2026 MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE

“The Heartbeat of E.O.” kicks things off for us on Betsy Paterson Square with a dynamic performance at 2:15 PM.

Produced by the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry in collaboration with UConn’s Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History, with live music by Waldron’s Studio 88, From Microscopic to Mighty: A Connecticut Underwater Adventure will take audiences on an underwater journey to discover how some of the tiniest living things—phytoplankton—help support an incredible web of life, from schools of fish and playful seals to magnificent turtles and whales, reminding us that every living thing has an important role in keeping our waters healthy.

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Sweet Sophia plays a variety of music from classic and contemporary bluegrass to gritty blues and sweet ballads. They perform “grass [with] grit and grace.”

Consonare Choral Community invites one and all to gather on the Square and lift our voices in song! Sing along and have some fun: We’re celebrating participation, not perfection!

Consonare Choral Community is a nonprofit choral arts organization whose mission is to build and cultivate community, primarily for women and children, through inclusive choral music education and performance opportunities at minimal cost, as well as to engage the public in quality, collaborative, creative, and affordable choral programming.  

The UConn Jazz Quintet features students from the University of Connecticut’s vibrant jazz program. With the recent expansion to include a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies alongside the Bachelor of Arts with an Emphasis in Jazz, the program offers pathways for both aspiring performers and future music educators. Today, UConn Jazz supports five small combos and two full 20-piece big bands, providing students with rich performance opportunities. The program’s distinguished faculty—some of the finest jazz musicians in the region—offer instruction on voice, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums, preparing students to thrive as the next generation of jazz artists and educators.

Get ready to get your groove on with a free salsa lesson with Salsa Rico!

Whether you are new to salsa or simply would like a refresher, instructor Rachael Irizarry will have you ready to dance along to our headliner, Lulada Club!

The "Pride of Connecticut" UConn Athletic Bands represent more than 300 students from across the entire university community, representing every UConn School/College and more than 100 majors. Through outstanding musical and visual performance at home, regionally, and nationally, the UConn Athletic Bands maintain a high standard of excellence while building one of the strongest communities at the university.

Experience the captivating rhythms of Lulada Club, an electrifying all-women salsa orchestra setting the New York City music scene ablaze!

Renowned for their masterful interpretations of vintage tropical rhythms encompassing salsa, bolero, and cha-cha-cha, this powerhouse band pays homage to the icons while offering a fresh perspective through their original compositions. Read more here