New World Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 34th Annual New World Festival on Sunday, September 6th 2026! Vermont's premier Celtic & Québécois music festival. This vibrant celebration of music, dance, and culture promises to be a day filled with joy, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

With a lineup featuring talented artists from around the world, you'll be treated to a diverse range of performances that will ignite your senses and leave you inspired.

Food and drink from local vendors will keep you energized throughout a full day of song, dance, and spectacle in beautiful Downtown Randolph, VT.

Kids 12 & Under get in FREE, with a host of activities to stay engaged and entertained: puppet shows, hat making, oobleck, bubbles, face painting, tattoos, hair tinsel, Fairy crowns, button making and more!

Important Info:

• Gates open at 11 am, Music at Noon.

• Day of Adult tickets $65 + tax, Student tickets $35 + tax, After 6 pm $35/$18

• Free Parking available by following signs to designated lots. Tri-Valley Transit Shuttle runs 12-8 PM and stops at 14 Hull St, 12 Prince St, 15 Forest St, and the Festival Entrance.

• Local food and drink vendors will offer: teriyaki chicken, dumplings, curries, crepes, salads, pastries, grilled cheese, beverages and more! Buy food tickets w/ cash or card. No festival ticket required to visit the food court. 21+ w/ ID for alcohol in designated area.

• Kids 12 & under get in FREE, with a host of activities to stay engaged and entertained: puppet shows, hat making, oobleck, bubbles, face painting, tattoos, hair tinsel, fairy crowns, button making and more!

• Sunday is the closing day of Phil Godenschwager’s retrospective exhibition in Chandler Gallery - stop by!

• Weather Forecast: High near 70 ????️ (It’s going to be a beautiful day!)