The Knowlton

A 48,000 sq ft historic building on the Pequonnock River once the Armstrong Manufacturing Co. and now 3 Amazing event spaces.

The Boathouse is a 9,000 sq ft Max 500
The Armstrong Gallery 1,400 sq ft Max 150
The Wilder Gallery 4,000 Sq ft Max 250 The Knowlton is Fairfield County’s premier event venue and artist studio space, located on 90,000 sq ft of scenic waterfront in Bridgeport, CT. Just minutes from downtown, we offer three versatile event spaces ideal for weddings, bar & bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, corporate e

vents, fundraisers, galas, sweet sixteens, and more. Our 27 artist studios support a thriving creative community, with each space designed to inspire collaboration. Guests can explore our waterfront art park, showcasing vibrant murals by acclaimed artists like CRASH, Jason Naylor, and Jenna Morello. With over 200 private parking spaces, The Knowlton blends culture, convenience, and creativity—making it one of Fairfield County’s most distinctive event destinations.

05/19/2026

Big moment. Big celebration. One unforgettable Bar Mitzvah!

Event Planner |
Venue | The Knowlton
Games |
AV |
Balloons display and name SIGN
Swag bags and beanie bar .it.swag
LED centerpieces and neon wall
Logo design and suite
Catering
Floral & Decor
Video produced by |

05/15/2026

05/01/2026

Sunset Vibes >>> 🌅

04/27/2026

04/21/2026

Formal Season 🌸 Held in The Boathouse at The Knowlton

04/10/2026

The Place To Be.

Join us for your next event at The Knowlton , Fairfield County’s premier industrial waterfront event venue, located on the scenic Pequonnock River estuary in Bridgeport, CT !

04/06/2026

🏆The Knowlton transformed for a night of recognition and celebration.
Honored to have hosted awards ceremony that brought together achievement, elegance, and great energy all in one space!

03/31/2026

☀️We loved having this beautiful Mitzvah celebration at The Knowlton. It was packed with energy, joy and moments that last forever! ⛱️

Event Planner | Events by Sandi Z
Venue | The Knowlton
AV & Lighting | Nicholson Events Inc. Music & Entertainment
Catering | Marcia Selden Catering & Events
Video produced by | Uptime Productions

03/23/2026

A full house at The Knowlton for this one

ASMP Connecticut brought in Joe McNally for a lighting workshop that turned the space into a live studio—model , gear, and all.

Always fun seeing the galleries used in a whole different way. 🎥📸

02/07/2026

A Bar Mitzvah night filled with energy, elegance, and unforgettabl

Event Planner Nikki Glekas Collective
Music & Entertainment Total Entertainment
Video Wall & Lighting Nicholson Events Inc. Music & Entertainment
Catering ONTHEMARC Events
Photos by Uptime Productions

Address

305 Knowlton Street
Bridgeport, CT
06608

Telephone

+12039004545

Website

http://theknowlton.com/

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