Saturday Oct. 4, 2025 Oyster Shell Park, 12N – 8PM
Thank You to:
To all our performers, vendors, volunteers, the NICE Board, production staff, the City of Norwalk, and, most importantly, our sponsors. It truly takes a village to bring the NICE Festival to life, and we deeply appreciate the support of all our community partners.
Join Us at Connecticut’s Leading Multicultural Festival, Two Stages of Live Performances & 50+ International Food, Crafts, Arts & Exhibitors!
Queen Ifrica
Queen Ifrica Backed by Anthem Reggae Band Anthem Reggae Band is a local Connecticut Band based in Bridgeport. Since uniting
Katty Colmenares, Celia Cruz Tribute
Tribute to the Legendary Queen of Salsa Celia Cruz. Norwalk’s owned Latin American Vocalist Katty Colmenares Tribute to the Legendary
Feraba Art
Join Feraba–African Rhythm Tap Company for a high-energy performance that celebrates the vibrant music and dance traditions of Guinea, West
Rock Hearts With Austin Scelzo
Formed in 2013, Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from Southern New England who love to sing and pick
Gogo Norales
Gogo Norales is a Garifuna musician and ambassador for the culture. Providing world music to the public and expressing how
BALAM Dance Theatre
Balinese American Dance Theatre, also known as BALAM Dance Theatre, or BALAM was founded in 1979 by choreographer, CUNY Professor,
Featured 2025 Main Stage Headliners
See the full lineup here...
Here's the complete 2025 Entertainment Lineup
Two Stages with over 24 LIVE Performances across multiple traditions and genres.
“In Norwalk, we make it a point to celebrate the uniqueness of our community and all the diverse cultures our city represents. No other event exemplifies the beautiful melting pot that Norwalk exhibits as well as the NICE Festival. Between the food, music, and artistic expression from various cultures and backgrounds, Norwalk’s incredible authenticity is on full display at this fantastic family-friendly event. The NICE Festival is always well attended by people across the region and captures how our city’s diversity is one of our greatest strengths. I look forward to celebrating the Ninth Annual NICE Festival in October 2025!”
– Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling
NICE Festival Saturday Oct. 4 2025
Come for Fun! October, NICE Festival in Norwalk, CT (SONO). Noon – 8 PM, Oyster Shell Park Near I-95. Free International Music, Food, Arts and Crafts. Family Friendly Fall Event. Near The Maritime Center.
Travel/Parking Details
The Festival takes place Saturday, Oct 4, 2025, at Oyster Shell Park, 12 Noon to 8 PM
Click for directions, parking, accessible parking and mobility/wheelchair access and safety guidelines. We look forward to you seeing you Saturday October 4th.
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Thank You for Attending, Performing, Supporting, and Volunteering in 2025
We Couldn't Do It Without a Little Help From Our Friends
A Big Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors
As a volunteer-led (501-3C) non-profit organization, we count on your support to provide the Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE) Organization programs to our Communities. There’s no NICE without you.
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Get Involved
After more than 8 Years the NICE Festival has established itself as an important community event reaching widely into the Norwalk community and beyond. Since 2016 we pride ourselves on bringing the best-in-class cultural exchanges that are steeped in tradition and heritage. At the NICE Festival there is something that all of us can discover and enjoy.
