Milford, CT: Fairfield After Dark has teamed up with the Downtown Milford Business Association to bring our FAD fans an Exclusive Fair on the Half Shell Giveaway! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 15, 2026 , and you could win an incredible prize package while enjoying one of Connecticut's favorite coastal traditions! 🎁 You Could Win: 🦪 Official Fair on the Half Shell merchandise 🎨 Local artisan collections 🛍️ Downtown Milford gift cards 🎉 Plus even more exclusive festival prizes! ✅ How to Enter It's easy! 👉 Click the link to Fairfield After Dark's Sweepstakes Page, complete the entry form, and you're automatically entered for your chance to win. No complicated steps. No purchase is necessary. Just enter, cross your fingers, and get ready for an amazing day in Downtown Milford! ⏰ Don't Wait! Entries must be received by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12noon (ET). The lucky winner will be notified before the festival. 🌊 Good luck, and we'll see you at Fair on the Half Shell on August 15! "Fair on the Half Shell is presented by the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) and sponsored by United Illuminating and Loyal 9 Cocktails."
FAIRFIELD, CT – The 2nd Annual Fairfield International Food Fest returns on Saturday, September 5, 2026 , at Fairfield Theatre Company , transforming the campus into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and cuisine . Presented by ConnectFairfield , the event features 13 curated international food vendors , live music and cultural performances, international documentary films, family activities, and a popular 21+ tasting lounge, bringing the flavors and traditions of the world to Fairfield. Guests can enjoy authentic cuisine representing Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, British, Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, and American favorites . Participating vendors include Blue + Berries, EvJoy Caribbean Cuisine, Greek Style Grill, Grumpy Dumpling, Joyl, Kabab & Hummus House, Luigi's Restaurant, OGGI Gelato, Oishii Berry, Paradise Island Food, The Tawa Express , and Tucker's Pie Co. Programming takes place throughout the Fairfield Theatre Company campus. Pangea WorldBeat will headline The Warehouse , the outdoor stage will feature multicultural music and dance performances, and StageOne will showcase international documentary films presented in partnership with the Bridgeport Film Fest . Guests of all ages can enjoy interactive activities including henna art, face painting, the Heritage Chalk Mural, themed "Around the World" selfie stations, and a children's passport adventure. Admission includes all live entertainment, cultural performances, films, and family activities . Food is available for purchase from participating vendors, while guests ages 21 and over can enjoy complimentary tastings in the 21+ tasting lounge. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits Fairfield Theatre Company , supporting its mission to bring exceptional arts and cultural programming to the community. Advance purchase is encouraged, as attendance is limited. Purchase discounted advance tickets at FairfieldFoodFest.com using promo code CONNECT. For more information, visit FairfieldFoodFest.com or follow @ConnectFairfield on Facebook and Instagram. About ConnectFairfield Founded in 2021, ConnectFairfield is a community media platform connecting residents with local events, businesses, nonprofits, and experiences through social media, a weekly newsletter, and signature community events.
New Canaan, CT: The inaugural New Canaan Music Festival held at The New Canaan Nature Center on Saturday September 19th 2026 will feature a reunion of NYC original rock band The Telephones, Mind the Gap, Pretty Nasty, Take A Step Back, and DMR Big Band on the main stage. The festival stage will welcome The Parkway Ramblers, Mokra, Otis & The Hurricanes, Peter and His Band of Wolves and also include an acoustic kid's concert “Not for Kids Only”. This event, presented by Michael-Louis Smith Music in partnership with the New Canaan Nature Center will bring the community together to enjoy great live music and family fun including activities for families with children, food trucks, beverages, festival merchandise, and other vendors. The 40-acre New Canaan Nature Center features two miles of walking paths, ponds, a cattail marsh, gardens and an apple orchard. The New Canaan Nature Center is located at 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT. Gates will open Saturday September 19th at 11am, music will begin at 12pm and performances will run until 10pm. This event is rain or shine, and guests are encouraged to bring a portable chair. No overnight camping will be permitted. Tickets and V.I.P. Packages are available at www.newcanaanmusicfestival.com
August is officially here, and while many of the outdoor summer concert series are beginning to wind down, there's still plenty of live music, festivals, and community events to enjoy before the season fades. The coming weeks will also bring true music legends to Fairfield County stages, including Bonnie Raitt at the Levitt Pavilion on Sunday, August 9 , and the legendary Motown Queen Diana Ross , returning to The Palace Theatre Stamford on Sunday, August 16 . With a stretch of beautiful summer weather and clear skies in the forecast, there's no better time to get out, explore what's happening this week, and experience everything Fairfield County has to offer. Sponsor Spotlight: The Palace Theatre Stamford This week, Fairfield After Dark is proud to recognize The Palace Theatre Stamford as our featured sponsor. Built in 1927 , The Palace Theatre is the longest-running arts presenter in Fairfield County and remains one of Connecticut's premier performing arts venues. Operated by Stamford Center for the Arts (SCA) , the beautifully restored 1,600-seat theater presents an outstanding lineup of concerts, comedy, Broadway productions, family shows, and special events throughout the year. Designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb , The Palace has welcomed legendary performers including Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jeff Dunham , and countless other world-class entertainers. This month, the spotlight shines on the return of the legendary Diana Ross on Sunday, August 16 , one of the many world-class performances taking the stage this season. Discover everything coming to The Palace Theatre Stamford this season—from legendary concerts and Broadway productions to comedy, family entertainment, and more. Click here to explore the complete lineup of upcoming shows and purchase your tickets. