EVENT TIMELINE: 5 PM: Streets closed off to traffic &amp; parking 6 PM: Music Stages Open (See below) 6:15 PM: The Red Trousers 7:10 PM: Cape Ann Dancers at Hancock &amp; Main 8:00 PM:&nbsp;The Red Trousers
MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY STAGE:
The West End:&nbsp;Sponsored by Institution for Savings ​6 PM: TBD 7 PM: TBD 8 PM: TBD
Cape Ann Savings Bank Stage:&nbsp;Sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank 6 PM:&nbsp;TBD 8 PM:&nbsp;TBD
The East End:&nbsp;Sponsored by BankGloucester 6 PM:&nbsp;TBD 7:30 PM:&nbsp;TBDMain Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, non-profits, food vendors, and more! A fun night for young and old alike!&nbsp; Many of the shops and businesses on Main Street will be open and welcoming partygoers. Other Gloucester businesses and local non-profits also will be represented on the Street.&nbsp; It will be a night full of live music, great food, and fun activities with lots of local flavor!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
<table><tbody><tr><td>Entertainment: Headline Act: <a href="https://brentmccoy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">T</a>he Red Trousers Captain Jack Cape Ann Dance Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Face Paint by Miss Wendy</td><td>Food Vendors &amp; Restaurants Bravo by the Sea Crepe du Jour Meat &amp; Sweet Foods The Lobster Roller&nbsp; Three Ginger's Jerky Whoopie Wagon</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event:  Block Party #1 2026

Essex County

Beverly

Massachusetts

 Block Party #1 2026

EVENT TIMELINE: 5 PM: Streets closed off to traffic & parking 6 PM: Music Stages Open (See below) 6:15 PM: The Red Trousers...

Stage Fort Park

Advance Purchase General Admission - $45 At the Door General Admission - $50 Designated Driver - $10 Click here to purchase tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blackburnbrewfest.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">blackburnbrewfest.com</a>The Greater Cape Ann Chamber is pleased to announce the return of the Blackburn Brew Festival on Saturday, July 18th (RAIN or SHINE) at Stage Fort Park! Over 20 breweries will be convening from Cape Ann, the North Shore, and across New England to showcase their best brews to attendees from far and wide. The event will also offer live music, local food trucks and lawn games all while located at Gloucester's historic waterfront park. &nbsp; The event will also be supporting a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will support local non-profits through the Cape Ann Community Foundation, an organization established by the Chamber to award grants for projects supporting educational, social service, recreational and economic initiatives throughout the Cape Ann Community.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is 21+
For breweries interested in participating, please contact Sam Bevins at <a href="mailto:sam@capeannchamber.com">sam@capeannchamber.com</a>.

Local Event:  Blackburn Brew Fest 2026

 Blackburn Brew Fest 2026

Advance Purchase General Admission - $45 At the Door General Admission - $50 Designated Driver - $10 Click here to purchase...

8 AM Artisan/ Vendor Check-in 10 AM Vendors Open, Live Music, Artisans &amp; Food available 4 PM Event EndsThere is no charge for the public to attend this event Artists &amp; Artisans may register online (Limited to 85)Festival by the Sea is a celebration of the things that are synonymous with greater Cape Ann in the summertime: Art, Music &amp; Food!&nbsp; Artist &amp; artisan booths will be spread throughout downtown Manchester. Your senses will be inspired by the beautiful art, extraordinary live music and the aromas of delicious, local foods.&nbsp;
Please make checks payable to Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
<a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2981/File/2026FestivalbytheSeaApplication-Artist-Fillable.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOWNLOAD ARTISAN APPLICATION</a> <a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2981/File/2026FestivalbytheSeaApplication-Non-Profit-Fillable.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOWNLOAD NON-PROFIT APPLICATION</a> <a href="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2981/File/2026FestivalbytheSeaApplication-FoodVendor-Fillable.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOWNLOAD FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/festivalbythesea" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Visit Festival by the Sea Facebook Page</a>
MASCO Park Music Schedule: 10 AM -12 PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coreywrinnmusic/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Corey Wrinn</a> 12 PM -2 PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jimntonicusa/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jim n' Tonic</a> 2 PM -4 PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robbanksandthemoneymakers/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rob Banks and the Moneymakers</a>
TOWN HALL Music Schedule: 10 AM -12 PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/liam_a_m/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Liam Anastasia-Murphy</a> 12 PM -3 PM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rattmich/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Matt Rich</a>&nbsp;&amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gilclarkguitar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gil Clark</a>

Local Event: Festival by the Sea 2026

Festival by the Sea 2026

8 AM Artisan/ Vendor Check-in 10 AM Vendors Open, Live Music, Artisans & Food available 4 PM Event EndsThere is no charge for...

