Summer Concerts on the Square
Austin James + The Nomads
Enjoy free, live music every Thursday in June, July, and August!
The Mansfield Downtown Partnership’s 2026 Summer Concerts on the Square continue with Austin James + The Nomads!
Hartford area multi-instrumentalist, Austin James, has been writing and performing original music for over a decade. His songs blend heartfelt lyrics with blues, soul, rock and folk to create a unique and energetic sound. Austin James and his band The Nomads have been performing regularly since 2020, playing around the country as a national touring act, and even being featured in the Freestlye Libre 2 commercial for Abbott Pharmaceutical.
Read more about Austin James + The Nomads here.
The Summer Concerts on the Square take place from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. The concerts are free and open to all ages.
For more information, visit mansfieldmusic.org
DINNER & A SHOW
Visit your favorite downtown restaurant before the concert or get your dinner to go and enjoy the music while you dine! You are welcome to bring take-out to Betsy Paterson Square (please note: alcohol is not permitted on the Square).
With over 20 restaurants within an easy walk from the Square, there’s something to satisfy every taste and budget. See what’s cooking here.
Pictured: Dog Lane Cafe
PARKING: Parking is available in the Downtown Storrs Parking Garage (33 Royce Circle), which is free for your first two hours and just $1/hour thereafter. The garage is about a 2-minute walk from Betsy Paterson Square.

