# Festivals in Hamden | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Hamden. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Hamden

- **Event Name**: Summer Games
  - **Description**: Get ready for Summer Games presented by Pratt & Whitney and enjoy the spirit and joy of the weekend! 

Whether you'll be competing, volunteering or cheering on your favorite athlete or team, the event promises to be a weekend you will enjoy and rememb
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamden/summer-games/200030042023119
  - **Venue**: Southern Connecticut State University, Moore Field House
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  - **Categories**: sports, contests, trips-adventures, cycling, volunteering, parades
- **Event Name**: HAMDEN FEST 2026
  - **Description**: Hamden Fest 2026 will kick off on Saturday, June 6 with a​ full day of events and activities in Town Center Park. The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Town of Hamden to present this exciting event which will include:
- Hamden Cha
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamden/hamden-fest-2026/200029915464637
  - **Venue**: Hamden Town Center Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, sports, business, exhibitions, kids, food-drinks, art, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: CT Folk Fest & Green Expo
  - **Description**: 🌿 SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026
🎶 ALL DAY Festival at Edgerton Park
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly • Live Music • Food Trucks • Kids Village • Green Expo

We’re excited to announce that this year’s celebration is moving to Saturday, September 26,
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamden/ct-folk-fest-and-green-expo/200029864873637
  - **Venue**: Edgerton Park Conservancy
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- **Event Name**: Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K
  - **Description**: The Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K will be held at Town Center Park in Hamden on Saturday June 6th. All runners and walkers are welcomed. The half marathon course is USA Track and Field Certified.

Both races begin in Hamden's beautiful Town Center p
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamden/hamden-fest-half-marathon-and-5k/200029915514129
  - **Venue**: Hamden Town Center Park
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  - **Categories**: marathons, festivals, sports, workshops, trips-adventures, nonprofit, art
- **Event Name**: Liz McNicholl at Cantean
  - **Description**: Originally hailing from Ireland, please join us in welcoming Liz McNicholl to Cantean! Liz is a CT Folk Fest veteran and charming performer.  
 
Doors: Open 6pm
Food: Served until 6:50pm
Show Start: Promptly at 7:00pm

Get your tickets and come early to s
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamden/liz-mcnicholl-at-cantean/200029725301913
  - **Venue**: Cantean
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  - **Categories**: performances, festivals, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Confluence Ensemble: Midsommar Solstice Celebration at Best Video
  - **Description**: Celebrate the Summer Solstice with us! Confluence Ensemble plays Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sat., June 20. The show starts at 7 PM and the cover is $10.

Confluence Ensemble—Jim and Willow Sirch and Gary Wikfors—offer a concert of mostly Swe
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamden/confluence-ensemble-midsommar-solstice-celebration-at-best-video/200029987596134
  - **Venue**: 1842 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06517
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, live-music, summer-solstice

## Trending Events in Hamden

- **Event Name**: Napalm Death, Deadguy, Primitive Man in Hamden
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Napalm Death Live at Space Ballroom on Saturday, May 23, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Napalm Death is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Scum, Nazi Punks Fuck
  - **Venue**: Space Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Napalm Death
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Napalm Death, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Space Ballroom in Hamden, CT sets the stage for an unforgettable
  - **Venue**: Space Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Mdou Moctar
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Space Ballroom
🏠 Address: 295 Treadwell Street, Hamden, CT 06514
🌆 City: Hamden
📍 Location: 41.354, -72.9255✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Mdou Moctar, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of trans
  - **Venue**: Space Ballroom
- **Event Name**: Summer Games
  - **Description**: Get ready for Summer Games presented by Pratt & Whitney and enjoy the spirit and joy of the weekend! 

Whether you'll be competing, volunteering or cheering on your favorite athlete or team, the event promises to be a weekend you will enjoy and rememb
  - **Venue**: Southern Connecticut State University, Moore Field House
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- **Event Name**: Gang Of Four, Downtown Boys in Hamden
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Gang Of Four LIVE at Space Ballroom on Tuesday, June 23, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Gang Of Four is coming to Space Ballroom on Tuesday, June 23, 2026
  - **Venue**: Space Ballroom
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- **Event Name**: Corey Glover (of Living Colour) w/s/g Haunting Titans // Sage King // Goat Herder
  - **Description**: Saturday, 7/11, The Cellar on Treadwell is honored to host Jason Ingraham's "Not his partner's B-day show" featuring the one-and-only Corey Glover of Living Colour. He''ll be joined by Haunting Titans, Sage King (lead vocalist of Living Wreckage) & Go
  - **Venue**: 295 Treadwell St, building H lower level, Hamden, CT, United States, Connecticut 06517
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- **Event Name**: HAMDEN FEST 2026
  - **Description**: Hamden Fest 2026 will kick off on Saturday, June 6 with a​ full day of events and activities in Town Center Park. The Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Town of Hamden to present this exciting event which will include:
- Hamden Cha
  - **Venue**: Hamden Town Center Park
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- **Event Name**: Let's Just Dance Dancing My Way To Wellness Line Dance-A-Thon
  - **Description**: Get ready for our 10th Wellness Line DanceAthon, a day full of linedancing, raffles, snacks/dinner, and good folks!  Let's Just Dance!About this EventWelcome to Let's Just Dance
  - **Venue**: Devonshire Hall
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- **Event Name**: Six Feet Under, Kataklysm, Wormhole in Hamden
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Kataklysm Live in Hamden on Monday, July 13, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Kataklysm like never before? With chart-topping hits like Narcissist, Guillotine and Underneath the Scars and 177.9K+ dev
  - **Venue**: Space Ballroom
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Hamden?
  - **A:** Summer Games (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Southern Connecticut State University, Moore Field House), HAMDEN FEST 2026 (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am at Hamden Town Center Park), CT Folk Fest & Green Expo (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm at Edgerton Park Conservancy), Hamden Fest Half Marathon & 5K (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 am at Hamden Town Center Park), Liz McNicholl at Cantean (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Cantean).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Hamden?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Hamden on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Hamden?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Hamden?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Hamden include Southern Connecticut State University, Moore Field House, Hamden Town Center Park, Edgerton Park Conservancy.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Hamden?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Hamden include Special Olympics Connecticut, Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT Folk.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Hamden?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Hamden.

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