Upcoming · Hartford, CT
Things to Do in Hartford, CT
Hartford, Connecticut currently lists about 350 upcoming events, with approximately 60 scheduled for the next 30 days. The majority of these listings are Theater & Performing Arts events, totaling around 200, followed by Sports & Fitness at about 60 and Music & Concerts at roughly 40. Other categories include Community & Social gatherings, Family & Kids activities, and Comedy shows. Most of the program is paid, as free events make up about 0% of the total listings. The venues with the most upcoming dates are Hartford Stage, PeoplesBank Arena, Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Bushnell Theatre/ Mortensen Hall, Infinity Hall Hartford, and Trinity Health Stadium. Performers with upcoming dates include the Hartford Wolf Pack, A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, Radio Golf, The Cherry Orchard, and Dracula. Readers deciding what to do this month will find a strong focus on theater productions and sports matches at major local arenas.
City facts
- Population
- 121,054 (2020)
- Area
- 46.8 km²
- Elevation
- 18 m
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music129Theater & Performing Arts282Comedy9Festivals3Exhibitions & Art16Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink56Sports & Fitness124Family & Kids34Nightlife & Clubbing23Hiking & Outdoors5Workshops & Classes146Talks & Lectures11Movies & Film14Community & Social147Business & Networking124Wellness & Mindfulness63Seasonal & Holiday70Literary2Conferences & Summits2Games3🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Workshops & TrainingPlays & DramaPerformance ArtSocial GatheringsNetworking EventsWellness ClassesGalas & Dinners
Hartford StagePeoplesBank ArenaMortensen Hall at Bushnell TheatreBushnell Theatre/ Mortensen HallThe WebsterBlack-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & BarFor venue details reach us at [email protected]Connecticut Valley Brewing CompanyFor venue details reach us at: [email protected]Dunkin Donuts ParkInfinity Hall HartfordSouth Congregational Church
Fri, Oct 2
7:00 AM · $13.60 +
Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience
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Exhibitions & Art
$13.60 +
8:00 AM · $45 +
5th Annual UDL in Higher Education Conference at Goodwin University
Goodwin University · 1 Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118
Family & Kids
$45 +
9:00 AM · $600 +
Pattern Welded Chef Knives with Matthew Parkinson
10 Swiss Ln · 10 Swiss Lane, Wolcott, CT 06716
Workshops & Classes
$600 +
9:00 AM · $519.25 +
Coaching at Work – 1 Day Workshop Connecticut
For venue details reach us at [email protected] · PH: +1505 369 2908, Connecticut, CT 06103
Business & Networking
$519.25 +
10:00 AM · Free
ASSA ABLOY and Minuteman Security & Life Safety Mobile Innovation Showroom
176 Bolton Rd · 176 Bolton Road, Vernon, CT 06066
Business & Networking
Free
1:00 PM · $12.51 +
"Light into the Dungeon:" A Jack O' Lantern Experience
Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine- Seasonal · 115 Newgate Road, East Granby, CT 06026
Seasonal & Holiday
$12.51 +
4:00 PM · Free
National Cider Month Kick-Off & New Cider Release
23 Petticoat Ln · 23 Petticoat Lane, East Haddam, CT 06423
Food & Drink
Free
4:00 PM · $0 +
Collage Workshop
Make-It Springfield
Workshops & Classes
$0 +
5:00 PM · $100 +
12th Annual Beekley Family Arc Angel Designer Handbag Bingo
Double Tree by Hilton · 42 Century Dr, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
Community & Social
$100 +
5:20 PM · $39.19 +
DANCE FIT AND STRETCH GROUP CLASS
Fred Astaire Suffield · 68 Bridge Street #Unit 118, Suffield, CT 06078
Sports & Fitness
$39.19 +
6:00 PM · $39.19 +
Kinusaiga Art Pumpkins & Pizza Party
961 Hopmeadow St · 961 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
Workshops & Classes
$39.19 +
6:30 PM · $30 +
Charity Bingo Night
The Olmsted Farmington · The Olmsted Farmington, 80 Batterson Park Rd, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
Games
$30 +
6:30 PM · $50 +
Whispers of Autumn
Southington Therapeutic Massage · 441 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489
Community & Social
$50 +
7:00 PM · $44.52 +
Foodies + New Friends: Hartford | Double Dates Edition
