BOSTON, Mass. (June 23, 2026) — East Boston’s annual celebration of community, culture, music, arts, and waterfront pride is returning this summer bigger than ever before.

Now in its 13th year, Eastie Weeks 2026 will be the longest and most expansive celebration in the event’s history running from July 12 to 29. Led by East Boston community organizations and residents and supported by Boston Harbor Now, the celebration brings together artists, musicians, businesses, cultural institutions, and neighbors for two+ weeks of events that showcase the people, places, and partnerships that make East Boston unique.

This year’s expanded schedule reflects the breadth of experiences that have become a hallmark of Eastie Weeks. On July 18 alone, residents and visitors can choose from a diverse lineup of events that showcase East Boston’s arts, culture, community spirit, and waterfront connections:

• Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage returns to East Boston for a free outdoor performance

• Mutual Aid Eastie’s Abundance and Sustainers Fair will feature food, crafts, workshops, music, and opportunities to celebrate community connections

• Piers Park Sailing will host its Our Harbor: Climate Day of Action will offer free sailing and kayaking alongside climate advocacy and educational activities

• Free ferry service between Fan Pier and East Boston will help connect residents and visitors to the neighborhood and waterfront

• And additional events, including Coffee and Cartoons with the Friends of Mary Ellen Welch Greenway, a B/SPOKE Fitness Takeover, the NOAH Community Kayak Program, and live music with DJ Frank White.

Eastie Weeks comes at a moment of recognition for the neighborhood’s longstanding leadership and collaboration. Earlier this year, members of the founding group behind Eastie Weeks were recognized at Boston Harbor Now’s Spectacle on Boston Harbor event for more than a decade of work creating an inclusive, accessible, and resilient waterfront through community-driven programming and partnerships. State Representative Adrian Madaro accepted the recognition on behalf of the East Boston community.

This year’s celebration also introduces a new name and visual identity developed through an 18-month, community-led rebranding process by artist Martello Cesar. The transition from Eastie Week to Eastie Weeks reflects the event’s evolution from a single-week celebration into a neighborhood-wide series of events spanning multiple weeks.

For more information about Eastie Weeks, visit www.bostonharbornow.org/eastieweek

About Boston Harbor Now

Boston Harbor Now works in partnership with public agencies, communities, and private and nonprofit partners to ensure a vibrant, accessible, and resilient Boston Harbor, waterfront, and islands. From ferries and festivals to climate planning and park access, Boston Harbor Now connects people to the Harbor and works to protect it for future generatio