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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30th Anniversary Meet Boston Golf Tournament

There’s still time to secure the early-bird rate, so please assemble your team and secure your spot early as this event consistently sells out! Foursomes are $1,250 if purchased before May 1st, and $1,350 if purchased after May 1st. In the spirit of giving back, Meet Boston proudly continues its support of The Preston Settles…

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Irish Rebel John Boyle O’Reilly Helped Establish the Boston Athletic Association in 1887

The famous Boston Athletic Association (BAA) was founded in the late19th century by an unlikely coalition of leading Boston Brahmins and a famous Irish rebel, John Boyle O’Reilly (1844-90).   The BAA was created at a time when amateur sports were increasingly popular across the United States.  There were many collegiate teams in greater Boston and numerous small associations, but the…

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See Plymouth in Full Bloom

Massasoit statue overlooking plymouth rock & plymouth harbor

Situated along the Atlantic Ocean between Boston and Cape Cod, Plymouth is a treasure trove of history, culture, cuisine and natural beauty.  Iconic landmarks such as Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II ship, Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Pilgrim Hall Museum immerse visitors in the 17th century story of the Wampanoag Native People who lived here for centuries…

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Logan Airport Travel Playbook

Logan Airport Passenger

Start your travel off right by getting to Boston Logan International Airport with a plan! Massport has put together this handy Travel Playbook to make your trip smooth and enjoyable.  Getting to the Airport  For a comfortable and convenient ride to Logan, leave your car at home and take the Logan Express bus, the MBTA…

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Big or Small, MCCA Does It All

MCCA Lawn

Whether you are traveling across the globe for an international conference in Boston or driving across town to an annual community banquet, you’ll always get a first-class welcome from Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, whose world-class venues in Boston and Springfield, MA are designed for every type of group, big and small.  State-of-the-art facilities and great…

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Onóir: Live at the Irish Cultural Centre

Donegal-based vocal power-house quartet Onóir make their inaugural LIVE appearance at the Irish Cultural Centre! Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when Donegal musicians Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”, the video went on…

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