THANK YOU FOR CHIRP 2026!

Chirp’s 25th Anniversary Season

Dedicated to making Ridgefield
an even better place to live.

Chirp presents free outdoor (when possible) family concerts in Ridgefield’s Ballard Park every Tues. and Thurs. Concerts start at 7:00 p.m.

There are no reservations or tickets.

Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics.

If you have not already liked us on Facebook please do so for the most up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/ChirpCT/

Folks, parking has become a big concern so please adhere to following: Passengers & Coolers may be dropped off at the CVS entrance to Ballard Park. From there, please follow the directions on the signs and of the parking enforcement personnel to locate parking. Please be considerate and do not park in front of open restaurants anywhere in town unless you are also eating there.

You can donate to CHIRP online anytime. Your generosity made our 25th anniversary season possible — and it’s what will bring the music back to Ballard Park in 2027. https://chirpct.org/donate

We are still in need of your donations. Please send your checks to CHIRP, Town Hall, 400 Main St., Ridgefield, CT 06877. For the many of you who live in surrounding towns and enjoy CHIRP we now have the capacity to accept online donations. Please click on link above.  Please help us provide free music in the park for all who wish to come and enjoy and remember, when it rains we are most often at East Ridge Middle School Auditorium. It is an indoor venue, so don’t let bad weather keep you home.

CHIRP is a series of free concerts held every Tuesday and Thursday evening from late May through the end of August, in the heart of Ridgefield, Connecticut’s Ballard Park. Each season opens with a special performance by Ridgefield High School’s student musicians and continues with a lineup of acclaimed touring artists — all free, all summer long.

CHIRP is totally funded by individual and foundation donations as well as contributions from local businesses. It is co-sponsored by the town of Ridgefield through its Parks & Recreation Department and The Ridgefield Press. Concerts begin at 7p.m. Please understand that we love dogs BUT they are not permitted in Ballard Park.

CHIRP’s mission is to present to its audience music and professional musicians who would not normally otherwise have a venue in the Ridgefield/Danbury area. It’s main goals are to build community through shared experience as well as to enhance Ridgefield’s reputation as a “Destination.”

Please either click “DONATE” at the top of the screen or send your contribution to CHIRP to make our entire season possible: Town Hall, 400 Main St. Ridgefield, CT 06877.