Provincetown Theme Weeks

Events include a beer blast, a leather dance, Chaps n’ Straps, snowbound brunches, a white-out thermal underwear party, and more.

It may be winter, but the bears come out of hibernation in Ptown in March.

This festival celebrates the unique experience of living here year round. We are looking to harness all of the talent and energy from the year round community.

The PMPM opens for the 2022 season!

New England’s first and finest whale watch is back for the spring season, and there’s a lot to see, as whales typically migrate in the spring.

An annual LGBTQA+ (queer) spring dance weekend held in Provincetown, Massachusetts featuring country western dancing with three dances, multiple dance workshops, and a whole bunch of socializing.

The three-day marathon reading of this nineteenth century masterwork will be held at the Provincetown Library on the starboard side of the Rose Dorothea Model.

A weekend of exploration how art and climate can scale science globally — an ongoing experiment in art and science collaboration addressing climate change.

Twenty Summers fosters public engagement with art and artists and honors the legacy of art in Provincetown.

Bay State Cruise Company kicks off its season in May.

The spring concert takes place at Provincetown Town Hall.

Town Provincetown’s hidden treasures and bargains abound, whether in our shops or on our streets! treasure!

Also known as “Baby Dyke Weekend” for the attracted demographic, there are myriad parties, along with boating, dancing, pool parties, and drinking. A lot of drinking.

An annual celebration of the community’s rich history; the individual being honored will be selected in the spring.

A four-day Pride event designed to elevate, strengthen, educate and celebrate LGBTQIA women of color, trans- people of color, non-binary people of color, gender-fluid people of color and their accomplices.

The Provincetown Pride celebration starts on Friday with music, a gay market and a Pride parade, and lots and lots of parties!

A 6-night all-inclusive gay men’s retreat featuring yoga, meals, accommodations, excursions, bike rentals, and more.

Showcases new achievements in independent film and honoring the work of emerging as well as acclaimed directors, producers and actors.

Annual summer celebration brought presented by the Men of Melanin.

Showcases the rich depth of perspective from the talented denizens of Provincetown and contributes that to the TED universe of Ideas Worth Spreading.

The weekend is packed with activities that are educational, entertainment and fun, celebrating the art of cabaret!

Four days of live music, dancing, parades, incredible food, games, and more, capped off by the parade of boats and the blessing.

This is party-week central in Ptown, alternately referred to as circuit-boy week, twink week, or pretty-boy week; you get the picture. A young, energetic crowd. The town puts on a fireworks show (~8:45pm over Provincetown Harbor) and a Parade (~11am) to celebrate the 4th of July.

Camp Lightbulb was founded in 2011 and is one of the very first summer camps for LGBTQ+ youth in the US or anywhere. We focus on creating awesome experiences of fun, community and celebration for our campers.

The largest bear event in the world, with Ptown overrun by hair, leather, and large men. Restaurants love the bears.

The Annual Secret Garden Tour welcomes nearly 500 visitors for a self-guided journey through private residential gardens in Provincetown.

Great Music on Sundays @5 is Provincetown’s longest-running concert series of music of our world.

Concerts, comediennes, parties, dancing and more for the summer women’s festival in Provincetown.

The Summer Party includes a delicious taste of summer, a gorgeous view of Provincetown, and a fabulous opportunity to support GLAD’s critical work.

The largest annual gathering in the world of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified parents and their families. Sponsored by the Family Equality Council, this fun-filled week will include more opportunities than ever to build community. All families are welcome!

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun 5K through the beautiful Province Lands in the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Sponsored by the Center for Coastal Studies, this is a week filled with educational activities and opportunities for everyone.

Each summer, thousands of riders, volunteers and supporters gather for a bike-a-thon across Massachusetts to raise funds to fight cancer in support of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Provincetown’s Carnival is one of the largest outdoor celebrations in Massachusetts with a week of revelry, costumes, and a parade.

Jazz up your summer at the annual Provincetown Jazz Festival.

This years theme for the Parade is “Monsters, Myths, and Legends”

This season will feature the return of artists from the Boston Ballet, a huge audience favorite last summer.

