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Cromwell Summer Concert Series Returns to Riverport Park Starting June 17
Free Wednesday concerts run June 17 through Aug. 12 at Riverport Park, with food and ice cream trucks on site.

CROMWELL, CT — Music lovers can can head to Cromwell's Riverport Park this summer for a weekly concert series that will bring free live music to town on Wednesday nights.
The 2026 Cromwell Summer Concert Series is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays from June 17 through Aug. 12 at Riverport Park, 1 River Road, Cromwell. The series is organized by Cromwell Recreation and is open to the public.
According to the event description, the program will feature “free live entertainment” with a mix of rock, country, pop, dance and tribute bands over the course of the season. The description says the summer lineup is designed to offer a range of music, from classic rock and yacht rock to party hits and country sounds.
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The event is framed as a family friendly outing, with attendees invited to bring family and friends, pack a picnic and settle in with lawn chairs or blankets. Food and ice cream trucks will also be on site during the concerts, adding to what the description calls “the perfect midweek summer outing for all ages.”
The weekly performances are set along the river at Riverport Park, giving residents a regular outdoor option during the summer months. With concerts scheduled over nearly two months, the series creates a standing Wednesday night event for people looking for free local entertainment in Cromwell.
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