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There's no shortage of things to do this week in and around Fairfield County! From outdoor concerts and festivals to comedy, live music, family entertainment, and great dining, we've rounded up the best happenings starting tonight. Outdoor concert series are filling parks and town greens across the region, while Aquila's Nest Vineyards serves up an incredible week of tribute shows featuring Tina Turner, Taylor Swift, and Meat Loaf. Book your tickets here. Music fans won't want to miss Joe Jackson at The Palace Theatre Stamford on Wednesday, while PET SOUNDS LIVE – The Music of The Beach Boys brings the ultimate summer soundtrack to The Palace Danbury Theatre on Saturday. Grab your tickets today. Looking for a fun night out? Catch Gab Kelly live Friday at ODEEN'S BBQ in Ridgefield and make your dinner reservation . Singles ages 40s–50s can also connect at Wednesday night's Speed Dating event at ODEEN'S at Oak Hills in Norwalk. Reserve your spot here. Enjoy authentic Creole style cuisine and live music at Brass & Bone in South Norwalk or laugh the night away at New York Comedy Club Stamford , where comedian and actor Dan Soder headline five shows this week. For family fun, Summer Theatre of New Canaan continues its acclaimed production of Matilda the Musical through July 26. Book your tickets here. Our Featured Spotlight this week is New York Comedy Club Stamford , showcasing an outstanding lineup of nationally touring comedians, including upcoming performances by Chris Kattan, Felipe Esparza, Jerrod Carmichael , and Steve Burton & Bradford Anderson . Now, let's get your week started! Explore all this week's concerts, festivals, live entertainment, and more right here. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ☀️🎶Bethel: Kids Concert with Kurt Gallagher at the Bethel Library(3:30pm - 4:30pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: What Up Funk - Black Rock Concert Series (6:30pm – 8:30pm) Danbury: JUNK at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) 🎶 🎤 Monroe: Family Character Night: Judy Pancoast with Elmo & Cookie Monster at Great Hollow Lake (5:30pm – 7pm) New Canaan: Tuesday Night Jazz with Noreen Mola Quartet at Roger Sherman Inn(6pm –8:30pm) ☀️🎶Newtown: BenAnna Band at Newtown Kids Concerts at Dickinson Memorial Bandshell(11am –12pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Whispers From Heaven w/ Patricia Griffin at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:15pm) ⭐🍽️ 🎤✨Norwalk: OPEN MIC NIGHT AT BRASS & BONE(8pm) ☀️🎶Oxford: Lost Rebel - Oxford Summer Nights At The Beach(6:30pm) 🎶Ridgefield: Cool Cool Cool at Ridgefield’s Ballard Park (7pm) Stamford: Michele Grace & Chris Coogan at Villa Italia Restaurant(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Stratford: Loubird Outside on the Paradise Green Gazebo (7pm) ☀️🎶Trumbull: Tom Weber Children's Music at Trumbull’s Summer Kids Concert Series(10am) ☀️🎶Trumbull: The Juicy Grapes Trumbull Gazebo Tuesday Night Concert Series (7pm) Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Bethel: Library Jazz Band 17 Pc BIG BAND Swings Bethel..Cool Jazz...Outdoor Dining at La Zingara Restaurant(7pm –9pm) ☀️🎶Danbury: Margaret Angelini at St. James Episcopal Church(12pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Singing Gnome performs at Fairfield's Peanut Butter Jam Concerts at Sherman Green(10:15am) Fairfield: Music with The Lamb Jam at The Seagrape Fairfield(8:30pm) Greenwich: Hey Now -The Best of the 70's at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park (7pm) ☀️🎶New Canaan: Doug Allen – Singer Songwriter, Acoustic Pop at Waveny Park(7:30 – 9:30pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: The Adults Fairfield Alumni Band at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard(6pm -8pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Sunset Zumba in the Vineyard at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) ☀️🎶Norwalk: Men of Soul at Calf Pasture Beach(7pm) Norwalk: Detroy Langer & Riccio Organ Trio at Greer Southern Table(6pm –9pm) ⭐❤️‍🔥 Norwalk: Speed Dating (40s-50s) at Odeen’s at Oak Hills (7pm) ⭐🍽️🎙️🎶Norwalk: KARAOKE Party at BRASS & BONE(8pm) Port Chester, NY: The Heavy Heavy with MT Jones at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) ☀️🎶Southbury: Deuces Wild Duo - River Glen HCC Summer Concerts(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Shelton: Tony & The West Siders - Shelton Music under the stars Summer Concert Series (7pm) Sherman: Ballroom Dancing with Andy Cabell at Jewish Community Center(6pm –7:30pm) Stratford: Bruce Gregori at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(5:30pm – 8:30pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedians Neko White, Jason Choi, James Pontillo, Kimberly Dinaro at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7pm) 🎟️⭐🎶Stamford: Joe Jackson + Band at The Palace Theatre Stamford(7:30pm) Thursday, July 16, 2026 ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Pangea World Beats Pangea Worldbeat + Funk Salsa Urban Funk Salsa Urban at McLevy Green (6pm – 8:45pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Dale Allen at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(4:30pm – 8:30pm) Bridgeport: Pocket Dusk atThe Castle, Black Rock(7pm – 10pm) Danbury: Thursday Open Jam at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Fred & Ethel ( Classic Rock) at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30pm –8pm) Fairfield: Fake ID at The Sinclair(8:30pm) ☀️💃🎶 Hartford: Hartbeats & Eats - Riverfront Music and Food Truck Festival(11am –8pm) Milford: Havana Nights at Stonebridge(6pm) ☀️🎶New Milford: Nashville Drive at Rock The Block (6:30 –8:30pm) ⭐🎶🎟️Newtown: Country Line Dancing at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard (6pm) ☀️🎶Newtown: Karma Klash at the Dickinson Memorial Bandshell - Newtown (6:30pm –8pm) 🍔🍺🧠 Norwalk: Trivia Night at Odeen’s at Oak Hills (7-9pm) ⭐🍽️ 🎶Norwalk: Piano Bar Dinner with Churck Chesler at Brass Bone (5-8pm) ⭐🍽️ 🎶Norwalk: The Fundamental Sound at Brass & Bone(9:30pm) Old Greenwich: ETA - at Lugano(8:30pm – 10:30pm) Shelton: Only Child at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Stratford: Max Collins at Blackbird's Nest(5pm) Stratford: E'Band at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(6:30pm) Stamford: Jett Jam Charity Concert feat. DaBaby Fat Joe & Remy Ma(7pm ) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedian Dan Soder at New York Comedy Club Stamford ( 5 Shows)(7pm) Stamford: Summer in the Park: Jett Jam Charity Concert feat. DaBaby Fat Joe & Remy(7pm) ☀️🎶Wilton: Sounds of Sinatra - Wilton Library Summer Music Concert in the Brubeck Room(5pm –6:30pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Amani Burnham : Debut Album Tour at the Levitt Pavilion(7:30pm) Westport: Mitch Schechter at Jazz Society of Fairfield County, Inc.(7:30pm –10pm) Westport: Music with Billy Genuario at Spotted Horse(9pm) Friday, July 17, 2026 Bethel: Grooved Pavement at Dragonfly(6pm –9pm) Bethel: Chappy & Pappy at Shakedown Street Eats(6:30pm) Bethel: Muddy River Blues at NOTCH8(8pm) Bedford, NY: Christine Chanel at Bedford Playhouse(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Brookfield: Tangled Vine at the Summer Concerts in the Park - Brookfield (6:30pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Take Two - Friday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(5pm –8:30pm) Bridgeport: FAKE ID at Boca Oyster Bar(3pm – 6pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: 9 Style Acoustic at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(5pm –9pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Fred Scholl & Co. at Twelvenote Brew Co.