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 are a sports enthusiastpatriotic revelermusic lover, history buff, or gastronomic foodie, there's truly something for everyone. Start exploring our annual events below!

Upcoming Festivals in Boston

Boston Puerto Rican Festival Jul 27

Boston Puerto Rican Festival

The annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts will be held July 27 and 28 at Franklin Park! Come immerse yourself in our rich…

Boston Race Amity Music Festival Jul 27

Boston Race Amity Music Festival

Ben & Jerry’s Boston x National Center for Race Amity Offer Free Ice Cream, Music and Art at Third Annual Festival Featuring…

Cambridge Jazz Festival Jul 27

Cambridge Jazz Festival

The 9th annual Cambridge Jazz Festival will be held at Danehy Park on the afternoons of Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30…

Family Music and Arts Festival Jul 27

Family Music and Arts Festival

Join Inét Entertainment and House of Inspiration on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Almont Park in Mattapan for a day of FREE…

Summer in the Park Jul 27

Summer in the Park

Come to our Summer Party this July 27th from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. We will have food, live music, storytelling, art, games and…

Boston Puerto Rican Parade Jul 28

Boston Puerto Rican Parade

The annual Boston Puerto Rican Parade returns on Sunday, July 28, 2024! The parade will be in two stages (same as 2022; this…

Oyster Fest Jul 28

Oyster Fest

Enjoy an oyster filled day at Bow Market hosted by Bluefin, featuring multiple raw bars, food & drink specials around the…

SOWA Open Market Jul 28

SOWA Open Market

The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local…

SoWa Sundays Jul 28

SoWa Sundays

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

110th Annual St. Agrippina's Feast Aug 01

110th Annual St. Agrippina's Feast

Kick-off feast season in the North End with the return of St. Agrippina's 110th Annual Feast from August 1 to 4, 2024. Gather your…

SoWa First Friday Aug 02

SoWa First Friday

On the first Friday of every month, over 80 artists open their studio doors for this monthly New England art event. Make it a…

Dine Out Boston Aug 04

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…

South Street Nite Market Aug 08

South Street Nite Market

Experience the South Street vibe! Come on by for great deals, vendors, and live music!

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