Talcott Mountain Music Festival
Enjoy summer weekends with Talcott Mountain Music Festival, a five-concert series each summer held at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center! Pack your picnic, attend with family and friends, relax under the stars, and enjoy the Hartford Symphony Orchestra with Music Director Carolyn Kuan and Assistant Conductor Adam Boyles, plus phenomenal guest artists!
Talcott Mountain Music Festival 2026
Celebrate America!
Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at 7:30pm (Rain date Sunday, July 5th, 2026 at 7:30pm)
The HSO presents its annual “Celebrate America!” concert, led by the esteemed Hartford Symphony Orchestra Music Director Carolyn Kuan. Joining the orchestra for this special occasion are members from the Hartford Chorale. The concert will feature patriotic classics such as “God Bless America,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” and the “Armed Forces Salute.” The night wouldn’t be complete without an exhilarating display of fireworks!
Infinity Rising: The Music of Journey
Friday, July 10th, 2026 at 7:30pm
Audiences will be transported through decades of rock anthems and heartfelt ballads as the show captures the spirit of Journey’s signature sound. With stunning orchestral arrangements of chart-topping classics like “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Open Arms,” and — of course — “Faithfully,” this electrifying concert is a must-see event for fans of all ages.
“Infinity Rising — The Music of Journey” combines the power of a live rock band with the lush sound of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra. This show promises a high-energy, one-of-a-kind experience that highlights the band’s legendary influence on music history while creating an entirely new way to enjoy their greatest hits.
The Musical Legacy of Chicago: Color My World
Friday, July 17th, 2026 at 7:30pm
Brass Transit was formed in 2008, its accomplished, award- winning roster intent on paying tribute to the decades-long, multiplatinum songbook of Chicago.
Since 2008, Brass Transit has toured North America steadily, dazzling audiences with flawless performances and spectacular attention to detail. Hits like “Saturday In The Park,'“ “25 or 6 To 4,” “If You Leave Me Now,” “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day,” and “You’re The Inspiration” have left crowds in awe, inspiring multiple standing ovations and comments like: “Spine-tingling!” “Brought me back to my youth!” and “Perfect in every detail!”
Brass Transit will bring you back to the most memorable times of your life. Get ready to sing along!
7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience
Friday, July 24th, 2026 at 7:30pm (Rain date Saturday, July 25th @7:30pm)
Fasten your seat belts and get ready for an unforgettable rock and roll journey with 7 Bridges: The Ultimate EAGLES Experience!
Coming from Nashville, Tennessee, this tribute to the music of the Eagles includes stunningly accurate renditions of timeless classics and fan favorites. 7 Bridges’ incredible concert experience transports the audience back to the country rock era in Southern California and features impeccable harmonies, masterful musicianship, and authentic 1970s stage presence — with the HSO providing beautiful orchestral arrangements.
The band’s dedication to recreating the iconic sound of The Eagles is evident in every note they play and sing. This makes their show a must-see event for any fan of classic rock.
Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience
Friday, July 31st, 2026 at 7:30pm (Rain date Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at 7:30pm)
Electric Avenue is a high-energy American music ensemble that celebrates and recreates the unforgettable sound and youthful spirit of 1980s New Wave and FM radio pop. Electric Avenue has become known for delivering performances that transport audiences back to the heart of the 1980s, capturing every sound, nuance, and feeling of the era’s biggest musical moments.
With more than 1,100 concerts across the United States, Electric Avenue has built a reputation as one of the most authentic and dynamic tributes to the music that defined a generation. Their meticulous attention to detail brings iconic 80s hits back to life in a way that resonates powerfully with audiences of all ages, always accompanied by video from the era. Get ready to sing along to your favorite 80’s hits with Electric Avenue and the Hartford Symphony!
Know Before You Go…
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Entry to the field begins at 6 pm. Friends of the Festival may enter beginning at 5:00 pm. All concerts begin at 7:30 pm.
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Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center handles all parking sales for TMMF.
A limited number of parking passes for lots on site are available for purchase at each concert for $10 per vehicle (cash only). Parking passes can only be purchased on the day of the concert starting at 5 PM. Passes will be sold on a first-come-first served basis to those patrons displaying a valid state issued accessible parking permit. Limited free parking is available in the commuter lots along Iron Horse Blvd. and throughout Simsbury.
Convenient and free shuttle service is also available from the Iron Horse Blvd. commuter lot at the intersection of Iron Horse Blvd. and Wilcox Street, as well as from Henry James Memorial Middle School, beginning at 5:00pm each evening. An accessible shuttle will be offered for patrons with disabilities. For questions please email us at operations@simsburymeadowsmusic.com. -
In the case of severe weather, rain dates for select concerts will be the Saturday night after the scheduled concert at the same time. Postponement or cancellation announcements will be made by noon on concert day on simsburymeadows.org, hartfordsymphony.org, and on the HSO’s Official Social Channels.
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Choose from a large selection of food for purchase on site at a variety of concession tents. Wine, beer, soda and water will also be available for purchase at the concerts.
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First Aid services are available in the southwest corner of the site, near the front of the lawn. Trained First Responder personnel are also stationed throughout the grounds.
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Please help by bagging your trash and depositing it in the available containers.
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Smoking, hard liquor, drugs, ball playing or other sports equipment, pets, fireworks, sparklers, firearms or any other incendiary device, radios, boom-boxes or other stereo equipment, solicitation or unauthorized concessions or handouts, tents, tarps and large tables, lewdness, drunkenness or other inappropriate behavior. Audio and video recording and flash photography are prohibited during the performance.
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Lost and Found is located in the First Aid Tent during the concert. At all other times those items will be available at the Simsbury Performing Arts Center Office (the small red building located near the playground).
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Portable toilets are located on site.
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Handicapped parking and accessible restrooms are designated at the concert site. A limited number of handicapped-accessible parking passes for lots on site are available for purchase for each concert for $10 per vehicle. To access handicapped parking you will need a state handicapped permit on your vehicle. The handicapped entrance is located at the southeast corner of the festival grounds. Handicapped-accessible shuttle service (free of charge) is also available from Henry James Memorial Middle School beginning at 5:30 pm.
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The Talcott Mountain Music Festival is located at 22 Iron Horse Blvd., one block east of Rt. 10/202 in historic downtown Simsbury, CT.
From Hartford:
Take Albany Avenue (Route 44) westbound to Avon. At the second intersection of Routes 44 and 10/202 (white church), turn right onto 10/202 toward Simsbury. Follow for 4.6 miles to Drake Hill Road. Turn right onto Drake Hill Road to first left onto Iron Horse Blvd. Please follow signs as directed.Directions from I-84:
Take Exit 39 to Farmington. At the intersection of Routes 4 and 10 in the center of Farmington, turn right onto Route 10 (Waterville Rd.). At the intersection of Route 10 and 44, turn left onto Route 44 (East Main Street) toward Avon. In the center of Avon, at the intersection of Route 44 and 10/202 (white church), turn right onto 10/202 toward Simsbury. Follow for 4.6 miles to Drake Hill Road. Turn right onto Drake Hill Road to first left onto Iron Horse Blvd.

