Festive Events & Celebrations in Boston

SoWa Open Market

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 · All day

SoWa Open Market

Market

Explore 250+ local artisans, farmers, and food trucks at SoWa Open Market. Enjoy live music, a casual, family-friendly vibe, and free admission at this outdoor Boston staple.

AJ Ghent and His Singing Guitar

Sun, 9 Aug 2026 at 3:30 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

City Winery Boston hosts AJ Ghent and His Singing Guitar on Sunday, Aug 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. The show blends R&B, soul, and healing frequencies with a guitar-led performance by Aubrey Ghent Jr., delivering an intimate, groove-rich evening on the Main Stage.

Diggy Graves: The No Vacancy Tour

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 at 2:30 PM

Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens

Music

Diggy Graves headlines The No Vacancy Tour at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, delivering high-energy hip-hop with trap-infused verses. Expect tight rhymes, crowd-ready hooks, and a club-night atmosphere in an iconic venue.

Movie Night - Anaconda

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 at 4:00 PM

Iacono Playground150 Readville Street, Boston

Film

Join a free outdoor screening of Anaconda in Boston’s parks as part of the citywide Movie Night series. At Iacono Playground on Readville Street, bring a blanket for a casual, social evening under the stars in a charming urban park setting.

Teen Night: Summer 2026

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Institute of Contemporary Art Boston

Art

Teen Night at ICA Boston offers after-hours access to cutting-edge contemporary art with teen-friendly activities, gallery explorations, and hands-on projects. Enjoy an evening designed for teens, with music, special programs, and a chance to connect with other young art lovers in the heart of Boston.

DANCE OR DON'T

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 5:00 PM

Middle East - Zuzu

Music

Experience a high-energy dance/electronic night at Middle East - Zuzu in Cambridge. Expect pulsating electronic dance sets in a historic club vibe, with late-evening dancing and immersive lights that capture the area’s vibrant nightlife.

Kendall Square Farmers Market

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 · All day

Cambridge Center / MIT, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

Market

Local farms and food producers gather at Kendall Square in Cambridge Center for a community farmers market. Shop fresh produce, dairy, and prepared foods; accepts EBT/SNAP. A casual, family-friendly outdoor event that showcases Cambridge’s local agriculture.

Movie Night - Elio

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 at 4:00 PM

East Boston Memorial Park143 Porter Street, East Boston

Film

Join a free outdoor screening of the film Elio at East Boston Memorial Park as part of the city’s park-film series. Enjoy a cinematic evening under the stars in a casual, family-friendly setting—bring blankets, chairs, and snacks for a relaxed community night.

Chance Peña – Stand-up Comedy

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 at 2:00 PM

Royale Boston

Comedy

Chance Peña performs live stand-up in Boston after a venue switch from Royale Nightclub to Roadrunner on the same date due to overwhelming demand. Expect sharp, punchy jokes and a late-evening club atmosphere at a top Boston venue.

Zero Waste Day Drop-Off

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 4:30 AM

315 Gardner StreetW. Roxbury DPW, West Roxbury

Community

Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste and other banned items safely at the City of Boston DPW Zero Waste Day. Drive up to 315 Gardner Street in West Roxbury for free disposal with guidance from municipal staff.

Crochet Club

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM

Boston Public Library

Workshop

Join Crochet Club at Boston Public Library (Lower Mills Community Room) for a welcoming crafting session where crocheters of all levels work on projects or learn basic stitches. Basic supplies are provided; shared tools are available. Open to knitters, weavers, and other handcrafters; adults should accompany children under 14.

Chinatown August Moon Festival

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 · All day

Chin Park on the Greenway, Boston

Festival

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.

Lyfe Jennings

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at 2:30 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

City Winery Boston presents Lyfe Jennings live on August 15 on the Main Stage, part of a two-show series. The soulful R&B singer delivers his honest, church-rooted sound in an intimate indoor setting at City Winery Boston.

Jamie Lissow: Better Off Dad Tour

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 3:00 PM

The Wilbur Theatre

Comedy

American stand-up comedian Jamie Lissow brings his Better Off Dad Tour to The Wilbur Theatre in Boston. Expect brisk, observational humor about parenting, dating, and everyday chaos, delivered in Lissow's sharp, crowd-connecting style.

EAGLES OF DEATH METAL: DEATH BY SEXY 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (18+)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 3:00 PM

Paradise Rock Club presented by Citizens

Music

Eagles of Death Metal headlines Paradise Rock Club in Boston for the Death By Sexy 20th Anniversary Tour. Expect high-energy desert-rock riffs, swaggering hooks, and a rowdy, late-evening show at the iconic Paradise venue.

Dogstar: ALL IN NOW TOUR

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 3:00 PM

Citizens House of Blues Boston

Music

Dogstar headlines the ALL IN NOW TOUR at Citizens House of Blues Boston, delivering a high-energy night of rock. The band's signature alternative-rock sound pairs punchy guitars with crowd-ready anthems, showcasing a vibrant live performance in an intimate Boston venue.

2026 North Shore Regional Mixer

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at 5:00 AM

Boston, MA

Community

Connect with local life sciences professionals in the North Shore for an evening of networking and collaboration. The 2026 North Shore Regional Mixer, hosted by MassBio, brings biotech and research professionals together in the Boston area on August 20, 2026 for informal conversations and relationship-building.

Indigo Girls

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 at 3:30 PM

The Chevalier Theatre

Music

Indigo Girls perform at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, MA, delivering their timeless folk-rock harmonies in an intimate indoor venue. A night of storytelling and classic songs from a celebrated duo.

Copley Square Farmers Market

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 · All day

Copley Square (McKim Plaza outside Boston Public Library)

Market

Shop Boston's Copley Square Farmers Market, an outdoor Friday market on McKim Plaza outside the Boston Public Library. More than 30 Massachusetts farmers and food producers offer fresh produce and goods; it's free to browse, with EBT/WIC/SNAP accepted from 11 AM to 6 PM.

Jack Harlow - Monica Tour

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 3:30 PM

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Music

Jack Harlow brings the Monica Tour to MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston for a high-energy hip-hop night. Expect booming beats, crowd energy, and a stylish indoor venue in the Fenway area.

CANN PRESENTS: YACHT ROCK REVUE - PRIMETIME

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 3:30 PM

Leader Bank Pavilion

Music

CANN Presents Yacht Rock Revue at Leader Bank Pavilion delivers a polished night of smooth, retro-rock hits in Boston. Expect tight harmonies, breezy guitar lines, and a feel-good, summertime concert under an outdoor venue that stays lively rain or shine.

Black Sabbitch

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 3:30 PM

City Winery Boston — Main Stage

Music

Black Sabbitch, the renowned Black Sabbath tribute, performs at the Main Stage of City Winery Boston on August 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Expect thunderous riffs, faithful renditions, and a festival-ready night of classic rock delivered with energy and flair.

Mat Kearney: Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at 4:00 PM

The Chevalier Theatre

Music

Mat Kearney brings his Nothing Left to Lose Everything to Gain Tour to Chevalier Theatre in Medford. An intimate evening of melodic pop and singer-songwriter storytelling with polished piano and engaging vocals, in the historic Boston-area venue.

Central Square Farmers Market

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 · All day

Bishop Allen Drive, Central Square, Cambridge, MA

Market

Twice-weekly Central Square Farmers Market in Cambridge offers fresh produce, baked goods, and specialty foods from local vendors. Located on Bishop Allen Drive in Central Square, the outdoor market is a casual, family-friendly community gathering with farm-fresh finds.

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