How much are Hartford concert tickets compared to Boston?

On TickPick, Hartford event tickets at the XL Center typically run 25–35% below comparable shows at TD Garden in Boston. Broadway at the Bushnell is also significantly cheaper than Boston's Citizens Bank Opera House. The savings are real, and you skip the Boston parking and traffic.

What are the best venues in Hartford?

The Bushnell (2,800-seat Mortensen Hall) is the performing arts jewel with Broadway, symphony, and major concerts. XL Center (15,500 seats) handles arena tours and UConn basketball. Infinity Hall (500 seats) is the intimate concert standout. Webster Theater (1,500-cap) is the rock-and-hip-hop room.

Is Hartford walkable for a night out?

Yes. The XL Center, the Bushnell, and most downtown restaurants are within a 10-minute walk. The Church Street and Morgan Street garages are centrally located and charge $10–$15 on event nights. The Goodwin Hotel and the Hartford Marriott Downtown are both within walking distance of all major venues.

Where can I buy cheap Hartford tickets?

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What events are happening in Hartford this weekend?

Visit the Hartford events page on TickPick to see all upcoming events including concerts, sports games, theater shows, and more. You can filter by date to find events happening this weekend.

Does TickPick charge fees for Hartford tickets?

No. TickPick is the only major ticket marketplace that charges zero buyer fees. The listed price is exactly what you will pay at checkout.

Are Hartford tickets on TickPick guaranteed?

Yes. Every Hartford ticket purchased on TickPick is backed by the BuyerTrust Guarantee , which ensures your tickets are valid, authentic, and delivered in time for the event.

Why Buy Hartford Tickets on TickPick?

Why Buy Hartford Tickets on TickPick? TickPick is the best place to buy Hartford event tickets because the price you see is the price you pay. There are no service fees, no checkout surprises, and every Hartford ticket is backed by our BestPrice Guarantee and BuyerTrust Guarantee .

Hartford Tickets

Browse all events in Hartford and find the best prices on tickets.

Top events in Hartford

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Dalvin La Melodia

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Uconn Huskies Vs. North Carolina

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Hartford sports teams

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UConn Huskies

62 Games

UConn Huskies Football

4 Games

Hartford Wolf Pack

36 Games

UMass Minutemen

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UConn Huskies Women's Basketball

17 Games

UConn Huskies Basketball

20 Games

Syracuse Orange

1 Game

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Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase

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Concerts in Hartford

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

1 Event

Dalvin La Melodia

1 Event

Trippie Redd

1 Event

Clara La San

1 Event

Arcangel

1 Event

Hilary Duff

1 Event

John Mayer

1 Event

Rush

2 Events

Lainey Wilson

1 Event

Hudson Westbrook

1 Event

Metallica

3 Events

DJ Cassidy's Pass The Mic Live

1 Event

Goose - The Band

3 Events

Godsmack

1 Event

Ricky Martin

1 Event

Little Big Town

1 Event

Hans Zimmer

1 Event

Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out Live

1 Event

The Living Tombstone

1 Event

Disney Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide

1 Event

Theater in Hartford

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Mamma Mia!

8 Shows

A Magical Cirque Christmas

2 Shows

Heathers - The Musical

8 Shows

Waitress

8 Shows

Cirque Dreams: Holidaze

3 Shows

The Book Of Mormon

5 Shows

The Outsiders

8 Shows

QA TEST Performer

1 Show

Comedy in Hartford

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Wild 'N Out Live

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David Lucas

1 Event

Ahren Belisle

1 Event

David Jolly

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Killers of Kill Tony

1 Event

Martin Phillips

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Jo Koy

1 Event

Sebastian Maniscalco

3 Events

Tom Segura

1 Event

Bert Kreischer

1 Event

Matt Mathews

1 Event

Bob Marley - Comedian

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Hartford Live Events

Hartford offers a diverse range of live events and entertainment options. The city hosts college sports and concerts at PeoplesBank Arena, as well as events at Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre.

For baseball fans, Dunkin' Park home of the Hartford Yard Goats offers minor league excitement. Hartford also features The Meadows Music Theatre for concerts and live performances.

Buy your tickets to all of Hartford's hottest live events on TickPick, where you'll get the guaranteed best prices of any ticket marketplace and never pay any hidden fees.

Your Night Out in Hartford

Hartford doesn't get the hype that Boston or New York gets for live entertainment, and honestly, that's part of why it works. Hartford event tickets are priced like a mid-size market, but the venue quality and act caliber punch closer to a major metro. You're 90 minutes from Manhattan, two hours from Boston, and the touring acts that play both cities often add a Hartford stop in between at a fraction of the price. Pair that with easy parking, walkable downtown venues, and the kind of crowd that's actually there for the show — not the Instagram story — and Hartford starts making a lot of sense.

The XL Center

The XL Center is downtown Hartford's arena, with 15,500 seats for concerts, plus UConn men's and women's basketball and Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) hockey. It's showing its age (opened in 1975, last major renovation in 2014), but the location can't be beat, as it's right in the center of downtown, accessible from I-84 and I-91, with multiple parking garages within a two-block walk. UConn basketball at the XL Center is the hottest ticket in Connecticut sports. The Huskies have won six national championships in men's basketball (including back-to-back in 2023 and 2024), and the women's program is the most dominant dynasty in college sports history. When UConn plays at the XL Center, the energy is real.

Concert tickets at the XL Center typically run 25–35% below comparable shows at TD Garden in Boston or Madison Square Garden in New York. Same tour, same production, meaningfully lower price, and you're not dealing with Boston parking or Penn Station.

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