Live @ the Factory

Enjoy Free Live Music On-site in the open air!

Our signature summer series features a range of musical styles, all offered free to the public with support from our sponsors. The bulk of these events take place on-site at the Building 5 Plaza closest to the Farmington Canal Linear Trail Entrance (pedestrians & cyclists) and Willow Street (cars).

Bring-your-own-chair (or borrow one of ours!) & enjoy an evening of music with your friends, family, and neighbors—or make new friends here.

In 2025, we will host 5 concerts in this series, starting June 21 and going into September. We will kick things off with the Cheshire Community Band on June 21 with a 3 pm afternoon concert. Concerts continue with the participatory Community Sing on July 19th with Brian Ember and friends, followed by a quick hop over to the new Bartlem Park bandshell for a very special night of Dan Pugach Big Band feat. Nicole Zuraitis on Friday, July 25th. The fun continues in August with Lys Guillorn and the Void Kittens on Saturday, August 16th. Then Tim McDonald and the Ghost Tones will rock the Factory on August 23rd with a night of music sponsored by Richard Chevrolet. Finally, we’ll close things out with last year’s fan favorite bluegrass group, Goodnight Blue Moon on September 6th!

The full line-up is available on our events page. Please check our website and socials for any day-of shifts due to weather or circumstances beyond our control.

A huge thank you to this year’s sponsors who are making these great concerts available to the public for FREE. We couldn’t do it without your support.

2025 Live @ the Factory Sponsors:

Series Sponsor:
Connecticut Community Foundation

Presenting Sponsors:
East Coast Mechanical
HB Live

Night of Music Sponsors: