Saturday Oct. 3, 2026 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!
Unity thru Community. This is the Power of NICE.
It was 10 years ago that the Norwalk NICE Festival was founded with the idea of celebrating all Cultures in a day of unity and love. Since 2016 we have been building connections and growing our platform. In that time the Norwalk NICE Festival is now recognized as the Premier Cultural Festival in CT. It is by sharing traditions and customs that we build belonging, and create educational spaces where people of all backgrounds can see themselves—and each other—reflected. Unity thru Community. This is the Power of NICE.
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 2026 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.
“I am proud to congratulate the NICE Festival on its 10th anniversary. For a decade, the Norwalk International Cultural Exchange has brought our community together to celebrate the rich diversity that defines both our city and our global connections.
In Norwalk, our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. It shapes who we are, enriches our neighborhoods, and strengthens our sense of community. The NICE Festival beautifully showcases that strength through food, music, art, dance, and cultural traditions from around the world.
We are truly fortunate to host such a vibrant and meaningful gathering here in our city. Congratulations to the organizers, volunteers, performers, and sponsors who make this event possible. I look forward to celebrating the NICE Festival for many years to come.
Norwalk Mayor, Barbara Smyth
NICE Festival Saturday Oct. 3 2026
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 3, 2026, 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 3rd.
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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 Last Year's Fest 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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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.
