# Festivals in New London, CT 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in New London, Connecticut 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Guitar Monsters feat. Jon Butcher, Johnny A. w/special guest Dave Amato
  - **Description**: Rockin’ 4 Vets presents Guitar Monsters as it makes its initial appearance at the Infinity Music Hall, in Hartford, CT, for an electrifying night of world-class guitar rock. The show
  - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hartford/guitar-monsters-feat-jon-butcher-johnny-a-w-special-guest-dave-amato/80002887582766
  - **Venue**: Infinity Music Hall - Hartford
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## About

The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in New London. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in New London, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in New London listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in New London

- **Event Name**: Brewfest at the Beach
  - **Description**: We're a group of women who show up to do cool stuff around CT together and 9/18 we're heading to the beach to enjoy the annual Brewfest!About this EventCome solo, leave with a new friend, that's the whole vibe here!
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/brewfest-at-the-beach/100001999820101758
  - **Venue**: Ocean Beach Park
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Meetups, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Down by the Riverside Festival
  - **Description**: The Down by the Riverside Festival returns with of live music, plein air artists, children's activities, native plant giveaway, and pizza for lunch. Free of charge & everybody welcome!

Parking is limited within the park, but available on street and a
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/down-by-the-riverside-festival/200030695032154
  - **Venue**: Riverside Park
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Norwich Harbor Glow Cruise
  - **Description**: Experience the Thames River like never before aboard the Park's first annual Norwich Harbor Glow Cruise. You'll head north to Norwich with a narrated, guided river tour on the way to the free, family-friendly community event held at the Marina at American
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:45 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 07:15 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/norwich-harbor-glow-cruise/200030663106332
  - **Venue**: 1 Waterfront Park, New London, CT 06320, United States
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- **Event Name**: Saint Sophia Greek Food Festival
  - **Description**: Saint Sophia Greek Food Festival 
November 4, 5 and 6 from 11am-8pm
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  - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 11:00 am – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/saint-sophia-greek-food-festival/200030527716021
  - **Venue**: 200 Hempstead St, New London, CT
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  - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, food-drinks, harvest-festival
- **Event Name**: Halloween Night Food Trucks on Chester Street!
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 Halloween Night Food Trucks! 👻🎃

Make dinner part of your Halloween plans! Join us on Saturday, October 31st, at Busche Academy, 40 Chester Street, for a delicious selection of multiple food trucks with something for everyone!

Grab dinner before headi
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/halloween-night-food-trucks-on-chester-street/200030557590726
  - **Venue**: Busche Academy Boys Basketball
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, halloween, trick-or-treat
- **Event Name**: New London Motorcycle Club Blessing on the Waterfront
  - **Description**: NLMC Bike Blessing on the New London Waterfront 2027!!!

Save this date: Sunday, May 16, 2027!!!

Bike Show, Vendors, Food Trucks, and more!!!

If you're a motorcyclist in New England, then this is where you want to be.

If you're a vendor looking to get
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  - **Date**: Sun May 16 2027 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-london/new-london-motorcycle-club-blessing-on-the-waterfront/200030549354834
  - **Venue**: City Pier, New London, CT 06320, United States
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks

## Trending Events in New London

- **Event Name**: Randy Travis at Garde Arts Center
  - **Venue**: Garde Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Randy Travis
  - **Venue**: Garde Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: A VIBE - The Encore - Remember Those 2000's Parties? Yeah... That.
  - **Description**: Get ready to relive the wildest 2000’s party vibes all over again with the music that shaped our lives and people that get it. No phones!About this EventA VIBE: THE ENCORE... By Popular DemandThe first one sold out
  - **Venue**: Mambo Bar & Restaurant
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- **Event Name**: Pop & R&B Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch w/ Wesley (New London, CT)
  - **Description**: Join Sky Casper Entertainment and drag superstar Wesley from New York City for a very special Pop & R&B Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch!About this EventSky Casper Entertainment & The Social Bar + Kitchen invi
  - **Venue**: The Social Bar + Kitchen
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- **Event Name**: Badin VFD Gun BINGO
  - **Description**: 🇺🇸🔫 Mark your calendars now because you do NOT want to miss this one! 🔥

Badin VFD Gun Bingo is officially set for September 26th at 6:00 PM at Hilltop Farm! 🎉

We’re planning a fun-filled night with:
⭐ 20 Games of Bingo
⭐ Silent Auction
⭐ 50/50 Drawing
⭐
  - **Venue**: Hilltop Farm
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- **Event Name**: Alan Cavé live in Connecticut
  - **Description**: Mialight Foundation Presents Alan Cavé live in Connecticut. Heart of hope Fundraising GalaAbout this EventDear Family and Friends,I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out with a sincere invitation to be
  - **Venue**: 35 Union St #101
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- **Event Name**: Brewfest at the Beach
  - **Description**: We're a group of women who show up to do cool stuff around CT together and 9/18 we're heading to the beach to enjoy the annual Brewfest!About this EventCome solo, leave with a new friend, that's the whole vibe here!
  - **Venue**: Ocean Beach Park
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- **Event Name**: Magic Rocks: Leon Etienne
  - **Venue**: Garde Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Franklin Brothers Double-Header at The Social!
  - **Description**: The Franklin Brothers are back at the Social for a double-header Friday/Saturday! Check out their numerous pro live videos at https://franklinbrothersband.com/#video Reservations in advance are recommended. They always sell out.
  - **Venue**: The Social Bar + Kitchen
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in New London?
  - **A:** Brewfest at the Beach (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Ocean Beach Park), Down by the Riverside Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Riverside Park), Norwich Harbor Glow Cruise (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:45 pm at 1 Waterfront Park, New London, CT 06320, United States), Saint Sophia Greek Food Festival (Wed Nov 04 2026 at 11:00 am at 200 Hempstead St, New London, CT), Halloween Night Food Trucks on Chester Street! (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 04:00 pm at Busche Academy Boys Basketball).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in New London?
  - **A:** Brewfest at the Beach (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Ocean Beach Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in New London this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** Brewfest at the Beach (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Ocean Beach Park), Down by the Riverside Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Riverside Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in New London in September 2026?
  - **A:** Brewfest at the Beach (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 05:30 pm at Ocean Beach Park), Down by the Riverside Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Riverside Park), Norwich Harbor Glow Cruise (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 02:45 pm at 1 Waterfront Park, New London, CT 06320, United States), Guitar Monsters feat. Jon Butcher, Johnny A. w/special guest Dave Amato (Sat, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm at Infinity Music Hall - Hartford).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in New London?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in New London 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 New London?
  - **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 New London?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in New London include Ocean Beach Park, Riverside Park, 1 Waterfront Park, New London, CT 06320, United States.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in New London?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in New London include Wanderlust Sisters, Riverside Park, Thames River Heritage Park.
- **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 New London?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in New London.

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