Friday, August 7, 2026 5 PM Streets closed off to traffic &amp; parking 6 PM: Balloon Artist at Center &amp; Main 6 PM Music Stages Open (x3) 6:15 PM ALAKAZAM&nbsp;at Hancock &amp; Main&nbsp; 7:00 PM Cape Ann Dancers at Hancock &amp; Main 8:00 PM ALAKAZAM&nbsp;at Hancock &amp; Main Main Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the&nbsp;Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, non-profits, food vendors and more Many of our shops and businesses on Main Street will be open for business and will welcome partygoers. Other Gloucester businesses and non-profits will be represented on the Street as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;We can promise a night full of Live music, great food, and fun activities with lots of local flavor!&nbsp;

FOOD VENDORS Crepe du Jour Lobster Roller Meat &amp; Sweet Three Gingers Jerky Whoopie Wagon
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Local Event: Block Party #2 2026

Block Party #2 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026 5 PM Streets closed off to traffic & parking 6 PM: Balloon Artist at Center & Main 6 PM Music Stages...

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThere is no entry fee for the Fair. There is a parking fee at the beach parking lot. Make online parking reservations here: https://gloucester.blinkay.app/loginThe historic Stage Fort Park along Gloucester Harbor will blossom into color and flavor for the 45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, 2026.
This event features over 150 Booths of American made arts, crafts, foods&nbsp;and live music. Admission is free, handicap accessible, held rain or shine and friendly pets are welcome on leash at&nbsp;this seaside New England event.&nbsp;For more information visit:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.castleberryfairs.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.castleberryfairs.com</a> Note: There is a fee to Park at beach parking. https://gloucester.blinkay.app/login&nbsp;
The Gloucester Waterfront Festival is Sponsored by Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Local Event: 45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival - SAT/SUN 2026

45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival -...

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMThere is no entry fee for the Fair. There is a parking fee at the beach...

45th Annual Gloucester Waterfront Festival - SAT/SUN 2026

5 PM Streets closed off to traffic &amp; parking
6 PM&nbsp;Music Stages&nbsp;Open (x3) *Also look for these Special Guests on Main Street: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Balloon Twisting by TBD &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Reptiles &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Captain Jack-TBD)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Face Painting by Miss Wendy&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
6:15 PM&nbsp;Busker-TBD 7:30 PM Busker-TBDMain Street, Downtown Gloucester comes alive when the&nbsp;Street is closed off and we have live music, street performers, vendors, food vendors and more! Many of our Shops and Businesses on Main Street will be open for business and welcoming Party goers. Other Gloucester businesses and non-profits will be represented on the Street as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;We can promise a night full of Live music, great food and fun activities with lots of local flavor!&nbsp;

Local Event:  Block Party #3 2026

 Block Party #3 2026

5 PM Streets closed off to traffic & parking
6 PM Music Stages Open (x3) *Also look for these Special Guests on Main Street:...

Cruiseport Gloucester

5-6 PM Cocktails &amp; Silent Auction 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Program &amp; Live Auction$100 per Individual $900 Table of Ten We Love Greater Cape Ann and work hard to help support our Community in many ways.&nbsp; Your generous bidding will help the Chamber build for the future of this special place where we live, work and play.
Live Auction/Silent Auction Fund the Future Paddle Raise
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres, Plated Dinner, Cash Bar
❤ compete for great gatherings &amp; trips ❤ take home your next piece of art ❤ bid high with our professional auctioneer ❤ meet up with old friends &amp; make new friends ❤ help us fund the future of the greater Cape Ann region
Your generous contributions will help the Chamber build for the future of this special place where we live, work, and play. Join us and share your love for Greater Cape Ann!
Proceeds benefit the Chamber's work to support Greater Cape Ann through business and regional promotion, economic growth, educational enrichment and community events.

Local Event:  39th Annual Fundraising Auction 'TOGETHER, LET'S GLOW'

 39th Annual Fundraising Auction 'TOGETHER,...

5-6 PM Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM Program & Live Auction$100 per Individual $900 Table of Ten  We Love...

