Festivals & Annual Events

Some of our events are so good we celebrate them year after year!

From the oldest marathon in the United States to the first St. Patrick's Day celebration, Boston is no stranger to hosting big events. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, patriotic reveler, music lover, history buff, or gastronomic foodie, there's truly something for everyone. Start exploring our annual events below!

Reenactors marching in Boston, MA for Harborfest

Top Festivals in Boston in 2026

From Pride celebrations this Spring to Harborfest in the summer and fall favorites like the Head of the Charles Regatta, our calendar of events has something for everyone.

Feb 12

Frostival Ferris Wheel

See Boston From New Heights! This February, the Rose Kennedy Greenway becomes the ultimate winter hot spot with a towering Ferris…

Feb 12

Lunar New Year Flower Market

The Chinatown Main Street Flower Market is back again this year! Come visit the pop-up store from February 11 till the 16th, 2026…

Feb 13

Boston Wine & Food Festival

Step into an evening of unparalleled elegance and indulgence at our Grand Dinners in the iconic Wharf Room. With sweeping harbor…

Feb 15

2026 Lunar New Year Festival Gala

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a festive gala featuring traditional and contemporary performances, including dragon and lion…

Feb 15

SoWa Sundays

Spend a Sunday afternoon at 450 Harrison Ave, and meet the artists directly. Family friendly and free event. Plenty of parking is…

Feb 19

Winter Festival at Franklin Park

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition present the 2026 Winter Festival at…

Feb 21

Red Bull Heavy Metal

The world's top street snowboarders return to the heart of Downtown Boston at the steps of City Hall Plaza for an epic display of…

Feb 22

Dine Out Boston

Dine Out Boston is brought to you by Meet Boston, providing locals and visitors alike the opportunity to try many restaurants in…

Feb 28

Femme Fête Wine Festival

An intentional wine fair coming to Boston in February 2026 Femme Fête i s a wine & beverage fair, comprised entirely of women…

Feb 28

Femme Fête Wine Festival After Party

Come kick it with the winemakers and get ready to let loose on the dance floor. Cocktail specials from Boston’s veteran bartenders…

Mar 01

Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade

Celebrate the Year of the Horse in Boston's Chinatown with the annual Lunar New Year Lion Dance Parade! Stop by the Chinese New…

Mar 06

SoWa First Friday

On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End…

Mar 07

Boston Wine Expo 2026

Experience New England’s largest wine event at the Boston Wine Expo. Taste wines from around the world, meet winemakers and…

Mar 15

2026 South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade

The annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day/ Evacuation Day Parade returns on Sunday, March 15th 2026 at 11:30am! The parade begins…

Mar 21

Boston Public Market FiberFest 2026

Visit the Boston Public Market on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 for a two-day celebration of New England fiber artists…

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Make the most of your weekend in Boston! Explore the top events happening February 13-16, 2026.

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