Restaurant of the Week · West Hartford, West Hartford, CT 06107
Food & Drink
$44.52 +
7:00 PM · $23.18 +
Foodies + New Friends: Hartford | Giving Back Edition (While We Still Can)
Black-Eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar · 350 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Food & Drink
$23.18 +
7:00 PM · Free
Meet & Greet Perfumology
Xtrait Perfumery · 968a Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
Exhibitions & Art
Free
7:00 PM · $12.51 +
The Deep End: Hartford's Weekly Improv Show
Sea Tea Comedy Theater · 15 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.51 +
7:00 PM · Free
PRESS IN HIS PRESENCE
For His Glory Church Ministries, Inc. · 60 Charter Oak Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · $65.87 +
Dance of Descent
Good Vibes Yoga Studio · 4 Cooke Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
Wellness & Mindfulness
$65.87 +
7:00 PM · $0 +
REGGAE GIRLZ - 2026 Exclusive Movie Screening (Watch Party) - Hartford, CT
West Indian Social Club of Hartford, Inc · 3340 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
Movies & Film
$0 +
7:15 PM · Free
Homecoming Open House Dance
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Bloomfield · 30 Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield, CT 06002
Workshops & Classes
Free
7:30 PM · See listing
The Great Gatsby (Touring)
Bushnell Theatre/ Mortensen Hall · 166 Capitol Ave.
Theater & Performing ArtsThe Great Gatsby (Touring)
See listing
7:30 PM · See listing
The Great Gatsby (Open Caption)
Mortensen Hall at The Bushnell
Movies & Film
See listing
7:30 PM · $49 +
The Great Gatsby
Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre · 166 Capitol Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsThe Great Gatsby - A New Musical
$49 +
8:00 PM · $12.51 +
PACKED WEEKEND OF MUSIC
Shortstop Bar & Grill
Concerts & Live Music
$12.51 +
8:00 PM · $17.85 +
The Great Escape - Live in The Garage
Shortstop Bar & Grill
Concerts & Live Music
$17.85 +
8:30 PM · $12.51 +
Just Comedy Show
Elbow Room · 986 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06105
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.51 +
8:30 PM · $12.51 +
10/2 - AQUANETT RETURNS TO THE ROCKING HORSE
Rocking Horse Bar & Grill · 57 Hartford Tpke, Vernon, CT 06074
Concerts & Live Music
$12.51 +
Sat, Oct 3
See listing
MDL Connecticut October 3rd
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Sports & Fitness
See listing
See listing
Charleston Battery at Hartford Athletic FC
Trinity Health Stadium
Sports & Fitness
See listing
Plan ahead
THE COLD ROMANTICS & THE YEAR WITHOUT A SUMMER: immersive gothic horror
Fri, Oct 16 · Isham-Terry House
Noche de los Muertos
Sat, Oct 17 · The Lady
Comedy Night at River Restaurant
Fri, Oct 16 · River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar
Halloween Holly Epoxy Workshop (Spooky Boards Edition)
Fri, Oct 16 · The Bristol Bazaar, Race Street, Bristol, CT, USA
Halloween Party & Costume Contest - The Savage Brothers @ CT Valley Brewing
Fri, Oct 30 · Connecticut Valley Brewing Company
Comedy Night at Eli Cannon's Brewing Collective
Sat, Oct 24 · Eli Cannons Brewing Collective
PIZZA, PLANNING & PEOPLE
Tue, Oct 20 · WORK_SPACE
LIVE MUSIC @ SoLA: Joey Mastrorocco
Sat, Oct 17 · SoLA Karaoke
Frequently asked questions about events in Hartford
- Are there any free events in Hartford?
- Free events make up about 0% of the total listings for Hartford, Connecticut. Most of the available events require tickets or payment.
- What are the most popular venues for events in this city?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are Hartford Stage, PeoplesBank Arena, Mortensen Hall at Bushnell Theatre, Bushnell Theatre/ Mortensen Hall, Infinity Hall Hartford, and Trinity Health Stadium.
- What types of events are listed for Hartford?
- The most common event types are Theater & Performing Arts with about 200 listings, followed by Sports & Fitness at about 60, Music & Concerts at about 40, Community & Social at about 30, Family & Kids at 7, and Comedy at 3.
- Which performers have upcoming dates in Hartford?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the Hartford Wolf Pack, A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, Radio Golf, The Cherry Orchard, and Dracula.