# Live Music in Essex, CT 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Essex, Connecticut. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival
  - **Description**: The music of Journey from Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Band.  Covered general admission seats and VIP seat tickets are on sale.  Gates open at 12pm for the Food Truck Festival and gates open to the Hugo Concert at
  - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm – Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wolcott/hugo-the-ultimate-journey-tribute-concert-one-night-only-at-ct-food-truck-battles-festival/80002385228519
  - **Venue**: Woodtick Recreation Area
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  - **Price**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals

## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Essex Summer Concert Series - Featuring Middletown Symphonic Band
  - **Description**: 🎶🇺🇸 Essex Summer Concert Series Kickoff! 🇺🇸🎶

Join us as we proudly launch the Essex Summer Concert Series with a special performance by the Middletown Symphonic Band!

This exciting opening concert will feature a lively and inspiring selection of patriot
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Wed Jul 08 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Jul 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/essex-summer-concert-series-featuring-middletown-symphonic-band/200029889073901
  - **Venue**: Main Street Park, Essex Village
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Concerts
- **Event Name**: Scotch Plains Tavern
  - **Description**: Scotch Plains Tavern has some great food and attentive staff - you can eat in the dining room on the first level or come up to the 2nd floor for live music - If the weather is nice, they also have an outdoor area - all ages welcome
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/scotch-plains-tavern/200029908376425
  - **Venue**: Scotch Plains Tavern
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Jack White
  - **Description**: Jack White on Wednesday, July 15 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo


Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and ticket
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: Mt. Joy
  - **Description**: Mt. Joy on Thursday, June 4 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and ticket price
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: “Weird Al” Yankovic
  - **Description**: > “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour with Puddles Pity Party, July 24 at Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo
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> Children 12 and under are FREE in GA, but all seats need to be purchased. No food or drinks allowed. Blanket
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise
  - **Description**: Rainbow Kitten Surprise on Saturday, September 12 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo


> Rainbow Kitten Surprise has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to the Rainbow Kitten Surprise Fund, dedicated to building a more just and com
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: ZZ TOP the Big One with special guest George Thorogood and the Destroyers
  - **Description**: Live at the Champlain Valley Fair
Presented by Haddad Subaru of St. Albans as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series on the Jackson Enterprises | TYM stage!
ZZ TOP the Big One with special guest George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Friday, September 4,
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: CAKE
  - **Description**: An evening with CAKE on Tuesday, June 2 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo

Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and
  - **Venue**: 105 Pearl Street Essex Junction VT 05452
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- **Event Name**: Jordan Davis
  - **Description**: Live at the Champlain Valley Fair
Presented by Haddad Subaru of St. Albans as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series on the Jackson Enterprises | TYM stage!
 
Jordan Davis
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM Show: 7:00 PM

PIT (standing) 112-116:
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Bret Michaels Live & Amplified with Night Ranger
  - **Description**: Live at the Champlain Valley Fair
Presented by Haddad Subaru of St. Albans as part of the Michelob ULTRA Concert Series on the Jackson Enterprises | TYM stage!
Bret Michaels Live & Amplified with Night Ranger
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Doors: 5:30 PM S
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Fair
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- **Event Name**: Vermont Renaissance Faire
  - **Description**: It’s the 10th Anniversary Vermont Renaissance Faire, June 27th and 28th, at the Champlain Valley Exposition! Join us for a weekend of magic, merriment, and medieval adventure!

Celebrate a decade of revelry with over 150 medieval-inspired artisans and cra
  - **Venue**: Champlain Valley Exposition
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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- [Live Music Events in April in Essex](https://allevents.in/essex/live-music--april)
- [Live Music Events in May in Essex](https://allevents.in/essex/live-music--may)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Essex Summer Concert Series - Featuring Middletown Symphonic Band (Wed Jul 08 2026 at 06:30 pm at Main Street Park, Essex Village), Scotch Plains Tavern (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Scotch Plains Tavern), Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute Concert - One night only at CT Food Truck Battles Festival (Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm at Woodtick Recreation Area).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Essex this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Scotch Plains Tavern (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Scotch Plains Tavern).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Essex in April 2026?
  - **A:** Scotch Plains Tavern (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm at Scotch Plains Tavern).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Essex on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Essex?
  - **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 Live Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Essex include Main Street Park, Essex Village, Scotch Plains Tavern, Woodtick Recreation Area.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Essex range from USD 39 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Essex include Mary Ellen Barnes, Locomotion, CT Food Truck Battles Festival.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Essex?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music 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 Live Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Essex.

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