2026 Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Great River Park
The annual Sounds of Summer Concert Series returns for 2026! These free summer concert series will take place on Thursdays from June 11 to July 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Great River Park Amphitheater, located at 301 East River Drive. Join us for beautiful music in a scenic setting all summer long!
This year's lineup features a diverse range of musical genres to entertain all members of the community:
- June 11: Shaded Soul (Vocal & Instrumental)
- June 18: Alvin Carter Project (Jazz)
- June 25: Chris Marra Band (80s and 90s Rock)
- July 2: Sound Pipers (Reggae)
- July 9: Socky Y La Nueva Creacion (Latin)
- July 16: Cover 2 Cover (High Energy Dance Music)
- July 23: The Score (Classic Party Rock)
- July 30: Soul Sound Revue (7-piece Modern Music)
In the event of inclement weather, the concerts will be moved indoors to the East Hartford Community Culture Center at 50 Chapman Place. Updates will be posted on the Town's social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
A special thank you is extended to the generous sponsors who make this series possible: Pratt & Whitney, The Metropolitan District, the Commission on Culture and Fine Arts, Restaurant Paradise, and Uncle Crumbles.
Located at 301 East River Drive, Great River Park is a beautiful and much loved stretch of the East Hartford’s riverside. Stretching along the bend of the Connecticut River adjacent to East River Drive, Great River Park is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy picturesque vistas of the riverside and the city along nearly two miles of paved and lighted Riverwalk. Facilities include a boat launch, picnic tables, fishing access, a 350-seat amphitheater and a unique collection of sculpture art. Pedestrians can easily travel back and forth to Hartford via the Founders Bridge Promenade or the Charter Oak Bridge just steps from the park.