What is the biggest concert venue in Connecticut?

The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford (formerly the Xfinity Theatre) is the largest, an outdoor amphitheater that holds up to about 30,000 between its covered pavilion and lawn. The biggest indoor venue is PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford (the renovated former XL Center), at about 16,000.

What is the biggest indoor concert arena in CT?

PeoplesBank Arena in downtown Hartford, at roughly 16,000, is the largest indoor arena. The Mohegan Sun Arena and the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport are next, each around 10,000 for concerts.

How do I find shows at these venues?

The free CT Concert Center app lists upcoming shows at all of Connecticut's major venues — plus 40+ statewide — in one feed, updated daily.

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The Biggest Concert Venues in Connecticut, Ranked by Capacity

Q: How big is Mohegan Sun Arena?

Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville holds roughly 10,000 for concerts, making it eastern Connecticut's largest indoor concert room and a frequent stop for major arena tours.

Updated June 2026 · 6 min read

The short version

Connecticut's largest concert venue is the open-air Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford (~30,000). The biggest indoor room is PeoplesBank Arena (~16,000), followed by the Mohegan Sun and Total Mortgage arenas (~10,000 each). Below is the full ranking, with a note: capacities are approximate and vary by stage configuration, and outdoor venues run mainly in summer.

"How big is it?" is one of the first things people want to know about a venue — it shapes everything from ticket price to sightlines to the kind of acts that play there. Here's how Connecticut's concert rooms stack up, ranked by their approximate maximum concert capacity.

The ranking

The Meadows Music Theatre, Hartford — ~30,000 (outdoor amphitheater; formerly the Xfinity Theatre)
PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford — ~16,000 (indoor; the renovated former XL Center)
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville — ~10,000 (indoor)
Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport — ~10,000 (indoor)
Westville Music Bowl, New Haven — up to ~10,000 (outdoor, scalable)
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport — ~5,700 (outdoor, on the harbor)
Ives Concert Park, Danbury — ~5,500 (outdoor)
Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford — ~4,800 (indoor)
Premier Theater at Foxwoods, Mashantucket — ~4,000 (indoor)
The Bushnell (Mortensen Hall), Hartford — ~2,800 (indoor)
Palace Theater, Waterbury — ~2,500 (indoor)
College Street Music Hall, New Haven — ~2,000 (indoor, flexible)
Warner Theatre (Oneglia Auditorium), Torrington — ~1,700 (indoor)
Shubert Theatre, New Haven — ~1,600 (indoor)
Palace Theatre, Stamford — ~1,580 (indoor)
Garde Arts Center, New London — ~1,500 (indoor)
Klein Memorial Auditorium, Bridgeport — ~1,400 (indoor)

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How to read this list

A few things worth knowing. Capacities are approximate and shift with the stage setup — an arena "in the round" holds more than one with an end stage, and a flexible hall like College Street can run a 650-seat theater show or a 2,000-capacity general-admission night. Outdoor venues are seasonal, generally running spring through early fall. And the biggest room isn't always the best experience — many fans prefer the sound and sightlines of a 1,500-seat historic theater to a 10,000-seat arena.

Bigger isn't always better

If you're chasing a stadium-level headliner, the top of this list is where to look. But Connecticut's real strength is its mid-size and small rooms — see our guides to the best live music venues and best small & intimate venues in the state, where some of the best nights happen far down this ranking.

Biggest venues FAQ

What's the biggest venue overall?

The Meadows Music Theatre (~30,000), an outdoor amphitheater in Hartford.

Biggest indoor arena?

PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford (~16,000), the renovated former XL Center.

How big is Mohegan Sun Arena?

About 10,000 for concerts.

How do I find shows?

The free CT Concert Center app lists every venue in one feed.