The Fairfield Hills Music Festival returns on Saturday, May 16, and organizers promise another full day of live music, food trucks, and community vibes to the historic Fairfield Hills campus in Newtown.

Featuring two stages and ten bands, the festival blends national and regional musicians with standout Connecticut talent for a diverse, high-energy lineup.

Organizers this week have announced a special addition to the 2026 festival: an exclusive meet-and-greet and book signing with five-time Grammy Award winner and Hall of Fame inductee Aaron Neville. Appearing from 3 to 4 pm, Neville will meet fans, sign copies of his memoir Tell It Like It Is: My Story, and offer a rare opportunity for personal interaction.

Headlining the Main Stage this year will be Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, known for their explosive mix of soul, funk, and blues.

Also performing on the Main Stage will be The Moonrise Cartel, The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow, Jake Kulak & The Modern Vandals, and Bittersweet Descent.

The Second Stage will feature The Decker Bandits, Eddie Seville, Riley Cotton, D'Pew, and The Flagpole Radio Band.

In addition to live music, attendees can again enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, and a lively outdoor community vibe.

Gates will be open from 11:30 am until 9:30 pm.

Tickets are $55 in advance (plus $5.15 service fee) and available at bit.ly/FairfieldHillsMusicFest.

On the day of the festival tickets will be $60 at the gate.

Proceeds from the festival will benefit Kevin’s Community Center (KCC), which promotes community wellness through outreach, education, and connections to trusted medical resources. KCC also supports local students pursuing careers in healthcare and is launching Kevin’s Coffee Corner, a community-focused space providing meaningful work opportunities for young people with special needs.