Formerly the Hartbeat Music Festival, this newly re-imagined, NOW three-day experience returns July 16-18, 2026, as HARTBEATS & Eats…Riverfront’s Music and Food Truck Festival, blending live music, incredible food trucks, and summer energy along the riverfront. The festival will feature food, community, and curated programming throughout the festival, with live performances across all three days. This festival focuses on COMMUNITY – to give the local musicians a chance to play at the Riverfront. It’s our vibe – it’s our thing – it IS Hartbeat. Our goal is to bring the community together and support the local music scene as well as local vendors, artisans, restaurants, and businesses. Programming may include a mix of full bands, DJs, and acoustic or specialty sets, based on submissions and overall festival vision.

If music is your love language, this is your moment. Apply now and let Hartford feel your HARTBEAT.

All artist submissions must be received by February 14, 2026 — Valentine’s Day. There’s no better day to share the music you love!