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.)
Main Stage Performance & Artist Lineup
This year Silk City Fest ‘26 will feature 2 performance areas and 2 after hours performance areas:
The Main Stage hosted by Bigger Beast Records that will feature 11 riveting artists you won’t want to miss.
The Main Stage Lineup:
Local Stage Performance & Artist Lineup
The Local Acoustic Performance tent will feature local seasoned artists an opportunity to grace the mic and share their unique talents with the Manchester community.
After hours with Hannah’s Field & Dj Yella at Urban Lodge and After Party at Audacity Brewing from 7-10pm. You will want to keep that fun going so join for more live music, food & drinks!
The Local Stage Lineup:
- DJ Yella
- Chris Yerinides & the Rough Edges
- Matt Maynes & Michael James Anderson
- Royael Toujours Mignon LLC Presents: Akera Piragramic Arts African Dance
- Hannah Judson
- Ali Kat
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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