Make Music Ridgefield announces Ballard Park line up!

Ridgefield, CT — Make Music Ridgefield will return for its 8th straight year with a vibrant and eclectic mix of free, in-person musical events on Sunday, June 21st from 12:00pm - 7:00 pm, with an ever-expanding schedule of events and performances across fifteen venues.

Ballard Park will serve as a central backdrop with an impressive range of bands, promising day-long grooves for the whole family.

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Special thanks to Sugar Hollow Taproom for partnering on this year’s great band line-up!

Ballard Park Lineup for Make Music Ridgefield 2026

DAN O’CONNOR
12-12:45 PM
Kicking off the afternoon with an original acoustic singer-songwriter known for his engaging performances and authentic songwriting.

THE CLIFTONES
1:15-2:15 PM
Representing Ridgefield High School’s jazz program, The Cliftones bring an energetic blend of jazz, funk, rock, and groove to Ballard Park. Don’t miss this talented ensemble of young musicians.

DISSIDENT
2:45-3:45 PM
A Connecticut-based grunge and 90s rock cover band bringing the energy and sound of the alternative rock era back to the stage.

CHOWDAH MUSIC
4:15-5:15 PM
A high energy, crowd pleasing, and electrifying Jam Fusion band based in Western Connecticut.

MOJO
5:45-7:00 PM PM
Capping off the day, get ready for a rock ’n’ roll explosion as Ridgefield’s own MOJO takes the stage. This high-energy classic rock band lights up the park with timeless hits from the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, CSNY, Bob Dylan, the Band, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more.

Venues to Check Out

The music doesn't stop there! Audiences will find musical performances at First Congregational Church, Town Hall, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center, The Meetinghouse, Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield Running Company, Marketplace at Copps Hill, Cellar XV, and many other venues throughout town.

An up to date list of town-wide performances, schedules & locations can be found HERE.

The Ridgefield Arts Council sponsors Make Music Day Ridgefield as part of its mission to generate attention for Ridgefield’s vibrant arts community. Among the myriad of venues which will host local musicians,

For more information or questions, contact Arts Council Co-Chairperson Jennifer Dineen, ridgefield@makemusicday.org, or 484-639-7141.

About the Ridgefield Arts Council: Founded in 1997, the mission of the Ridgefield Arts Council, a town-appointed committee is to inform, entertain, and inspire those who appreciate and create art in all its genres. The council generates attention for and facilitates collaboration between members of Ridgefield’s vibrant arts community.

About Make Music Day: Make Music Day is presented with support from the Connecticut Office of the Arts, which also receives funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), a federal agency