Events in New Haven — December 2026 (36 Things to Do)

December 2026 in New Haven, Connecticut brings 36 live events across the city, led by music (21), film (7), community (6). 1 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in New Haven in December 2026?

There are 36 events in New Haven, Connecticut in December 2026, including Karim Sulayman & Tom Poster at Yale Schwarzman Center, Lunchtime Chamber Music at Morse Recital Hall, Film | JAIL TIME RECORDS (2026) at Humanities Quadrangle (5:30 PM), Dropouts and Dreamers Film Series: THE NEEDLE (1988) at Humanities Quadrangle (7:00 PM). Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in New Haven in December 2026?

Yes — 1 December 2026 event is explicitly listed as free in New Haven. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in New Haven for a specific date in December 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in New Haven, Connecticut with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow December 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Karim Sulayman & Tom Poster

Lunchtime Chamber Music

Film | JAIL TIME RECORDS (2026)

Dropouts and Dreamers Film Series: THE NEEDLE (1988)

David Archuleta

Allen Lowe and the Avant Roots Quartet

Film: Little Miss Sunshine, 20th Anniversary Screening

"Side by Side: Two Nutcracker Suites" - Yale Wind Ensemble and Yale Jazz Ensembles Big Band

Film: Welcome to the Dollhouse

Yale Camerata Advent Concert

Bassoonarama

Hunxho - 2Night Only Tour

CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers Market — Saturday

CitySeed Edgewood Park Farmers Market — Sunday

Lunchtime Chamber Music

Film: When We Were Kings, 30th Anniversary Screening

Film: Run Lola Run

Steve Conte - Live at Cafe Nine

Prawntail

“Worth Tasting” Downtown New Haven Holiday Culinary Tour - December 2026

DJ Platinum's Dress To Impress I LOVE R&B DAY PARTY

Bingo Loco - 21+

Messiah Audience Singalong

Film: The Store

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

Mic Check Mondays

Degree Conducting Recital with Anthony Washington

Skip the Small Talk Night at East Rock Brewing

Dan Weintraub: Acoustic Jerry Garcia Tribute

Film: Man of Iron

American Football - Band

Third Friday Figure/Portrait Sessions

2026 Appetizer & Dessert Crawl Series at The Shops at Yale - 4 of 4

Midland Band

Holiday Extravaganza

They Might Be Giants ??? All The Best! - Ages 16+

Karim Sulayman & Tom Poster

Karim Sulayman & Tom Poster

Lunchtime Chamber Music

Lunchtime Chamber Music

Film | JAIL TIME RECORDS (2026)

Film | JAIL TIME RECORDS (2026)

Dropouts and Dreamers Film Series: THE NEEDLE (1988)

Dropouts and Dreamers Film Series: THE NEEDLE (1988)

David Archuleta

David Archuleta

Allen Lowe and the Avant Roots Quartet

Allen Lowe and the Avant Roots Quartet

Film: Little Miss Sunshine, 20th Anniversary Screening

Film: Little Miss Sunshine, 20th Anniversary Screening

"Side by Side: Two Nutcracker Suites" - Yale Wind Ensemble and Yale Jazz Ensembles Big Band

"Side by Side: Two Nutcracker Suites" - Yale Wind Ensemble and Yale Jazz Ensembles Big Band

Film: Welcome to the Dollhouse

Film: Welcome to the Dollhouse

Yale Camerata Advent Concert

Yale Camerata Advent Concert

Bassoonarama

Bassoonarama

Hunxho - 2Night Only Tour

Hunxho - 2Night Only Tour

CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers Market — Saturday

CitySeed Wooster Square Farmers Market — Saturday

CitySeed Edgewood Park Farmers Market — Sunday

CitySeed Edgewood Park Farmers Market — Sunday

Lunchtime Chamber Music

Lunchtime Chamber Music

Film: When We Were Kings, 30th Anniversary Screening

Film: When We Were Kings, 30th Anniversary Screening

Film: Run Lola Run

Film: Run Lola Run

Steve Conte - Live at Cafe Nine

Steve Conte - Live at Cafe Nine

Prawntail

Prawntail