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Jazz’n Downtown Brings Live Jazz, Art & Culture to Milford October 3
Milford, CT: Downtown Milford will come alive with the sounds of jazz on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as the Milford Arts Council presents the inaugural Jazz’n Downtown, a new immersive celebration bringing together live music, local art, dining and the charm of one of Connecticut’s favorite shoreline downtowns.
And here’s the best part — the outdoor stage line-ups are FREE and accessible to everyone.
Presented with lead Presenting Sponsor Coastal Bridge Advisors, Jazz’n Downtown is designed to be explored at your own pace. Visitors can arrive by train, car, boat, bike or foot and spend the day strolling Milford’s historic neighborhoods, waterways, boutiques, restaurants and artisan displays — all while live jazz provides the soundtrack.
FREE Jazz Throughout Downtown Milford
Award-winning jazz performers will take the stage at three outdoor venues, including locations along Milford’s scenic waterfront. All outdoor stage performances are FREE and open to everyone, making it easy to come downtown and experience the music throughout the day.
No Ticket. Just Jazz. 🎷
Catch a performance, take a walk along the waterfront, browse local shops and artisan displays, or stop for something to eat. The music continues beyond the outdoor stages, with solo and duo jazz performers appearing at participating restaurants during brunch, lunch and dinner.
Jazz’n Downtown is more than a traditional music festival. It transforms downtown Milford into an arts and music experience where visitors can create their own day and discover something new around every corner.
Music, Art, Food & Downtown Fun
Make a full day of it!
Come downtown for the FREE outdoor jazz, explore Milford’s shops and galleries, discover local artists, grab brunch or lunch and enjoy everything happening throughout the city.
Whether you stay for one performance or spend the entire day exploring, Jazz’n Downtown gives you plenty of ways to experience Milford while supporting its arts, restaurants, shops and local community.
An Evening Celebrating Ella & Louis
After a full day of FREE outdoor jazz, the celebration continues that evening at Parsons Veterans’ Memorial Hall with a special tribute concert honoring two of jazz music’s most legendary performers, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
The evening concert is a separately ticketed event.
VIP packages are also available for guests looking for an enhanced Jazz’n Downtown experience, including reserved seating areas, an early reservation window for brunch, lunch and dinner, parking and reserved seating for the evening concert.
About the Milford Arts Council
Founded in 1972, the Milford Arts Council (MAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting and enriching the community through music, theater, visual arts, dance, film and creative expression. MAC presents more than 200 events annually and operates from the beautifully restored historic eastbound Milford train station, as well as the Firehouse Gallery at Walnut Beach.
Jazz’n Downtown
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Downtown Milford, Connecticut
🎷 Outdoor Stage Line-Ups: FREE & Open to Everyone
🎟️ Evening Ella & Louis Tribute Concert:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazzn-downtown-the-ultimate-jazz-arts-experience-tickets-1990665148045?aff=eventwebsite
🎨 Live Music • Art • Dining • Shopping • Downtown Exploring
Event Information: jazzndowntown.org
Tickets & VIP Packages: Eventbrite – Jazz’n Downtown: The Ultimate Jazz & Arts Experience
Milford Arts Council: milfordarts.org
☎️ Information: 203-878-6647
Come downtown, follow the music and make a day — and night — of this brand-new Milford arts experience.
FREE outdoor stages. Great music. Downtown Milford.
No Ticket. Just Jazz. 🎷
