concert series is free admission. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a night of good music and relaxation! There is a concert for everyone at Waveny, with different genres being represented each week.
Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
One of the coolest outdoor-ish spots! There is a large covering for inclement weather, but the arena is open-air! They have concerts and more (ex: The Price is Right Live)! Make sure to put this spot on your summer bucket list!
There are wonderful hidden gems in and around Fairfield County, where you can find an abundance of outdoor music happening at all times. Even your favorite restaurant may have a band or two come out on weekend nights. Have a great summer, and enjoy finding the music that moves you!
