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 enthusiastpatriotic revelermusic 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

Boston Pizza Festival Jun 21

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 Jun 21

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 Jun 21

Embrace Ideas Festival

The Embrace Ideas Festival is a yearly celebration of ideas grounded in arts, culture and public scholarship. This multi-day…

Outloud Music Festival Jun 21

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 Jun 21

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 Jun 22

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 Jun 24

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…

Pan in the Park Jun 27

Pan in the Park

Celebrate National Caribbean American Month with an afternoon of live steel pan music and Caribbean cultural vibes! Enjoy…

BAMS Festival Jun 28

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 Jun 29

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 Jul 02

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 Jul 04

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…

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