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

Upcoming Festivals in Boston

Boston Calling 2024 May 24

Boston Calling 2024

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

SOWA Open Market May 26

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 May 26

SoWa Sundays

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

Carnaval in East Somerville Jun 02

Carnaval in East Somerville

Carnaval is back for its 14th year, bringing even more fun for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, family activities, live music, and…

Glow in the Park Jun 07

Glow in the Park

Kick summer off in style with live music, lawn games, your favorite food trucks, beer, wine, and more. Our annual young…

SoWa First Friday Jun 07

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…

Boston Pride Parade Jun 08

Boston Pride Parade

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

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival Jun 09

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

The Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place annually on the banks of the Charles River in Boston and Cambridge. Starting in 1979…

Cambridge Arts River Festival Jun 15

Cambridge Arts River Festival

The annual festival, usually held in early June, began in the early 1970s. Cambridge Arts has adapted the event for the covid…

Embrace Ideas Festival Jun 18

Embrace Ideas Festival

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

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