Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport
The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater is one of Connecticut's most scenic summer venues — a roughly 5,700-capacity outdoor amphitheater right on Bridgeport harbor, opened in 2021 on the former Harbor Yard ballpark site. The waterfront setting and mid-size scale make for one of the best warm-weather concert experiences in the state.
When Bridgeport replaced its old waterfront ballpark with an amphitheater, it gave Connecticut one of its prettiest places to see a show. The Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater pairs a harbor view with a comfortable, mid-size room.
The amphitheater (~5,700)
Opened in 2021, the amphitheater seats about 5,700 in a partially covered, open-air setup directly on Bridgeport harbor. The mid-size scale means good sightlines from just about everywhere, and the waterfront location gives it an atmosphere the bigger inland sheds can't match. It runs a busy spring-through-fall season of touring rock, pop, country, and more.
Best for: a scenic, mid-size summer concert by the water.
Never miss an amphitheater show
See every upcoming Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater concert — plus 40+ Connecticut venues — in the free CT Concert Center app.
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Part of the appeal is the setting. The amphitheater sits right downtown next to the Total Mortgage Arena, off I-95 and near the train station, so it's easy to reach — including car-free from New Haven or New York. Pair the show with the harbor and a meal in town for a complete summer evening. For more outdoor options, see our outdoor & summer concerts guide and lawn-seat tips.
Best for: making a scenic evening of it on the waterfront.
Planning your visit
- Where: Bridgeport harbor, downtown — off I-95 and near the train station.
- The city & region: see our Bridgeport venue guide and Fairfield County guide.
- Season: outdoor, so it runs mainly spring through fall.
Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater FAQ
How big is it?
About 5,700, outdoors on the harbor.
When did it open?
2021, on the former Harbor Yard ballpark site.
Where is it?
Downtown Bridgeport on the harbor, near the train station.
How do I find shows?
The free CT Concert Center app lists it in one feed.