Poe in Lowell Festival

Edgar Allan Poe, Festivals, Music, Dance, Foody

Boston-born short story master Edgar Allan Poe visited Lowell three times in the 1840s and apparently loved the city. Lowell is returning the love with the 2nd Annual Poe in Lowell Festival on October 17-19, 2025. Activities include book readings and lectures, live music, art exhibits, film screenings, a walking tour of Lowell and a pop-up…

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Spectacle Live Presents: Lowell Irish Festival

Lowell Irish Festival, Festivals, Music, Dance, Food

FREE ADMISSION! Located at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the Lowell Irish Festival features a family- friendly and fun-filled day of live Irish music from national, regional, and local acts, Irish-inspired culinary and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, family activities, Irish step dancing, and more! The day-long event, taking place September 13, 2025, is spread out across…

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ICC Presents: Trevor Sexton & Ger O’Donnell

Trevor Sexton, Ger O'Donnell, ICC

Fresh off their tour of Ireland, Trevor Sexton & Ger O’Donnell return to the ICC! With influences spanning Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Pete Seeger, the work of Trevor Sexton is created with intent, crafting songs through storytelling to give voice to his life experiences. His talent is such that he has enthralled audiences at…

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ICC Presents: Jennifer Comeau’s ‘A Moon In All Things’

ICC, books

Jennifer Elwell Comeau’s debut novel, set in 1820s County Galway Ireland has been called, “atmospheric and beguiling” by Kirkus Reviews. Join author and singer-songwriter Jennifer for an engaging evening of reading, storytelling, travelogue and music. Hear the origin story of A Moon in All Things and be inspired by Jennifer’s own story of journeying from “Engineer to…

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ICC Presents: Our Steps, Our Story – An Irish Dance Legacy Archive

Jean Butler, ICC

In an interactive talk at the Irish Cultural Centre, Butler will lead the audience through the origins of her Our Steps archival project, which currently has over 200 + hours of video and audio resources consisting of never-before documented Irish dances and oral history interviews from Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, and the United States. Select clips from the…

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BRT Presents: Cantrip

Cantrip at BRT

The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Echoes can…

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ICC Presents: Boston Irish Beer Festival – 6th Annual

Festivals, ICC, Boston Irish Beef Festival

Featuring Ireland’s leading beers, stouts, & ciders! Favorite Irish foods – Irish whiskey & liqueurs samplings! Two Live Irish music stations & local bands all day long! Enjoy: Guinness, Magners & craft breweries, Irish Food, vendors including Mulligan Gear, JTC Jewelry, Kendra Scott & more, New England Revolution Mascot & The Battalion, The Vikings –…

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34th Annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival

Festivals, Newport, foodies, seafood

FREE ADMISSION! Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 34th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, on October 18th and 19th, 2025. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast,” by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation for all to come back to the waterfront after the…

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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival – 20th Anniversary

Festivals, Newport, Foody, Wines

The Annual Newport Mansions Wine and Food Festival will look a little bit different this year with a focus on more intimate, educational tasting experiences. The weekend schedule of events includes the Rosecliff Seminar Series, offering a variety of 50-person wine and spirits seminars, a Saturday night Vintner Dinner, and an elegant Sunday Brunch at…

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Rockport Music Presents: Rockport Celtic Festival

Festivals, Rockport, Music

Exploring Celtic Roots & Branches Immerse yourself in a captivating weekend of music, storytelling and cultural exchange at the Rockport Celtic Festival, where tradition meets innovation in a stunning seaside setting. Led by artistic director Maeve Gilchrist, this year’s festival welcomes acclaimed artists from across the Celtic world and beyond, weaving together Irish, Scottish, Breton,…

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Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival: Celebrating 30 Years!

