There's a lot happening here!

An amazing variety of sports, entertainment and cultural events take place in downtown Bridgeport each year. As is appropriate in a diverse community like Bridgeport, there's something downtown for everyone. Recent events have included:

Arena concerts by Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, John Mayer, Hillary Duff, Cher, LL Cool J and Lil Kim, and more

Professional sports, including the Bridgeport Bluefish baseball team, the Connecticut Sound Tigers hockey team and the Harlem Globetrotters

College sports exciting basketball with the Fairfield University Stags

Entertainment spectaculars including the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice, Arenacross, Monster Jam, WWE, Sesame Street Live and more

A wealth of family entertainment, including plays, puppet shows, musical presentations and educational programs especially geared for the younger set

Great comedy by Bob Newhart, Sinbad, the Capitol Steps and Second City

Musical performances by Arlo Guthrie, Dave Samuels, Richie Havens, Giacomo Gates, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Dallas Brass

Musical comedies and revues including Hair, Sugar Babies, Nunsense, Ain't Misbehavin', Smoky Joe's Café and more.

Classical music performers including Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman, the Harlem Boy's Choir, the Boston Pops and the Greater Bridgeport Symphony

Dance performances by Ailey II, and the New England Ballet

Plays and staged readings featuring performances by Keir Dullea, Mia Dillon, Lou Diamond Phillips, Dan Lauria, Robin Strasser

Outdoor music festivals - Sweetport, International Sounds of Summer Festival, and the new First Night Celebration

Live jazz, poetry readings, book signings, discussion and more at local bookstores and restaurants

To learn more about upcoming events in downtown Bridgeport, visit our Events Calendar.
To learn more about downtown Bridgeport's restaurants, attractions and cultural venues, visit our Interactive Map.