Lowell Folk Festival

Name: Lowell Folk Festival
Start: 2026-07-24
End: 2026-07-26
Location: Lowell

The 39th Lowell Folk Festival takes place from July 24 to July 26, 2026, across downtown Lowell. The admission-free festival features live music, international food, crafts, dance, family activities, art exhibits, and an opening Parade of Flags.

Date: Jul 24-26, 2026
Location: Lowell

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Event summary

Highlights

39th edition of the Lowell Folk Festival
Admission-free programming across downtown Lowell
Traditional Parade of Flags on Friday evening
Music representing a wide range of cultural traditions

The 39th Lowell Folk Festival runs from Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, 2026, at multiple venues in downtown Lowell. The three-day, admission-free event is described as a major regional cultural festival and forms part of Lowell’s bicentennial celebration.

Programming includes a broad range of traditional and folk music, dance tents, art and family exhibits, crafts, and food vendors serving cuisines from many cultural communities. Food vendors represent nonprofit organizations, with proceeds supporting participating churches, schools, and community groups.

The festival begins Friday evening with the traditional Parade of Flags from City Hall to Boarding House Park. Much of downtown is closed to vehicle traffic during the event to create a walkable festival area, while parking remains available in city garages and designated streets.

Practical details

Location described by the source: downtown Lowell; www.sentinelandenterprise.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Lowell

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.