The Town and The City Festival 2026
| Dates: | Friday, May 1, 2026 - Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| Ages: | Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Music & Concerts |
The Town and the City Festival will take place Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2 at venues across Downtown Lowell.Nineteen different shows of music, spoken word, and comedy are planned for the 7th edition of The Town and The City Festival (TACF), Lowells beloved multi-day celebration of music and the arts April 30-May 2.
The 2026 festival will present more than 50 musical acts, along with comedy and a reading by Chris Wrenn from his book Fenway Punk.
Celebrate Lowell’s vibrant arts scene at this three-day, walkable festival inspired by Jack Kerouac. The Town and The City Festival brings together national touring acts, regional musicians, comedy performances, and literary events across downtown venues.
Highlights
Opening Night (Thursday, April 30): Kickoff concert and party at Taffeta Music Hall featuring Future Teens, Western Education, and Toluca Lake.
Friday, May 1: Headliners John Doe (X) & David Lowery (Cracker • Camper Van Beethoven) at Merrimack Repertory Theatre, plus blues, indie, and rock performances at Thirsty First, The Old Court, The Worthen, and more.
Saturday, May 2: Afternoon free shows at Brew’d Awakening and the outdoor Bicentennial Stage; author reading by Chris Wrenn (Fenway Punk) at LaLa Books; comedy night at Cobblestones; and live music throughout the evening.
Comedy Lineup: Tony V, Kristen O’Brien, Jen Howell, Jacques Lambert, and James Hamilton.
Participating Venues:
Taffeta (Western Ave Studios), Thirsty First, Warp & Weft, Merrimack Repertory Theatre, The Old Court, LaLa Books, Brew’d Awakening, Cobblestones, Tescobar, The Worthen Café, The Lass Stop, and more.
For the full performance schedule and ticket information, visit the official festival website.
Inspired by the adventurous spirit of Lowell native Jack Kerouac, this annual spring celebration pays homage to the iconic Beat Generation writer with an eclectic mix of music, comedy, and literary arts.
The Town and the City Festival is produced by Porter Productions and the Jack Kerouac Foundation with support from the Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, and the Lowell Cultural Council.
Tickets are on sale at TheTownandtheCityFestival.
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Various Locations, Lowell, MA map
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