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Gunsmoke - Black Rock Concert Series (6:30pm – 8:30pm) New Canaan: Tuesday Night Jazz with Noreen Mola Quartet at Roger Sherman Inn(6pm - 8:30pm) New Haven: 80 Proof American Kitchen Oyster Festival August 4-9(4pm - 9pm) ☀️🎶Newtown: Judy Pancoast at Newtown Kids Concerts at Dickinson Memorial Bandshell(11am –12pm) ☀️🎶Oxford: 100 Proof - Oxford Summer Nights At The Beach(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Stratford: T and T Dreamin' Outside on the Paradise Green Gazebo (7pm) Stamford: Cats in Hats at Villa Italia Restaurant(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Bennie Rose at Ferguson Library Plaza(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Dive Bar Confessional at Bedford Street Plaza(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Trumbull: Michele Urban Music at Trumbull’s Summer Kids Concert Series(10-11am) ☀️🎶Trumbull: North County Band at Trumbull Gazebo Tuesday Night Concert Series (7pm) 🎤🎶Westport: Joy Clark at Levitt Pavilion(7pm) Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Bethel: The Other Orchestra 19pc Big Band Is Back! Outdoor Dining at La Zingara Restaurant(7pm - 9:15pm) Bridgeport: Hurley Hour at BRYAC Black Rock(7pm) Fairfield: Music with The Lamb Jam at The Seagrape Fairfield(8:30pm) Greenwich: The Future Heavies - The Best Music of the 80's at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park (7pm) ☀️🎶New Canaan: Vivid – Rock, Pop, Country at Waveny Park(7:30 – 9:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Reiki & Rosé at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Rhythmic Reset at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:30pm) Norwalk: Captain Jack at Calf Pasture Beach(7pm – 9pm) 🎭🎨🎸Norwalk: SoNo Summer Arts Festival(10am - 5pm) Norwalk: Detroy Langer & Riccio Organ Trio at Greer Southern Table(6pm - 9pm) Pawling, NY: Mike Love & The Full Circle at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(7pm) ☀️🎶Shelton: Alpaca Gnomes - Shelton Music under the stars Summer Concert Series (7pm) Stratford: Billy Mack & Frankie V at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedians Elyssa Penson, Eli Ruffer, Dan Kalwhite, Avery Quinn at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm) Westport: Flor Bromley : Children’s Series at Levitt Pavilion(7pm) Thursday, August 6, 2026 Bethel: The Michael Bank Trio plays Jazz Standards at the Bethel Library(6:30pm – 7:30pm) Bethel: FIDDLERS BRAWL at Whitlock's Restaurant(6pm - 9pm) Bedford, NY: Louis Cato at Bedford Playhouse(7pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Funky Dawgz Brass Band Funky Dawgz + West Hill Road WHR at McLevy Green (6pm – 8:45pm) Bridgeport: Bryac Funk Night Party with Friends at BRYAC Black Rock(9pm) Danbury: Thursday Open Jam at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Eleven Steps Shy (Rock & Roll) at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30pm –8pm) Fairfield: ETA Music at The Sinclair(8:30pm) Mamaroneck, NY: The Brit Pack at Emelin Theatre(7:30pm) Milford: DUELING PIANOS w/ THE FLYING IVORIES at Stonebridge Restaurant(6pm) ☀️🎶New Fairfield: Split Decision at New Fairfield Memorial Ball Field (6:30pm –8pm) ☀️🎶Newtown: The Lonetown Boys at the Dickinson Memorial Bandshell - Newtown (6:30pm –8pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Music with Kent Besocke at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Pilates + Pour with Mia at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Norwalk: Chuck Chessler at BJ Ryan's EAST(7;30pm - 10pm) 🍔🍺🧠Norwalk: Trivia Night at ODEEN'S(7pm - 9pm) Pawling, NY: G. Love & Special Sauce - Lemonade 20th Anniversary Tour plus DIZZYISDEAD at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Port Chester, NY: Simply Stapleton at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Shelton: Only Child at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Stratford: GYPSY BROWN BAND at Blackbird's Nest(5pm) Stratford: 80's vs 90's (Rob Newberry) at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(8pm) Stratford: The Outsyders at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(6:30pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Roast Battle ft: Dave Sheehan, Beau McDowell, Katy Coughlin, Julia Barnard, Maddie Murphy, Josh Rodriguez + More! at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7:30pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Matt Relevo at Columbus Park(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Matt Kolb at Kiwanis Park(6pm - 8pm) Westport: John Basile Quartet at Jazz Society of Fairfield County, Inc.(7:30pm - 10pm) Westport: Music with Billy Genuari at Spotted Horse Tavern(9pm) Westport: The Red Planet at Levitt Pavilion(7:30pm) Friday, August 7, 2026 Bethel: EDDY OR NOT at Whitlock's Restaurant(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: Sherman Hill Band at Dragonfly(6pm -9pm) Bethel: Erik Rabasca at Shakedown Street Eats(6:30pm) Bethel: Station Road at NOTCH8(8pm) Bedford, NY: Petey Hop at Bedford Playhouse(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Bethlehem: The Pop Rocks at March Farms Hilltop (6-8pm) Bridgeport: Scratch at Boca Oyster Bar(3pm - 6pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Between the Keys at Twelvenote Brew Co.