HARTBEATS & Eats (formerly Hartbeat Music Festival)

About

Held in Hartford at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza, HARTBEATS & Eats is a three-day summer festival blending live music, food trucks, and local vendors along the riverfront. The newly reimagined festival (formerly Hartbeat Music Festival) prioritizes community — giving local musicians, artisans, restaurants, and vendors a platform to reach established crowds. Programming spans full bands, DJs, and acoustic sets across all three days.

Details

Type

Festival

Season / Event Date(s)

Jul 16–18, 2026

Venue

Mortensen Riverfront Plaza

Tags

• annual
• outdoor
• live-music
• food-trucks