Events In Burlington

Summer in Burlington is the season the city waits for all year, beginning with Memorial Day weekend and the energy of the M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon. As runners take over the streets and the waterfront comes alive with spectators, the city shifts into celebration mode, setting the tone for months of lakefront days, long evenings, and nonstop activity.

In June, the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival takes over the city for ten days of performances across outdoor stages, restaurants, and street corners. Music typically starts in the morning and goes well into the evening.

By July, the energy continues to build. The Vermont Brewers Festival brings 50+ craft breweries to the waterfront, framed by sweeping views of the Adirondacks. National acts headline Waterfront Concerts all summer long, filling open-air nights with music under the stars. As August winds down, the Champlain Valley Fair returns to nearby Essex Junction with nine days of live music, agricultural tradition, and classic New England fair food.

From lakefront mornings to late-night shows, summer in Burlington is nonstop. Browse upcoming events and start planning your visit.