(7pm - 10pm) Bridgeport: Rae the Band at BRYAC Black Rock(10pm) ☀️🎶Brookfield: NASHVILLE DRIVE at the Summer Concerts in the Park - Brookfield (6:30pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Elana Zabari - Friday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(5pm –8:30pm) ☀️🎶Danbury: Rock Steady (70's - 90's - Todays Favorite) at Danbury City Center Green(7pm – 9:30pm) Danbury: Dr. Frankenbob at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(6;30pm - 8:30pm) Danbury: The Rakes at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) ☀️🎶Darien: The Spadtastics at Tilley Pond Park(6pm – 8:30pm) Fairfield: Eric Christensen at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(9pm) Fairfield: DJ Donny D at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(10pm) ☀️🎶Monroe: Back Trax - Monroe Arts in the Park Concerts(7pm) New Milford: North County Band at Kimberly Farm(5pm - 8pm) Newtown: Sundad at NewSylum Brewing Co.(6pm - 9pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Music with Mental Health Duo at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ⭐🎟️🥂Newtown: Wine and Wheels - Showcase Your Car at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Norwalk: Paint Night at Calf Pasture Beach(6:30pm - 8pm) Norwalk: DKP BAND at BanC House(8pm - 11pm) Old Greenwich: SUCK'R PUNCH at Bosco's Bar and Grill(9pm -12am) Pawling, NY: Echoes of The Eagles - A Tribute to The Eagles at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Port Chester, NY: DeadCenter Stella Blue's Band at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Stratford: JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT(3pm) Stratford: TONY FERRIGNO BAND at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) 😂⭐🎟️Stamford: Comedians Rojo Perez, Divya Gunasekaran, Max Antonucci, Tyler Groce at New York Comedy Club Stamford(8pm) Stamford: The Last Hoorah at Third Place by Half Full Brewery(8pm - 10pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Owen Band - Music on Church Lane(5:30pm –9pm) Westport: MASSIVE DIVA at Walrus Alley(7:30pm - 10:30pm) Westport: Just Press Play at Black Duck Cafe(9pm) Westport: Devon Gilfillian : Time Will Tell Tour at The Levitt Pavilion(7:30pm) 🎡🎠🌭✨ Wolcott: Wolcott Country Fair(4pm - 10pm) Saturday, August 8, 2026 Bethel: Shay Sullivan at Broken Symmetry Brew(6pm) Bethel: Brian Matzke at Dragonfly(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: U.B.G. at Whitlock's Restaurant(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: Mystery Train at NOTCH8(8pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Silver Steel at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(4pm - 8pm) Bridgeport: Jay Schod at Boca Oyster Bar(5pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Nick DiMaria Jazz Trio at Twelvenote Brew Co.(7pm - 10pm) Bridgeport: Embryo at BRYAC Black Rock(10pm) Brookfield: Rio Sorrentino at Pulcinella(7pm - 10pm) Danbury: Between the Keys at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(6:30pm - 8:30pm) Danbury: NOT SORRY at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) Danbury: Tangled Vine at Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury(9pm) Danbury: DJ Pickz at Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury(10pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: 3 Row SUV at Fairfield's Sweet Sounds of Summer Concerts Series at Sherman Green (6:30pm) Fairfield: Brent Nyitray at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(9pm) Fairfield: DJ Double G at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(10pm) Greenwich: Just Nuts at Clubhouse at the Griff(7:30pm - 10:30pm) New Milford: Pure Petty - Tribute to Tom Petty at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm - 10pm) ⭐🎟️🐐🧘♀️ Newtown: Pilates with Goats in the Vineyard at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(11am) ⭐🎟️🍫🍷 Newtown: Chocolate Fondue Dip & Sip at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) ⭐🎷Newtown: Music with UP ON THE DOWN BEAT at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(2:30pm - 5:30pm) ⭐🎟️💃 🎶Newtown: Summer in White DJ Bingo at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:30pm) Newtown: Parkers Tangent at NewSylum Brewing Co.(3pm - 6pm) 🛍️🎶🌇✨Norwalk: Norwalk Outdoor Sunset Bazaar at River Street(4pm - 8pm) Norwalk: Strictly Business at 314 beergarden(7pm - 11pm) ⭐🍽️🎶Norwalk: Cryin' Out Loud at Brass and Bone(9:30pm) Old Greenwich: Rusty Gear at Bosco's Bar and Grill(9pm - 12am) Pawling, NY: Sabbath Supertzars: Tribute to Black Sabbath at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Putnam Valley, NY: Professor Louie and the Crowmatix at Tompkins Corners(8pm ) Port Chester, NY: DeadCenter Stella Blue's Band at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Ridgefield: Hitch & the Giddyup at Nod Hill Brewery(5pm) Shelton: Ferigno Band at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Sherman: A Night of Neil: Celebrating the Music of Neil Young & Neil Diamond at JCC In Sherman(7;30pm - 9:30pm) 🎭🌈🎶Stratford: JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT(2pm - 7pm) Stratford: Sentinel Salt at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) Stratford: Shot Down at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(9pm) Stamford: GrooveRX at Third Place by Half Full Brewery(7pm - 10pm) 😂⭐🎟️Stamford: Comedians Mahesh Kotagi, Jake Velazquez, Rosey Catherine, Alex Babbitt at New York Comedy Club Stamford(8pm) Watertown: Summer Night Out along Main Street (6-9pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Moss - Music on Church Lane(5:30pm –9pm) Westport: Rock Paper Soul at Black Duck Cafe(9pm) 🎡🎠🌭✨Wolcott: Wolcott Country Fair(9am -10pm) Woodbury: Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band at Woodbury Brewing Company(8:30pm - 11pm) Sunday, August 9, 2026 Bethel: Jimmy Buffet at Shakedown Street Eats(12pm) Bethel: $2 Cap at NOTCH8(5pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: The Two J’s - Sunday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(3pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Shakey! Neil Young Tribute at Twelvenote Brew Co.