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 2026 | New Haven

Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Fort Trumbull State Park and New London Waterfront Park

Black Bear Americana Music Fest
August 14-16, 2026 | Harwinton Fairgrounds

VersoFest'26
March 26-29, 2026 | The Westport Library

Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
July 17-19, 2026 | Bushnell Park

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

49th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race – 20K
September 7, 2026 | New Haven Green

Vertical Hoops Fall Championships
September 25-27, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

Eversource Hartford Marathon
October 10, 2026 | Hartford

Play Fast Pitch Nation
Events start April 2026 | Windsor

Manchester Road Race
2026 Dates TBD | Manchester

World Baseball Coaches’ Convention
2027 Dates T.B.D. | Mohegan Sun

NIKE New England Winterfest 
2027 Dates T.B.D.

Hartford Boat Show
January 29 - February 1, 2026 | Earth Expo Center at Mohegan Sun

Connecticut Golf Show
March 27-29, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

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

Travelers Championship
June 22-28, 2026 | TPC River Highlands, Cromwell

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

48th Norwalk Oyster Festival
September 11-13, 2026 | Norwalk

Sun Wine & Food Fest
January 22-25, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

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
2026 Dates T.B.D | Hartford

TerrifiCon
August 7-9, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

RetroWorld Expo
September 12, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

CT HorrorFest
August 22-23, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

90s Con
October 16-18, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

ConnectiCon XXIII
July 16-19, 2026 | Connecticut Convention Center

Out Film CT
June 12 - 20, 2026

Pride New Haven
2026 Dates T.B.D | New Haven

West Hartford Pride
June 27, 2026 | West Hartford Town Hall

Middletown Pride
June 6, 2026 | 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 9-11, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

48th American Crossword Puzzle Tournament
April 10-12, 2026 | Stamford Marriott

CT Barber Expo
June 6-8, 2026 | Mohegan Sun

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

Italian-American Festival
2026 Dates T.B.D | Sons of Italy Club, Southington

Riverfront Dragon Boat & Asian Festival
August 15, 2026 | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford

Milford Irish Festival
September 18 & 19, 2026 | Fowler Field, Milford

Taste of Caribbean and Jerk Festival
August 1, 2026 | Mortensen Riverfront Plaza Hartford

Little Poland Festival
June 14, 2026 | 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
October 31 & November 1, 2026 | 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
2027 Dates T.B.D. | Connecticut Convention Center

Connecticut Better Home Show
2027 Dates T.B.D. | Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport - formerly Webster Bank Arena

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

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

15th Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo
September 12, 2026 | Harbor Point Boardwalk, Stamford

EMS & Fire Pro Expo
October 22-24, 2026 | 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 7, 2026 | Vale Fieldhouse