Silk City Fest 2026
Silk City Fest 2026
Mark your calendars, Manchester! Imagine Manchester is proud to bring back the Silk City Fest Saturday, August 22, 2026. Join us for a free and exciting day filled with art, crafts, local vendors, delicious food, music, activities, and fun for all ages. The fest will showcase the incredible creativity of our community while celebrating the many cultures that call Manchester home.
Additional event details will be announced soon — stay tuned!
(This is a rain or shine event; severe weather cancels.)
Performance & Artist Lineup
This year Silk City Fest ‘26 will feature 3 performance areas:
1) The Main Stage hosted by Bigger Beast Records that will feature 11 riveting artists you won’t want to miss.
The Main Stage Lineup:
2) The Local Acoustic Performance tent that will provide local seasoned artists an opportunity to grace the mic and share their unique talents with the Manchester community.
3) After hours with Dj Yella at Urban Lodge from 7-10pm - You will want to keep that fun going so join us at Urban Lodge’s stage after Silk City Fest for more live music, food & drinks, and music by our very own Manchester bred Dj Yella!
Calling All volunteers!
Imagine Manchester invites YOU to become a volunteer and help make Silk City Fest 2026 possible! If you’re interested in volunteering for Silk City Fest 2026 (before, during or after shifts are available), please submit your details through the application link below. The Imagine Manchester Festival team will review your submission and contact you via email. Please send questions to: info@imaginemanchester.org
Find us In the heart of Manchester
Saturday, August 22, 2026 1:00pm – 7:00pm
(after hours at urban lodge!)
Purnell Place
Manchester, CT 06040
We will be located in downtown Manchester, CT, on Purnell Place (follow the signs for the Orange Lot; the fest’s approximate address for GPS directions is 12 Purnell Place, Manchester, CT 06040).
There is plenty of parking in the nearby lots, as well as on Main Street and nearby streets.
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