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Festival 2025 Playlist

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Pedal Into the Festival: Free Bike Tours
Explore New Haven on two wheels! As part of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Elm City Cycling leads a series of free guided bike tours showcasing...

Art. Ideas. New Haven. Come Curious. Leave Inspired.

This May and June, New Haven comes alive.

Over 150 events — world-class performances, boundary-pushing art, and conversations that actually matter. 

On stages, in parks, and right in...

Free Music on the New Haven Green

This summer, the New Haven Green transforms into one of the most exciting free concert series in New England. The International Festival of Arts & Ideas presents three unforgettable nights of live...

Announcing Festival 2026!

For 2026, the Festival is focusing on HOME & BELONGING and what those experiences look and feel like in everyday life. Home can be the place you live, but it can also be a familiar block, a warm...

Christine Tassan et les Imposteures LIVE on the New Haven Green!

Experience the captivating sound of Christine Tassan and the Impostors, captured live on the New Haven Green. For over twenty years, this remarkable ensemble has been redefining jazz manouche (gypsy...

Nadia Batson LIVE on the New Haven Green!

Experience the electrifying energy of Nadia Batson, one of the Caribbean's most celebrated soca artists, in this unforgettable performance captured live on the New Haven Green as part of Caribbean...

Jo.l LIVE on the New Haven Green!

Experience the complete live performance by Jo. L., recorded on June 28, 2025, as part of the Caribbean Festival at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. This electrifying show was presented as...

That's Funny: Stories That Make You Laugh

Sometimes there's nothing more refreshing than a deep belly laugh—the kind that makes your sides hurt, your eyes water, and leaves you breathless. The kind of laughter so powerful that, at least...

Sol and The Tribu LIVE on the New Haven Green!

Experience the vibrant energy of Sol and The Tribu in this electrifying performance captured live on the New Haven Green. This innovative group of Cuban musicians blends traditional Caribbean rhythms...

HHTTS (Hang Him To The Scales) LIVE on the New Haven Green!

Brooklyn-based indie Asian dreampop/shoegaze band HHTTS delivers an atmospheric performance captured live on the New Haven Green.

What started as a weekend passion project—rehearsing once a week...

Sons of Mystro LIVE on the New Haven Green!

Experience an electrifying night of music with the violin sensations Sons of Mystro, joined by talented youth collaborators in this special Juneteenth holiday weekend celebration.

Mentored by Black...

Making Memories: Neurons, Quantum Computing, and Art

In this fascinating talk, we explore the unexpected connections between neuroscience, quantum computing, and visual art through a unique interdisciplinary collaboration at Yale University.

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