Alive At Five

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MusicStamford
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFor nearly three decades, Alive at Five was
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Alive At Five in Stamford

Alive at Five was a free, then ticketed, outdoor summer concert series in Stamford, Connecticut that ran on Thursday evenings from 1997 until its final season in 2024. Originally held in Columbus Park and later moved to Mill River Park in 2021, it paired live touring and regional bands with a 21-and-over crowd and nearby restaurant bars. In December 2024, organizer Stamford Downtown announced the twenty-seven-year-old series would not return in 2025, and as of this research it has not resumed.

Alive At Five is an established recurring event in Stamford, Connecticut, accepted from an official or strong source.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

For nearly three decades, Alive at Five was the signature summer ritual of downtown Stamford: a weekly Thursday evening concert that turned a workday commuter city into a crowded outdoor gathering for a few hours, drawing thousands of people from across Fairfield County and the wider New York region

02

The mystery stays covered

Its 21-and-over format, with alcohol served both on the concert grounds and at surrounding restaurants, gave it a bar-district energy that distinguished it from typical family park concerts, and its 2021 move to the newly redeveloped Mill River Park let the series expand in scale during its final years

03

The city starts moving

Local musicians and longtime attendees have described its ending after the 2024 season as the loss of a genuine Stamford institution

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Alive at Five grew out of a 1990s push by Stamford's downtown business district to bring evening foot traffic back to a city center that emptied out after office hours

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Its pairing of live music with restaurant bars along the concert perimeter reflected that original commercial goal as much as any music tradition

The sacred route

Living ritual

and its move to Mill River Park in 2021 tied it to the city's broader redevelopment of that waterway corridor before the series concluded in 2024

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Alive At Five, plan transport around the exact Stamford venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

As previously run, the series took place on summer Thursday evenings in coastal Connecticut, so attendees typically wore casual warm-weather clothing, comfortable shoes for standing on grass...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Alive At Five, stay near the part of Stamford you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.05 N, 73.54 WOpen in Google Maps

Stamford, CT

TransportFor Alive At Five, plan transport around the exact Stamford venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Alive At Five, stay near the part of Stamford you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Stamford via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Stamford, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearAs previously run, the series took place on summer Thursday evenings in coastal Connecticut, so attendees typically wore casual warm-weather clothing, comfortable shoes for standing on grass or pavement, and sometimes a light layer for cooler evening air off Long Island Sound.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for United States and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Alive At Five?

Alive At Five is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Alive At Five take place?

The festival is listed in Stamford, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Stamford, CT

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLalbany.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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