# Music Events in Essex, CT 2026 | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming music events in Essex, Connecticut. Book tickets for concerts, live gigs, music festivals and performances happening across the city.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

## Audience

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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

Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Essex

- **Event Name**: Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends
  - **Description**: Information*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/day-out-with-thomas-tm-thomas-and-friends/210008469029552
  - **Venue**: Essex Steam Train
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  - **Price**: USD 30 to 34
- **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**:
    - Count: 13
  - **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's Return of Nightshift!
  - **Description**: Join Nightshift as we return to this gorgeous venue in Essex once again! Stop down for dinner and enjoy the fun songs of Nightshift! GET THERE EARLY since it fills up FAST!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/essex/scotch-plains-taverns-return-of-nightshift/200029489730437
  - **Venue**: Scotch Plains Tavern
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## 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 Music Events by Date

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

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am at Essex Steam Train), 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's Return of Nightshift! (Sat Jun 13 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 Music events are happening in Essex in April 2026?
  - **A:** Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 am at Essex Steam Train).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Essex include Essex Steam Train, Main Street Park, Essex Village, Scotch Plains Tavern.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Prices for Music events in Essex range from USD 30 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Essex include Mary Ellen Barnes, Nightshift, CT Food Truck Battles Festival.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Essex?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 Music events in Essex?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Essex.

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