Concord Sound & Color - A new festival!

The first Annual Concord Sound & Color Music & Arts Festival is set to illuminate Concord this October! The event is presented by Bank of New Hampshire, and planned by an outstanding committee of community members, including the Capitol Center for the Arts, Intown Concord, Concord Community Music School, Pillar Gallery & Projects, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Concord.

Get ready for a weekend of vibrant arts and electrifying music. This dynamic festival will feature an array of outdoor arts activities, stunning sculptures, captivating performance art, food vendors, and live music from a diverse lineup of talented bands. All festival activities are free!

The weekend begins with outdoor music performances and multimedia art experiences in the festival hub on Main Street. Experience artist demos, shop from Concord Arts Market and Queerlective, and take a trolley to periphery venues, such as Feathered Friend Brewery and Concord Community Music School.

Once the sun goes down, look forward to performances from rock and pop to folk, world and classical, with performances by acclaimed artists such as Yonder Mountain String Band, Colony House, Rubblebucket, Couch, Oliver Hazard, Eliot Fisk, Adam Ezra Group, Air Traffic Controller, Tyler Hilton, Billy Gilman, Golden Oak, Billy Wilder, and many more.

The Concord Sound & Color Festival aims to celebrate the richness of the arts and music scene. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a music lover, or simply looking for a fun weekend out with family and friends, this festival has it all. This event is a true collaborative effort to bring world-class arts to the city.

“We are thrilled to bring the Sound & Color Festival to Concord,” said Jessica Martin, Executive Director of Intown Concord. “This event is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the incredible talent in our community and beyond, while also providing a space for people to come together and enjoy the arts in a lively and welcoming environment.”

For more information and to reserve free tickets to limited-seating music events, visit concordsoundandcolor.com and follow the event on social media. We hope to see you at this one-of-a-kind festival that showcases Concord's vibrant arts scene.