Burlington's 2026 event calendar is stacked from Memorial Day through fall foliage season, making it one of the most exciting summers the city has seen in years. It kicked off with the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon on May 24th — thousands of runners and spectators flooding the waterfront for Vermont's largest single-day sporting event, a Boston qualifier, and the kind of collective energy that reminds you why Burlington does community better than most. The Burlington Discover Jazz Festival followed June 3–7, transforming downtown into a city-wide stage with free outdoor performances, world-class headliners, and one of the most ambitious lineups in the festival's 43-year history. Next up: the Burlington Food & Wine Festival on June 27th at HULA Lakeside, where 700 guests per session can spend an afternoon or evening sampling local food, tasting wine, and taking in live music right on the waterfront. Two sessions, tickets going fast, and a 21+ crowd that knows how to make the most of a summer evening in Burlington.

The summer keeps rolling from there. July brings the Vermont Brewers Festival to Waterfront Park on July 17–18, where 40+ craft breweries pour 200+ specialty beers against the backdrop of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, this year with a brand-new VIP experience and a Fermentation Tent for the true beer nerds. The South End Get Down fires up every Friday night all summer long with live music and food trucks in Burlington's creative arts district. And once a month from June through September, Soda Plant Sundays bring a curated market to one of the South End's most beloved spaces. Mark your calendar: June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 27, 10am to 2pm.

Then as summer fades into fall, the Champlain Valley Fair takes over Essex Junction for nine days, the South End Art Hop transforms the city into one massive open-air gallery, and Grace Potter's Grand Point North returns to Waterfront Park September 18–20 for a waterfront music festival that's become a signature Vermont tradition.

 

SEE WHAT'S COMING UP THIS WEEK IN BURLINGTON

Bolton Outdoors Film Night Jun 06

Join us for an evening of premier documentary filmmaking celebrating the incredible outdoor recreation right in Bolton’s backyard. This event highlights world class rock climbing and mountain biking access projects that have earned national attention. With both of these projects…

Glass Factory and Storefront Open !! Jun 06
  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Stop by our glassblowing factory and store on 416 pine street, open from 10-3! Our flagship retail space and factory have become a cultural institution in Burlington. Come in to learn more about glass, watch traditional glassblowing, and shop our bespoke handblown glassware. AO…

Venetian Trivia Night! Jun 10

🤓 CALLING ALL TRIVIA BUFFS & QUIZ MASTERS! 🤓 Put your knowledge to the test at the Venetian Soda Lounge's Trivia Night! 📚🌟 Join us every Wednesday for an exciting and challenging evening filled with fun facts and friendly competition! WIN PRIZES!🎉 📍 Where: Venetian Soda…

Hot Dog & A Can Thursdays Jun 11

Hot Dog & A Can is back! Every Thursday from open to close, snag a can of cider and a decked out dog for $10! Choose from a chili dog, apple smash dog or customize it yourself. 🌭 #dogdays

Burlington Watches Together Jun 12

The world’s game takes center stage in downtown Burlington as local restaurants, bars, and public spaces come alive with fans, excitement, and can’t-miss moments. Gather with the community to cheer, celebrate, and experience the energy of the game together. Take in a soccer game…

JVK w/ Burly Girles & Violet Crimes Jun 12

18+ $12 adv | $15 dos 7pm doors | 7:30pm show JVK (Insta | Website | Bandcamp | Spotify) JVK was born out of house shows, dive bars, and nightclubs in Boston, MA. Three years later, they’ve played major festivals, toured across the U.S., and continuously grow within themselves as…

LAGERFEST Jun 13

LAGER ONLY Craft Beer Festival featuring some of the best breweries in the region who produce high quality lagers. BREWERIES: Ayinger, Black Flannel Brewing, Counter Weight Brewing, Dead Language Beer Project, Foam Brewers, Fox Farm, Hill Farmstead, IdleTyme Brewing, Kraemer…