(2pm - 5pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Old School 203 at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(3pm - 7pm) Bridgeport: James Dalton at BRYAC Black Rock(5pm) Bridgeport: Ross & Bost at Boca Oyster Bar(5pm - 8pm) Bridgeport: Symphonic Bodega at BRYAC Black Rock(6pm) Danbury: Matt Wolpe at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(3pm - 5pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Between the Keys (Pop, Blues, Rock) at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30pm –8pm) Greenwich: Greenwich Jazz Festival Presented by BackCountry Jazz(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Milford: Remember September - Walnut Beach Pavillion(4pm –7pm) Milford: PRESENCE (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE) at Stonebridge Restaurant(4:30pm) ⭐🎟️🍷🍫Newtown: Chocolate and Wine Pairing at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) ⭐🎟️🍷Newtown: Whiskers & Wine Kitten Adoption Event at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) ⭐🎸Newtown: Music with ACOUSTIC MAFIA at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(2pm - 5pm 🎟️🕶️🍷🔫 Newtown: I Love the 80s to Death Murdery Mystery at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Newtown: Hatfield at Reverie Brewing Company(2pm - 5pm) Newtown: Mental Health at NewSylum Brewing Co.(2pm - 5pm) Norwalk: Emily Victoria at Washington Prime(12pm - 3pm) Norwalk: Chowdah Music at 314 Beer Garden(3pm - 6pm) ☀️🎶Old Greenwich: Reinaldo DeJesus Latin Jazz Experience - Greenwich Point Summer Concerts(4pm) Old Greenwich: Mike Milazzo Solo Sundays at Bosco's Bar and Grill(2pm - 4pm) ☀️🎶Old Greenwich: Reinaldo DeJesus Latin Jazz Experience - Greenwich Point Summer Concerts(4pm) Pawling, NY: MTV Unplugged Tribute Band at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(7pm - 8pm) Piermont, NY: Piano Brunch Sunday at OTTO'S(12pm - 3pm) Putnam Valley, NY: Poets’ Corner with Abby Luby at Tompkins Corners(3pm) Port Chester, NY: Bella Rayne Band at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) ☀️🎶Redding: Sweet Megg at The Redding Town Green (6-8pm) Sherman: Sunday Speaker Series: Greg Van Antwerp "Stories From the Attic" at JCC In Sherman(1pm - 2pm) Shelton: DJ Ron ice at Pier131 Kitchen + Bar(6:30pm - 9pm) Shelton: Tangled Vine at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) 🎭🌈🎶Stratford: JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT(3pm) Stratford: Signature Band at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(3pm - 7pm) Stratford: CALLIOPI at Blackbird's Nest(4pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Sunday Night Comedy at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Otis and the Hurricanes - Music at the Bartlett(5pm –7pm) ☀️🎶Trumbull: The Bob Button Band at Trumbull’s Sunday Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo(4pm) 🎡🎠🌭✨Wolcott: Wolcott Country Fair(9am - 6pm) Westport: Hitch Duo and Matt Rhone at Walrus Alley(5pm - 8pm) Westport: Bonnie Raitt at the Levitt Pavilion(7pm)
Milford, CT: Fairfield After Dark has teamed up with the Downtown Milford Business Association to bring our FAD fans an Exclusive Fair on the Half Shell Giveaway! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 15, 2026 , and you could win an incredible prize package while enjoying one of Connecticut's favorite coastal traditions! 🎁 You Could Win: 🦪 Official Fair on the Half Shell merchandise 🎨 Local artisan collections 🛍️ Downtown Milford gift cards 🎉 Plus even more exclusive festival prizes! ✅ How to Enter It's easy! 👉 Click the link to Fairfield After Dark's Sweepstakes Page, complete the entry form, and you're automatically entered for your chance to win. No complicated steps. No purchase is necessary. Just enter, cross your fingers, and get ready for an amazing day in Downtown Milford! ⏰ Don't Wait! Entries must be received by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12noon (ET). The lucky winner will be notified before the festival. 🌊 Good luck, and we'll see you at Fair on the Half Shell on August 15! "Fair on the Half Shell is presented by the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) and sponsored by United Illuminating and Loyal 9 Cocktails."
FAIRFIELD, CT – The 2nd Annual Fairfield International Food Fest returns on Saturday, September 5, 2026 , at Fairfield Theatre Company , transforming the campus into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and cuisine . Presented by ConnectFairfield , the event features 13 curated international food vendors , live music and cultural performances, international documentary films, family activities, and a popular 21+ tasting lounge, bringing the flavors and traditions of the world to Fairfield. Guests can enjoy authentic cuisine representing Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, British, Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, and American favorites . Participating vendors include Blue + Berries, EvJoy Caribbean Cuisine, Greek Style Grill, Grumpy Dumpling, Joyl, Kabab & Hummus House, Luigi's Restaurant, OGGI Gelato, Oishii Berry, Paradise Island Food, The Tawa Express , and Tucker's Pie Co. Programming takes place throughout the Fairfield Theatre Company campus. Pangea WorldBeat will headline The Warehouse , the outdoor stage will feature multicultural music and dance performances, and StageOne will showcase international documentary films presented in partnership with the Bridgeport Film Fest . Guests of all ages can enjoy interactive activities including henna art, face painting, the Heritage Chalk Mural, themed "Around the World" selfie stations, and a children's passport adventure. Admission includes all live entertainment, cultural performances, films, and family activities . Food is available for purchase from participating vendors, while guests ages 21 and over can enjoy complimentary tastings in the 21+ tasting lounge. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits Fairfield Theatre Company , supporting its mission to bring exceptional arts and cultural programming to the community. Advance purchase is encouraged, as attendance is limited. Purchase discounted advance tickets at FairfieldFoodFest.com using promo code CONNECT. For more information, visit FairfieldFoodFest.com or follow @ConnectFairfield on Facebook and Instagram. About ConnectFairfield Founded in 2021, ConnectFairfield is a community media platform connecting residents with local events, businesses, nonprofits, and experiences through social media, a weekly newsletter, and signature community events.
