Stella Blues
Venue Information
For over 16 years, Stella Blues has been New Haven’s unpretentious home for live music, cold drinks, and community connection. Rooted in the improvisational spirit of the Grateful Dead, Stella has long served as a launchpad for rising jam bands and genre-bending artists—hosting early performances from now-national acts like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Goose, Twiddle, Baked Shrimp and more.
CLUB
Upcoming Events (42)
Tomorrow · Thursday, March 26
at9:00 PM EDT
Party
LINEUP TBA Enjoy a curated selection of retro videogaming stations and you enjoy the tunes!NO COVER. .fe-block-5557b241c0e79157067f {mix-blend-mode: ; }
This Friday · Friday, March 27
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music World Rock Latin
Fuselaje brings high-energy worldbeat sounds, blending surf rock, ska, and Afro Latin musical styles.
This Weekend · Saturday, March 28
This Weekend · Sunday, March 29
at8:00 PM EDT
DJ Electronic Hip-Hop
All-female DJ and performer lineup celebrating International Women's Month with beats, retro gaming, and byte-size snacks.
This Monday · Monday, March 30
at9:00 PM EDT
DJ Electronic Funk
Moke spins house music with a fun disco twist and familiar vocals, DJing and remixing since 2012.
at3:00 PM EDT
Games
FREE POOL EVERY MONDAY!Reg.Happy Hour Deals then at 8pm $6 Pickle Backs$2 off Grateful Deads$10 Boiler Makers .fe-block-68583dfb02c38cf65acf {mix-blend-mode: ; }
Next Wednesday · Wednesday, April 1
at8:00 PM EDT
Open Mic Blues Rock
Weekly open mic night featuring a talented house band with rotating performers and jam opportunities at Stella Blues.
Next Thursday · Thursday, April 2
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Folk Celtic
Molly Murphy showcases her Celtic-influenced indie folk, blending Irish instrumentation with modern songwriting in her 'Celtic Flower-Power' sound, alongside Find Real Soon and Joey Mastro.
Next Friday · Friday, April 3
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Folk
Kilgore Trout performs original songs and covers from Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, showcasing a three-piece band united by storytelling and expert musicianship.
Next Saturday · Saturday, April 4
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music Punk Rock Indie
Connecticut's Paper Suns deliver high-energy alternative rock with 90s and 2000s pop-punk classics for a scream-your-heart-out emo night.
Next Sunday · Sunday, April 5
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music Hip-Hop
404 Fest returns as a producer and MC showcase featuring local producers collaborating live.
Next Monday · Monday, April 6
at8:00 PM EDT
DJ Electronic
Luna Rouge, Ari Kar, Brdy & Switchh spin electronic beats for an Electro Eggstravaganza with egg hunt and dancing.
at3:00 PM EDT
Games
FREE POOL EVERY MONDAY!Reg.Happy Hour Deals then at 8pm $6 Pickle Backs$2 off Grateful Deads$10 Boiler Makers .fe-block-3535893c53497f67cee1 {mix-blend-mode: ; }
Next Tuesday · Tuesday, April 7
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Singer-Songwriter
4la7la and shepup bring piano-led indie alt-pop and warm, intimate singer-songwriter sounds for an emotionally immersive Monday night.
In 2 weeks · Wednesday, April 8
at8:00 PM EDT
Open Mic Rock Folk
Weekly open mic with house band featuring guitar, bass, and drums. Sign up on night-of for 10-15 minute sets, with open jam slots 10-10:30pm and midnight-12:45am.
In 3 weeks · Thursday, April 9
at8:00 PM EDT
DJ Electronic
CT Open Decks: A monthly house music event providing opportunities for emerging DJs to perform and network within the local electronic music scene.
In 3 weeks · Friday, April 10
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Rock Americana Singer-Songwriter
A double bill featuring Carmen Olivia's independent music and Mojohand's energetic rock & roll with country-soul influences.
In 3 weeks · Sunday, April 12
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Indie Punk Electronic
BLÜECRÜE brings electrifying groove-heavy dance sets alongside Internet Tears' infectious indie pop sadness blending synth-punk and 80s synthwave.
In 3 weeks · Monday, April 13
at3:00 PM EDT
Games
FREE POOL EVERY MONDAY!Reg.Happy Hour Deals then at 8pm $6 Pickle Backs$2 off Grateful Deads$10 Boiler Makers .fe-block-326a18426e5f1a293764 {mix-blend-mode: ; }
In 3 weeks · Wednesday, April 15
at8:00 PM EDT
Open Mic Rock Folk
Weekly open mic with house band featuring guitar, bass, and drums. Sign up on night-of for 10-15 minute sets, with open jam slots 10-10:30pm and midnight-12:45am.
