Summer in the City: Your Guide to Hartford’s Hottest Arts & Culture
Looking for the coolest happenings in Greater Hartford this summer? Summer in the City is your list of the region’s best arts festivals, cultural events, and creative experiences.
As you enjoy this summer’s arts and culture festivals, be sure to visit the many museums, theaters, restaurants and retailers in Hartford that will take your experience to the next level!
The arts are alive — and this is where summer in the city begins.
Summer in the City 2026 is made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Arts.
Summer in the City 2026 Grant Recipients
Hartford Dance Collective
June 6: Hartford Dance Festival
Bushnell Park, 11am - 8pm
CLARO, Inc
June 13: Capital City Pride
Pride on Pratt, 11am - 5pm
PRIDEfest and Concert, 5pm - 9pm (Riverfront)
PRIDE Afterparty, 10pm - 2am (Chet Est)
First Night Hartford
July 4: Hartford Bonanza
Bushnell Park, 12pm - 10pm
Hartford Jazz Society
2026 Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz
Monday evenings from July 6 - August 10
Bushnell Park, 6pm - 10pm
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
July 17 - 19: 35th Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bushnell Park
Friday, July 17th: 5:30pm - 11:30pm
Saturday, July 18th: 12 Noon - 10pm
Sunday, July 19th: 12 Noon - 10pm
The Taste of The Caribbean & Jerk Festival
August 1: The Taste of The Caribbean & Jerk Festival
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza: 1pm - 9pm
CT Blues Society
Black-eyed & Bluesfest
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
CICD Puerto Rican Parade
September 13: Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival Del Coqui
Bushnell Park, 11am - 9pm
