Get ready to set sail for the Annual Connecticut Sea Music Festival, dropping anchor in downtown Essex from June 7 to 10, 2024. The daytime events are free, with donations accepted. Evening Concerts are ticketed.

This exciting weekend is perfect for the whole family and features a Symposium on the Music of the Sea, free daytime workshops with talented maritime musicians from local, regional, and international backgrounds. You can also enjoy performances on the family stage, witness impressive demonstrations of sailor skills, embark on sails along the beautiful CT River, participate in a Sunday morning revival-style hymn sing, and experience late-night Chantey Sings at the historic Griswold Inn.

The main stage evening concerts held on the Town Green are not to be missed! Please note that tickets are required for these concerts and can be purchased at the Marquee Tent

For more details about the Festival schedule, performers, driving directions, and lodging options, please visit our website. You can also get in touch with Deirdre Murtha at contact@ctseamusicfest.org or call 203-219-9155.

If you’re coming from NYC or points South and prefer public transportation, you can take the Metro North from Grand Central to New Haven, CT. From there, transfer to the Shoreline East Train and then hop on a shuttle bus provided by the 9 Town Transit service to reach Essex, CT. For additional information, please visit shorelineeast.com and www.9Town-Transit.com.

The Connecticut Sea Music Festival is organized by the Maritime Music & Tradition Society Corp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We extend our gratitude to our major sponsor, Privé-Swiss, as well as the CT Humanities and The Folk Music Society of NY, Inc. for their valuable sponsorships. We also receive support from the Paul Foundation and The Griswold Inn, which we greatly appreciate.