 39th Annual Fundraising Auction 'TOGETHER, LET'S GLOW'

11 AM-12 PM K-9 Demonstration by the Essex Police Department 11 AM-4 PM Local Artisans &amp; Crafters 11 AM-4 PM Various Food Trucks
12 PM&nbsp;Beer Truck 12-1 PM Chowder Competition (While supplies last) 12-4 PM&nbsp;Face Painting, Reptiles &amp; Kid's Activities by CAVPT
12-2 PM&nbsp;Live Music&nbsp;by Uncharted Watahs&nbsp; 2-4 PM Live Music by Brick House&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
3 PM Chowder Competition Winners Announced!IMPORTANT UPDATE: New event format: The vendors, food, and entertainment will all be located in the paved parking areas. The Clam Chowder Competition will take pace on the tennis courts. *Martin Street will be closed in one direction for increased on-street parking. Parking is also available at Essex Elementary School on Story Ave, with a free shuttle bus (sponsored by Beauport Ambulance) running every 10 minutes.This event is Free to the Community Chowder Tasting is $15 per personJoin us at the&nbsp;Essex ClamFest,&nbsp;Arts &amp; Crafts Festival from 11 am to 4 pm in Shepard Memorial Park in Essex. Come taste Cape Ann's finest chowders from Noon to 1&nbsp;pm and vote for your favorite! (Tasting only while supplies last) Although the highlight of the day is the Chowder Tasting Competition, there is also a great variety of activities, including arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and plenty of food vendors on-site!&nbsp; *Also Featuring local brews from: Rockport Brewing&nbsp; * Musical entertainment by: Uncharted Watahs and Brick House * Kids Activities include:&nbsp;Face Painting by Miss Wendy and Cape Ann Vernal Pond reptiles! * Over 40 Crafters, businesses, and Non-profit tables!

Local Event:  41st Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival 2026

 41st Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts...

11 AM-12 PM K-9 Demonstration by the Essex Police Department 11 AM-4 PM Local Artisans & Crafters  11 AM-4 PM Various Food...

 41st Annual Essex ClamFest and Arts & Crafts Festival 2026

Various Times &amp; Locations - See individual Event descriptions for more details.
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/christmasbythesea" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Christmas-by-the-Sea Facebook Page</a>Manchester-by-the-Sea's Annual Holiday Stroll and other fun events on December 4th... &nbsp;The Manchester Holiday Stroll &amp; Business Open House:&nbsp;3&nbsp;PM - 8 PM |Downtown&nbsp;Manchester.&nbsp;Stroll around town, enjoy refreshments at many shops. Details will be available at participating local businesses.&nbsp;

Local Event: Holiday Stroll, Manchester-by-the-Sea 2026

Holiday Stroll, Manchester-by-the-Sea 2026

Various Times & Locations - See individual Event descriptions for more details.
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Colleen Murdock

Boston Metropolitan Area

Hamilton-Wenham

Scott Souza

Salem

Marblehead

Danvers

Peabody

Swampscott

Lynnfield

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

North Reading

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

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Proceeds from this show will go towards&nbsp;the Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series in Gloucester, MA. The Harbor Loop concerts are fun, free, family friendly events all can enjoy. Live Music every Thursday from 5:30-9 pm on the water at 1 Harbor Loop Gloucester behind the Fitz Hugh Lane House.&nbsp; Line's End is a 6-piece band from blending rock, pop, country, and yacht rock into a genre-spanning sound that’s as diverse as their influences. Line’s End delivers a vibrant, feel-good experience every time they take the stage. Local 28 is more than Dead.

Local Event: Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series Fundraiser

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Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series Fundraiser

ALL AGES
Proceeds from this show will go towards the Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series in Gloucester, MA. The Harbor Loop...

Crushville Presents Stevie Wonder vs Earth Wind &amp; Fire: Hits, deep cuts, mashups, and more from two of the greatest musical catalogs of all time.
Rather than employing a note-for-note copycat formula, Crushville’s 10-piece band takes the listener beyond the original Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind &amp; Fire recordings on a far more expressive, dynamic, and exciting journey. Every show is unique, with spellbinding solos, peak musicianship, and soulful vocals leading the way. You'll hear the hits you know and love, and each show contains surprise deep cut songs, too!
Featuring a who's who of the music industry's finest musicians who have toured with Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, The Temptations and Snarky Puppy and performed with Frankie Valli, Louis Cato, Mary J. Blige, The ABEEZ, Nigel Hall, The Nth Power, and more, join us for a celebration of music for the sake of music.
You know every song from these two artists, but you’ve never heard them like this before. We invite you to join us and dance, sing along, or just take it all in!
For a full band bio see Crushvillemusic.com

Local Event: Crushville Presents: Stevie Wonder VS Earth Wind & Fire

Crushville Presents: Stevie Wonder VS Earth...