(7pm –10pm) Bridgeport: Matty & Mike atThe Castle, Black Rock(8pm –11pm) Bridgeport: Shameless at Boca Oyster Bar(8pm –11pm) ☀️🎶Danbury: River of Dreams (Billy Joel Tribute) at Danbury City Center Green(7pm – 9:30pm) Danbury: John Fazio Jr at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(7pm –9pm) Danbury: The Heavy Hitters at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) 🎶Fairfield: Dave & Chrissy Acoustic Duo at Elicit Brewing Co – Fairfield(9pm) 🌳🎶🎷Hartford: Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz at Bushnell Park(6pm) ☀️🎶Monroe: Sister Funk - Monroe Arts in the Park Concerts(7pm) New Milford: Sex & Candy at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm – 10pm) 🛍️👢New Canaan: New Canaan village Fair & Sidewalk Sale(10am – 4pm) ⭐🎟️🎭New Canaan: Matilda The Musical at New Canaan High School Theater(6:30pm) ⭐🎶🎟️Newtown: Tina Turner Tribute Show at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard (6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Yappy Hour - Bring Your Furry Friends at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Christian Singles Speed Dating Age 50-60 at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(7pm) Newtown: Rob Glassman Band at Reverie Brewing Company(6pm –9pm) Newtown: Emma Henning at Perfusion Bar(8pm –11pm) Norwalk: Strictly Business at 314 beergarden(7pm –11pm) Norwalk: Steve Keith at BanC House(8pm – 11pm) Norwalk: Shalya Hernandez Duo at Brass & Bone (6-8pm) ⭐🍽️🎶Norwalk: Sequel at Brass & Bone(9:30pm) Port Chester, NY: Faster Things Band An Allman Brothers Experience at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) ⭐🍽️🎶Ridgefield: Gab Kellay on the Porch at Odeen's Ridgefield(5:30pm – 8:30pm) Ridgefield: The Barn Rats at Nod Hill Brewery(6:30pm) Stratford: Tony Ferrigno Band at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) Stratford: Latin Night Aqua PA Chocolate at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(9pm) ⭐😂🎟️ Stamford: Comedian Dan Soder at New York Comedy Club Stamford ( 5 Shows)(7pm –9:30pm) Stamford: Tin Sandwich at Tiernan's Bar & Restaurant(9:30pm) Westport: DOGS IN A PILE - Levitt Pavilion (6pm) Westport: Owen Daniel - Music on Church Lane(6pm –9pm) Westport: Matt Rhone at Walrus Alley(7:30pm – 10:30pm) Westport: Herman and Co. at Black Duck Cafe(9pm) Saturday, July 18, 2026 Bethel: Andy Gundell at Broken Symmetry(3pm) Bethel: Sweet Redemption at Dragonfly(6pm –9pm) Bethel: Mike Milazzo at Shakedown Street Eats(6:30pm) Bethel: Sugar House Band at NOTCH8(8pm) Brookfield: Rio Sorrentino at Pulcinella(7pm –10pm) Bridgeport: Boondocks at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(4pm –8pm) Bridgeport: Ross & Bost at Boca Oyster Bar(5pm –8pm) Bridgeport: Red Ball Express atThe Castle, Black Rock(8pm – 11pm) Bridgeport: Rob Glassman Trio at Twelvenote Brew Co.(10pm – 11pm) Danbury: Present Company at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(5pm –7pm) ⭐🎟️🎶Danbury: The Music of the BEACH BOYS featuring Pet Sounds at The Palace Danbury Theatre(7:30pm) Danbury: Dissident at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) 🎼⭐Fairfield: Hermann & Company at Fairfield's Sweet Sounds of Summer Concerts Series at Sherman Green (6:30pm) Fairfield: Hawkins French Duo Piano at Elicit Brewing Co – Fairfield(9pm) 🎶Greenwich: Gil Parris at Clubhouse at the Griff(7:30pm – 10:30pm) 🌳🎶🎷 Hartford: Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz at Bushnell Park(2:30pm) 🎶🆓Milford: Music at Walnut Beach Arch(4pm –6pm) ⭐🎟️🎭New Canaan: Matilda The Musical at New Canaan High School Theater(1:30pm - 6:30pm) New Milford: The Pop Rocks (80's Theme Party) at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm –10pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Tony & The West Siders at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard (2:30-5:30pm) ⭐🎟️🎶Newtown: Tropical Beats DJ Bingo at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard (6:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Fine Pastries and Wine Pairing at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) Newtown: Front Woman at NewSylum Brewing Co.