City of Groton Concerts in the Park
City of Groton Concerts in the Park returns to Washington Park this summer for free live music, family entertainment, and fun in the outdoors. Running Fridays from 6: 30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Groton’s popular summer concert series will feature rock, country, Americana, jam bands, dance music, and fan favorites in June and July. Sponsored by Groton Utilities and the City of Groton Parks and Recreation Department, the family-friendly event aims to provide affordable entertainment for families, friends, and music lovers of all ages.
People attending the concerts are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets to the park. Food trucks and concessions will be on site, and there will be plenty of space to dance. Each week features at least one band performing at Groton’s Concerts in the Park for the first time. Joining them will be several familiar faces that have appeared at previous concerts. From Grateful Dead and other tribute bands to country-rock and trucking songs, classic party tunes and modern dance hits—there’s a Concert in the Park for every musical preference.
Concert Lineup
June 19 – Mystic Dead
Own your vibe with Mystic Dead’s tribute to the timeless music of the Grateful Dead. Combined with improvisation and funky Dead tunes, Mystic Dead features professional musicians and true jam-band flair.
June 26 – Branded
Branded’s eclectic blend of country classics, pop songs, and rock-and-roll hits will have fans singing and dancing all evening. These entertaining musicians have been performing together for almost 20 years and know how to put on a show.
July 3 – Wild Nights
Wild Nights is one of Southeastern Connecticut’s favorite party bands. This group plays a wide variety of music from Dua Lipa and The Weeknd to Tom Petty, Guns N’ Roses, Kenny Loggins and beyond.
July 10 – The Cartells
Charting jazz, swing and rock, Motown and R&B classics, The Cartells are a talented group of musicians that will please crowds of all ages. The Cartells are proud to be back at Concerts in the Park this summer.
July 17 – Whiskey Boulevard
Whiskey Boulevard is a high-energy trio known for their powerful vocals, tight harmonies, and energetic blend of country music, rock and blues. With classics that make you want to sing along, forget your worries and dance to some driving guitar riffs.
July 24 – Wicked Peach
You can find Wicked Peach playing wherever great music is being played in southeastern New England. Specializing in rock-hard 1990s favorites, this fun cover band also plays 1970s, 1980s and 2000s music that will keep you dancing all night long.
July 31 – Diva and the Playboys
Get ready to sing along and dance the night away with Diva and the Playboys. This interactive cover band will have you traveling through decades of popular pop hits.
City of Groton Concerts in the Park are held at Washington Park on Meridian Street in Groton. Check for weather related cancellations by calling 860-446-4129.
Bring chairs or blankets to sit on and enjoy dinner from one of our local food trucks or grab a concession.
