Live music in Milford, CT

Enjoy live music alongside half-price cheese and chocolate, with drink specials available.

Weather permitting, this cruise features prize drawings, a 50/50 raffle, music, and awards including Best in Cruise. Vehicles from model year 2006 and earlier are eligible, and there is a designated section for specialty vehicles.

A lively two-day celebration of Puerto Rican culture fills the New Haven Green, presented by Puerto Ricans United, Inc. and CT LEAD. The first evening centers on a concert, followed by a full day of festival activities the next day. Day one features live sets from Future Royalty Presents DJ Gonzo, DJ Red, Dennis y su Grupo Swing, DJ Tony, and freestyle artist Lisette Melendez. A limited selection of food trucks will be available and there is no VIP that night. The second day expands with more food trucks, continuous live music, and on-site health and wellness screenings. Performers include New Haven Worships with Grace Fellowship, Carlos el Lunatico y su Grupo Típico, Movimiento Cultural, Agua pa Chocolate, Carlos y su Momento Musical, OMG Apollo, DJ Red, and India, La Princesa de la Salsa, with additional music from DJ Red El Colorao and DJ Tony. Getting there is straightforward, with bus service that stops at the Green, nearby rail stations within a short walk, and rideshare options in the downtown area. Metered street parking and garages are available throughout downtown, and parking costs and risks are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. Support comes from sponsors including CT LEAD, CGA Puerto Rican and Latino Caucus, the City of New Haven’s Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism, HITN, La Voz Hispana de Connecticut, Yale New Haven Health, Yale University, Milford Bank, Progreso Latino Way, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Budget Transmission Center, Bubbles Laundromat, the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, New Haven Bank, Johnny B’s Sewer and Drain LLC, DNB Lobby, Fair Haven Community Health Care, Dichello Distributor, Tropical Caribbean Cuisine, WTNH News 8, Telemundo, and NBC 30.

Catch Buddy Guy live at the Palace Theater in Waterbury. The show starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available via Bandsintown.

India Ramey is performing live at Cafe Nine in New Haven. The show is scheduled for 9:00 PM.

A patio gathering at Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue with live music, yard games, and Bear’s BBQ. Happy Hour features $3 12 oz cans of Coors Lite, Yuengling, and Angry Orchard, $3 Truly, plus $5 well drinks, $5 wine, and $5 select drafts. Food specials include $1 wings ordered by the half dozen, two sliders for $5 with pork or chicken, two Bear Balls for $5, and $5 cheesy bacon fries.

Get ready for a free afternoon of nonstop energy at the 94.3 WYBC Day Party, featuring a live performance by R&B singer Peter Cestaro. Hosted by Darryl Huckaby with music by DJ Platinum, this 21+ event includes premium cocktails, dancing, and an outside patio with hookah and food available for sale. Dress in your best summer attire, bring your friends, and come mingle for a fun day of music and vibes. RSVP is required, even though admission is free.

Swing by Café Nine for their weekly Saturday jazz jam session from 4 to 7 PM. It’s a free afternoon of music where musicians can sit in after the first set. Bring your instrument and join in the fun.

New England native Stephanie Ryann delivers a razor-sharp voice that stands out and a plainspoken songwriting style that says what needs to be said. She continues to carve out her place with honest, no-frills storytelling.

Leah Marlene brings her Small Spaces Tour to New Haven with an evening centered on songs, stories, and community. Built around closeness and presence, this performance invites listeners to experience the music as it was created, up close and in the moment, with a warm, shared atmosphere. The tour steps away from traditional stages and into intimate environments such as listening rooms, coffee shops, yoga studios, and homes across the country. In New Haven, the show is planned for a welcoming backyard setting. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, or other preferred outdoor seating. Light snacks will be available. Alcohol is permitted and the event is BYOB. If weather becomes an issue, the show will move indoors. The exact address and parking details will be provided after ticket purchase. Attendance is intentionally limited to support attentive listening. Known for vivid storytelling, genre-blurring songwriting, and a magnetic live presence, Leah blends the closeness of folk with the drive of rock to create an experience that feels both personal and shared. Born in Ontario and raised in Illinois, she placed third on Season 20 of American Idol, is now based in Nashville, has toured extensively across North America, has shared stages with Jade Bird, Peach Pit, and Margo Price, and was named a Top 50 finalist in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.

Absofunkinlutely performs live at Stormy's for an evening of music.

SBJ Acoustic (Bad Mannerz) performs live at Z's Corner Cafe, bringing a party vibe with an acoustic show.

Celebrate Puerto Rican culture at the Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven. Expect a lively mix of food trucks, family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, and live music for a great day on the New Haven Green.

