Live music in New London, CT

Kick off the weekend with Dr. G and the Believers bringing lively, dance-ready blues to Steak Loft in Mystic. Look for swinging grooves, funky rhythms, and plenty of hip-shaking energy. Pair the music with tasty food and cold drinks for a night focused on fun.

Salt Marsh Opera brings Rusalka to the stage at the Kate, presenting Antonin Dvorak’s celebrated Czech opera. This dark fairy tale follows a water nymph who surrenders her voice to the witch Jezibaba to become human and marry a prince. When he turns to another princess, the enchantment becomes a curse that leaves her a restless spirit, and a final kiss seals the prince’s fate.

United Theater in Westerly hosts Winslow for an evening dedicated to the music of The Eagles. This powerhouse group from Hunterdon County, NJ recreates the band’s concert sound with multiple lead vocalists, layered five-part harmonies, precise musicianship, and polished stage presence. The performance spans greatest hits and deep tracks, along with select solo favorites from Don Henley and Joe Walsh. Highlights include the close a cappella blend of Seven Bridges Road and the tightly interlocked guitars of Hotel California, capturing the detail and energy that defined The Eagles on stage.

3HL performs a full-band, unplugged acoustic set at Olde Mistick Village's 5th Annual Apple Festival, mixing favorite cover songs with original material.

The 29th Annual Guy Fawkes Bonfire Night at The Windjammer in Misquamicut Beach features a staged retelling of Guy Fawkes’s trial by The Misquamicut Players, live performances by Caswell & The Peel N. Eats, the Westerly Morris Men, and the Kentish Guards Fife and Drum, and concludes with a large bonfire on the beach. Pre-show entertainment includes music from Wayne Holmes along with the Westerly Morris Men. Expect classic selections from The Guess Who and BTO woven into the program. Created by writer and director Caswell Cooke and presented by the Misquamicut Business Association, this long-running gathering marks the 29th local celebration and recognizes more than four centuries of Bonfire Night tradition. Admission is free, with the option to purchase reserved seating in advance. Presented in memory of Chris DiPaola and Brother Lou Amici.

The NFAC Chamber Players launch their 2026-27 season with a concert of three sonatas for violin and piano, performed by resident violinist Robert Chausow alongside pianist Eleonor Bindman. The program highlights music by J. S. Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Edvard Grieg. Advance tickets are discounted.

Aquanett returns to Brown Derby Lounge with a high-energy tribute to 1980s rock and metal. The night combines Mexican food with a full-scale show inspired by the sounds of Bon Jovi and Whitesnake and the Sunset Strip era of Motley Crue and Guns N' Roses. Look for concert-style lights, special effects, and the big hair, outfits, and attitude that bring an ’80s arena vibe to the stage. Cover is $10.00. Aquanett celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025.

Salt Marsh Opera presents Antonin Dvorak’s Rusalka on the Kate’s stage, a well-known Czech opera that follows a water spirit who gives up her voice to the witch Jezibaba in order to take human form and marry a prince. When he turns away from her for a princess from another land, she is bound to a spectral fate, and the tale concludes with a kiss that costs the prince his life.

At Angie's, enjoy a live performance by James Harris.

Enjoy music from Chris Marolda at Sneekers Cafe, along with food and drinks.

The Steel Wheels mark twenty years together with a performance that traces their journey from living rooms and listening spaces to clubs, theaters, and festival stages. This milestone also celebrates the release of their ninth studio album, The Steel Wheels, highlighting a group that continues to grow and push forward. Special guest Dam Tall Buildings joins the lineup.