New Canaan, CT: The inaugural New Canaan Music Festival held at The New Canaan Nature Center on Saturday September 19th 2026 will feature a reunion of NYC original rock band The Telephones, Mind the Gap, Pretty Nasty, Take A Step Back, and DMR Big Band on the main stage. The festival stage will welcome The Parkway Ramblers, Mokra, Otis & The Hurricanes, Peter and His Band of Wolves and also include an acoustic kid's concert “Not for Kids Only”. This event, presented by Michael-Louis Smith Music in partnership with the New Canaan Nature Center will bring the community together to enjoy great live music and family fun including activities for families with children, food trucks, beverages, festival merchandise, and other vendors. The 40-acre New Canaan Nature Center features two miles of walking paths, ponds, a cattail marsh, gardens and an apple orchard. The New Canaan Nature Center is located at 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT. Gates will open Saturday September 19th at 11am, music will begin at 12pm and performances will run until 10pm. This event is rain or shine, and guests are encouraged to bring a portable chair. No overnight camping will be permitted. Tickets and V.I.P. Packages are available at www.newcanaanmusicfestival.com
August is officially here, and while many of the outdoor summer concert series are beginning to wind down, there's still plenty of live music, festivals, and community events to enjoy before the season fades. The coming weeks will also bring true music legends to Fairfield County stages, including Bonnie Raitt at the Levitt Pavilion on Sunday, August 9 , and the legendary Motown Queen Diana Ross , returning to The Palace Theatre Stamford on Sunday, August 16 . With a stretch of beautiful summer weather and clear skies in the forecast, there's no better time to get out, explore what's happening this week, and experience everything Fairfield County has to offer. Sponsor Spotlight: The Palace Theatre Stamford This week, Fairfield After Dark is proud to recognize The Palace Theatre Stamford as our featured sponsor. Built in 1927 , The Palace Theatre is the longest-running arts presenter in Fairfield County and remains one of Connecticut's premier performing arts venues. Operated by Stamford Center for the Arts (SCA) , the beautifully restored 1,600-seat theater presents an outstanding lineup of concerts, comedy, Broadway productions, family shows, and special events throughout the year. Designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb , The Palace has welcomed legendary performers including Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jeff Dunham , and countless other world-class entertainers. This month, the spotlight shines on the return of the legendary Diana Ross on Sunday, August 16 , one of the many world-class performances taking the stage this season. Discover everything coming to The Palace Theatre Stamford this season—from legendary concerts and Broadway productions to comedy, family entertainment, and more. Click here to explore the complete lineup of upcoming shows and purchase your tickets. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Gunsmoke - Black Rock Concert Series (6:30pm – 8:30pm) New Canaan: Tuesday Night Jazz with Noreen Mola Quartet at Roger Sherman Inn(6pm - 8:30pm) New Haven: 80 Proof American Kitchen Oyster Festival August 4-9(4pm - 9pm) ☀️🎶Newtown: Judy Pancoast at Newtown Kids Concerts at Dickinson Memorial Bandshell(11am –12pm) ☀️🎶Oxford: 100 Proof - Oxford Summer Nights At The Beach(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Stratford: T and T Dreamin' Outside on the Paradise Green Gazebo (7pm) Stamford: Cats in Hats at Villa Italia Restaurant(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Bennie Rose at Ferguson Library Plaza(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Dive Bar Confessional at Bedford Street Plaza(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Trumbull: Michele Urban Music at Trumbull’s Summer Kids Concert Series(10-11am) ☀️🎶Trumbull: North County Band at Trumbull Gazebo Tuesday Night Concert Series (7pm) 🎤🎶Westport: Joy Clark at Levitt Pavilion(7pm) Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Bethel: The Other Orchestra 19pc Big Band Is Back! Outdoor Dining at La Zingara Restaurant(7pm - 9:15pm) Bridgeport: Hurley Hour at BRYAC Black Rock(7pm) Fairfield: Music with The Lamb Jam at The Seagrape Fairfield(8:30pm) Greenwich: The Future Heavies - The Best Music of the 80's at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park (7pm) ☀️🎶New Canaan: Vivid – Rock, Pop, Country at Waveny Park(7:30 – 9:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Reiki & Rosé at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Rhythmic Reset at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:30pm) Norwalk: Captain Jack at Calf Pasture Beach(7pm – 9pm) 🎭🎨🎸Norwalk: SoNo Summer Arts Festival(10am - 5pm) Norwalk: Detroy Langer & Riccio Organ Trio at Greer Southern Table(6pm - 9pm) Pawling, NY: Mike Love & The Full Circle at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(7pm) ☀️🎶Shelton: Alpaca Gnomes - Shelton Music under the stars Summer Concert Series (7pm) Stratford: Billy Mack & Frankie V at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Comedians Elyssa Penson, Eli Ruffer, Dan Kalwhite, Avery Quinn at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm) Westport: Flor Bromley : Children’s Series at Levitt