Ridgefield CHIRP
General Info
CHIRP presents free outdoor family concerts in Ridgefield’s Ballard Park every Tues. and Thurs. from May 26 through August 27, 2026. Concerts start at 7:00 p.m.
There are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics.
If you have not already liked us on Facebook please do so for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/ChirpCT/
Folks, parking has become a big concern so please adhere to following: Passengers & Coolers may be dropped off at the CVS entrance to Ballard Park. From there, please follow the directions on the signs and of the parking enforcement personnel to locate parking. Please be considerate and do not park in front of open restaurants anywhere in town unless you are also eating there.
It is now possible to donate to CHIRP online. Help us make our twenty third (23) anniversary season the best yet… https://chirpct.org/donate
We are still in need your donations. So please, send your checks to CHIRP, Town Hall, 400 Main St., Ridgefield, CT. 06877. For the many of you who live in surrounding towns and enjoy CHIRP we now have the capacity to accept online donations. Please click on link above. Please help us provide free music in the park for all who wish to come and enjoy and remember, when it rains we are most often at either East Ridge Middle School Auditorium or The Ridgefield Playhouse. Both are find indoor venues, so don’t let bad weather keep you home.
CHIRP is a series of free concerts Tuesdays and Thursdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day in the heart of Ridgefield Connecticut’s Ballard Park. This year we begin May 28, with the Ridgefield High School Orchestra in a special opening concert. Concerts continue thereafter beginning June 4 on both Tues. and Thurs. evenings.
CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Recreation Department and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.
CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area. It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination.”
There are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics.
If you have not already liked us on Facebook please do so for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/ChirpCT/
Folks, parking has become a big concern so please adhere to following: Passengers & Coolers may be dropped off at the CVS entrance to Ballard Park. From there, please follow the directions on the signs and of the parking enforcement personnel to locate parking. Please be considerate and do not park in front of open restaurants anywhere in town unless you are also eating there.
It is now possible to donate to CHIRP online. Help us make our twenty third (23) anniversary season the best yet… https://chirpct.org/donate
We are still in need your donations. So please, send your checks to CHIRP, Town Hall, 400 Main St., Ridgefield, CT. 06877. For the many of you who live in surrounding towns and enjoy CHIRP we now have the capacity to accept online donations. Please click on link above. Please help us provide free music in the park for all who wish to come and enjoy and remember, when it rains we are most often at either East Ridge Middle School Auditorium or The Ridgefield Playhouse. Both are find indoor venues, so don’t let bad weather keep you home.
CHIRP is a series of free concerts Tuesdays and Thursdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day in the heart of Ridgefield Connecticut’s Ballard Park. This year we begin May 28, with the Ridgefield High School Orchestra in a special opening concert. Concerts continue thereafter beginning June 4 on both Tues. and Thurs. evenings.
CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Recreation Department and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.
CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area. It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination.”
Dates
May 26 to Aug 27
Line-up
Tues. May 26: The Ridgefield High School Music Department
Thurs. May 28: The Honey Island Swamp Band
Tues. June 2: Eileen Ivers & the Brigadeens
Thurs. June 4: The Steel Wheels
Tues. June 9: C.J. Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band
Thurs. June 11: David Wax Museum
Tues. June 16: Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Thurs. June 18: Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez
Tues. June 23: The Bob Button Band
Weds. June 24: The Connie Kaldor Family Band
Thurs. June 25: Metropolitan Klezmer
Tues. June 30: Bywater Call
Thurs. July 2: Radio Free Honduras
Tues. July 7: Mr. Sun
Thurs. July 9: Sam Reider & the Human Hands
Tues. July 14: Cool Cool Cool
Thurs. May 28: The Honey Island Swamp Band
Tues. June 2: Eileen Ivers & the Brigadeens
Thurs. June 4: The Steel Wheels
Tues. June 9: C.J. Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band
Thurs. June 11: David Wax Museum
Tues. June 16: Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Thurs. June 18: Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez
Tues. June 23: The Bob Button Band
Weds. June 24: The Connie Kaldor Family Band
Thurs. June 25: Metropolitan Klezmer
Tues. June 30: Bywater Call
Thurs. July 2: Radio Free Honduras
Tues. July 7: Mr. Sun
Thurs. July 9: Sam Reider & the Human Hands
Tues. July 14: Cool Cool Cool