'Cultural Hot Spot' New Haven’s 2024 Summer Events Lineup​

NEW HAVEN, CT — Summer may officially be a couple of weeks away, but quintessential summer events in New Haven and surrounding towns have already begun. And what a lineup!

This week, New Haven Cultural Affairs Director Adriane Jefferson and New Haven arts, culture, and tourism leaders announced, and showcased, New Haven’s 2024 summer events' lineup to celebrate the city as a cultural hot spot. Don't take their word for it. Just check out this New York Times story, or this one from Cosmopolitan magazine, about how popular the Elm City is nationally.

The city's Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism shared a lineup of diverse events and to continue the Elm City’s broader effort, as outlined in its Cultural Equity Plan, of providing equitable arts programming and opportunities for all residents, with an emphasis on the inclusion of those who have been historically underserved by the City’s arts and cultural institutions.

The announcement was coordinated with the delivery of the 2024 Greater New Haven Visitors & Relocation Guide, which is now available online. Print copies are also available at Visit New Haven’s information center, located at 28 Orange St. City and regional event calendars are available at Visit New Haven and Info New Haven.

Highlights include:

The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, from June 14 to June 26 across New Haven, includes 10 free nighttime concerts.

Juneteenth New Haven includes dance performances, a restaurant week celebration and more.

The Black Wall Street Festival, Aug. 11 to Aug. 18, highlights Black and Brown business owners and creatives. "In the heart of New Haven’s Black Wall Street festival lies a powerful convergence of history and possibility—a celebration not just of black and brown entrepreneurship but of the vibrant legacy of Black Wall Street. This is where business acumen meets cultural heritage, where learning transcends traditional education to embrace the stories and strategies of those who've thrived against the odds. It's a place for meaningful connections, a networking haven that bridges past and present, fostering opportunities for future growth. And amid these profound exchanges, the festival thrills with entertainment that resonates with the soul, encapsulating joy, resilience, and unity."

Change In The Air Foundation's Beer Garden Serves 31 Nights Of Summer. CITA Park is open on weekends now to Oct. 31 serving up 31 Nights of Summer where Black and Brown brewers showcase their craft brews, the events also feature music, food, and art.

The New Haven Puerto Rican Festival will be held on the Green, Aug. 10.

And much, much more! From farmers markets to fireworks and festivals. See all events here.