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Festivals in Boston
May 24–27 Club Passim ... more Since 1998, music fans have discovered new Boston talent at the annual campfire Festival. Held for four days in May, the 2013 campfire Festival takes place at Club Passim in Cambridge
47 Palmer Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
May 25–26 City Hall Plaza ... more Indie fans across New England gear up for one of the region’s biggest music festivals at the annual Boston Calling. Held on a weekend in May at the City Hall Plaza in Boston
Boston City Hall
One City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
Beer Festival
May 31–Jun 1 Seaport World Trade Center ... more For two days from the end of May through the beginning of June, beer lovers flock to the annual American Craft Beer Fest. Held each year at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston
1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA 02210
Arts Festival / Concert / Parade
May 31–Jun 9 ... more Boston Pride Week is an annual celebration of the LGBT movement and community held in May and June throughout the city of Boston. City Hall Plaza is essentially the headquarters
Throughout the city
Jun 2 Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA) ... more New England’s country music lovers throw on their cowboy gear and head for the annual Country 102.5 Music Festival. Held for a day in June at the Comcast Center in Mansfield
885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Concert / Festival
Jun 7–9 The Irish Cultural Centre of New England ... more The Boston Irish Festival is an annual celebration of Irish culture held in June at the Irish Cultural Centre of New England in Canton, Massachusetts. Located just a half hour south
200 New Boston Drive
Canton, MA 02021
Jun 8–15 Sanders Theatre (Cambridge) ... more Classical music fans head to the annual Boston Early Music Festival for over a week of Western standards. Held for eight days in June, the 2013 Boston Early Music Festival takes
45 Quincy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Jun 22 Harvard Square ... more Every year on June 21, more than 400 cities participate in the annual Fête de la Musique, or World Music Day. In Boston, World Music Day goes by the name of Make Music
HSBA: 18 Brattle Street, Suite 352
Boston, MA 02138
Jul 11 Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA)
885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Jul 16 Comcast Center (Mansfield, MA)
885 South Main Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Festival
Jul 26–28 Boarding House Park (Lowell, MA)
40 French Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Aug 23–24 Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) ... more Country music fans across New England strap on their boots and ride for the annual New England Country Music Festival. Held for two days in August at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough
One Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA 02035
Annual Festivals in Boston
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Together Electronic Music Festival
Arts Festival / Concert / Party
Every year in May
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Radio 92.9 EarthFest
Arts Festival
Every year in May
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Boston Calling
Music Festival
Every year in May | Next: May 25–26, 2013Add to Calendar
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American Craft Beer Fest
Beer Festival
Every year in May/June | Next: May 31–Jun 1, 2013Add to Calendar
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campfire. Festival
Music Festival
Every Year in May | Next: May 24–27, 2013Add to Calendar
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Boston LGBT Film Festival
Film Festival
Every Year in May
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Japan Festival Boston
Ethnic Festival / Street Fair
Every year in April or May
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Harvard Square MayFair
Community Festival
Every year in May
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HarpoonFest
Beer Festival
Every year in May
Boston Festivals Overview
Boston is a city with an immense amount of pride, and when the denizens aren’t gushing over their favorite sports teams, they’re celebrating in the streets and parks for any number of festivals throughout the year.
With a long Irish history in the city, it should come as no surprise that one of the biggest festivals in Boston takes place every March 17th for St. Patrick’s Day. The annual celebration features a massive parade through the streets of the city as thousands decked out in green garb flock to watch the decorated parade floats.
For food and drink lovers there are a bunch of festivals at your disposal. Chowderfest is exactly what it sounds like and has been feeding soup connoisseurs since the early 80s. For beer, there’s the Boston Beer Summit with over 60 participating brewers and hundreds of beers.
The 4th of July is another festive time in Boston, as national pride takes over the city and thousands of residents and visitors post up on the river and waterfronts to witness the annual concerts and fireworks displays.
No matter the time of year, there’s always an event and festival to take part in, so if you want good beer, great food, or just want to show some down home pride, there are plenty of Boston festivals for you.
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