Ratboys Jun 18

All Ages — Ratboys opens its new album, Singin’ to an Empty Chair, with an invitation. “What’s it gonna take to open up this time?” vocalist Julia Steiner sings, launching an 11-song conversation that stands as Ratboys’ most introspective and emotionally driven work yet. Before…

Watch Party Jun 20

Watch the 2026 World Soccer Tournament matches Netherlands vs. Sweden at 1pm EST, along with Germany vs. Ivory Coast at 4pm EST live on the big screen! All group stage and knockout scheduled games that occur during open business hours will be televised live. Come watch all the…

Watch Party Jun 24

Watch the 2026 World Soccer Tournament matches live on the big screen: 3pm EST: Switzerland vs. Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar 6pm EST: Scotland vs. Brazil and Morocco vs. Haiti All group stage and knockout scheduled games that occur during open business hours will be…

SB Nite Out #2 Jun 25

Thursday, June 25th - Cirque de Fuego Performance Music (6-8 pm): Sticks & Stones Farrell Distributing Food Court: (5:30-8 pm): The Skinny Pancake, Vamo Arriba, El Gato, Pasta Mia, Aladdin, SamosaMan, South End Sliders, Copper at Dorset, Sister's of Anarchy Ice Cream, VT…

Splash Dance: NewMantra Jul 11

NewMantra is a music producer and DJ based in New Jersey, known for a distinctive blend of UK garage, bass, house, and other styles of electronic music. Their production work emphasizes intricate rhythms, atmospheric textures, and deep basslines, aiming to create immersive and…

SB Nite Out #6 Jul 30

Thursday, July 30th - Cirque de Fuego Performance Music (6-8 pm): Quadra Farrell Distributing Food Court: (5:30-8 pm): The Skinny Pancake, The Melty Way, Vamo Arriba, El Gato, Pasta Mia, Aladdin, Maharaja Spice, SamosaMan, Jilib Jiblets, Las Hermosas, Copper at Dorset, Sister's…

Vermont Lake Monsters Creemees Night Aug 06

Creemees Night transforms Delta Dental Diamond at Centennial Field into a celebration of one of Vermont’s most iconic summer staples. From the uniforms to the atmosphere, it’s a full alternate identity night built around a true local favorite. Creemee trucks will be on the…

Splash Dance: DJ Love Aug 08

DJ Love began her journey in the late 1980s as a college radio disc jockey. In the 1990s, she entertained roller skaters at Central Park in New York City by spinning cassettes, and for a decade in the early 2000s, she energized hockey games with her collection of jock jams on CD…

Slow Magic Aug 15

All Ages __ Darkness and light, aggression and gentleness, ecstasy and reflection: these dualities define Slow Magic’s third and strongest project to date, Float. An expansive and inventive compendium of modern electronic pop, the enigmatic producer’s latest spans a multitude of…

Splash Dance: Skipipop Aug 15

Performing as Skipipop, Burlington-based DJ Sarah Umphlett delivers an electropop, techno, and speed house set inspired by her love for experimental sounds and boundary-pushing artists. Her performance installation Material Feedback, a first foray into non-traditional DJing where…

Splash Dance: DJ JP Black Aug 29

Inspired by the timeless classics he listened to growing up, DJ JP Black specializes in high-energy sets blending Latin, pop, and hip hop. Whether performing at club nights, private parties, or community events, JP knows how to read the crowd and keep the vibe alive! Delighted…

Gareth Reynolds Live! Sep 18

Gareth Reynolds, best known as the co-host of the podcast The Dollop, will perform a series of stand-up shows at the Vermont Comedy Club in Burlington on Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Benjamin Tod Oct 08

All Ages — Sitting at a corner café table, Benjamin Tod’s eyes light up when asked what it’s like to finally embrace happiness and accept love. With a slight grin, he sips his coffee and leans back, one arm draped casually and comfortably over the chair. “I’m kind of settling…

Winooski Farmers Market Nov 01

The Winooski Farmers Market is a sweet little market bringing food and fun to the Onion City. We’re proud to present 25+ vendors each week with Vermont-made farm-fresh products, prepared foods, crafts, live music, community guests, and activities!