Essex Village Main Street Park

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Essex, CT 06426 United States Get Directions

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  • Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Chris Marra Band

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]

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  • Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Bloomer

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]

    Free

  • Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Middletown Symphonic Band

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]

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  • The Essex Halloween Parade

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    The Essex Halloween Parade is on October 31st at 6pm! It starts at the Essex Post Office on Main Street in Essex. It is sponsored by the Essex Fire Department and The Griswold Inn. Stay tuned for more details on the Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 Facebook page.

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  • Summer Concert Series – Blues on the Rocks

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Park and Recreation is excited to be able to offer another great set of bands this year for our 2025 Summer Concert Series.  Hosted on alternating Tuesdays at The Ivoryton Green and Wednesdays at The Essex Main Street Park, concerts take place at 6:30pm from July 2 through August 13th. Please carefully note the location as our venue changes each week. August 13 - Essex Village Main Street Park – Blues on the Rocks enjoys bringing their dynamic and enthusiastic mix of Blues, R&B, Motown and Rock to music lovers and dancers!  If you like to dance, swing, and rock and roll, your going to love Blues on the Rocks.

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  • Summer Concert Series – Brian Blumenthal aka “Bloomer”

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Park and Recreation is excited to be able to offer another great set of bands this year for our 2025 Summer Concert Series.  Hosted on alternating Tuesdays at The Ivoryton Green and Wednesdays at The Essex Main Street Park, concerts take place at 6:30pm from July 2 through August 13th. Please carefully note the location as our venue changes each week. July 30 – Essex Village Main Street Park –Brian Blumenthal aka “Bloomer” has been entertaining the masses for the past 17 years.  His song selections span decades and many genres of music.  Bloomer knits these songs into a seamless show making sitting in your seat nearly impossible.  

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  • Summer Concert Series – Shorebreak

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Park and Recreation is excited to be able to offer another great set of bands this year for our 2025 Summer Concert Series.  Hosted on alternating Tuesdays at The Ivoryton Green and Wednesdays at The Essex Main Street Park, concerts take place at 6:30pm from July 2 through August 13th. Please carefully note the location as our venue changes each week. July 16 – Essex Village Main Street Park – Shorebreak. Shorebreak is a 4-piece indie rock band playing original music with a wide range of influences. Led by singer-songwriter Sharif Okasha, the songs pull from a wide range of musical styles, and range from indie pop to reggae, rock, folk, and blues.  

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  • Summer Concert Series – Middletown Symphonic Band

    Essex Village Main Street Park 12 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

    Essex Park and Recreation is excited to be able to offer another great set of bands this year for our 2025 Summer Concert Series.  Hosted on alternating Tuesdays at The Ivoryton Green and Wednesdays at The Essex Main Street Park, concerts take place at 6:30pm from July 2 through August 13th. Please carefully note the location as our venue changes each week. July 2 – Essex Village Main Street Park – Middletown Symphonic Band has an extensive repertoire: classical and semi-classical pieces, Broadway, jazz, marches, holiday favorites and traditional concert band music.  

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