Grand Opening of THT’s New Maloney Plaza & Tilly Stage

Headliner: Mihali

Friday, June 27 5pm-8pm
on the Tilly Stage in the brand-new Maloney Plaza

5pm-6pm: Rock & Roll String Quartet (THT Steps)
6pm-7:30pm: Mihali (Tilly Stage)
7:30pm-8pm: Samulnori Drums & Cirque de Fuego Fire Circus (THT Steps)

See the full schedule of grand opening events here.

The official launch of the Maloney Public Performance Plaza will star Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle. Mihali has played to sold-out crowds at major venues such as Madison Square Garden.

Mihali draws on a rich mix of influences, with reggae and upbeat lyrics shaping the architecture of his original music. Following years of fan demand, Mihali released his solo debut, Breathe and Let Go, in 2020. It featured collaborations with Citizen Cope, Matisyahu, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Trevor Hall, instantly garnering millions of streams. Mihali also recently played on the Grammy-nominated best reggae album Cali Roots Riddim 2023 with Collie Buddz.

When Mihali isn’t touring around the world, he resides in Middlebury with his family.

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Connor Young Quartet

Saturday, July 5, 5:30-7pm

Where: Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Connor Young is a Vermont-born trumpeter, composer, and educator who performs a mix of jazz standards and original compositions. He’ll be joined by Geza Carr on drums; Josh Childs on piano; and JD Haenni on upright bass.

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Julianna Luna & Friends

Saturday, July 12, 5:30-7pm

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Julianna Luna Vasquez is an Afro-Dominican singer, actress, and event producer with Vermont Public. Julianna performs with several jazz bands, and is a performer at the 2025 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival.

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Windborne Community Singalong

Sunday, July 20, 11am

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Tickets must be reserved directly through Otter Creek Music Festival's website here.

The internationally acclaimed folk ensemble Windborne will lead a community sing in the courtyard of the new Town Hall Theater, offering a special chance to come together in song ahead of their OCMF debut performance that afternoon. No rehearsals, no spotlight—just the uplifting power of shared voices in a shared space.

To purchase tickets to the full concert on the Main Stage, please click here.

Otter Creek Music Festival Presents:

Windborne

Sunday, July 20 at 4:00pm

Tickets must be purchased directly through Otter Creek Music Festival's website here.

“The best musical discovery of the year…stunningly powerful Windborne sets a new bar for harmony singing today!” — NPR

Experience traditional harmonies from around the world, as Windborne makes their OCMF debut! With bold, inventive arrangements and deep roots in vocal tradition, this dynamic quartet brings centuries-old songs to life. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening featuring music from their acclaimed project Of Hard Times & Harmony—and the voices behind the viral TikToks that introduced Corsican polyphony and labor anthems to a new generation.

Want to make a day of it? Join us at 11:00 AM for a community sing led by the members of Windborne! The event is free, but limited to just 100 people. Reserve your tickets here.

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

The Traveling Middleburys

Saturday, July 26, 5:30-7pm

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Four long-time musicians from some of Addison County’s favorite bands (the Doughboys, the Avant-garde Dogs, and The Horse Traders) join forces to reproduce the acoustic vibe and vocal harmonies of some timeless songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Come enjoy a good time with the Traveling Middleburys, where the days are longer and the nights are stronger than moonshine!

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Sarah King

Saturday, August 2, 5:30-7pm

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Known for her powerhouse voice and “fiery, vulnerable songs,” Sarah King’s genuine stories draw on classic folk-blues themes. King has earned recognition as the New England Music Awards songwriter of the year.

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Zach Nevins Quintet

Saturday, August 9, 5:30-7pm

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Teenage trombonist and composer Zachary Nevins is establishing himself as an innovative up-and-comer in both the East and West Coast music scenes. Nevins is a Middlebury local, back in town premiering his latest quintet project in anticipation for his first jazz album as a leader.

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Atom & the Orbits

Saturday, August 16, 5:30-7pm

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Noah Hahn has spent the last decade playing in two-step bands from Vermont to Louisiana. Atom & the Orbits is the rocket ship he has assembled to launch those danceable modern-rock rhythms

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday, August 17, 6-7pm at the Marble Works

Outdoors at River Front Park in the Marble Works 152 Maple St, Middlebury, VT 05753

Bring your picnics, blankets and chairs and enjoy a Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra Pops Concert – outdoors at idyllic River Front Park in Middlebury’s Historic Marble Works

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Soulshine Revival

Saturday, August 23, 5:30-7pm

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

With superb musicianship, this Allman Brothers tribute band faithfully re-creates thier live performances and their classic hits.

THT Summer Sounds Presents:

Bobby Alu

Friday, August 29, 5:30-7pm

Outdoors on the Maloney Performing Arts Plaza at Town Hall Theater

Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Australian/Samoan singer, ukulele strummer and drummer Bobby Alu, with his band of musical soul brothers, ride the groove spectrum from Polynesian folk through roots, reggae, harmony laden soul to tropical pop