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Concerts and Shows this Memorial Day Weekend in and Around Fairfield County.

Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is the perfect time to celebrate with family, friends, and neighbors. Fairfield After Dark has been busy curating the most exciting events in and around Fairfield County, and we're excited to share our top nightlife picks for concerts and shows.

Check them out here. 


Aquila’s Nest Vineyard offers live music from Thursday through Monday. Check out Aquila's schedule here. On Sunday, the Fleetwood Mac tribute show Little Lies starts at 6 PM. Grab tickets here. 
Fairfield Theatre Company kicks off Memorial Day early with The Heavy Heavy on Wednesday, May 22. Grab your tickets here. 

Our new friends at 1920 Bar & Bistro in Norwalk offer live music on Thursday nights. This week enjoy the music of Ron and Hayley Wilson, and on Sunday, May 26, enjoy brunch with the sounds of Hunter Somogie. Make your reservations here and don't miss out on these wonderful events! 

Hartford HealthCare Ampitheater on Friday has the The Beach Boys w/ special guest Dave Mason see if there are tickets available here


Enter to win tickets to see Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/ Big Boi here. 


Calling all Fairfield County food enthusiasts! SHU Community Theatre presents Chris Sarandon’s "Cooking by Heart" with Alice Waters on Thursday, May 23. Alice Waters, renowned chef, author, and food activist will be interviewed live on stage for the "Cooking by Heart" Podcast by Chris Sarandon. Plus, she'll be signing books afterward! Check availability here. 

If you're looking for a great laugh with friends, head over to New York Comedy Club Stamford, where they have fantastic shows nightly from Wednesday – Sunday. 


Don't miss out on the fun at New York Comedy Club Stamford! 


Get ready for a night of country music as The Palace Stamford welcomes rising star Sean Stemaly on Friday, May 24. Stemaly, from western Kentucky, taught himself to sing in a tractor. Now in Nashville, he's amassed over 350 million streams. Check here for ticket availability. 


Grammy-nominated Liz Callaway performs at Ridgefield Playhouse on Wednesday, May 22. Her show, "To Steve with Love," honors Stephen Sondheim, celebrating his life and music. Broadway World calls it “the most important Sondheim show right now.” Check ticket availability here. 


Celebrate, remember, and make new memories this Memorial Day Weekend! 

Concerts and Shows this Memorial Day Weekend in and Around Fairfield County.
By Cathy Ithier April 7, 2026
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