Xfinity Theatre, located at 61 Savitt Way in Hartford, Connecticut, is an outdoor amphitheatre owned by the City of Hartford and operated by Live Nation. Opening in 1994 as the Meadows Music Theatre, the venue grew into one of the largest amphitheatres in New England, with a total capacity of around 30,000 — roughly 7,500 in the covered indoor section and an additional 22,500 on the open lawn during summer months.
Over the decades the venue passed through several naming arrangements — ctnow.com Meadows Music Theatre, New England Dodge Music Center, Comcast Theatre — before becoming Xfinity Theatre in 2013 through a sponsorship deal with Comcast’s Xfinity brand. That name ran through 2025, when it reverted to The Meadows Music Theatre. Through every rebrand, its reputation as Hartford’s premier summer concert destination held firm, drawing rock, pop, hip-hop, and country acts on major national tours each season.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Hartford, Connecticut
- Type: Outdoor amphitheatre
- Opened: 1994
- Total Capacity: About 30,000
- Indoor Capacity: 7,500
- Lawn Capacity: About 22,500
- Operator: Live Nation
The Concert Experience
The venue is designed for flexibility across seasons. During summer, the indoor section opens alongside the expansive lawn, accommodating the full crowd, while the covered seating area offers a more defined experience for ticket holders who prefer assigned spots near the stage. The combination of reserved seating and open lawn makes the venue appealing to a wide range of concertgoers, from dedicated fans who pre-purchase front-section spots to general-admission attendees looking for a relaxed outdoor atmosphere.
Amenities include multiple food and beverage vendors, VIP box options with premium bar access, and a dedicated parking area with express exit options. The scale of the property along Savitt Way supports the large-scale production requirements typical of national stadium tours that use amphitheatres as summer routing stops.
Notable Performances and Milestones
Since opening in 1994, the venue has hosted some of the biggest names in live music. The Spice Girls performed there on July 3, 1998, during the Spiceworld Tour. Britney Spears held a sold-out show on June 21, 2000, near the launch of her Oops!… I Did It Again World Tour. Aerosmith kicked off the North American leg of their Just Push Play tour from the Hartford stage on June 6, 2001, with the performance broadcast live on VH1.
Farm Aid, the annual charity concert benefiting American family farmers, chose the venue for editions in both 2018 and 2021. The 2013 Funny or Die Oddball Comedy Festival also took place here, drawing national media attention. Live Nation predecessor SFX acquired the venue in 1997, cementing the long-running relationship between the Hartford amphitheatre and the major concert touring industry.
Explore more: Music Venues hub.
Xfinity Theatre FAQs
Where is Xfinity Theatre located?
Xfinity Theatre is located at 61 Savitt Way in Hartford, Connecticut.
What is the capacity of Xfinity Theatre?
The venue holds about 30,000 people in total — roughly 7,500 in the covered indoor section and around 22,500 on the outdoor lawn during summer events.
Is Xfinity Theatre still open under that name?
The venue continues to operate but reverted to its original name, The Meadows Music Theatre, after the Xfinity sponsorship arrangement ended in 2025. Live Nation remains the operator.
Get More from Xfinity Theatre
Log the coasters, stadiums, and venues you’ve experienced, rate Xfinity Theatre, and see what your friends thought. Get the ThrillZing app.
Photo by Djimmer Koster on Pexels.