The collaboration marks the first in a series of initiatives as the state capital and Hartford Bonanza prepare to host Connecticut’s America 250 celebrations.

First Night Hartford brings the celebrations to the top floor, as it hosts its first Ball in decades at the beautiful Bond Ballroom this New Year’s Eve!

A full day of music, art-making, live entertainment, and community celebration featuring a Silent Disco, interactive art, fireworks, live bands & DJs, and more!

MEDIA RELEASE: First Night Hartford returns with a fresh, new, and warm, button design from Connecticut artist Sophie Groenstein!

On December 4, 2025 the doors will open at 6:00 p.m. at Arch Street Tavern for an unforgettable night of live music and local talent as ezEvent and First Night Hartford present a Battle of the Bands contest for a high-energy showcase celebrating creativity, community, and the vibrant Hartford music scene.

First Night Hartford, Inc., presents Hartford Bonanza 2025, the capital city’s free Independence Day celebration featuring Hartford-centric entertainment in Bushnell Park on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 4-10 p.m.

First Night Hartford, Inc., the independent nonprofit organization behind two of the city’s most cherished community traditions—First Night Hartford and Hartford Bonanza—is proud to announce an exciting evolution in its Board of Directors.

First Night Hartford, the capital city’s festive annual New Year's Eve celebration with live music, art, food, and two fireworks shows, today announced an innovative fundraising partnership with CLYNK that turns redeemable bottles and cans into cash for the arts.

FIRST NIGHT HARTFORD 2024 RETURNS ACROSS VENUES IN DOWNTOWN HARTFORD AND MAJOR STAGE ON TRINITY STREET WITH TWO TRADITIONAL FIREWORKS SHOWS

The main stage on Trinity Street – beneath the Soldier and Sailors Arch – makes its inaugural debut at this year’s First Night celebration, tomorrow December 31, 2021 from 2pm-12am.

First Night Hartford will be adjusting its lineup due to the omicron surge, but in-person and live broadcast fun continues! On Friday, December 31, 2021 from 2 p.m. to midnight, we’re leaning into outdoor activities with an art walk turned scavenger through downtown Hartford, focused on setting intentions for the new year.

First Night Hartford is back for 2022 with in-person and live broadcast fun. On Friday, December 31, 2021 from 2 p.m. to midnight, an art walk scavenger hunt leads you through a series of intentions to set the tone for the new year.

First Night Hartford is back and in person this New Year’s Eve, with expanding programming and a new live broadcast.

First Night Hartford 2021 collaborated with the City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services to bring public service art to our communities.

For First Night Hartford 2021, the message is clear, Stay Home, Stay Safe, and Tune In.

Hartford-based and world-renowned artist, Ed Johnetta Miller is known for her elaborate and vibrant quilts. This year we reached out to Ed Johnetta to create a piece for First Night Hartford 2021 – made out of previous year's First Night T-shirts.

This year, First Night Hartford will be turning our 32nd annual New Year’s celebration into a robust TV broadcast, facebook and youtube livestream, and live zoom workshops.