11 upcoming festivals events
PorchFest 2026
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 5:00 AM
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre
PorchFest 2026 brings live porch-side performances across Somerville, with local musicians turning porches, yards, and driveways into intimate outdoor stages. A casual, family-friendly festival that invites neighbors to park-hop and enjoy free, accessible music in a charming residential setting near Boston.
Tezzus & Diamond*: Cable Fest 2026
Fri, 29 May 2026 at 2:00 PM
Sonia (The Middle East)
Cable Fest 2026 showcases Tezzus & Diamond* with a stacked lineup including 9Geek, 1of1Soldier, Rxckett, Montana99, Acetana, Zayesxo, Omgitsfendi, and Zayguapkid at Sonia. An all-ages, multi-artist music festival with doors at 6:00pm and tickets $43. No vaping inside; dine and skip the line.
Wine Festival
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 at 4:00 PM
Franklin Park Zoo
Sip and savor at the Wine Festival at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, pairing regional vintages with the zoo’s lush grounds. Attendees can taste curated wines, enjoy live music, and grab bites from local vendors amid outdoor exhibits.
Summer's Bounty Fest at Boston Public Market
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 at 6:00 AM
Boston Public Market
Annual summer harvest festival at Boston Public Market featuring seasonal produce, local vendors, and live demonstrations. Free admission makes it a family-friendly, festive day focused on community and fresh local food.
Boston Chinatown Summer Festival
Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 8:00 AM
Chinatown, Boston
Boston Chinatown Summer Festival brings a day of culture, performances, and street food to Boston’s Chinatown. The event features live performances, vendor stalls, and family-friendly activities that celebrate Chinatown’s heritage in a lively outdoor setting.
BPM Music Festival
Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 8:00 AM
Boston Public Market
An annual festival at Boston Public Market spotlighting live local musicians and New England food vendors. The event blends diverse performances with a marketplace vibe in a bustling urban market setting, inviting families and music lovers to explore food and sound.
Chinatown August Moon Festival
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 8:00 AM
Chin Park on the Greenway, Boston
Annual August Moon Festival at Chin Park on the Greenway features live cultural performances, local vendors, and traditional moon cakes in a vibrant, family-friendly Boston Chinatown celebration.
Lantern Festival & Mid-Autumn Festival
Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at 8:00 AM
Chinatown, Boston
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a family-friendly lantern festival at the Chinatown Gate in Boston. Enjoy cultural performances and dazzling lantern displays that light up the urban landscape, offering a colorful evening of tradition, community, and festive spirit.
SoWa First Fridays
Fri, 7 Aug 2026 at 1:00 PM
SoWa Vintage Market
Join the SoWa community for its First Fridays art walk at SoWa Vintage Market from 5–9 PM. Free admission showcases local galleries and street art within a lively, neighborhood arts festival.
FensFest
Fri, 11 Sept 2026
Fenway Victory Gardens
FensFest is a community garden festival at Fenway Victory Gardens in Boston. The outdoor event celebrates urban gardening with guided garden walks, hands-on activities for kids, and local vendors offering plants and sustainability demos. A lively day in the Fenway neighborhood.
Marathon Weekend at Samuel Adams Brewery
Thu, 31 Dec 2026
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
Join a multi-day Marathon Weekend at Samuel Adams Boston Brewery (Apr 17–20) for exclusive tastings, brewery tours, and limited-release beers in Boston. Celebrate craft beer with food options, guided tastings, and festival vibes in a historic brewery setting.