(3pm –6pm) Norwalk: Sheffield Island Pirates Weekend Ferry Cruise(10am) ⭐🍽️🎶Norwalk: Tenpenny Bounce at Brass & Bone(6pm) ⭐🍽️🎶Norwalk: Strictly Business at Brass & Bone (9:30pm) Old Greenwich: Hit N' Run at Bosco's Bar and Grill(9pm –12am) Putnam Valley, NY: Tavern Night with The Liberty Three at Tompkins Corners(6pm) Redding: Saltwater Riot at Milestone(9pm) Ridgefield: Nathaniel Hintz at Nod Hill Brewery(5pm) Shelton: Punky Reggae at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Stratford: Loubird at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) Stratford: Because at Outriggers Restaurant(6pm – 9pm) Stratford: Locomotion at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(9pm) Stamford: PERREOLAND FESTIVAL ft JOWELL & RANDY at Mill River Park(3pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedian Dan Soder at New York Comedy Club Stamford ( 5 Shows)(7pm –9:30pm) Stamford: Mix Tape Messiah at Tiernan's Bar & Restaurant(9:30pm ) Wilton: Modern Refuse - Wilton Red Barn Music Series (5:30pm –8:30pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Vinnie Ferrone - Music on Church Lane(5:30pm –9pm) Westport: HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS – THE BOB SEGER EXPERIENCE at The Levitt Pavilion(7pm) Westport: Symphonic Bodega at Walrus Alley(7:30pm – 10:30pm) Woodbury: Clapton Complete - The Music of Eric Clapton at Woodbury Brewing Company(9pm – 11pm) Sunday, July 19, 2026 Bethel: Gravity Feed at NOTCH8(5pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Ariana - Sunday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(3pm) Bridgeport: Ryan Collins at Twelvenote Brew Co.(2pm – 5pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: The Bernadette's at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(3pm –7pm) Bridgeport: Acoustic Mafia at Boca Oyster Bar(5pm – 8pm) Bridgeport: Elani Zabari atThe Castle, Black Rock(5pm – 8pm) Danbury: The Argyle Sax Quartet at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(3pm – 5pm) ☀️🎶Easton: Gold Dust* (Local Easton band playing classic rock favorites) - Concerts on the Hill(6pm -8pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Bad Saints (Hits from 1960's to Present) at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30pm –8pm) ☀️🎶Greenwich: Dixieland Jazz Band Concert on the Sound at Island Beach/Ferry (4pm) 🌳🎶🎷Hartford: Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz at Bushnell Park(2:30pm) ⭐🎟️🎭New Canaan: Matilda The Musical at New Canaan High School Theater(2pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: A&R Duo at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard (2-5pm) ⭐🎟️🎶Newtown: Taylor Swift Cover Band Family Show at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard (11:30am) ⭐🎟️🎶Newtown: Meat Loaf Tribute Show at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard (6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Pilates with Goats in the Vineyard at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(11am) ⭐🎟️🎶Newtown: Fine Cigars Night at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm) Newtown: Between The Keys at Reverie Brewing Company(2pm – 5pm) Newtown: Willie Portera Trio at Newsylum Brewing(2pm – 5pm) Norwalk: Joni Wallace & John Taylor at Washington Prime(12pm - 3pm) Norwalk: Sun People Funk at 314 beergarden(3pm – 6pm) ☀️🎶Norwalk: TTD Sundays: Rock this Town Orchestra - Concert at Calf Pasture Beach(5pm – 7pm) Norwalk: Sheffield Island Pirates Weekend Ferry Cruise(10am) Norwalk: Sundays w/ Scott at Brass & Bone (4:30pm) Putnam Valley, NY: Poets’ Corner with Leisha Douglas at Tompkins Corners(3pm) Port Chester, NY: Jack White at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) ☀️🎶Redding: Ethan Fiske and the Big Love Band at The Redding Town Green (6-8pm) Redding: Hardcover at Milestone(4pm) Shelton: Tangled Vine at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Stratford: Calliopi at Blackbird's Nest(11am) Stratford: The Outsyders at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(3pm – 7pm) 🎸🏖️🎶 Stratford: Blues on the Beach - Short Beach(12pm – 9pm) Stratford: What up funk at Blackbird's Nest(4pm) Stratford: Hatfield at Outriggers Restaurant(5pm –8pm) Stamford: Grupo Niche | Colombian Independence Day Festival - Miller River Park(4pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedians Bassam Shawl, Eli Ruffer, Ish Gupta, Michele Traina at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: The Dang - It's Bobby's - Music at the Bartlett(5pm –7pm) ☀️🎶 Trumbull: Dr. B. & The Remedy at Trumbull’s Sunday Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo(4pm) Westport: Chris Cavaliere at Walrus Alley(5pm – 8pm)

