Arts & Entertainment across the New Haven metro
Inclusive and diverse-owned arts & entertainment businesses across the New Haven metro, not just the city itself. Listed in New Haven and Meriden.
Galleries, theaters, studios and performers across New Haven. The city carries a real arts scene for its size, much of it around the Ninth Square, State Street and the university, and most of it runs on a season or an exhibition rather than shop hours. Check a calendar rather than a sign on the door.
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Where they are across the New Haven metro
Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.
Businesses on the map of New Haven
- Collective Consciousness Theatre, New Haven (town center)
- Derell’s, Meriden (town center)
- GRAILS, New Haven (town center)
Going out for the arts in New Haven? Start here.
Guides to accessible, sensory-friendly and welcoming events, so you know what to look for and what to ask.
Guides for events that work for everyone
Reading picked for arts & entertainment and for the New Haven metro.
Coming up
Where to be around New Haven
Pride and cultural festivals nearby, and the heritage and awareness dates on the calendar.
Keep exploring
More across the New Haven metro
Each photo is from a listing in that category.
Events & Weddings6 places Photo: Bridal Affection
Education & Training9 places Photo: Bagwell Academy Of Martial Arts
Health & Wellness17 places Photo: Best Practice Psychotherapy
Beauty & Personal Care14 places Photo: Artiste M Brand
Marketing & Creative11 places Photo: Kindness and Manners Etiquette Coaching Services
Restaurants & Food10 places Photo: La Isla
Notes
Signed, dated pieces about the places where we spend our money, and who they are built for.
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How many arts and entertainment businesses are listed across the New Haven metro?
Four right now, in New Haven and Meriden. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.
What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?
Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.
How do I find out what is on this week?
Theaters, galleries and venues post their own calendars, and schedules follow seasons and festivals rather than a standard week. Check before you plan a night around one.
Are there accessible and sensory-friendly performances?
Many venues offer captioned, audio-described or relaxed performances on set dates. Ask the box office about seating, captions and quiet spaces when you book.
Is it free to be listed?
Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.
How do I suggest an arts or entertainment business that is missing?
Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.
Know an arts or entertainment business we're missing?
Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.