Since 1954, the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT has been a cornerstone of live entertainment in Connecticut. What began as a theater-in-the-round in an alfalfa field, in its early years quickly became a legendary stop for icons like Tom Jones, Wayne Newton, Gladys Knight and Tony Bennett, later welcoming stars from Willie Nelson, BB King, Huey Lewis, Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys to Cher, Kelly Clarkson, Styx, Whitney Houston, Reba McEntire, Diana Ross and more. Reimagined in 1996 as a modern 4,600-seat venue, Oakdale has played host to the world’s biggest artists — from Sting, Coldplay, Mary J Blige, Rod Stewart. Lil Wayne to debut tours by Dua Lipa, P!nk, Post Malone, Britney Spears, John Mayer and the Jonas Brothers — alongside Broadway hits like Wicked , Riverdance and Jersey Boys, top comedians like Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Howie Mandel, and family favorites like Bluey and The Wiggles. Now part of Live Nation, Toyota Oakdale Theatre remains one of the state’s premier destinations for year long unforgettable live experiences.