Live music in New London, CT

An open mic dedicated to personal expression, featuring music, comedy, poetry, and storytelling. For this round, performers must pre-register, and space is limited. The format centers on giving each participant time on stage and celebrating what makes every voice unique.

An open air concert series brings live music to Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern at Mystic Seaport Museum, offering a relaxed setting by the water. Guests can pack a blanket or lawn chair and settle on the grass, since available seating is limited and tends to fill quickly. Expect live tunes, an easygoing vibe, and scenic waterfront views. This installment spotlights James Harris, a guitarist and singer with more than two decades of experience who focuses on acoustic interpretations of classic and modern rock. He also performs classical guitar for formal events and draws on a wide-ranging repertoire that includes classical, jazz, and popular styles. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he has studied with notable musicians and performs regularly throughout New England.

Thor Torgersen brings live music as the 2026 Rock the Dock Summah Series comes to a close. Bring beach chairs and snacks and settle in for a final taste of summer. Complimentary pizza slices will be available courtesy of Angies Pizza. Half of the parking lot will be closed, so plan ahead for parking.

Filomenas Restaurant and Private Dining welcomes the return of Fusion, with plans for an outdoor setting if the weather allows.

Friday nights turn Misfit Club into a charged dance floor as the lights drop and the bass surges. Expect sweat, sparkle, and the freedom to get lost in the music. Wear what feels right, whether you want to dress up, show your style, or simply let go. Every vibe is welcome in a judgment-free, no-limits atmosphere built for movement and release. It is high-energy Friday fun made for cutting loose with a like-minded crowd, and it happens only at Misfit Club.

Settle into Wilcox Park in Westerly with a lawn chair and enjoy a day filled with activities for kids and adults, plus food, art, and plenty of young music. The festival also highlights a strong roster of sponsors and extends thanks to the many donors supporting it. Poster art is by @laurelgreenfieldart, with marketing by @coach.terrance.

A four course pairing dinner on the farm curated by chef Kev D, a chef to the stars with appearances on the Today show and Food Network. The experience features paired bites, interactive experiences, and live music. Returning after a popular run last year, it centers on creative flavor pairings in a farm setting.

UNITED Black Box Auditorium hosts an evening of British rock spanning decades, featuring multi-platinum band The FIXX alongside Colin Blunstone, the distinctive voice of The Zombies, and Peter Asher of Peter & Gordon. The FIXX brings a catalogue of MTV-era favorites like One Thing Leads To Another, Red Skies, and Saved By Zero, with the classic lineup of Cy Curnin, Rupert Greenall, Jamie West-Oram, Adam Woods, and Dan K. Brown. Colin Blunstone offers a set that draws from The Zombies’ classics, his solo work, and notable collaborations, celebrating a career that has earned global admiration and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition of his band. Peter Asher traces his journey from the Lennon and McCartney written World Without Love to influential roles at Apple Records and on landmark albums for artists such as James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt. His storyteller set features vocals and guitar from Asher, with Robert Berry on piano, bass, and vocals, and Aubrey Richmond on mandolin, violin, and vocals. This is an all-ages, fully seated show in the Black Box auditorium. Tickets are priced at $73 to $83, inclusive of fees, and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. The UNITED is not liable for tickets purchased through third-party sellers.