Peabody International Festival Back For 41st Year In 2026: Vendors, Sponors Sought

PEABODY, MA — Peabody's International Festival is set to return to downtown Peabody for its 41st year.

The event, set for Sept. 27, is free and open to the public, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4.

The festival is one of the city's longstanding community traditions and centers on the cultural diversity represented in Peabody and across the North Shore.

This year's event will again feature ethnic foods, musical ensembles, dance performances, an artisan market, a galleria of local art and a kid-focused area known as the Kids Corner.

"The International Festival is a treasured celebration of the rich cultural diversity that makes Peabody so vibrant and special," Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said. "We look forward to once again coming together as a community to experience some of the best food, entertainment, and artistry the North Shore has to offer."

Planning for the festival is underway, and vendor applications are being accepted through May 31.

Additional information and application details are available here.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for this year’s festival.