18 Amazing Events Coming to Boston in July 2023
When:
Thursday, Jun 29, 2023 9:00a -
Monday, Jul 31, 2023 11:00p
Thursday, Jun 29, 2023 9:00a -
Monday, Jul 31, 2023 11:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Food, Games, Music, Outside, Shows
Event website:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-coolest-things-to-do-around-boston-july-2023
Somehow it’s July already? And as the weather warms up and the days are long, Boston is pulsing with amazing events to celebrate the season with. Whether you’re celebrating the Fourth, camping under the stars, or sampling new foods, Beantown has it all.
by Celina Colby
Celebrating the Fourth of July
When: Thursday, June 29-Tuesday, July 4
Where: Around Boston
Info: You can enjoy stunning fireworks displays honoring the Fourth of July all weekend long and all around Boston. All you have to do is find your neighborhood and snag a spot on the lawn.
When: Saturday, July 1-Tuesday, July 4
Where: Locations around Boston
Info: Celebrate the Fourth of July all weekend long with fireworks displays, open-air artist markets, live music, local food vendors, and more.
When: Saturday, July 1-Friday, July 7
Where: Charlestown
Info: The Anchor in Charlestown is not messing around about celebrating the Fourth. All week long you can catch fireworks, live music shows, acrobatic performances, classic movie screenings, and much more.
Chowderfest at Boston HarborFest
When: Monday, July 3, 2pm
Where: Downtown
Info: Yes, this event is part of HarborFest but it merits its own shoutout. While supplies last you can sample free (!) bowls of chowder from famous local restaurants. What could be more Boston than that?
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
When: Tuesday, July 4, 8pm
Where: The Esplanade
Info: The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is a Boston core memory. As the Boston Pops perform a show stopping holiday concert (this year featuring Country duo LOCASH and others), a huge fireworks display bursts over the Charles River.
Other July Fun
When: Saturday, July 1, 12pm
Where: Everett
Info: Celebrate the release of Night Shift Brewing’s Shark Jumper IPA with a summer party complete with a slip-and-slide, a dunk tank, ice cream, and more.
When: Every Sunday July 7-October 15
Where: Back Bay
Info: Enjoy the warm weather season by walking, shopping, and dining on a car-free Newbury Street for 16 consecutive Sundays.
Boston Urban Pride's Music & Arts Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza
When: Sunday, July 2, 11am
Where: Downtown
Info: Who says Pride can only be celebrated in June? Keep the Pride party going at this festival celebrating emerging QTBIPOC artists in Boston’s music scene.
10th Annual Boston JerkFest Caribbean Foodie Fest
When: Saturday, July 8, 11am
Where: Allston
Info: Jam out to reggae and steel band music and eat Jamaican jerk bites to your heart’s content at this family-friendly outdoor festival.
When: Saturday, July 8, 10:30am
Where: Peddocks Island
Info: Take advantage of this rare opportunity to camp on Peddocks Island in the Boston Harbor. Stargaze through a telescope, tell stories around the campfire, and more.
BBG Fest: FREE Summer Music Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza
When: Saturday, July 8, 12pm
Where: Downtown
Info: Dance it out at this free music festival highlighting women and gender minority performers, producers, and DJs. Shop the Boston Women’s Market and enjoy bites from food trucks.
Pickleball Festival at Fenway Park
When: Thursday, July 13-Sunday, July 16
Where: Fenway
Info: Watch professional pickleballers (yes, that’s a thing) in action or try your own hand at an amateur tournament at this four-day celebration of the trendy new sport.
Boston Little Saigon Night Market - Chợ Đêm 2023
When: Saturday, July 15, 4pm
Where: Dorchester
Info: Head to the Little Saigon Cultural District to experience a vibrant night market with a beer garden, live entertainment, and endless street food vendors.
When: Sunday, July 16, 1pm
Where: Allston
Info: Bask in the summer sunshine at this free outdoor jazz festival featuring a diverse lineup of artists, food vendors, and a market of local businesses.
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Concerts on the Esplanade
When: Wednesdays, July 19 & 26
Where: The Esplanade
Info: Enjoy free concerts from the Boston Landmarks Orchestra on the Esplanade all summer long. In July the programs will celebrate nature and highlight Black female composers.
Shakespeare on the Common 2023: Macbeth
When: Wednesday, July 19-Sunday, August 6
Where: Downtown
Info: Take in the classic Shakespearean drama ‘Macbeth’ for free on the Common. Nothing says summer quite like live theater under the stars in downtown Boston.
SoWa Boston Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
When: Saturday, July 22, 12pm
Where: South End
Info: For the first year ever attend the SoWa Boston Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival to try bites from some of the city’s most beloved food trucks, craft brews, and more.
Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival 2023
When: Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30
Where: Revere
Info: Prepare to be astounded by the artistic feats of these sand sculptors. Tour the elaborate sand artworks, enjoy live performances and fireworks, and engage in activities for the whole family.