Pavilion(7pm) Thursday, August 6, 2026 Bethel: The Michael Bank Trio plays Jazz Standards at the Bethel Library(6:30pm – 7:30pm) Bethel: FIDDLERS BRAWL at Whitlock's Restaurant(6pm - 9pm) Bedford, NY: Louis Cato at Bedford Playhouse(7pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Funky Dawgz Brass Band Funky Dawgz + West Hill Road WHR at McLevy Green (6pm – 8:45pm) Bridgeport: Bryac Funk Night Party with Friends at BRYAC Black Rock(9pm) Danbury: Thursday Open Jam at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Eleven Steps Shy (Rock & Roll) at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30pm –8pm) Fairfield: ETA Music at The Sinclair(8:30pm) Mamaroneck, NY: The Brit Pack at Emelin Theatre(7:30pm) Milford: DUELING PIANOS w/ THE FLYING IVORIES at Stonebridge Restaurant(6pm) ☀️🎶New Fairfield: Split Decision at New Fairfield Memorial Ball Field (6:30pm –8pm) ☀️🎶Newtown: The Lonetown Boys at the Dickinson Memorial Bandshell - Newtown (6:30pm –8pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Music with Kent Besocke at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ⭐🎟️Newtown: Pilates + Pour with Mia at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Norwalk: Chuck Chessler at BJ Ryan's EAST(7;30pm - 10pm) 🍔🍺🧠Norwalk: Trivia Night at ODEEN'S(7pm - 9pm) Pawling, NY: G. Love & Special Sauce - Lemonade 20th Anniversary Tour plus DIZZYISDEAD at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Port Chester, NY: Simply Stapleton at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Shelton: Only Child at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Stratford: GYPSY BROWN BAND at Blackbird's Nest(5pm) Stratford: 80's vs 90's (Rob Newberry) at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(8pm) Stratford: The Outsyders at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(6:30pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Roast Battle ft: Dave Sheehan, Beau McDowell, Katy Coughlin, Julia Barnard, Maddie Murphy, Josh Rodriguez + More! at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7:30pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Matt Relevo at Columbus Park(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Matt Kolb at Kiwanis Park(6pm - 8pm) Westport: John Basile Quartet at Jazz Society of Fairfield County, Inc.(7:30pm - 10pm) Westport: Music with Billy Genuari at Spotted Horse Tavern(9pm) Westport: The Red Planet at Levitt Pavilion(7:30pm) Friday, August 7, 2026 Bethel: EDDY OR NOT at Whitlock's Restaurant(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: Sherman Hill Band at Dragonfly(6pm -9pm) Bethel: Erik Rabasca at Shakedown Street Eats(6:30pm) Bethel: Station Road at NOTCH8(8pm) Bedford, NY: Petey Hop at Bedford Playhouse(6:30pm) ☀️🎶Bethlehem: The Pop Rocks at March Farms Hilltop (6-8pm) Bridgeport: Scratch at Boca Oyster Bar(3pm - 6pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Between the Keys at Twelvenote Brew Co.(7pm - 10pm) Bridgeport: Rae the Band at BRYAC Black Rock(10pm) ☀️🎶Brookfield: NASHVILLE DRIVE at the Summer Concerts in the Park - Brookfield (6:30pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Elana Zabari - Friday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(5pm –8:30pm) ☀️🎶Danbury: Rock Steady (70's - 90's - Todays Favorite) at Danbury City Center Green(7pm – 9:30pm) Danbury: Dr. Frankenbob at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(6;30pm - 8:30pm) Danbury: The Rakes at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) ☀️🎶Darien: The Spadtastics at Tilley Pond Park(6pm – 8:30pm) Fairfield: Eric Christensen at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(9pm) Fairfield: DJ Donny D at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(10pm) ☀️🎶Monroe: Back Trax - Monroe Arts in the Park Concerts(7pm) New Milford: North County Band at Kimberly Farm(5pm - 8pm) Newtown: Sundad at NewSylum Brewing Co.(6pm - 9pm) ⭐🎶Newtown: Music with Mental Health Duo at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(5:30pm - 8:30pm) ⭐🎟️🥂Newtown: Wine and Wheels - Showcase Your Car at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Norwalk: Paint Night at Calf Pasture Beach(6:30pm - 8pm) Norwalk: DKP BAND at BanC House(8pm - 11pm) Old Greenwich: SUCK'R PUNCH at Bosco's Bar and Grill(9pm -12am) Pawling, NY: Echoes of The Eagles - A Tribute to The Eagles at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Port Chester, NY: DeadCenter Stella Blue's Band at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Stratford: JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT(3pm) Stratford: TONY FERRIGNO BAND at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) 😂⭐🎟️Stamford: Comedians Rojo Perez, Divya Gunasekaran, Max Antonucci, Tyler Groce at New York Comedy Club Stamford(8pm) Stamford: The Last Hoorah at Third Place by Half Full Brewery(8pm - 10pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Owen Band - Music on Church Lane(5:30pm –9pm) Westport: MASSIVE DIVA at Walrus Alley(7:30pm - 10:30pm) Westport: Just Press Play at Black Duck Cafe(9pm) Westport: Devon Gilfillian : Time Will Tell Tour at The Levitt Pavilion(7:30pm) 🎡🎠🌭✨ Wolcott: Wolcott Country Fair(4pm - 10pm) Saturday, August 8, 2026 Bethel: Shay Sullivan at Broken Symmetry Brew(6pm) Bethel: Brian Matzke at Dragonfly(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: U.B.G. at Whitlock's Restaurant(6pm - 9pm) Bethel: Mystery Train at NOTCH8(8pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Silver Steel at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(4pm - 8pm) Bridgeport: Jay Schod at Boca Oyster Bar(5pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Nick DiMaria Jazz Trio at Twelvenote Brew Co.