Boston · every September
Boston Arts Festival 2027
Boston's only fine arts and live music festival devoted entirely to Boston-area talent, staged on the waterfront at Christopher Columbus Park. Juried artists show and sell their work while local musicians play across the weekend. Always free.
Quick questions
- When is Boston Arts Festival?
- Usually held in September. This year's exact dates appear above as soon as the organizer announces them.
- Where is it held?
- Christopher Columbus Park, Boston.
- Is it good for kids?
- Boston Arts Festival is a Boston family guide — it is picked with kids in mind. The event listing above shows age guidance when the organizer provides it.
Dates for the next edition are usually announced closer to September. Until then, see what's on this weekend in Boston.
Updated October 25, 2026 — this guide refreshes whenever the organizer announces dates.