From the Festival Staff

In these times of social isolation, we appreciate the “helpers" in society more than ever. New Haven is home to the passionate and the compassionate, and as we look for ways to get through the days...

Tom and Liz have decided to lead a two-year plan to ensure a smooth transition of new Festival leadership as they prepare to retire in 2021.

Always dreamed of being onstage? Here’s your shot! Do you tap your feet when a good song comes on? Did you perform in school plays? Do you dance around your kitchen? Whether you're a foot-tapper or a...

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas welcomes Bobby Asher!

Tune into NPR’s All Songs Considered for a sample of how Tanya Tagaq uses her breath to create rhythm and texture that dance around the cello’s chilling melody. Tanya’s distinctive sounds come to New...

The next week of Festival 2019 has so much in store: sensational performances, discussions of art and purpose, plus unforgettable experiences of food, music and workshops. Scroll through some of the...

It’s the start of week two and there’s so much to do! Grab your bike and sneakers if you want to get your heart rate up while exploring the city. Or just come ready to use your thinking cap and get...

“Home” is an art installation about a seemingly humdrum concept — hanging around the house — that happens to have been created by someone with a deep-rooted desire to entertain, enlighten and excite....

The first week of the festival is finishing strong. There’s chances for the community to come together and plenty of fun for family bonding. Find encouragement to honor your identity. Meet new...

Tanya Tagaq, a limitless musician “committed to forging a new path each time she creates” as Devon Leger of The Seattle Globalist describes her, has channeled primal humanity and spirituality through...