(7pm - 10pm) Bridgeport: Embryo at BRYAC Black Rock(10pm) Brookfield: Rio Sorrentino at Pulcinella(7pm - 10pm) Danbury: Between the Keys at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(6:30pm - 8:30pm) Danbury: NOT SORRY at Sugar Hollow Taproom(8:30pm) Danbury: Tangled Vine at Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury(9pm) Danbury: DJ Pickz at Elicit Brewing Co - Danbury(10pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: 3 Row SUV at Fairfield's Sweet Sounds of Summer Concerts Series at Sherman Green (6:30pm) Fairfield: Brent Nyitray at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(9pm) Fairfield: DJ Double G at Elicit Brewing Co - Fairfield(10pm) Greenwich: Just Nuts at Clubhouse at the Griff(7:30pm - 10:30pm) New Milford: Pure Petty - Tribute to Tom Petty at Housatonic River Brewing(7pm - 10pm) ⭐🎟️🐐🧘♀️ Newtown: Pilates with Goats in the Vineyard at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(11am) ⭐🎟️🍫🍷 Newtown: Chocolate Fondue Dip & Sip at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) ⭐🎷Newtown: Music with UP ON THE DOWN BEAT at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(2:30pm - 5:30pm) ⭐🎟️💃 🎶Newtown: Summer in White DJ Bingo at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6:30pm) Newtown: Parkers Tangent at NewSylum Brewing Co.(3pm - 6pm) 🛍️🎶🌇✨Norwalk: Norwalk Outdoor Sunset Bazaar at River Street(4pm - 8pm) Norwalk: Strictly Business at 314 beergarden(7pm - 11pm) ⭐🍽️🎶Norwalk: Cryin' Out Loud at Brass and Bone(9:30pm) Old Greenwich: Rusty Gear at Bosco's Bar and Grill(9pm - 12am) Pawling, NY: Sabbath Supertzars: Tribute to Black Sabbath at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(8pm) Putnam Valley, NY: Professor Louie and the Crowmatix at Tompkins Corners(8pm ) Port Chester, NY: DeadCenter Stella Blue's Band at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) Ridgefield: Hitch & the Giddyup at Nod Hill Brewery(5pm) Shelton: Ferigno Band at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) Sherman: A Night of Neil: Celebrating the Music of Neil Young & Neil Diamond at JCC In Sherman(7;30pm - 9:30pm) 🎭🌈🎶Stratford: JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT(2pm - 7pm) Stratford: Sentinel Salt at Blackbird's Nest(6pm) Stratford: Shot Down at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(9pm) Stamford: GrooveRX at Third Place by Half Full Brewery(7pm - 10pm) 😂⭐🎟️Stamford: Comedians Mahesh Kotagi, Jake Velazquez, Rosey Catherine, Alex Babbitt at New York Comedy Club Stamford(8pm) Watertown: Summer Night Out along Main Street (6-9pm) ☀️🎶Westport: Moss - Music on Church Lane(5:30pm –9pm) Westport: Rock Paper Soul at Black Duck Cafe(9pm) 🎡🎠🌭✨Wolcott: Wolcott Country Fair(9am -10pm) Woodbury: Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band at Woodbury Brewing Company(8:30pm - 11pm) Sunday, August 9, 2026 Bethel: Jimmy Buffet at Shakedown Street Eats(12pm) Bethel: $2 Cap at NOTCH8(5pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: The Two J’s - Sunday Night Music on the Dock at Port 5(3pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Shakey! Neil Young Tribute at Twelvenote Brew Co.(2pm - 5pm) ☀️🎶Bridgeport: Old School 203 at Captain's Cove Seaport (Marina, Restaurant & Bar)(3pm - 7pm) Bridgeport: James Dalton at BRYAC Black Rock(5pm) Bridgeport: Ross & Bost at Boca Oyster Bar(5pm - 8pm) Bridgeport: Symphonic Bodega at BRYAC Black Rock(6pm) Danbury: Matt Wolpe at Charter Oak Brewing and Taproom(3pm - 5pm) ☀️🎶Fairfield: Between the Keys (Pop, Blues, Rock) at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30pm –8pm) Greenwich: Greenwich Jazz Festival Presented by BackCountry Jazz(6pm - 8pm) ☀️🎶Milford: Remember September - Walnut Beach Pavillion(4pm –7pm) Milford: PRESENCE (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE) at Stonebridge Restaurant(4:30pm) ⭐🎟️🍷🍫Newtown: Chocolate and Wine Pairing at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) ⭐🎟️🍷Newtown: Whiskers & Wine Kitten Adoption Event at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(12pm) ⭐🎸Newtown: Music with ACOUSTIC MAFIA at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(2pm - 5pm 🎟️🕶️🍷🔫 Newtown: I Love the 80s to Death Murdery Mystery at Aquila's Nest Vineyards(6pm) Newtown: Hatfield at Reverie Brewing Company(2pm - 5pm) Newtown: Mental Health at NewSylum Brewing Co.(2pm - 5pm) Norwalk: Emily Victoria at Washington Prime(12pm - 3pm) Norwalk: Chowdah Music at 314 Beer Garden(3pm - 6pm) ☀️🎶Old Greenwich: Reinaldo DeJesus Latin Jazz Experience - Greenwich Point Summer Concerts(4pm) Old Greenwich: Mike Milazzo Solo Sundays at Bosco's Bar and Grill(2pm - 4pm) ☀️🎶Old Greenwich: Reinaldo DeJesus Latin Jazz Experience - Greenwich Point Summer Concerts(4pm) Pawling, NY: MTV Unplugged Tribute Band at Daryl's House Restaurant & Music Club(7pm - 8pm) Piermont, NY: Piano Brunch Sunday at OTTO'S(12pm - 3pm) Putnam Valley, NY: Poets’ Corner with Abby Luby at Tompkins Corners(3pm) Port Chester, NY: Bella Rayne Band at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre(8pm) ☀️🎶Redding: Sweet Megg at The Redding Town Green (6-8pm) Sherman: Sunday Speaker Series: Greg Van Antwerp "Stories From the Attic" at JCC In Sherman(1pm - 2pm) Shelton: DJ Ron ice at Pier131 Kitchen + Bar(6:30pm - 9pm) Shelton: Tangled Vine at Spotted Horse Tavern(8pm) 🎭🌈🎶Stratford: JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT(3pm) Stratford: Signature Band at Joey C's Boathouse Cantina & Grill(3pm - 7pm) Stratford: CALLIOPI at Blackbird's Nest(4pm) ⭐😂🎟️Stamford: Sunday Night Comedy at New York Comedy Club Stamford(7pm) ☀️🎶Stamford: Otis and the Hurricanes - Music at the Bartlett(5pm –7pm) ☀️🎶Trumbull: The Bob Button Band at Trumbull’s Sunday Summer Concert Series at the Gazebo(4pm) 🎡🎠🌭✨Wolcott: Wolcott Country Fair(9am - 6pm) Westport: Hitch Duo and Matt Rhone at Walrus Alley(5pm - 8pm) Westport: Bonnie Raitt at the Levitt Pavilion(7pm)
