Can’t Miss Events in Connecticut - 2026 Into 2027

Let yourself get lost in the music. These arts & culture events are a must-attend. And find more summer events here.

International Festival of Arts & Ideas
May-June 2027 | New Haven

Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival
2027 Dates T.B.D | Fort Trumbull State Park and New London Waterfront Park

Black Bear Americana Music Fest
August 13-15, 2027 | Harwinton Fairgrounds

VersoFest'27
April 1-4, 2027 | The Westport Library

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
July 2027 | Bushnell Park

It’s game time. Sporting events in Connecticut bring the heat. Here are some you won’t want to miss.

50th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race – 20K
September 6, 2027 | New Haven Green

Vertical Hoops Fall Championships
2027 Dates T.B.D. | Mohegan Sun

Eversource Hartford Marathon
October 2027 | Hartford

Play Fast Pitch Nation
Events start April 2027 | Windsor

Manchester Road Race
November 25, 2027 | Manchester

World Baseball Coaches’ Convention
January 14-16, 2027 | Mohegan Sun

NIKE New England Winterfest 
January 2027 | Connecticut Convention Center

Hartford Boat Show
January 28-31, 2027 | Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun

Connecticut Golf Show
April 2-4, 2027 | Connecticut Convention Center

Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show
March 19-21, 2027 | Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun

Travelers Championship
June 21-27, 2027 | TPC River Highlands, Cromwell

Savor great flavors the fun way — at food and drink festivals. Here are some to look out for.

Sun Wine & Food Fest
January 21-24, 2027 | Mohegan Sun

48th Norwalk Oyster Festival
September 2027 | Norwalk

Lobster Roll & Musical Festival
September 18, 2027 | Milford

Comic books, fun fairs and iconic decades – check out these pop culture and family-friendly events in Connecticut. Find creative activities for kids here.

ConnectiKids Summer Fair
2027 Dates T.B.D | Hartford

TerrifiCon
August 13-15, 2027 | Mohegan Sun

RetroWorld Expo
2027 Dates T.B.D | Connecticut Convention Center

CT HorrorFest
September 11-12, 2027 | DoubleTree by Hilton Stamford

ConnectiCon XXIV
July 15-18, 2027 | Connecticut Convention Center

Out Film CT
2027 Dates T.B.D 

Pride New Haven
2027 Date T.B.D  | New Haven

West Hartford Pride
June 26, 2027 | West Hartford Town Hall

Middletown Pride
June 5, 2027 | Middletown

Some events just don’t fit in a box. Here are some of Connecticut’s most unique events you’ll want on your calendar.

14th Annual Tommy’s Tattoo Convention
October 8-10, 2027 | Mohegan Sun

CT Barber Expo
May 15-17, 2027 | Mohegan Sun

Celebrate cultures of all kinds at these multicultural festivals in Connecticut.

Italian-American Festival
2027 Date T.B.D | Sons of Italy Club, Southington

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
August 2027 | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford

Milford Irish Festival
September 2027 | Fowler Field, Milford

Taste of Caribbean and Jerk Festival
August 2027 | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford

Little Poland Festival
June 2027 | New Britain

Stop and smell all the flowers. Connecticut’s home and garden shows are top tier. Here are some you’ll want to look into.

Connecticut Fall Home Show
2027 Dates T.B.D. | Connecticut Convention Center

Hartford Home Show
January 9 & 10, 2027 | Vale Fieldhouse, Middletown

Home & Garden Show
February 19-21, 2027 | Mohegan Sun

Connecticut Flower & Garden Show
February 18-21, 2027 | Connecticut Convention Center

79th Connecticut Home & Remodeling Show
March 5-7, 2027 | Connecticut Convention Center

Connecticut Better Home Show
March 6-7, 2027 | Fairfield University Recreational Complex Field House

33rd Western New England Home Show
March 13-14, 2027 | O'Neill Center - Western Connecticut State University - Danbury

Love a healthy lifestyle? These wellness events celebrate all things health – from medical professions to fitness and more.

Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo
2027 Date T.B.D. | Harbor Point Boardwalk, Stamford

EMS & Fire Pro Expo
October 21-23, 2027 | Mohegan Sun

Get a hand tying the knot at Connecticut’s best bridal events. Here are some we think you’ll love.

41st Connecticut Wedding & Bridal Expo
February 6 & 7, 2027 | Connecticut Convention Center

Connecticut Bridal & Wedding Expo
June 6, 2027 | Vale Fieldhouse, Middletown