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.
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
Battle of Bunker Hill 250th Reenactment
The 250th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Bunker Hills aims to accurately portray the events and faithfully represent the…
Boston Pizza Festival
Try as many pizzas as you can: Get out there and try some new slices from each pizzeria - you're sure to find something delicious!…
Cambridge Arts River Festival
The annual festival showcases food, arts, crafts, immersive art experiences and multiple stages of live music, dance, poetry and…
Embrace Ideas Festival
The Embrace Ideas Festival is a yearly celebration of ideas grounded in arts, culture and public scholarship. This multi-day…
Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park
Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and…
Outloud Music Festival
Outloud is a multi-day, award-winning LGBTQ+ Music Festival, happening June 21 in Boston. Outloud will take place at the Stage at…
Roxbury International Film Festival
The Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest festival in New England that celebrates people of color. Over the course of…
SoWa Sundays
Spend a Sunday afternoon at 450 Harrison Ave, and meet the artists directly. Family friendly and free event. Plenty of parking is…
Cambridge Taste 2025
The Cambridge Taste will take place on Tuesday June 24th from 5:30-7:30pm at Cambridge’s University Park. Cambridge’s finest chefs…
BAMS Fest Momentum - Culture. Creativity. Collaboration.
This year, BAMS Festival is expanding with Momentum, six days of free and ticketed arts and culture events across the city. From…
Pan in the Park
Celebrate National Caribbean American Month with an afternoon of live steel pan music and Caribbean cultural vibes! Enjoy…
BAMS Festival
Experience two days of Black joy, including some of the biggest names in music, live DJ sets, food trucks, dance performances, and…
Revere Beach Pride Celebration
Revere Beach Pride will happen rain or shine! Join our LGBTQ+ community, friends, allys, and thousands of supporters for the 4th…
Boston Harborfest 2025
Happening from July 2 - 4, 2025, Harborfest features hundreds of family-friendly activities at Boston’s most iconic landmarks…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is returning for 2025! Keith Lockhart will lead a program featuring the Boston Pops orchestra…
29 Things to Do in Boston This Weekend
Make the most of your weekend in Boston! Explore the top events happening June 20-22, 2025.
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