Upcoming Events

Memorial Day Parade

The only city-sponsored parade held in the City of New Britain is traditionally a huge event. The parade…

210 Arch St

May 30, 2025 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Circle Mirror Transformation at Hole in the Wall Theater

Set in a windowless dance studio in Shirley, VT. Five strangers gather to take a 6-week “Adult Creative…

116 Main Street

May 30, 2025 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Stronger Together: Community Mental Health Fair at the New Britain Public Library

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the New Britain Public Library is hosting "Stronger Together: A…

20 High Street

May 31, 2025 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Music Series at South Church: Ysanne and the Lotus Blues

Local jazz vocalist Ysanne, backed by the dynamic Lotus Blues collective, explore themes of love while…

90 Main Street

June 1, 2025 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

First Friday at NBMAA | Al Fenton Big Band

Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best…

56 Lexington Street

June 6, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Community Give Back Day

Community Give Back Day is a FREE fun family event taking place in New Britain, CT, on Saturday, June 7th,…

20 High Street

June 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

NBMAA's Sunday Music Series | Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra: The Musical Pilgrimage of Polish Diaspora

The NBMAA’s longstanding monthly concert series features local & regional performances from a variety of…

56 Lexington Street

June 8, 2025 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Women's AM Networking Meeting

Join the Women's AM Networking Meeting and bring a friend. The meeting is free and meets on the second…

135 Main Street

June 11, 2025 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Rose Garden Festival

The New Britain Rose Garden Festival is held annually at Walnut Hill Park to celebrate the beginning of…

Walnut Hill Road

June 14, 2025 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Signature Annual Events

Beehive Bridge Festival

Mayor Erin E. Stewart and the New Britain Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Presents: New…

Main St

Celebrate New Britain

The date has officially been moved to the rain date of Sunday, May 18th. Main Stage will feature musical…

27 W Main St

May 18, 2025 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Dozynki Festival

Dozynki is a Slavic harvest that is usually celebrated on one of the Sundays following the end of the harvest…

731 Farmington Avenue

September 7, 2024 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Festa Italiana

Festa Italiana is a nonprofit founded in 2018 by local Italian-Americans to foster Italian culture.

13 Beaver Street

Great American Boom

The Great American Boom is an Independence Day event that takes place in Willow Brook Park. In addition to a…

200 Mill St

July 4, 2024 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Halloween: Trick or Treat Safe Zone

This jam-packed event is the destination spot for families to trick-or-treat in New Britain! The Downtown…

1 Acmat Plaza

October 31, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Holiday Tree Lighting & Bazaar

Join us to count down the official lighting of the City’s holiday tree located Downtown in Central Park.…

1 Acmat Plaza

December 3, 2024 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Little Poland Festival

New Britain’s Little Poland Festival was first held in 2012 to celebrate Polish culture and heritage and to…

55 Broad Street

June 9, 2024 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm