New World Festival

09/05/2026

The full schedule is here-- Plan your day out and don't miss a thing! We're so excited to welcome so many returning favorites and many artists making their New World Festival debuts! Grab your tickets now! Prices go up $5 tomorrow!

09/05/2026

The dance floor and stage are coming together under the big tent. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes!

09/04/2026

Catch Cécilia this Sunday!

09/04/2026

Earn a free ticket!...Just a few volunteer shifts left for New World Festival. Take a look...

Volunteer for a 3-hour shift and receive admission to the festival in return. We rely on our volunteers to make this a successful event...thank you!!! Event Timing: Sunday, September 6, 2026 Festival Hours: 12 Noon to 11 PM Event Address: 71 North Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060 Volunteer Email: nwf...

09/02/2026

Excited for Medusa Quartet this Sunday!

08/31/2026

🎻 The 34th Annual New World Festival is DAYS away! This year's festival has a brilliant lineup of international artists, wonderful food vendors, and a beautiful forecast ☀️ Sunday, Sept 6th!

🎟️ Grab your tickets TODAY and join us to celebrate with music, dance, food, puppets, and fun! chandler-arts.org

Featuring Music By:
Cantrip • Cécilia • É.T.É • Genticorum • Medusa Quartet • Mélisande • Hildaland • Andrew Wells-Oberegger • Alex Kehler & Nicholas Williams • Pine Tree Flyers • Malvenn • The Reel McCoys • Yann & Julia • Keith Murphy & Becky Tracy • Footworks • High Drive • Sugar In The Pan

Plus!
Called Dances by Yaëlle Azouley & Sarah Gibson
Puppet Show by No Strings Marionette Company
Street Dances by On The Border Morris, and Midnight Capers

08/29/2026

Hildaland! 🎻

08/28/2026

The 2026 New World Festival schedule is here! 🎶
Start planning your day in downtown Randolph. Swipe through to see when and where you can catch your favorite artists, dances, workshops, sessions, puppetry, and more throughout the festival.
📅 Sunday, September 6
📍 Downtown Randolph, Vermont
Save this post for festival day and share it with the friends you’ll be exploring with.
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://tickets.chandler-arts.org/.../chandlercen.../2094695

08/28/2026

Border Morris tradition comes alive at the 34th Annual New World Festival with On the Border Morris!

Originally formed as a UVM team over 20 years ago, On the Border Morris brings dynamic movement, rhythmic stepping, jingling bells, and colorful pageantry to the streets of Randolph.

Stop by their festival booth for costumes, props, games, and hands-on fun, then join them for a joyful family singalong!

📍 Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, Vermont
📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026

🎫 Tickets are on sale now!
Secure your tickets here:
https://tickets.chandler-arts.org/events/chandlercenterforthearts/2094695