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Lots of great musical acts are coming to Connecticut in 2025. Here’s a look at some of the shows happening between January and April.
March
March 3: George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Ridgefield Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.
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March 13: Dropkick Murphys, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
- The Boston-based Dropkick Murphys are coming to Connecticut for the St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Tour with special guests The Menzingers and Teenage Bottlerocket.
- You can get tickets here.
March 14: Rascal Flatts, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.
- Rascal Flatts Life is a Highway Tour is coming to Connecticut with special guests Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane.
- You can get tickets here.
March 21: Blake Shelton, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
- Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes 2025 tour is coming to Connecticut with special guest Emily Ann Roberts, with special appearances by Craig Morgan, Deana Carter and Trace Adkins.
- You can get tickets here.
March 21: Lee Brice, Toyota Oakdale, 8 p.m.
- The country artists is known for hits including, "I Hope You’re Happy Now” and "One of Them Girls."
- You can get tickets here.
March 27: Marc Cohn, Ridgefield Playhouse, 8 Qp.m.
- Singer-songwriter Marc Cohn is known for “Walking in Memphis,” “True Companion,” “Ghost Train” and more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
March 28: Reba McEntire, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.
- The artist known as the queen of country is known for hits including, "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia," "Fancy," "Does he Love You," "The Greatest Man I Never Knew," "Turn on the Radio" and many more.
- You can get tickets here.
March 28: Grand Funk Railroad, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.
- The band is know for hits including "We're an American Band," "Some Kind of Wonderful" and more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
March 29: Carly Pearce, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.
- Carly Pearce is known for hits including "I Hope You're Happy Now," "What He Didn't Do," "Next Girl" and more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
March 30: Peter Frampton, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
- Peter Frampton is one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in Rock history.
- Click here to get tickets.
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April
April 4: Dylan Scott, Toyota Oakdale, 7:30 p.m.
April 5: Night Ranger, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.
- Night Ranger is known for "Sister Christian," "Don't Tell Me you Love Me," "The Secret of My Success" and more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
April 12: Heart, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.
- Heart is known for hits including, "These Dreams," "What About Love." "Alone" and many more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
April 19: Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.
- Melissa Etheridge gives us hits including "Come to My Window," "I'm The Only One" and mant more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
April 26: The Temptations and The Four Tops, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.
- The Temptations are known for “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone."
- The Four Tops are known for “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself” and “It’s the Same Old Song.”
- Learn more and get tickets here.
April 27: Zac Brown Band, Mohegan Sun Arena.
- Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.
- Learn more here.
May
May 2: Kane Brown, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
- Country superstar Kane Brown is coming to Connecticut with special guests Scotty McCreery and Ashley Cooke.
- Brown is known for hits including, “Thank God,” “Miles On It,” “Bury Me In Georgia,” “Famous Friends” and many more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
May 3: Kane Brown, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
- Country superstar Kane Brown is coming to Connecticut with special guests Scotty McCreery and Ashley Cooke.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
May 11: Gene Simmons Band, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.
- Simmons will hit the stage with his Gene Simmons’ Band, which also includes Brent Woods, Zach Throne and Brian Tichy.
- Get details and tickets here.
May 16: Vince Gill, Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, 7:30 p.m.
May 24: Megan Moroney, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.
- Megan Moroney’s Am I Okay? Tour is coming to at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- Moroney’s hits include, “Tennessee Orange,” “I’m Not Pretty,” “Mama I Lied” and more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
May 31: Billy Currington, Mohegan Sun Arena
- Country music star Billy Currington is coming to Connecticut. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 14.
- Click here for more information and to get tickets.
June
June 8: Halsey, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
- Halsey is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena for her "For My Last Trick Tour." Tickets go on sale on Friday, Feb. 21.
- Get details and tickets here.
June 12: Ringo Starr and His All-Star Band, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, 7:30 p.m.
June 28: Incubus, Mohegan Sun Arena
- Incubus is coming to Connecticut for Morning View + The Hits tour, featuring special guests Manchester Orchestra.
- Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster.com and at the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
- A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold on the North America tour will be distributed by the band’s Make Yourself Foundation to support for the communities impacted by the devastating LA wildfires, according to Mohegan Sun.
June 30: Three Dog Night, Ridgefield Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.
July
July 1: Los Lonely Boys, Ridgefield Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.
July 3: Def Leppard, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.
- Def Leppard has sold more than 110 million albums worldwide, introducing the world to hits, including “Rock of Ages,” Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.”
- Learn more and get tickets here.
July 8: Rick Springfield, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, 7 p.m.
- The show also features John Waite, Wang Chung and Paul Young.
- Get more information here.
July 10-11: Dionne Warwick, Ridgefield Playhouse, 8 p.m.
July 13: Barenaked Ladies, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, 7 p.m.
- Sugar Ray and Fastball will join as special guests.
- Learn more here.
July 15: Styx with Kevin Cronin and Don Felder, artford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, 6:45 p.m.
July 22: Primus, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, 8 p.m.
- Primus is returning this summer with the Onward & Upward Tour and will be joined by Ty Segall and MonoNeon.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
July 25, Rod Stewart, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:30 p.m.
- The legendary singer is known for hits including “Downtown Train,” “Some Guys Have All The Luck,” “Forever Young,” Sailing,” “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” and many more.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
July 30: Toto, Christopher Cross and Men at Work, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, 6:45 p.m.
August
Aug. 7: Leann Rimes, Ridgefield Playhouse, 8 p.m.
Aug. 8: Goo Goo Dolls, Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, 7:30 p.m.
- The Goo Goo Dolls are coming to Connecticut for the Summer Anthem Tour 2025 with Dashboard Confessional.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
Aug. 9: Luke Bryan, Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, 7 p.m.
- Country singer Luke Bryan is coming to Connecticut as a part of his Country Song Came On Tour.
- Learn more and get tickets here.
Aug. 12-13: Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark, Ridgefield Playhouse, 7 p.m.
Aug. 22: Bailey Zimmerman, Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport
September
Sept. 28: ZZ Top, The Big E Arena, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets will be available to the public starting Friday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. at TheBigE.com. Each concert ticket grants the ticket holder free admission to the Fair for the date of the concert they are attending.
October
Oct. 3: Keith Urban, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.
- Keith Urban will be joined by special guests Alana Springsteen, Chase Matthew and Karley Scott Collins.
- Get more information and tickets here.
Oct. 18: Sheryl Crow - 25th anniversary gala, Ridgefield Playhouse
- Ridgefield Playhouse is celebrating 25 years with a gala.
- 5 p.m.: Pre-show party catered by local restaurants. It will include signature cocktails, a silent auction and themed entertainment
- 8 p.m.: Concert featuring Sheryl Crow
- Learn more here.
Oct. 23: Everclear, Toad's Place, New Haven
- Everclear has announced the Sparkle and Fade 30th Anniversary Tour, featuring special guests Local H and Sponge.
- Learn more here.
November
Nov. 14: Jonas Brothers, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.
- Boy band Jonas Brothers are coming to Connecticut as a part of their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour.
- Tickets go on sale Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m.
- Click here to learn more.
Nov. 18: Sting, Mohegan Sun Arena
- Rock legend Sting is coming to Connecticut on Nov. 18. Tickets go on sale on Friday, March 14.
- Click here to purchase tickets.
This list will be updated with more concerts coming to the state.
