Bartlem Beats Summer Concert Series In Cheshire: Here’s What To Know

CHESHIRE, CT — The 2026 Bartlem Beats Concert Series starts next week in Cheshire.

The concerts will be held at the Great Lawn at Bartlem Park at 520 South Main Street starting at 7 p.m.

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐋𝐄𝐌 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐔𝐏

July 17 – Best of Times - A Musical Tribute to Styx, Foreigner & REO Speedwagon

Aug. 7 – Rivers of Dreams

Aug. 21 – Vivid Party Band

Sept. 4 – Orchard Hill Band

Sept. 18 – Women of Rock

New this year is a Fill A Truck food drive that will benefit the Cheshire Community Food Pantry.

The Public Works Department will have a collection truck on-site at each concert.

“The Cheshire Department of Public Works and Department of Recreation invites everyone to support the Cheshire Community Food Pantry by donating non-perishable food items during the Bartlem Beats Summer Concert Series at Bartlem Park,” according to the Cheshire Parks & Recreation Department. “This community food drive will be a recurring event held in conjunction with the Bartlem Beats Summer Concert Series, making it easy to enjoy summer evenings while giving back to the community. Whether you donate one item or a full bag of groceries, your contribution helps to support local families in need. Together, we can make this summer's Bartlem Beats concerts a celebration of both community spirit and community service.”

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

Pancake Syrup

Shelf-Stable Milk

Ketchup (smaller size Heinz Preferred)

Potato chips and bagged snacks (single serve size preferred)

Cookies

Olive Oil (smaller size preferred)

Vinegar (smaller size preferred)

Bottled Juice (Quart size Orange, Apple, Lemonade, Cranberry)

Dried Spices

Mayonnaise (smaller sized Hellmann’s or 365 brands preferred)

Jelly (not grape)

Sugar (1lb bags)

Brownie Mix