The Knowlton – A Unique Waterfront Venue


"The Knowlton is a unique waterfront event venue in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, offering an ideal location for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, private parties, and corporate or nonprofit events.

We feature three versatile event spaces designed to suit a variety of occasions:

In addition to hosting events, The Knowlton is home to 27 artist studios, fostering a vibrant creative community. With a stunning mural park and the waterfront as its gorgeous backdrop, The Knowlton provides a one-of-a-kind setting for any occasion."

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Our Venue

  • A wide-angle view of an art gallery wall at The Knowlton, displaying vibrant, abstract paintings with bold colors and dynamic patterns. The artworks are framed on a white wall, creating a contrast that highlights each piece's unique style and creativ

    The Boathouse

    8,000 Sqft Space

    Max Capacity: 500

    Max Seated Capacity: 350

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  • A cozy, warmly lit lounge area at The Knowlton, featuring comfortable sofas, chairs, and rustic wood accents. The space is decorated with potted plants, creating a relaxed, inviting atmosphere perfect for social gatherings and informal meetings.

    The Armstrong Gallery

    1,400 Sqft Gallery

    Max Capacity: 150

    Max Seated Capacity: 86

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  • Industrial-chic interior of The Knowlton venue showcasing a large open space with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and polished concrete floors, accented by natural light streaming through large windows. Set up for an event, the space has tables a

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    Book the event of your lifetime today, choosing from three amazing venue spaces, or a combination of all three.

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  • Exterior view of The Knowlton featuring a brick building with large, colorful murals and vibrant street art. The artwork showcases geometric designs and bold colors, reflecting the creative and artistic spirit of the venue and its community.

    Hourly Studio Rental

    Rent out our various spaces hourly for a photo or video shoot. The Knowlton rents equipment hourly as well.

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  • Bright, open event space inside The Knowlton featuring a long dining setup with white tablecloths, clear ghost chairs, and modern table settings. The room is illuminated by natural light from tall, industrial-style windows, highlighting the polished

    Artist Studio Rental

    Although we currently do not have any studios available, learn more about our unique creative spaces.

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The perfect industrial chic venue for all events.

“I love this venue! Next to the water, beautiful artwork, plenty of parking, beautiful room for parties”.

— NM

“Very dope building! Lots of cool people work in the space and the vibe is awesome. Very creative atmosphere!”

— AL

“Best spot to visit in CT.”

– BP

“The Knowlton is absolutely one of Fairfield County's hidden gems. The event spaces lends itself to any type of event from weddings and social gatherings to corporate events”.

— AF

About us

The Knowlton is located in Bridgeport, Fairfield County, and serves nearby communities including Fairfield, Westport, Trumbull, Easton, Weston, Wilton, New Canaan, Darien, Redding, Ridgefield, Norwalk, Shelton, and Stratford.