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Hartford Alternative Schedule

Fri • 8:00 PM

Franz Ferdinand

College Street Music Hall

Wed • 7:30 PM

Wed • 7:30 PM

The Cold Stares

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Old Saybrook, CT

Fri • 6:30 PM

E-Town Concrete

Fri • 7:30 PM

Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center

Sun • 7:30 PM

Andy Grammer & Walk Off The Earth

Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Wallingford, CT

Sun • 7:30 PM

Jake Shimabukuro

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Old Saybrook, CT

Wed • 7:00 PM

Thu • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Sat • 7:30 PM

Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman

College Street Music Hall

Thu • 8:00 PM

Tue • 8:00 PM

College Street Music Hall

Wed • 8:00 PM

Fri • 7:30 PM

Trampled by Turtles

College Street Music Hall

Fri • 8:00 PM

Sat • 8:00 PM

Sun • 7:00 PM

Sun • 8:00 PM

Infinity Music Hall & Bistro

Wed • 7:00 PM

Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day

The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Wallingford, CT

Thu • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Sun • 6:30 PM

Sun • 7:30 PM

The Big E Arena At Eastern States Exposition

West Springfield, MA

Mon • 8:00 PM

Court of Honor Stage At Eastern States Exposition

West Springfield, MA

Tue • 7:30 PM

Tue • 8:00 PM

Kevin Atwater & Jessie Mazin

Wed • 5:00 PM

Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment

College Street Music Hall

Wed • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

The Smithereens

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Old Saybrook, CT

Sat • 7:00 PM

Snail Mail & Soccer Mommy

College Street Music Hall

Sun • 8:00 PM

Five For Fighting & String Quartet

Infinity Music Hall & Bistro

Sat • 8:00 PM

Jake Shimabukro

Jorgensen Center

Storrs Mansfield, CT

Sun • 7:30 PM

Tue • 7:00 PM

Mushroomhead & Fear Factory

Fri • 7:00 PM

The Number Twelve Looks Like You

Fri • 7:00 PM

Webster Theater

Fri • 8:00 PM

Mo Lowda and The Humble

Infinity Music Hall & Bistro

Sun • 7:00 PM

Webster Underground

Wed • 8:00 PM

College Street Music Hall

Fri • 6:30 PM

The Story So Far

The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Wallingford, CT

Tue • 7:30 PM

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center

Old Saybrook, CT

Wed • 8:00 PM

Tue • 7:00 PM

In Her Own Words, Every Avenue & Public Works

Webster Underground

Thu • 8:00 PM

Fri • 8:00 PM

Guster & The Hartford Symphony Orchestra

Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre

Mon • 8:00 PM

Tue • 8:00 PM

Jessica Lea Mayfield

Sat • 8:00 PM

Webster Underground

Fri • 8:00 PM

Wed • 7:30 PM

Thu • 8:00 PM

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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Hartford for 2026

Hartford is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Alternative Concerts in Hartford This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 5 alternative concerts happening around Hartford this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Hartford from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
Franz Ferdinand	Aug 7	College Street Music Hall	$123
The Band Memo	Aug 7	The Drake - Amherst	$32
Jimmy Webb & A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce	Aug 8	Concert Hall At Tilles Center for the Performing Arts	$78
The 502s	Aug 8	Black Box Auditorium at The United Theatre	$98
Franz Ferdinand	Aug 8	Paramount Theatre - Huntington	$52

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Hartford

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Hartford! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
The 502s	Aug 8	Black Box Auditorium at The United Theatre	$98
Guster	Aug 11	Summer Stage at Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield	$100
Violent Femmes	Aug 13	Summer Stage at Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield	$293
Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup & 3OH!3	Aug 18	Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater	$74
Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman	Aug 29	College Street Music Hall	$111
Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle & Starset	Sep 3	Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater	$82
Staind	Sep 3	Mohegan Sun Arena - CT	$78
All Time Low	Sep 27	The Big E Arena At Eastern States Exposition	$108
Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment	Sep 29	Worcester Palladium	$113
Taste of Chaos: Hollywood Undead & In This Moment	Sep 30	College Street Music Hall	$123

Cheap Things to Do in Hartford This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Hartford that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name	Date	Venue	Lowest Price
The Band Memo	Aug 7	The Drake - Amherst	$32
Jimmy Webb & A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce	Aug 8	Concert Hall At Tilles Center for the Performing Arts	$78
The 502s	Aug 8	Black Box Auditorium at The United Theatre	$98
Franz Ferdinand	Aug 8	Paramount Theatre - Huntington	$52

Top Venues in Hartford, CT

An aerial view of a large, white, oval-shaped building nestled among trees and rolling hills at sunset.

An outdoor stage setup with a white tented roof, trussing, speakers, and a large screen displaying a graphic.

Summer Stage at Tree House Brewing Company - Deerfield

South Deerfield, MA

Modern office building with glass facade and large digital display, set against a colorful sky.

PeoplesBank Arena

Outdoor amphitheater stage with a black backdrop, empty seats, and large screens on either side.

Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

A modern, rounded building with blue-tinted windows at sunset.

Mohegan Sun Arena - CT

A baseball field at sunset with the sun peeking through the clouds over the stadium.

An aerial view of a large building with a green domed roof and a brick facade, surrounded by parking lots and greenery.

Toyota Oakdale Theatre

Wallingford, CT

A baseball stadium with seats filled with spectators during a sunset game.

A hockey game is underway in a packed arena, with a scoreboard overhead and fans in the stands.

Outdoor concert with a packed lawn seating area and a large stage under a curved roof.

The Meadows Music Theatre

All Venues Near Hartford, CT