The Rose Dorothea Award pays tribute to nationally renowned writers who work on the Outer Cape.

A pet parade, dog show, and other activities all to benefit the Carrie A. Seamen Animal Shelter in Provincetown.

Celebrating its 35th year in 2022, this quintessential Provincetown tradition symbolizes the heroic efforts of a community devastated by the pandemic and its unequivocal response to it.

The NGPA is the largest organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender aviation professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.

The festival seeks to benefit the community by hosting a variety of events that include author readings and presentations, panel discussions, book signings, workshops, and gatherings and conversations.

The Yankee Lambda Car Club is in town with the coolest cars ever! Event includes car show, parade through town, banquet and awards, and a tour of Heritage Museum car collection.

PAAM’s annual consignment auction is a spectacular live event that features the work of late regional artists. Held annually in September, PAAM’s consignment auction features artwork by deceased artists who lived, studied, or worked on Cape Cod.

The festival honors Tennessee Williams by presenting his classic and undiscovered plays, the work of his peers, and new work inspired by Williams’ creative vision worldwide.

Provincetown Wellness Week celebrates the Provincetown community and a culture of well-being by promoting and fostering fitness and healing activities, cradled in the natural beauty of the Outer Cape.

A kick-back, have a good time, meet some hot new friends weekend for those who want to hang out, socialize, relax or party with other like-minded people in leather, rubber and uniforms.

Town Provincetown’s hidden treasures and bargains abound, whether in our shops or on our streets! treasure!

Annual Artist Gala is a celebration of Provincetown artist and those who support them.

An annual gathering celebrating the union of live music, queer artists, good beer, and the everlasting singularity of Provincetown.

A weekend of art exhibitions, special events, parties, and more.

It’s a celebration of Women, sponsored by the Women Innkeepers of Provincetown, and it turns this vibrant seaside haven at the tip of Cape Cod into a Women’s Festival that has over 150 different events for every taste and interest.

An opportunity for lesbians to connect, perchance to eventually marry! Meet- and-greets, speed dating, shows, and other events.

Part learning experience, part social gathering, and part reunion, the Fair is a full immersion experience, meaning that attendees can and usually do spend an entire week 24/7 presenting their gender as they wish.

Provincetown Roundup seeks to provide opportunities for those in recovery to come together and share their experience, strength, and hope with each other in a fun atmosphere of fellowship, service, and recovery.

Hands down one of the best weekends of the year in Provincetown!

Spooky Bear is an opportunity to “do” Halloween right—Bear style!

Global wines and diverse menus will honor this year’s theme of Celebrate Portugal.

Every year the distinctive Pilgrim Monument is beautifully lit to commemorate the Pilgrim’s first landing in the New World. There are speeches, entertainment, food, and more; everyone comes to it, so make sure to join us!

A regional section of the International Mister Leather competition to be held in Chicago.

Many restaurants open their doors on Thanksgiving to present a hot delicious meal (often with a special Provincetown twist) for this holiday.

The Canteen transforms for the holidays into a festive wonderland complete with an outdoor holiday village, twinkling lights, snug blankets, and steaming mugs of hot drinks and hearty, hot foods to warm your bones and fill you with holiday cheer.

To really welcome in the holiday season, we light a lobster-pot Christmas tree in a special ceremony at Lopes Square. These are real lobster traps on loan from local fishermen, and the tradition has been a gift to the town from the Popko family for over a decade.

Tis the Season for Giving, A Benefit for the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, now in its 13th year, will be happening LIVE and IN PERSON

The winter concert features a plethora of different versions of the Magnificat, called Magnificent Magnificats.

Join ASGCC for a candlelight vigil in observance of the 31st World AIDS Day Commemoration at the ASGCC Drop in Center.

Holly Folly is a weekend of shopping, partying, and revelry! Come get all your Christmas shopping done, sample soups at a special bene t lunch, and enjoy Provincetown in the offseason.

An exciting weekend of celebrating a new year with festivities that include fireworks, the Canteen Holiday Market, parties, the annual Polar Bear Plunge, drag bingo, concerts, the Lite Brite bike ride, champagne brunch, and more!