Concerts coming to Connecticut in 2025

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January 2, 2025

Lots of great musical acts are coming to Connecticut in 2025. Here’s a look at some of the shows happening between January and April.

January

Jan. 18: Boyz II Men, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.

The R&B band known for hits including “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “Motownphilly” and many others is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena.
You can get tickets here.

Jan. 24, Randy Houser, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

Jan. 25: The Isley Brothers and The Spinners, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

Legendary R&B and soul performers, The Isley Brothers, known for hits including “Shout,” “It’s Your thing” and many more, will be at Foxwoods with The Spinners, of “I’ll Be Around” and “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” fame.
Learn more and get tickets here.

Jan. 31: Vince Neil and Ace Frehley, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.

Vince Neil, the front man of Mötley Crüe, and Kiss co-founder Ace Frehley, who was also the original lead guitarist of the band, are touring together.
You can get tickets here.

February

Feb. 6: Cole Swindell, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7:30 p.m.

The country music artist is known for hits including “Single Saturday Night,” “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” and more.
You can get tickets here.

Feb. 7: Bret Michael with Mark McGrath, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.

Bret Michael, of Poison,” is known fir hits including Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “Nothin ’But A Good Time,” and “Talk Dirty to Me.”
Connecticut native Mark McGrath gained national fame as the lead singer or “Sugar Ray.”
You can get tickets here.

Feb. 14: Kelsea Ballerini, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.

Kelsea Ballerini will perform at Mohegan Sun Arena on Valentine’s Day with special guests Ashe and MaRynn Taylor.
You can get tickets here.

Feb. 15: Johnny Mathis, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

Feb. 22: Billy Joel, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.

The legendary musician is responsible for many, many hits that are too numerous to mention, is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and the Broadway musical “Movin’ Out” is based on his music.
You can get tickets here.

March

March 13: Dropkick Murphys, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.

The Boston-based Dropkick Murphys are coming to Connecticut for the St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Tour with special guests The Menzingers and Teenage Bottlerocket.
You can get tickets here.

March 14: Rascal Flatts, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.

Rascal Flatts Life is a Highway Tour is coming to Connecticut with special guests Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane.
You can get tickets here.

March 21: Blake Shelton, Mohegan Sun Arena, 7 p.m.

Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes 2025 tour is coming to Connecticut with special guest Emily Ann Roberts, with special appearances by Craig Morgan, Deana Carter and Trace Adkins.
You can get tickets here.

March 21: Lee Brice, Toyota Oakdale, 8 p.m.

The country artists is known for hits including, “I Hope You’re Happy Now” and “One of Them Girls.”
You can get tickets here.

March 28: Reba McEntire, Mohegan Sun Arena, 8 p.m.

The artist known as the queen of country is known for hits including, “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” “Fancy,” “Does he Love You,” “The Greatest Man I Never Knew,” “Turn on the Radio” and many more.
You can get tickets here.

March 28: Grand Funk Railroad, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

March 29: Carly Pearce, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

April

April 4: Dylan Scott, Toyota Oakdale, 7:30 p.m.

April 5: Night Ranger, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

April 12: Heart, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

April 19: Melissa Etheridge and Joss Stone, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

April 26: The Temptations and The Four Tops, Foxwoods, 8 p.m.

The Temptations are known for “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.”
The Four Tops are known for “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “I Can’t Help Myself” and “It’s the Same Old Song.”
Learn more and get tickets here.

This list will be updated with more concerts coming to the state.

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27 Wrestlers Named State Open Wrestling Champions In Connecticut Over Weekend; Xavier Dominates Tournament

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7 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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27 Wrestlers Named State Open Wrestling Champions In Connecticut Over Weekend; Xavier Dominates Tournament

Over the weekend, the two-day CIAC State Open wrestling championships took place at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Connecticut.

Twenty-seven wrestlers (14 boys, 13 girls) were named champions in their respective weight classes, displaying intense wrestling featuring the best wrestlers across the state.

Championship bouts started around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday and lasted about two hours.

Below are the results from both the boys’ and girls’ state open championships.