Milford, CT: Fairfield After Dark has teamed up with the Downtown Milford Business Association to bring our FAD fans an Exclusive Fair on the Half Shell Giveaway! Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 15, 2026 , and you could win an incredible prize package while enjoying one of Connecticut's favorite coastal traditions! 🎁 You Could Win: 🦪 Official Fair on the Half Shell merchandise 🎨 Local artisan collections 🛍️ Downtown Milford gift cards 🎉 Plus even more exclusive festival prizes! ✅ How to Enter It's easy! 👉 Click the link to Fairfield After Dark's Sweepstakes Page, complete the entry form, and you're automatically entered for your chance to win. No complicated steps. No purchase is necessary. Just enter, cross your fingers, and get ready for an amazing day in Downtown Milford! ⏰ Don't Wait! Entries must be received by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12noon (ET). The lucky winner will be notified before the festival. 🌊 Good luck, and we'll see you at Fair on the Half Shell on August 15! "Fair on the Half Shell is presented by the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) and sponsored by United Illuminating and Loyal 9 Cocktails."
FAIRFIELD, CT – The 2nd Annual Fairfield International Food Fest returns on Saturday, September 5, 2026 , at Fairfield Theatre Company , transforming the campus into a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and cuisine . Presented by ConnectFairfield , the event features 13 curated international food vendors , live music and cultural performances, international documentary films, family activities, and a popular 21+ tasting lounge, bringing the flavors and traditions of the world to Fairfield. Guests can enjoy authentic cuisine representing Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, British, Middle Eastern, Scandinavian, and American favorites . Participating vendors include Blue + Berries, EvJoy Caribbean Cuisine, Greek Style Grill, Grumpy Dumpling, Joyl, Kabab & Hummus House, Luigi's Restaurant, OGGI Gelato, Oishii Berry, Paradise Island Food, The Tawa Express , and Tucker's Pie Co. Programming takes place throughout the Fairfield Theatre Company campus. Pangea WorldBeat will headline The Warehouse , the outdoor stage will feature multicultural music and dance performances, and StageOne will showcase international documentary films presented in partnership with the Bridgeport Film Fest . Guests of all ages can enjoy interactive activities including henna art, face painting, the Heritage Chalk Mural, themed "Around the World" selfie stations, and a children's passport adventure. Admission includes all live entertainment, cultural performances, films, and family activities . Food is available for purchase from participating vendors, while guests ages 21 and over can enjoy complimentary tastings in the 21+ tasting lounge. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits Fairfield Theatre Company , supporting its mission to bring exceptional arts and cultural programming to the community. Advance purchase is encouraged, as attendance is limited. Purchase discounted advance tickets at FairfieldFoodFest.com using promo code CONNECT. For more information, visit FairfieldFoodFest.com or follow @ConnectFairfield on Facebook and Instagram. About ConnectFairfield Founded in 2021, ConnectFairfield is a community media platform connecting residents with local events, businesses, nonprofits, and experiences through social media, a weekly newsletter, and signature community events.
New Canaan, CT: The inaugural New Canaan Music Festival held at The New Canaan Nature Center on Saturday September 19th 2026 will feature a reunion of NYC original rock band The Telephones, Mind the Gap, Pretty Nasty, Take A Step Back, and DMR Big Band on the main stage. The festival stage will welcome The Parkway Ramblers, Mokra, Otis & The Hurricanes, Peter and His Band of Wolves and also include an acoustic kid's concert “Not for Kids Only”. This event, presented by Michael-Louis Smith Music in partnership with the New Canaan Nature Center will bring the community together to enjoy great live music and family fun including activities for families with children, food trucks, beverages, festival merchandise, and other vendors. The 40-acre New Canaan Nature Center features two miles of walking paths, ponds, a cattail marsh, gardens and an apple orchard. The New Canaan Nature Center is located at 144 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT. Gates will open Saturday September 19th at 11am, music will begin at 12pm and performances will run until 10pm. This event is rain or shine, and guests are encouraged to bring a portable chair. No overnight camping will be permitted. Tickets and V.I.P. Packages are available at www.newcanaanmusicfestival.com
