A Summer of Festivals

  • Independence Day Celebration

    A celebration of the Fourth of July with fireworks and family-friendly fun at LeLacheur Park.

  • Lowell Folk Festival

    One of the longest running free folk festivals in the country comes to Lowell for three days of music, dance, crafts, food, and family fun.

  • Southeast Asian Water Festival

    Celebrate the cultural heritage of Southeast Asian Americans in Greater Lowell with food, vendors, dancing, music, and dragon boat races on the Merrimack River.

  • Lowell Summer Music Series

    June - August | Boarding House Park, 40 French St
    This series of summer concerts feature national recording artists in a beautiful outdoor setting.
    Don’t miss the free fun for kids!

  • Puerto Rican Festival

    August 2-3 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive
    This lively summer festival features live performances by local and international artists, Puerto Rican food, and a variety of activities for the entire family.

  • Multicultural Festival

    August 9 | JFK Plaza, 50 Arcand Drive
    Come learn about and celebrate the diverse international cultures we have in our community! This festival features traditional artifacts, attire, and food.

  • Our Lady of Loreto Feast

    August 30-31 | Holy Ghost Society, 65 Village St.

    Celebrating Portuguese traditions and culture, this annual festival offers an opportunity to connect as a community with live music, vendors, and food.

  • India Heritage Festival

    September 9 | Lowell Heritage State Park, 160 Pawtucket Blvd

    Enjoy a celebration of Indian heritage, presented by the Gujarati Association of New England. Shop artisan vendors, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in a cultural experience for all.

  • Lowell Irish Festival

    September 13 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St

    Lowell Irish Festival features a family- friendly day of live Irish music from national and local acts, culinary and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, family activities, Irish step dancing, and more!

  • Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race

    September 20 | Downtown Lowell

    Kinetic sculptures are human-powered, all-terrain sculptures made from new and repurposed materials and engineered to race over streets, water, mud, and sand. LKSR strives to inspire artists, engineers, performers, and visionaries of the future by promoting the synthesis of the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) fields, disruptive innovation, and physical activity.