A free beachfront concert at the Walnut Beach Pavilion offers shoreline views and a relaxed summer vibe by the water. Bring a beach chair and settle in with family and friends as Remember September performs. The Trumbull, Connecticut group is led by the Brothers Schod (Jay, Chris, and Eric) and has spent nearly two decades shaping a signature blend of purebred American rock. Energetic shows, strong harmonies, and varied setlists have earned the band fans across the East Coast. They have appeared alongside artists such as Dave Matthews Band, Hootie and the Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies, Chris Stapleton, O.A.R., Train, Chicago, and Joe Bonamassa, from cozy venues to large concert stages. Admission is free. Rockin' the Beach is supported by Weichert, Realtors® On The Mark Property Management and the Walnut Beach Arts & Business Association.

Enjoy a free beachside concert with Remember September as part of the WBA Rockin’ the Beach Summer Concert Series. Bring a chair or blanket and feel free to bring along a cooler for an afternoon of live music under the Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach.

St. Ann's Summer Concert Series at St Ann Black Rock offers an early, family-friendly neighborhood concert in Black Rock. The performers share their enthusiasm for this local summer show, returning to play it year after year.

Bella Rayne Band brings a guitar-forward show to Park City Music Hall, led by 18-year-old self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Bella Rayne. Born in the mountains of North Carolina and raised in coastal Mendocino, California, she blends jam-band drive, Southern rock flavor, 90s grunge edge, and a psychedelic streak into a sound gaining attention across the country. Her story began during the pandemic when she revived an old Stratocaster, taught herself by ear, and drew on rock, Americana, bluegrass, and jam traditions to shape her voice. She has already shared stages with Allman Betts Family Revival, Melvin Seals & JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge, and members of Terrapin Family, and she earned recognition in Guitar World from Susan Tedeschi as an artist to watch. A highlight of her rise was performing with Jerry Garcia’s famed Alligator guitar through the support of the Grateful Guitars Foundation. The band features a young group of experienced players delivering sets that weave soulful Southern rock, modern Americana, reinterpretations of Grateful Dead material, and original songs. Beyond performing, Bella partners with the Grateful Guitars Foundation to champion music education, visiting schools and encouraging young people, especially girls, to pick up instruments and pursue their musical goals. This event is open to all ages. General admission is $20 plus online ticketing fees. Park City Music Hall offers a full bar and kitchen with craft cocktails and tasty bites. The kitchen opens when doors open and serves until the Kitchen Open light is turned off. Seating is limited, since the venue is primarily standing room, and any available seats are first come, first served.

Jon Batiste performs live in New Haven, Connecticut at Westville Music Bowl. Enjoy an evening of live music.

Summer @ The Well brings people together at The Well, the pub on the lower level of Yale Schwarzman Center, for live music and casual conversation. In this installment, Yale Schwarzman Center presents the Jeff Brock Trio. Jeff Brock, a Yale professor and accomplished jazz musician, performs with his trio for the final Summer @ The Well before the new academic year begins. He is Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science and the William S. Massey Professor of Mathematics, as well as a Professor of Statistics & Data Science.

Presented by Premier Concerts, Manic Presents, and Bowery Presents, this all ages concert brings Jon Batiste to the stage at Westville Music Bowl. The singer, songwriter, composer, and pianist is a multiple Grammy recipient with Academy and Emmy honors, known for blending genres and championing inclusivity and cultural exploration. His latest album, BIG MONEY, draws from gospel, soul, blues, folk, and rock and roll, and features collaborations with No I.D., Randy Newman, and Andra Day. It earned three Grammy nominations and won Best Americana Album, followed by a national headlining run that visited more than 30 venues and frequently sold out. He launched a solo piano series with Beethoven Blues, reimagining Beethoven’s themes and spending nine weeks at the top of Billboard’s Classical Albums chart. World Music Radio features Jon Bellion, Lana Del Rey, and Lil Wayne and received five Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. He is also the focus of the Netflix documentary American Symphony, released in partnership with Higher Ground, and he co wrote the original song It Never Went Away, which received an Oscar nomination and won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Additional projects include contributing the score for Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night and composing and performing music for Disney and Pixar’s Soul alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, which earned the Academy Award for Best Original Score as well as Golden Globe, BAFTA, NAACP Image, and Critics Choice recognition. Previous releases such as Chronology of a Dream and Meditations with Cory Wong also received Grammy nominations. Batiste served as bandleader and musical director for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.

House Head City partners with Stella Blues for a night dedicated to house music. BlackStar*Lawd sets the tone with an opening set, and DJ Soul Selektah takes the spotlight as the featured act.

@staticeramilford is reopening for an album release celebration for Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, LOST WEEKEND. Attendees can listen to the record ahead of its official release and have the chance to purchase a special LOST WEEKEND White Label Edition pressed on Zodiacal Light vinyl. Additional goodies will be available while supplies last. This event is part of a series of album release parties taking place at record stores across the country. For details, contact the store.