Blue Monday Concert Series

Blue Monday Concert Series returns to Mystic River Park for its 20th season, bringing four evenings of free live music to the heart of downtown Mystic. Held Monday evenings throughout July, the popular summer tradition invites families, friends, and visitors to spread out a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy performances overlooking the Mystic River while supporting two organizations that make a difference in the local community.

Presented as a fundraiser for the Stonington Education Fund and the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, the concert series has become much more than a summer music tradition. In 2025, the free concerts raised more than $10,000 through sponsorships and individual donations, with proceeds benefiting the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center’s food bank and music education programs in Stonington Public Schools through the Stonington Education Fund.

From blues and roots music to classic rock and Americana, each Monday features a different band performing in the park’s scenic waterfront setting. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, enjoy a picnic dinner, and relax with an evening of live music. The concerts are family-friendly, and alcohol is not permitted in the park.

Event Details

• Event: Blue Monday Concert Series
• Dates:
  • Monday, July 6, 2026
  • Monday, July 13, 2026
  • Monday, July 20, 2026
  • Monday, July 27, 2026
• Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
• Location: Mystic River Park
• Admission: Free

2026 Concert Schedule

• July 6 – Band to be announced
• July 13 – Loaded Wagon
• July 20 – Sugar Ray & The Bluetones
• July 27 – Sugar

About the Series

The Blue Monday Concert Series celebrates its 20th year in 2026 and has become a summertime tradition in Mystic. The concerts provide free live entertainment while raising funds through sponsorships and donations to support local charitable and educational programs.

Beneficiaries

Proceeds from the concert series benefit:

• Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center
• Stonington Education Fund

Funds support:

• The Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center food bank
• Music programs in Stonington Public Schools

What to Bring

Visitors are encouraged to bring:

• Lawn chairs
• Blankets
• Picnic dinners

Please note:

• The concerts are family-friendly.
• Alcohol is not permitted in Mystic River Park.

Why Attend

• Free live music on the Mystic River
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Scenic waterfront setting
• Support local charities and music education