Presented by Baltimore Public Media, New/Next returned for its fourth edition October 1–4, 2026, with more than 160 films, including six world premieres and five premieres.
For the 2026 edition of the film festival, photographer E. Brady Robinson was commissioned to create a series of backstage portraits of the filmmakers, directors, and actors whose work appeared throughout.
The 30th Year of the City's Annual Literary Celebration in Photos
The 2026 Baltimore Book Festival took place September 19 and 20 along Greenmount Avenue, centered on 30th, 31st, and 32nd Streets. It was free and open to all.
The New/Next Film Festival returns Oct 1-4
For four days this fall, the stretch of North Charles Street around the historic Charles Theatre will feel like the center of the independent film world.
A Photo Essay from the 2026 Maryland State Fair
The Maryland State Fair packs livestock competitions, horse racing, a full midway, and a state's worth of fried food into three long weekends, what organizers now call the "12 Best Days of Summer."
Photo Essay: On Baltimore's War Memorial Plaza, the City's Fifth Annual Charm City Live Turned Downtown's Civic Front Yard into a Nine-Hour Block Party
Boyz II Men headlined, joined by R&B singer Case and Grammy-winning British vocalist Estelle, with DJ Tanz, Porkchop, DJ Keebee, Uncle E, and The Vibe Band
Distinctly Baltimore—Street Style That's Expressive, Eclectic, and Entirely Its Own
The festival was also the first to take place at Point Park in Harbor East. The open lawn and harbor views made gorgeous settings for a day of music and art.