Free, Live Music Returns to Downtown Hartford this Summer

Hartford BID to bring back Pratt Street Sounds from June through September

Hartford, CT, April 30, 2025 –The Hartford Business Improvement District and Hartford.com are pleased to announce the return of their weekly live music series on Pratt Street in downtown Hartford. Pratt Street Sounds, which is free and open to the general public, will feature local, original music every Friday evening from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, weather permitting. The series begins on June 13 and will run through the end of September.

For the second year in a row Pratt Street Sounds will feature two performers/bands each night, pairing local artists from around the state in a wide variety of genres including, but not limited to, hip-hop, folk, blues, country, indie rock, and R&B. The initial line-up of musicians for the Pratt Street Sounds series can be found at Hartford.com/PrattStreetSounds.

Pratt Street Sounds is made possible by a grant from the Richard P. Garmany Fund

“We are very excited to bring back these free, outdoor musical performances to downtown Hartford,” said Chip McCabe, Hartford BID Director of Placemaking and Events. “This year’s line-up features some of the most renowned local acts from across Connecticut. We are extremely grateful for the support of the Richard P. Garmany Fund, without whom we would not be able to bring this music to the masses.”

The Hartford Business Improvement District (HBID) is a 60-block non-profit 501(c)(3) special services district. Working collectively with the City of Hartford, as well as the more than 100 property owners and other organizations within the District, the organization is dedicated to creating positive and lasting change by enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life for employees, visitors and residents within our District. Visit www.hartfordbid.com.

For any questions or more information, please contact HBID Director of Placemaking & Events, Chip McCabe at cmccabe@hartfordbid.com or 860-770-0788.