Live music in Meriden, CT

Digital Tracks Entertainment hosts Mixtape Match in The Cellar on Treadwell, a music-based twist on bingo where the host plays songs and players mark the matching squares on their cards. No musical knowledge is needed, since song titles and artists are announced. The game runs across three rounds that play like traditional bingo, each built around a different theme such as 80s music, TV theme songs, classic rock, current hits, 90s alternative, one-hit wonders, hair bands, and old school hip hop. Participants can jump into one round or stay for all three. Cards are $2 each or six for $10, the pot grows with the number of players, and all money collected is paid back to participants with no cut taken by the host or venue.

Hosted by Steve Savage, this weekly karaoke party welcomes seasoned performers and newcomers to The Cellar for a lively night at the mic. Jam City Pizza serves dinner, and the bar offers drinks for a bit of liquid courage, available before the singing begins.

Taking Back Sunday performs at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in The DOME, configured for general admission with standing room only. Guests who need ADA or accessible seating should purchase a general admission ticket, then receive assistance with accommodations after entering the venue. Ticket access includes multiple presales and VIP package options through partners such as Live Nation, Citi, Spotify, and both artists, followed by a public onsale.

Space Ballroom hosts a live music event where Thousand Below appears alongside Acres, VCTMS, and Lost in Separation. Presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents, this all ages show brings four acts to one stage.

El Ten Eleven performs at Space Ballroom in an all-ages show presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents. The longtime duo of Kristian Dunn and Tim Fogarty is known for bass-centered experimentation paired with dynamic percussion, often shaping thick, textured layers with effects. Their 16th release, Nowhere Faster, broadens the palette with live strings and piano while contemplating urgency, motion, and uncertainty across eight tracks. The first half centers electric bass before shifting to acoustic bass processed through pedals, with pieces that range from the AI-tinged tension of Uncanny Valley Girl and the playful Bjork’s Alarm Clock to the Bond-theme swagger of Last Night In The Kitchen and the reflective So It Goes. The result is a sound that balances speed and contemplation, refined over more than two decades of collaboration.

Music Bingo hosted by Wild Bloom’s Matty F takes place at Wood-n-Tap in Hamden. It is free to play. Instead of numbers, players listen to short song clips and mark their cards, with a video display showing the song title and artist to help. The format includes four rounds with a mix of patterns and categories, and each round’s winner selects the category for the next one. Prizes are awarded in every round. Enjoy an evening of music and games alongside food, drinks, and plenty of chances to win.

Sweet Polly Duo performs at the Durham Fair on the Green Stage in Durham, CT. Their set is part of the fair’s festivities.

Black Veil Brides bring their Vindicatour US 2026 to Toyota Oakdale Theatre. The show takes place in the Dome, which operates as a standing room, general admission environment. Guests who need accessible seating should purchase a GA ticket, and assistance will be provided after entry. Tickets include a public onsale and a range of presales for Citi cardmembers, Live Nation, the artist, KF, and BBM, along with a Citi cardmember preferred option.

Alex Radus appears at Cantean with a versatile vocal style and songs that blend playful storytelling with genuine feeling. Affiliated with UMC Nashville, he brings narrative-rich music to a cozy listening room setting. Doors open ahead of the performance and food is available before the music begins.

Edgehill joins Palmer for a night at Space Ballroom. Presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents, this all-ages show highlights the Nashville trio of Chris Kelly, Jake Zimmermann, and Aidan Cunningham, who lean into raw, guitar-forward alternative rock that prizes grit over gloss. Their album Ode to the Greyhouse draws on 90s influences and honest, unfiltered songwriting, shaped through intensive demoing and recorded at Pachyderm Studios in Minnesota, where Nirvana made In Utero. Listeners may know them from streaming standouts like Shooting Glances and Lookaround, along with newer tracks including Drone Song, Double Take, Love To Go, and I Can Be Your Dog, blending buzzing riffs with memorable hooks.

CT Folk Fest & Green Expo transforms Edgerton Park into an all-day celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community. Expect live performances on two stages featuring artists that range from local favorites to national acts. Food trucks will serve a variety of options, and artisan vendors will offer sustainable goods and shopping. The Green Expo highlights nonprofits and hands-on workshops, while the Green Kids Village provides interactive activities for younger visitors. Community experiences are planned throughout the park. The event is free and family friendly, and attendees can stop by briefly or spend the whole day. Lineup updates, vendor details, and VIP offerings will be announced as plans come together.

Lunar a Cappella takes the Durham Fair Center Stage with an all-vocal performance. Back for a second year, the group shares its love of a cappella music with fairgoers.

Premier Concerts and Manic Presents team up to present The FIXX at Harbor Park, joined by Colin Blunstone, known as the voice of The Zombies, and Peter Asher of Peter and Gordon. Open to all ages, this concert offers free admission with an RSVP.

The finale of this year’s Durham Fair features a closing performance alongside a lineup of familiar acts. The stage is set for a day of entertainment leading up to the final set.

Jeff Dow and Kimberly Rene perform a varied mix of songs, with the possibility of taking requests. The set takes place at the Rest Tent, Presidents Hall, during the Durham Fair.

TopHouse brings a dynamic mix of rock-influenced drive and bluegrass-inspired roots to Space Ballroom, with Katie Lynne Sharbaugh also performing. Expect a range that swings from foot-stomping, high-energy tunes to reflective ballads, all delivered with a style that resists easy categorization. Presented by Premier Concerts and Manic Presents. This is an all ages show.