Spring Busker Festival
Middle and Palmer Streets
Thank you to all who joined us for the 2026 Spring Busker Festival! From aerialist tricks to daring fire performances, the day was filled with performances that made a rainy day fun. Check out the photos below!
A “busker” is a street performer - musicians, dancers, magicians, and other artists who perform in public spaces, bringing energy and creativity directly to the streets. At the Spring Busker Festival, Lowell celebrates this tradition with live performances across several pop-up spots, filling the streets with music, movement, and excitement. In addition to live music, you’ll find local artisan vendors, food trucks, and performers!
Saturday, May 9 from 12-5PM
Schedule
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Join us on Saturday, May 9 from 12-5PM on Middle & Palmer Street!
Check out the performance line up - it’s separated out by location within the festival footprint.
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Throughout the Festival
12:00-12:30PM
CMAA Chyyam Group - Cambodian drum group
12:00-5:00PM
Busker Festival Market - vendor list below!
12:00-5:00PM
A Silent Soapbox living statue
1:30-3:30PM
Refuge Lowell face painting
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Middle Street
12:30-1:00PM
Jasper Crystal Wizard - Solo guitarist
1:45-2:15PM
Sarah Kilbride - Solo tuba player
3:30-4:00PM
Market Street Bazaar - Modern jazz band
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Palmer Street
12:30-1:00PM
Middlesex Community College Guitarists - Guitar & string band
1:45 - 2:30PM
Magic by Henri
3:30-4:00PM
Justin Cohn - Solo guitarist
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Derby Park | Middle Street
12:00-1:00PM
Salsa in Lowell - Group Salsa dancing
1:30-2:00PM
Sonic Avionics - Soul, groove, and funk band
2:45-3:15PM
Caeltish - Celtic band
4:00-4:30PM
ODB Project - One man band
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The Junction | Palmer & Middle Street
12:15PM & 1:15PM
Mill City Circus aerialist shows
2:30PM
Jason Tardy - Juggler
3:15PM
Darren Yong - Magician
4:15PM
Cirque de Light - Fire Show
Looking for more fun to jazz up your Spring?
Throughout the month of May, performers will be popping up at Downtown Lowell eateries and restaurants. Catch the full line up of the Spring Busker Series.
