2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Southwestern Connecticut, Connecticut

Orchestra LUMOS

Fodor's choice

The orchestra (formerly Stamford Symphony) performs mainly at The Palace Theatre, but selected musicians also perform at smaller venues in Stamford and nearby towns.

The Ridgefield Playhouse

Fodor's choice

This historic, fully renovated, country playhouse presents national and local musicians, comedians, magicians, theatrical performances, classic and new films, and insightful lectures. Stars ranging from Gordon Lightfoot to Lyle Lovett, Dana Carvey to Amy Schumer, and performances such as Puccini's Madama Butterfly and Shakespeare's Henry V have been headliners over the years.