Spring Busker Festival

Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 12 PM - 5 PM

Middle and Palmer Streets

Enjoy free live entertainment in downtown Lowell during the Spring Busker Festival! Organized by the City of Lowell through the Office of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, this festival brings together musicians, dancers, aerialists, market vendors, food trucks and more for a day full of exciting entertainment.

Looking for additional fun to jazz up your May? Catch the full line up of May events here.

Parking Notice

Please note that there will be no parking on Middle, Palmer, and Shattuck Streets on Saturday, May 10, 2025 starting at 9:00 AM and ending at 7:00 PM.

Middle and Palmer Streets will be closed to traffic on May 10th between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Please seek alternative routes. The Enterprise Bank Parking Lot at 222 Merrimack Street will remain accessible for Enterprise Bank customers via Shattuck Street during this time.

Schedule

Intersection of Palmer & Middle Street

1:00-1:45PM - Juggling by Robert Clarke

2:30-3:15PM - Aerialist Show by Mill City Circus

4:15-4:45PM - Fire Show by Cirque de Light

Derby Park

12:00-1:00PM - ODB Project

1:15-2:15PM - Cousin Auntie’s Ghost

2:30-3:00PM - Cyr Wheel by Mill City Circus

3:15-4:15PM - Salsa in Lowell

4:30-5:00PM - Alligator Wine

Middle Street (Central St. End)

12:15-1:00PM - Winters Brothers

3:30-4:15PM - Jasper Crystal Wizard

Palmer Street (Market St. End)

12:15-12:45PM - Market Street Bazaar

1:45-2:30PM - New England Witches Guild

4:00-5:00PM - 2 Bit Brass band

Throughout the Festival

12:00-12:30PM - Anova Brazil

12:30-5:00PM - A Silent Soapbox - Living Statues

1:00-4:00PM - Refuge Art School - Community Canvases

Busker Festival Market

Peruse artisan goods while enjoying live music! Over 20 vendors will be selling their goods from 12:00-5:00PM on Saturday, May 10.

Vendors

Barbara Rodriguez Co. - Organic plant-based skincare

Beas Black Cat Jewelry - Handmade jewelry

Craic Sauce - Hot sauce

Dali of the Dogs Embroidery - Embroidery art

Eloah Apparel & Designs- Vintage and bespoke apparel and home decor

F-Word Farm - Craft vinegar made from scratch

Fadayz Designz - Custom made bags and apparel

Macrame by Linda SC - Handmade plant hangers, wall art, and keychains

Midnight Mews - Poetry books and cat toys

Needful Things Thrift - Trinket dishes, bookmarks, keychains, phone/water bottle charms, and jewerly

Purple Acornz Creations - Crochet and gemstone jewelry, crochet bandanas and keychains, quilted bags

Secret Stash Sweets - Handmade caramels, candies, and chocolate novelties

Sweet Glam - Bakery and bath & body products

TheJewel Foods - Cookies, banana bread, and brownies