Musical Acts Revealed For New Concert Series In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Summer in the Park, a new event from Mill River Park, Parachute Concerts, Stamford Downtown, The Karp Family, and Hey Stamford!, will begin this summer and unite music lovers, foodies, and culture seekers alike.

The inaugural three-week celebration kicks off on July 10 at Mill River Park, and will feature headline concerts, a food festival, and outdoor entertainment in the heart of downtown.

The concert series features headline performances by Busta Rhymes, Aly & AJ, Soulja Boy, Bow Wow, Fariana, and more—and culminates with the return of the beloved Hey Stamford! Food Festival, now in its eighth year.

Additionally on each Friday night at Mill River Park, attendees can find Connecticut’s ultimate outdoor happy hour, featuring live tribute bands, themed bars, and rotating food vendors.

Here's a rundown of the three-week celebration.

For the full event lineup, ticket info, and latest updates, visit the event website.

Summer Fun Fridays

Every Friday | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Ages 21-plus

"Connecticut’s premier outdoor happy hour, complete with live tribute bands, themed bars, and a rotating lineup of food vendors."

Lineup:

• July 11: Raise Your Hands – A high-energy tribute to Bon Jovi
• July 18: Jammy Buffet – A tropical Jimmy Buffett-inspired experience
• July 25: Zac Brown Tribute Band – Country-rock

Headline Concert Series

Live music at Mill River Park | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Thursday, July 10: Busta Rhymes – Hip-hop icon delivers an explosive live show
• Saturday, July 12: Aly & AJ – Pop duo returns with fan-favorite hits and fresh new sounds
• Thursday, July 17: Bow Wow, Soulja Boy – A 2000s throwback party
• Saturday, July 19: Colombian Independence Day featuring authentic cuisine, dance troupes, and singer, rapper and songwriter Fariana.
• Thursday, July 24: Mariah the Scientist – Rising alt-R&B star

Hey Stamford! Food Festival

July 26 & 27 | all ages | 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The region’s top food trucks and restaurant vendors will gather in Stamford for a weekend packed with flavor, fun, and non-stop bites.

Now in its eighth year, the Hey Stamford! Food Festival will feature:

• Dozens of curated food vendors
• Live music performances
• Themed cocktail bars
• Interactive culinary experiences for all ages

Additional Events This Summer

• Wednesday Night Beer Garden (with live DJ): July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6
• Jazz in the Park presented by The Karp Family and The Palace Theatre: Sunday, July 13
• Fairfield County Dance Festival: Tuesday, July 15
• JCC Summer Performance: Sunday, July 20 at 12 p.m.
• Connecticut Ballet Performance: Tuesday, July 22

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