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!

Upcoming Festivals in Boston

SoWa Sundays Feb 16

SoWa Sundays

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

F1® 75 Anniversary Feb 18

F1® 75 Anniversary

F1® 75 celebrates the 75th anniversary of Formula 1® on February 18th, highlighting the legendary moments, iconic teams, and…

Boston Wine & Food Festival Feb 20

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…

Red Bull Heavy Metal Feb 22

Red Bull Heavy Metal

Boston City Hall will be turned into a snowboarding park on Saturday, February 22nd when Red Bull Heavy Metal comes to town with…

Dine Out Boston Feb 23

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 Asian Showdown XVI Mar 01

South Asian Showdown XVI

Bollywood/Fusion is a highly energetic dance from India that combines many different styles of dance coordinated to a theme. You…

SoWa First Friday Mar 07

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…

Boston Public Market FiberFest 2025 Mar 23

Boston Public Market FiberFest 2025

This festival brings together New England fiber farmers, producers, and crafters. Market visitors can browse through all the fiber…

New England Restaurant & Bar Show Mar 30

New England Restaurant & Bar Show

The Massachusetts Restaurant Association and Exposition Development Company, Inc. have announced that after more than fifty years…

Boston Calling 2025 May 23

Boston Calling 2025

More than 50 performances across 4 outdoor stages, the best food in Boston, 100 foot Ferris wheel, art installations, life-size…

Boston Pride Parade Jun 14

Boston Pride Parade

PRIDE IS BACK!📢🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Boston Pride For The People is excited to announce the return of a Pride Month celebration in Boston…

Sail Boston 2026 Jul 11

Sail Boston 2026

Boston Harbor is the site of The Tall Ships return for Sail Boston®! This spectacular event offers crews, cadets and visitors from…

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