Danbury, CT: ONE NIGHT ONLY! The unforgettable music of ABBA comes to the historic Palace Danbury Theatre on Saturday, August 1 , when Mamma Mania: The American Tribute to ABBA takes the stage. ⚽ Sweden may be out of the tournament, but its greatest hits are still coming to Danbury. 🎶 From “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” to “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me,” and more, Mamma Mania features the songs that made ABBA one of the best-selling pop groups of all time. More than 50 years later, ABBA's music continues to bring audiences together. Fans who grew up with the group—and those who discovered the music through Mamma Mia!—will hear the songs that have become favorites across generations. Perfect for a night out with friends or family, Mamma Mania offers an evening filled with familiar songs and lasting memories. Group seating and discounted group pricing are available, making it easy to gather everyone for a fun night at The Palace Danbury Theatre . Tickets are on sale now for Mamma Mania: The American Tribute to ABBA , appearing Saturday, August 1 , at The Palace Danbury Theatre . Event Details Mamma Mania: The American Tribute to ABBA 📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026 📍 The Palace Danbury Theatre 165 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810 🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Gather your friends and enjoy an evening celebrating the music of ABBA.

North Haven, CT: Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and get ready for one of Connecticut's biggest new summer festivals! The inaugural Connecticut Country Music Fest rides into the North Haven Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 1 , bringing together nationally recognized country artists, hometown favorites, and a full day of music, food, and family-friendly fun. Fairfield After Dark is proud to partner with the inaugural Connecticut Country Music Fest because we know our readers love discovering great live music, unforgettable festivals, and unique experiences. This event is the perfect fit for the FAD community, and we're excited to offer our readers an exclusive 10% discount on tickets when they use promo code FAD10 at checkout. Fresh off her standout run as a finalist on NBC's The Voice; rising country star Morgan Myles has officially joined the Main Stage lineup. Known for her powerhouse vocals and electrifying live performances, Myles joins an impressive roster that includes Annie Bosko , Mark Mackay , and Kristen Brown . Hosting the festivities is platinum-selling recording artist and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks , bringing his unmistakable energy, charisma, and stage presence to what promises to be one of Connecticut's biggest country music celebrations of the summer. The music doesn't stop with the national artists. The Regional Spotlight Stage will showcase some of Connecticut's favorite performers, including North County Band , Al Raebuck , and North Haven's own The Joe D Band , highlighting the incredible talent found right here in our backyard. Beyond the music, festivalgoers can enjoy an action-packed day with plenty included in the price of admission: 🎟️ FREE Parking 💧 FREE Water 🪓 FREE Axe Throwing 🐂 FREE Mechanical Bull Ride 👢 FREE Line Dancing Whether you're a lifelong country music fan or simply looking for an unforgettable summer outing, the Connecticut Country Music Fest promises a full day of live entertainment, delicious food, interactive activities, and plenty of country hospitality. Fairfield After Dark Exclusive As a Fairfield After Dark reader, you'll receive 10% OFF your tickets by entering promo code FAD10 at checkout. Grab your tickets here! Be part of Connecticut music history as the state's newest country music festival makes its highly anticipated debut. Round up your family and friends, pull on your boots, and get ready for an unforgettable day of incredible music, great entertainment, and summer fun. We'll see you on August 1 at the North Haven Fairgrounds!