Summer concerts to know about in Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — This summer, Connecticut will be a little bit country, and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll.

From Stevie Nicks to Brad Paisley, Bleachers and more, big names are coming this summer to venues across the state.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the most anticipated concerts planned through the end of August at Connecticut’s biggest spots, including at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and more.

Looking for something less musical? Check out Kevin Hart’s July 19 show at Mohegan Sun. Or head to Foxwoods for Penn & Teller on May 19, the original Fab Five from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” on June 22, Jerry Seinfeld on July 27 or John Mulaney on Aug. 17.

Here are some highly anticipated concerts happening this summer in Connecticut. This list is not conclusive:

Mohegan Sun

Rick Springfield

When: May 19

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

When: June 7

Stevie Nicks

When: June 9

Brad Paisley

When: June 29

Elvis Costello & Daryl Hall

When: July 12

Counting Crows

When: July 13

Sam Hunt

When: July 18

Phish

When: July 23 and 24

Dierks Bentley

When: Aug. 10

Tate McRae

When: Aug. 11

Motley Crue

When: Aug. 31

Foxwoods

Miranda Lambert

When: June 8

Donny Osmond

When: June 29

Pat Benatar and Neil Giralgo

When: July 19

Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Neil Young

When: May 18

The Beach Boys

When: May 24

Niall Horan

When: June 18

Sarah McLachlan

When: June 23

Jason Mraz

When: July 5

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire

When: July 30

Creed

When: Aug. 6

Walker Hayes

When: Aug. 31

Westville Music Bowl

The Avett Brothers

When: May 21

Bleachers

When: June 7

The Bushnell

Patti LuPone

When: May 19

Xfinity Theatre

Janet Jackson

When: June 29

Alanis Morissette

When: July 6

blink-182

When: July 24

Hootie & the Blowfish

When: Aug. 1

New Kids on the Block with Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff

When: Aug. 2

Train and REO Speedwagon

When: Aug. 3

Avril Lavigne

When: Aug. 21

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top

When: Aug. 24

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