# Live Shows in Old Lyme | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Old Lyme — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Old Lyme are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Old Lyme that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Old Lyme show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Old Lyme

- **Event Name**: The Cookers
  - **Description**: A legendary jazz supergroup brings decades of history and mastery to The Side Door for one unforgettable night.About this EventEddie Henderson – TrumpetDavid Weiss – TrumpetDonald Harrison – Alto Saxophone
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/the-cookers/100001997208607709
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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  - **Price**: USD 39 to 76
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, Business, performances
- **Event Name**: Benny Green Solo Piano
  - **Description**: A true torchbearer of the jazz piano tradition comes to The Side Door for an intimate evening of solo pianoAbout this EventBenny Green – Solo PianoBenny Green is one of the most exciting, hard-swinging pianists to
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/benny-green-solo-piano/100001991845524583
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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  - **Price**: USD 28 to 60
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art
- **Event Name**: Aaron Goldberg Trio with Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott
  - **Description**: One of jazz's most compelling pianists brings his celebrated trio, featuring Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott, to The Side DoorAbout this EventAaron Goldberg – PianoMatt Brewer – BassKendrick Scott – Drums
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/aaron-goldberg-trio-with-matt-brewer-and-kendrick-scott/100001992320250501
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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  - **Price**: USD 28 to 60
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, jazz
- **Event Name**: Martin Wind Quartet
  - **Description**: An acclaimed German-born bassist and composer brings his quartet, featuring three of jazz's most respected musicians, to The Side Door.About this EventMartin Wind – BassScott Robinson – SaxophoneGlenn Zaleski
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/martin-wind-quartet/100001998117842254
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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  - **Price**: USD 28 to 54
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, contests, art, jazz
- **Event Name**: Bill Charlap Trio
  - **Description**: A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettableAbout this EventBill Charlap – PianoDavid Wong – BassDennis Mackrel –
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/bill-charlap-trio/100001998118050878
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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  - **Price**: USD 39 to 70
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Art, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Bill Charlap Solo Piano: Jazz in Conversation
  - **Description**: A rare, intimate afternoon at the piano with jazz master Bill Charlap, part performance, part conversationAbout this EventBill Charlap is one of the most gifted interpreters of the American songbook working today. Born in
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/bill-charlap-solo-piano-jazz-in-conversation/100001998118094007
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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  - **Price**: USD 39
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Event Name**: Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra: Back in Action Season Opener
  - **Description**: After a summer hiatus, the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra returns to The Side Door for their season opener.About this EventSince its founding, the Sean Nelson Jazz Orchestra has become one of The Side Door's most beloved mont
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Sep 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/sean-nelson-jazz-orchestra-back-in-action-season-opener/100001997208701991
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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  - **Price**: USD 28 to 44
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Double Bill - Paul Loether and John Charland
  - **Description**: Paul Loether has become known in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and the metro Baltimore/DC area as a Pete Seeger-style folksinger, songwriter, and “songfinder." From 1998-2007, he performed as a founding member of the CT-based duo (later trio) Bookends; from
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/old-lyme/double-bill-paul-loether-and-john-charland/200030538298722
  - **Venue**: Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, nonprofit, art

## Trending Events in Old Lyme

- **Event Name**: The Cookers
  - **Description**: A legendary jazz supergroup brings decades of history and mastery to The Side Door for one unforgettable night.About this EventEddie Henderson – TrumpetDavid Weiss – TrumpetDonald Harrison – Alto Saxophone
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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- **Event Name**: Benny Green Solo Piano
  - **Description**: A true torchbearer of the jazz piano tradition comes to The Side Door for an intimate evening of solo pianoAbout this EventBenny Green – Solo PianoBenny Green is one of the most exciting, hard-swinging pianists to
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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- **Event Name**: Aaron Goldberg Trio with Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott
  - **Description**: One of jazz's most compelling pianists brings his celebrated trio, featuring Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott, to The Side DoorAbout this EventAaron Goldberg – PianoMatt Brewer – BassKendrick Scott – Drums
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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- **Event Name**: Thana Alexa Quartet
  - **Description**: A two-time Grammy nominated vocalist and boundary-pushing creative force brings her quartet to The Side Door.About this EventThana Alexa is one of the most inventive voices in jazz today, a vocalist, composer, arranger, a
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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- **Event Name**: Wee Faerie Village at Florence Griswold Museum
  - **Description**: This year’s Wee Faerie Village is going to rock! Join us for a visit to Gemstone Station September 26–November 1. All that glitters is not gold....sometimes it’s rubies, emeralds, and diamonds. Explore a Wee Faerie Village where everything is made from pr
  - **Venue**: Florence Griswold Museum at 96 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT, United States, Connecticut 06371
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- **Event Name**: Martin Wind Quartet
  - **Description**: An acclaimed German-born bassist and composer brings his quartet, featuring three of jazz's most respected musicians, to The Side Door.About this EventMartin Wind – BassScott Robinson – SaxophoneGlenn Zaleski
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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- **Event Name**: Bill Charlap Trio
  - **Description**: A Grammy Award winning pianist and one of the true masters of the American songbook brings his trio to The Side Door for four unforgettableAbout this EventBill Charlap – PianoDavid Wong – BassDennis Mackrel –
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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- **Event Name**: Bobby Watson Quartet
  - **Description**: A true jazz legend and Grammy-nominated saxophonist brings his acclaimed quartet to The Side DoorAbout this EventBobby Watson – Alto SaxophoneCurtis Lundy – BassJordan Williams – PianoVictor Jones – Drum
  - **Venue**: The Side Door
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- **Event Name**: Bound for the Sound Road Race
  - **Description**: Bound for the Sound is 5k and 10k road race in Old Lyme, CT. Both courses start at popular Sound View Beach in Old Lyme, CT. The 10K is mostly flat with some gently rolling hills. The 5K is very flat and very fast. Both races finish down historic Hartford
  - **Venue**: Soundview Beach
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Old Lyme?
  - **A:** The Cookers (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Side Door), Benny Green Solo Piano (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Side Door), Aaron Goldberg Trio with Matt Brewer and Kendrick Scott (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Side Door), Martin Wind Quartet (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Side Door), Bill Charlap Trio (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Side Door).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Old Lyme this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Benny Green Solo Piano (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Side Door).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Old Lyme in August 2026?
  - **A:** Benny Green Solo Piano (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Side Door).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Old Lyme?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Old Lyme on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Old Lyme?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Old Lyme?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Old Lyme include The Side Door, Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Old Lyme?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Old Lyme range from USD 28 to USD 76. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Old Lyme?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Old Lyme include The Side Door Jazz Club, Paul Loether.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Old Lyme?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Old Lyme.

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