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FIFA World Cup 2026™ is coming to Boston!

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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!

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Upcoming Festivals in Boston

The Boston Marathon Apr 20

The Boston Marathon

Boston - The marathon that all other marathons are measured by. This isn’t only the world’s oldest, but regarded as one of the…

Japan Festival Boston Apr 25

Japan Festival Boston

The 2026 Japan Festival Boston will once again be hosted at the historic Boston Common on Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April…

Meet Boston Regional Career Fair Apr 28

Meet Boston Regional Career Fair

Looking for a new and exciting career in the hospitality industry? Boston’s hospitality industry is booming and employers are…

Volunteer Expo Apr 29

Volunteer Expo

Looking for the Perfect Volunteer Opportunity? The 19th Annual Volunteer Expo seeks to assist local nonprofit organizations in…

Harvard Arts Fest 2026 Apr 30

Harvard Arts Fest 2026

Welcome to the Harvard Arts Festival! From April 30 to May 3, Harvard’s campus transforms into a four-day celebration of the arts…

SoWa First Friday May 01

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…

Wake Up the Earth Festival May 02

Wake Up the Earth Festival

Approaching its 48th year, Wake Up the Earth Fest represents the beginning of Spring and brings out 7,500+ people every year in…

Boston Hot Sauce Festival May 09

Boston Hot Sauce Festival

Get ready to spice things up at the Boston Hot Sauce Festival with fiery challenges, mouth-watering Chef demos and Pepper Talks!…

Duckling Day May 10

Duckling Day

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, Make Way for Ducklings by Robert…

Lilac Sunday May 10

Lilac Sunday

Experience the springtime bloom of our renowned collection of nearly 400 lilacs. Visit for tours with Arboretum experts, hands-on…

Panda Fest Boston May 15

Panda Fest Boston

Panda Fest, one of the nation’s fastest-growing outdoor Asian food and culture festivals, is thrilled to announce its return to…

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival May 16

Franklin Park Kite & Bike Festival

It’s opening day in Franklin Park! Don’t miss out on this 50-year tradition in our park. You can make a kite, buy one, or bring…

Boston 2026 World Stamp Show May 23

Boston 2026 World Stamp Show

Sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service, the Boston 2026 World Expo brings the world of stamps to Boston for eight days as part of…

The WBUR Festival May 29

The WBUR Festival

The WBUR Festival is back on Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30 and our guest list is heating up! A few of the big names who’ll…

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