Crushville Presents Stevie Wonder vs Earth Wind & Fire: Hits, deep cuts, mashups, and more from two of the greatest musical...

Crushville Presents: Stevie Wonder VS Earth Wind & Fire

As the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band and Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famers,&nbsp;The Cars,&nbsp;Greg Hawkes&nbsp;forged the sound of rock’s New Wave. Pioneering and pushing the limits of technology and sequencing in the late '70s and through the '80s, Greg cemented the synthesizer's place in rock and pop music, and his contribution has influenced countless artists since. Along with achieving Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame status and massive commercial success with&nbsp;The Cars, Greg has been a sought-after session and touring musician, and has worked with the likes of&nbsp;Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, and&nbsp;The Turtles.
&nbsp;The Cars were named Best New Artist in the 1978 Rolling Stone Readers’ Poll. The band’s debut album, The Cars, sold six million copies and appeared on the Billboard 200 album chart for 139 weeks. The Cars had four Top 10 hits: “Shake It Up” (1981), “You Might Think,” (1984), “Drive” (1984), and “Tonight She Comes” (1985). The band won Video of the Year for “You Might Think” at the first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984
In 2016, Greg collaborated with the acclaimed Boston band&nbsp;Eddie Japan&nbsp;to produce their 2017 album Golden Age. This eventually led to Greg and the band joining forces to create a night of music by The Cars featuring a set list curated by Greg. Since 2019,&nbsp;Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Performing the Music of The Cars&nbsp;has been thrilling audiences across the Northeast with an energetic show that includes hits and deeper cuts from&nbsp;The Cars&nbsp;songbook, along with special selections relating to Greg’s amazing musical career.

Local Event: Greg Hawkes and Eddied Japan Performing the Music of The Cars

Greg Hawkes and Eddied Japan Performing the...

As the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Cars, Greg Hawkes forged the sound of...

Greg Hawkes and Eddied Japan Performing the Music of The Cars

Neighbor is a dynamic quartet that blends ambitious compositions, soulful balladry, and fearless improvisations to create a unique musical experience. Featuring Richard James (vocals, keys) Rob Compa (guitar), Dan Kelly (bass) and Dean Johnston (drums), together they fuel the groove and lay a solid foundation for Neighbor’s "down home" sound.&nbsp;
The band's creative incubation began in early 2019 with a weekly residency that grew in large part by the passion of their fans, the “Neighbors”, who continue to inspire the band as the fan base has expanded across the country. This dedicated community and ongoing connection to fans has become a cornerstone of Neighbor’s success every time they step on stage.
With a diverse catalog of hundreds of songs, the musical juggernaut Neighbor has become one of the most exciting and unpredictable live bands on the music scene today. Not boxed in by a single genre, their songwriting brings elements of Americana, Funk, Rock, Jazz, Soul and more. The band is putting pen to paper once again as they head back into the studio to begin work on their second album.
Come see what's good in the Neighborhood.

Local Event: Neighbor

Neighbor

Neighbor is a dynamic quartet that blends ambitious compositions, soulful balladry, and fearless improvisations to create a...

Captain Jack &amp; The Strangers, comprised of six individuals hailing from Gloucester, MA (45 min north of Boston) with over 30 years experience in music and performance. The band is fronted by 27 year old piano phenom, Jack Favazza, who brings a youthful exuberance to this classic American songbook. This group plays a wide catalogue of music from America's own Piano Man, Billy Joel, spanning his entire musical career from the 70's, 80's, and 90's. Playing both well known hits, alongside of b-side fan favorites, there are surely songs to appease any audience member.
With a long standing passion for the music of Billy Joel, the band formed in late 2022, after founding members had seen a performance of Billy at the legendary Fenway Park in Boston, MA during the summer of that same year. That performance solidified the decision to perform Billy Joel's music to as many people as possible. Gloucester has a long history of talented artists, and Captain Jack &amp; The Strangers is no different. A local "supergroup" of musicians from well known acts such as Groove Therapy, The Spynz, Mystery Meat, and the Neon 90's have formed this group to bring you the high energy, soft somber moments, and everything in between that Billy Joel is so well known for. Listening to any song at a show will surely invoke your favorite memories and emotions when you hear a specific Billy Joel song done in a way that only Captain Jack &amp; The Strangers can do.

Local Event: Captain Jack & The Strangers - A Tribute to Billy Joel

Captain Jack & The Strangers - A Tribute to...

Captain Jack & The Strangers, comprised of six individuals hailing from Gloucester, MA (45 min north of Boston) with over 30...

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