106 lbs.: Xavier’s Josh Perez def. Stafford’s John Bean 17-2 (technical fall)

113 lbs.: Ridgefield’s Cole Desiano def. Suffield/Windsor Locks’ Peter Annis 8-0 (decision)

120 lbs.: Xavier’s Zack Dixon def. Somers’ Will Acorsi 12-0 (majority decision)

126 lbs.: Windham’s Delmazio Despard def. Xavier’s Alexander Depratti 4-3 (decision)

132 lbs.: Fairfield Warde’s Jude Grammatico def. Xavier’s Zaphyr Musshorn 2-1 (decision)

138 lbs.: Ledyard’s Lukas Boxley def. Terryville’s Ethan Bochman Rodriguez (pin)

144 lbs.: Xavier’s Braylon Gonzalez def. Ridgefield’s John Carrozza 3-1 (decision)

150 lbs.: Bristol Central’s Alex Lamarre def. Middletown’s Isaiah McDaniel 1-0 (decision)

157 lbs.: Newtown’s Antonio Arguello def. Notre Dame-West Haven’s Riley Storozuk 8-4 (decision)

165 lbs.: Gilbert/Torrington/Wolcott def. Trumbull’s Hubert Szymko 2-0 (decision)

175 lbs.: Xavier’s Vincent Rivera def. Fairfield Prep’s Jack Lilly 14-10 (decision)

190 lbs.: Xavier’s Chase Catalano def. Fairfield Warde’s Dylan O’Brien 2-1 (decision)

215 lbs.: Lyme-Old Lyme’s Taiyo Gemme def. Staples’ Julian Rousseau (pin)

285 lbs.: Shelton’s Chase Galke def. Ellington’s Jacob Palermo 3-0 (decision)

100 lbs.: South Windsor’s Sophia Gordon def. West Haven’s Isha Khanna (pin)

107 lbs.: RHAM’s Brooke Heffernan def. New Milford’s Clara Reynolds 9-2 (decision)

114 lbs.: Branford’s Ava Gambardella def. Jonathan Law’s Selena Batres 6-0 (decision)

120 lbs.: Trumbull’s Jillian Blake def. Fairfield Warde’s Monica Flores Romero 17-1 (technical fall)

126 lbs.: Ellis Tech’s Adelina Tate def. Fairfield Ludlowe’s Ashlynn Cummings (pin)

132 lbs: Amity’s Eliana Selaris def. Daniel Hand’s Evely Lavigne (pin)

138 lbs.: Stratford’s Winner Tshibombi def. Greenwich’s Gaby Aliaga 22-8 (majority decision)

145 lbs.: Stratford’s Gabriella Kiely def. New Milford’s Josephina Piel (pin)

152 lbs: Bunnell’s Matilda Tote def. Shelton’s Ella Piccirillo (pin)

165 lbs: Trumbull ‘s Marangelie Teixeira def. New Britain’s Kaydence Atkinson (pin)

185 lbs.: Platt’s Kayli Morris def. Bristol Central’s Shyann Bryan (pin)

235 lbs.: Norwalk’s Jeily Euceda def. Maloney’s Arianna Bellamy (pin)

Xavier High School (Middletown, CT) has been the most dominant wrestling program in the state in recent memory. Once again, they stole the show in the state opens, winning its fifth-straight state open title.

The Falcons had seven wrestlers compete out of the 14 state open titles in the boys’ division and had five winners with two runner-ups. As a team, they totaled 218.5 points, which was 72 more points than any other team.

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Pedestrian killed after being struck by Amtrak train

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February 28, 2026

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Pedestrian killed after being struck by Amtrak train

An investigation is ongoing in Stonington after a person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train Saturday morning, according to Stonington police.

Police were notified around 11:25 a.m. by Amtrak police that a pedestrian was struck by a train between the Route 1 overpass and the Prospect Street and Palmer Street railroad crossing.

When crews arrived, they pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

The train involved is stopped while Amtrak police conduct their investigation and ask the public to avoid the area at this time.

Authorities say there is no threat to the public.

No further details were released.

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