Experience a Summer of Festivals
Independence Day Celebration
A celebration of the Fourth of July with fireworks and family-friendly fun in the heart of Downtown Lowell
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.
And don’t miss the free fun for kids with amazing daytime programming, free books, arts and crafts, and snacks for kids and families through July and August.
https://lowellsummermusic.org
Independence Day Celebration
July 4 - rain date July 5 | LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken St.
Independence Day festivities in Lowell! Fireworks, and family-friendly fun to salute the Fourth.
https://www.likelowell.com/4th-of-july
Lowell Folk Festival
July 25 - 27 | City of Lowell
Every last full weekend of July, most of downtown Lowell becomes festival grounds for three days of traditional music, dance, craft demonstrations, street parades, dance parties, and international foods.
https://lowellfolkfestival.org/
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.
https://www.fiestasborincanasinc.org/events/
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.
https://www.dwellinghouseofhope.org/2024-multicultural-festival
Southeast Asian Water Festival
August 16 | Lowell Heritage State Park, 160 Pawtucket Boulevard
A free cultural event that attracts thousands of spectators from all over the country. Every third Saturday in August, people come to Lowell for the blessings, foods, crafts, performances and (of course) the boat races.
https://www.lsawaterfestival.org/
Our Lady of Loreto Feast
August 30 - September 1 | Holy Ghost Society, 65 Village St
India Heritage Festival
September TBD | Lowell Heritage State Park, 160 Pawtucket Blvd
Lowell Irish Festival
September 13 | Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St
https://www.lowellirishfestival.com/
Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race
September 20 | Downtown Lowell
https://www.lowellkinetic.com/