Hartford Dance Festival at Bushnell Park

The 5th Annual Hartford Dance Festival is back—and this year is shaping up to be our most electric yet. Join us June 6, 2026 in beautiful Bushnell Park for a totally FREE celebration of movement, creativity, and community, featuring 25+ dance performances, dance battles and workshops on stage.

Expect a full day of energy and artistry, including:

Performances by: David Dorfman Dance, Jack Cole Dancers, Acacia Latin Dance Company, Ballet Hartford, LITEFEET, CT Tap Collaborative, 2nd Best Dance Company, BODYHOUSE, Yamini Kalluri: Kritya Foundation, Brooklyn Ballet, Alison Cook Beatty Dance, kamrDANCE, Joya Powell: Movement of the People, Garet & Co, Path of Akira, & The Hartford Dance Collective & MORE!!!

All-Styles Dance Battle: Hosted by Trinity with DJ Diamond Dee and Judges: Lyghthouse, Poptart, and Michelle Montano (sign up below)

Food Trucks: Travelin' Tom's Coffee, Cousins Maine Lobster, Thomas’ Smokey Pit Stop BBQ, Kona Ice of Manchester, Bench Rest Bakery

FREE community dance workshops onstage & in the park

Whether you’re a mover, a maker, or a lover of all things dance, there’s a place for you on our lawn.