In 4 weeks · Friday, April 17
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music Blues Rock
The Vascoe Bleus deliver high-energy blues rock with bold vocals by frontwoman Veronica Ciccone, featuring both original songs and dynamic covers.
In 4 weeks · Saturday, April 18
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Jam Rock
Philly's The Reality Check Experiment delivers a unique improvisational jam experience inspired by Phish and the Grateful Dead, with high-energy groove-heavy sets that are never the same twice.
In 4 weeks · Monday, April 20
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Jam Rock
The Aaron Band brings high-energy jam band performances featuring original compositions and covers from Phish, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.
at3:00 PM EDT
Games
FREE POOL EVERY MONDAY!Reg.Happy Hour Deals then at 8pm $6 Pickle Backs$2 off Grateful Deads$10 Boiler Makers .fe-block-a7e297cb664addbc70c7 {mix-blend-mode: ; }
In 4 weeks · Wednesday, April 22
at8:00 PM EDT
Open Mic Rock Funk Blues
Weekly Tuesday night open mic with a house band backing performers, featuring 10-15 minute slots and open jam sessions from experienced musicians ready to support new talent.
In 5 weeks · Thursday, April 23
at9:00 PM EDT
Games
Unique event combining retro video gaming with live music performances, with lineup yet to be announced.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Party Electronic
Retro gaming event with free play on classic consoles, snacks, and a DJ spinning beats throughout the night for a unique gaming and music experience.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
DJ Hip-Hop R&B
Tall Tees is a 2000s Hip Hop and R&B dance party celebrating favorites from Soulja Boy, Missy Elliott, Ludacris, Beyoncé, and more.
Monday, April 27, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Hip-Hop
Sunday Cypher: A collaborative hip-hop event featuring performances, producer showcases, and open freestyle sessions connecting MCs and beat makers.
at3:00 PM EDT
Games
FREE POOL EVERY MONDAY!Reg.Happy Hour Deals then at 8pm $6 Pickle Backs$2 off Grateful Deads$10 Boiler Makers .fe-block-3f8e7f9db48565b1a9c8 {mix-blend-mode: ; }
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Open Mic Rock Funk Blues
Weekly Tuesday night open mic with a house band backing performers, featuring 10-15 minute slots and open jam sessions from experienced musicians ready to support new talent.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music Folk Indie
Multi-act folk and indie folk showcase featuring Old Milk Mooney, Thin Lear, Figurine, and Niagara Moon, celebrating heartfelt songwriting and ethereal arrangements.
Friday, May 1, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
DJ Electronic R&B
House Head City presents a night of house, soul, and dance music.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Rock Country Jazz
Connecticut-based indie rock band Remember September blends country, rock, jazz, and blues in an acoustic rock sound compared to the Allman Brothers and Dave Matthews Band.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
at9:00 PM EDT
Live Music Funk Jam
Dysfunktone brings funk, progressive, and jam influences to a live performance.
Monday, May 4, 2026
at3:00 PM EDT
Games
FREE POOL EVERY MONDAY!Reg.Happy Hour Deals then at 8pm $6 Pickle Backs$2 off Grateful Deads$10 Boiler Makers .fe-block-ba8d7e53b2e91842513f {mix-blend-mode: ; }
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Open Mic Rock Funk Blues
Weekly Tuesday night open mic with a house band backing performers, featuring 10-15 minute slots and open jam sessions from experienced musicians ready to support new talent.
Friday, May 22, 2026
at1:00 AM EDT
Live Music Blues Rock Folk
A dynamic double bill featuring The Vascoe Bleus' soulful blues rock and Grace Palmer's nostalgic Americana folk, promising an evening of powerful, original music.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Party Electronic
Retro gaming event with free play on classic consoles, snacks, and a DJ spinning beats throughout the night for a unique gaming and music experience.
Monday, May 25, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Hip-Hop
Collaborative hip-hop event featuring live performances, producer showcases, and freestyle cyphers. A high-energy night connecting MCs, beat makers, and hip-hop talent.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Party Electronic
Retro gaming event with free play on classic consoles, snacks, and a DJ spinning beats throughout the night for a unique gaming and music experience.
Monday, June 29, 2026
at8:00 PM EDT
Live Music Hip-Hop
Collaborative hip-hop event featuring live performances, producer showcases, and freestyle cyphers. A high-energy night connecting MCs, beat makers, and hip-hop talent.