Gloucester Block Party

09/02/2026

The final Gloucester Main Street Block Party of 2026 is almost here to kick off your Labor Day weekend!

Main Street is closing down to traffic to transform into a massive community celebration. Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes for a jam-packed night of entertainment.

🗓️ When: Friday, September 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Main Street, Downtown Gloucester, MA
🎟️ Admission: 100% FREE!

What to expect:
3 Stages of Live Music: Catch Toni & the Treblemakers, Allen Estes, Dogtown, Jim 'N Tonic, In the Pocket, and Tony Kaczynski starting at 6:00 PM.
Street Performers & Guests: Enjoy a magic performance by The Real McCoy, face painting by Miss Wendy, and reptiles from the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team.
Food & Shopping: Local shops and restaurants will stay open late, alongside visiting food vendors and trucks.
Community Fun: Meet local businesses and non-profits lining the street.
Check out the full event schedule and band lineups at https://bit.ly/BlockParty-Sept4

See you downtown! 🎶🍔🎨

08/27/2026

Celebrate the end of summer at the LAST Gloucester Block Party of 2026!

Kick off Labor Day Weekend on Main Street on Friday, Sept 4 (6-10 PM)! 🥳 Don’t miss 3 stages of live music, street performers, food trucks, shopping, and a massive community celebration. Entry is 100% FREE! 🎸🍻

👇 Tap below for the full band lineup & event schedule!
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07/13/2026

07/11/2026

The Gloucester Main Street Block Party is getting under way! Music, food, street performers, vendors, non- profits and more!!! Come on down!

07/10/2026

🎉 ROCKING THE DOWNTOWN STREETS! 🎸🎹

The wait is finally over! The Gloucester Main Street Block Party takes over downtown THIS SATURDAY, July 11, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and the energy is going to be electric! ☀️🥳

We want to send a massive, high-energy thank you to our incredible Stage Sponsor, BankGloucester ! 🏦✨ Thanks to their amazing dedication to Cape Ann, they are helping us bring the community together for a night of unforgettable memories and fantastic live music.

When they aren't powering our favorite local summer traditions, they are right here in the neighborhood helping residents and local businesses reach their financial milestones. 🌟🙌

Grab your friends and family, throw on your dancing shoes, and check out the spectacular sounds on our stage:
🕕 6:00 PM – Livin' On Luck (Bringing those incredible acoustic classic rock vibes! 🎸)
🕗 8:00 PM – Arnie Rosen with Gary Tepolt on Woodwinds (Delivering an unforgettable, soulful performance! 🎷)

Gather your crew, explore the vendor booths, local shops, sample delicious food truck eats, and dance the night away with us. See you on Main Street! 🎶💃
Visit https://bit.ly/BlockParty-July11 for more details!

07/10/2026

🎉 THE DOWNTOWN BEATS ARE BACK! 🎸🎷

The Gloucester Main Street Block Party is hitting Main Street THIS SATURDAY, July 11, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, and we are ready for a massive night of music, community, and summer fun! 🥳

We want to give a huge, rock-star thank you to our incredible Stage Sponsor, Institution for Savings. 🏦✨ Because of their wonderful support, we have an amazing live entertainment lineup that will keep you moving and grooving all night long!

When they aren't helping power our community's favorite neighborhood traditions, they are busy helping locals hit all their financial high notes. 🎶💸

Make sure to head down to the West End Stage to catch this phenomenal musical lineup:
🕕 6:00 PM – Riley Hunt Duo (Kicking off the night with incredible live rhythm and tunes! 🎸)
🕗 8:00 PM – Adria Smith Trio (Bringing soulful, brilliant sounds to light up the night! 🎹)

Let's make some serious noise for summer, great local music, and our generous community sponsors! See you on Main Street! 🥳💃 Visit https://bit.ly/BlockParty-July11 for more details!

07/01/2026

Summer is officially here, and Gloucester’s biggest street party is BACK! ☀️🎉

Join us on Saturday, July 11th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM as Main Street transforms into a massive celebration filled with local flavor. Bring the whole family down for an unforgettable night under the summer sky!
Here is what you can look forward to:
🎤 Live music across 3 separate street stages
🤸 Street performances from headline act The Red Trousers
💃 A special performance by the Cape Ann Dancers
🍔 Incredible food from local restaurants and food trucks
🎨 Face painting, local shopping, non-profit booths, and fun activities for all ages

📍 Where: Main Street (Closed to traffic from Pleasant St. to Washington St.)
🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE for the public!

Streets close for setup at 5:00 PM, and the fun starts at 6:00 PM. Tag your party crew in the comments and let us know what you're hitting first! 👇

Get the full event timeline and details here: https://bit.ly/BlockParty-July11