Participate in two weeks of free and low-cost arts, music, and harborfront activities across East Boston.
BOSTON, Mass. – July 1, 2025 – The East Boston community and Boston Harbor Now are proud to announce the return of Eastie Week, the beloved multi-week celebration of East Boston’s vibrant culture, community, music, and arts. Now in its 12th year, Eastie Week 2025 will take place from Sunday, July 13 through Sunday, July 27, with more than two dozen events hosted throughout the neighborhood by local artists, community groups, cultural organizations, and youth programs.
Everyone is welcome, whether you call Eastie home or you’re visiting for the first time.
Eastie Week Kickoff:
Eastie Week kicks off on Sunday, July 13, with the ZUMIX Walk for Music, a lively community parade beginning at the ZUMIX Firehouse and ending at Piers Park. Immediately following the walk are the Eastie Week Kickoff Celebration and the first concert of the ZUMIX Summer Concert Series, featuring the band Don’t Be Denied and an opening set by ZUMIX Youth performers.
Eastie Week Highlight:
On Saturday, July 19, the neighborhood will be buzzing with a full day of engaging, family-friendly events that highlight both the creative spirit and the waterfront access that make East Boston unique.
Spend the morning kayaking with Piers Park Sailing Center, then head over to the ICA Watershed Block Party from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., an all-ages celebration filled with music, art-making, games, food, and more. At 3:00 p.m. in Piers Park, the Boston Lyric Opera makes its Eastie Week debut with Street Stage at Piers Park, a free, outdoor concert in an oceanside amphitheater surrounded by stunning views of Boston Harbor.
Additional activities and events offered on July 19th include Greenway Soundscape, Tibetan spiritual healing and folk music; Ñ Press: Open Hours, featuring screen printing workshops, where community members can print their own shirts, monotypes, and collages; free family Zumba at the East Boston YMCA; and free live music at The Tall Ship.
Eastie Week at a Glance:
What: A celebration of East Boston’s community through music, arts, culture, fitness, and harborfront activities.
When: Sunday, July 13 – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Where: Sites throughout East Boston
Who: Open to all! Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to join in the fun.
Why: To highlight and uplift East Boston’s rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and creative communities through events designed by and for East Boston.
Supporting Quotes from Eastie Week Partners:
“Eastie Week reminds us that the harbor belongs to everyone. We’re proud to invite families and neighbors to get out on the water with us, whether it’s your first time in a kayak or you’re a seasoned sailor.”
– Alex DeFronzo, Executive Director, Piers Park Sailing Center
“The ICA is excited to return to Eastie Week with our Watershed Block Party, an open invitation to christicelebrate art, community, and summer in East Boston. ICA artists—such as Chiharu Shiota, whose work is currently on view at the Watershed—have collaborated with many of our East Boston partners, and their art reflects the stories, history, and communities of this vibrant neighborhood. We are so proud to be part of this incredible celebration of local culture.”
– Kelly Gifford, Deputy Director, Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
“We’re thrilled to bring Boston Lyric Opera’s Street Stage to Piers Park for Eastie Week—its first-ever visit to East Boston. Street Stage was created to connect with new audiences in unexpected places, and we’re excited to share a vibrant mix of music, from beloved opera favorites to timeless gems from the Golden Age of musical theater and the American Songbook.”
– Nina Yoshida Nelsen, Artistic Director, Boston Lyric Opera
Eastie Week is a celebration of everything that makes East Boston so special – its creativity, its diversity, and its deep connection to Boston Harbor. We’re proud to support a lineup of events that are created by and for the community and invite everyone to experience the culture and beauty of Eastie all summer long.”
– Jaye Meakem, Community Engagement Manager, Boston Harbor Now
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 generations.
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