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival

Rain or Shine Festival! OVER 30 PIPE BANDS! Bringing Scottish Arts to the Pioneer Valley for 30 years, this is the only Scottish Festival in MA, and the 2nd largest in New England. Enjoy incredible music from: Albannach (1:30-3:45 pm), The Devil’s Brigade (4:45 – 7:00 pm – Closing) and start the day with Waking…

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Plymouth Waterfront Festival

Festivals, Plymouth

Each August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this free family event along the city’s beautiful waterfront. Activities include a beloved duck race, live entertainment, the popular classic car show and more than 200 arts & crafts vendors and local non-profits. It is a perfect way to enjoy one of American’s most historic cities….

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Lowell Folk Festival

Festivals, Lowell

Celebrating 37 Years! For three days each summer, Downtown Lowell becomes the festival grounds of the Lowell Folk Festival, with four main stages, smaller stages and other locations throughout downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. There are stages located at Boarding House Park, St. Anne’s Churchyard, Arcand Dr., and Market St. (Festival Site Map & Directions Page)” The…

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Newport Folk Festival – 66th

Festivals, Newport

This is a rain or shine event! An American original since 1959 – 66 years, Newport Folk has been delivering legendary performances while working hard to help provide music education and grants to generations of artists. Features four stages of world class musicians, food, vendors and several exhibits. There is a 4 ticket limit per…

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Newport Classical Music Festival 2025

Festivals, Newport

For 55 years, Newport Classical has been a beacon for artistry, drawing in countless concertgoers to revel in exceptional performances within unique and intimate settings. Each July, against the picturesque backdrop of the City by the Sea, Newport Classical Musical Festival stands out as an unparalleled experience. Featuring 27 concerts held in 11 historic venues,…

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We Are Milton Presents: Milton Music Festival

The Milton Music Festival, organized by We Are Milton, is staging its annual Milton Music Festival. Enjoy a two day celebration of activities, food, music and fireworks with fun for the entire family. Saturday Bands and Fireworks – 5 pm: A family friendly evening of activities, food, music and fireworks. Activities and food start at…

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Boston Calling Music Festival

Boston Calling

Discover why Boston truly is a music city at Boston Calling 2025! This Memorial Day weekend, the annual three-day music festival showcases more than 50 performances across multiple stages, 30+ local food vendors, a 100-foot Ferris wheel, art installations, life-size games, and other exciting activities. There’s so much to explore and see at Boston Calling, you just…

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Duckling Day on Boston Common

Duckling Day

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey. Every year on Mother’s Day, hundreds of children parade through Boston’s most picturesque parks, dressed like characters from the story Led by the Harvard Marching Band, the parade will begin on the Boston…

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Swan Boats – Operatic Grandeur

Swan boats and tulips

In 2025, The Swan Boats in the Public Garden Lagoon is being added to the Boston Irish Heritage Trail, in homage to the Irish immigrant couple, Robert Paget and his wife Julia (Coffey) Paget, who launched the iconic attraction in 1877. A boatbuilder by trade, Robert developed a catamaran propelled by foot pedals to sail around…

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It’s Easy Being Green in Central MA

Worcester common in spring

Visitors to Central Massachusetts can think green when they come to this beautiful region this spring. The St. Patrick’s Day festivities each March bring out 40 shades of green as the city celebrates its Irish community with vibrant cultural celebrations. And the coming of spring brings a verdant splendor to the region’s 32 cities and…

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North of Boston – A Natural Wonder

Boy looks at horseback riders on a beach north of Boston

Essex County, just North of Boston, is a magical destination with miles of pristine beaches and fishing villages, two national parks and a national wildlife refuge, plus a stunning New England landscape stretching across 34 distinctive cities and towns. It’s a place of cultural richness, storied history, warm hospitality and some of the best seafood…

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Meet Boston in Springtime

George Washington statue and flowers

This spring, take some time to Meet Boston, a beautiful American city that unleashes a pastiche of color, brightness and brilliance from April to June, when the city comes alive with special events that draw visitors from around the world. So many iconic Boston events happen during this season, including Red Sox opening day at…

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