January 2026 Provincetown Events
43rd Re-Rooters Day Ceremony
January 7, 2024
The 43rd annual Re-Rooters Day Ceremony to highlight the global exploitive economy with ritualized community participation.
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Martin Luther King Day
January 19, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day honors a visionary leader's legacy of equality, justice, and peaceful change.
February 2026 Provincetown Events
Groundhog Day
February 2, 2025
Groundhog Day predicts weather: shadow means winter stays, no shadow brings early spring joy.
Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2025
Valentine's Day in Provincetown features romantic beach strolls, cozy dinners, art galleries, and heartfelt celebrations.
President’s Day
February 16, 2025
President's Day in Provincetown offers winter charm, historic tours, local shopping, art exhibits, and coastal tranquility for a long-weekend.
Snowbound Leather Weekend XVII
February 20 - 22, 2026
Snowbound Leather Weekend XVII celebrates community with events, camaraderie, contests, and winter fun in Provincetown.
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March 2026 Provincetown Events
International Women’s Day
March 8, 2026
Empowering celebration honoring women’s achievements, fostering equality, inspiring change, and uniting diverse voices in Provincetown.
Daylight Savings Time
March 8, 2026
Out of Hibernation
March 12 - 15, 2026
This event brings together the bear community and LGBTQIA+ individuals for a weekend of social gatherings, parties, and community bonding, marking the end of winter and welcoming the warmer season.
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St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2026
First Day of Spring
March 20, 2026
April 2026 Provincetown Events
Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Opens
April 4, 2026
Explore Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum: history, heritage, and breathtaking views from Cape Cod's heights.
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Easter
April 5, 2026
Whale watching season begins
April 18, 2026
Majestic whales breach the surface, splashing joyfully in Provincetown's sparkling waters under a radiant sky.
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Patriot's Day
April 20, 2026
Lesbian Visibility Week
April 20-26, 2026
Provincetown proudly celebrates Lesbian Visibility Week, honoring resilience, joy, and the vibrant voices of the community.
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Moby Dick Marathon
April, 24-26, 2026
Book lovers gather in Provincetown, reading Moby Dick aloud, celebrating Melville's masterpiece by the sea at Provincetown Public Library.
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Gays For Patsy Spring Stomp
April 24-26, 2026
Gays For Patsy Spring Stomp dazzles Provincetown with line dancing, fun workshops, music, and community celebration!
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May 2026 Provincetown Events
Twenty Summers
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Twenty Summers celebrates Provincetown’s artistic legacy with residencies and events, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and diverse voices to sustain creative freedom amid change.
Ferry Services Resume
May 16, 2026
Boston to Provincetown by fast ferry: scenic views, ocean breezes, and swift coastal connections await!
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Single Women’s Weekend
May 15-17, 2026
Single Women's Weekend in Provincetown: connections spark, friendships blossom, and seaside adventures create lasting memories.
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MEMDay Weekend Women’s Festival
May 21-25, 2026
MEMDay Weekend Women's Festival in Provincetown celebrates empowerment, music, art, and unforgettable memories by the sea.
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Memorial Day
May 25, 2026
The 18th International Encaustic Conference
May 29 - May 31, 2026
Bringing a community of artists together with gallerists, curators, critics and collectors engaged with wax, printmaking, mixed media and professional practices.
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June 2026 Provincetown Events
Womxn of Color Weekend
June 3-8, 2026
Womxn of Color Weekend in Provincetown celebrates culture, community, and empowerment through art, dialogue, and connection.
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Provincetown Pride
June 5-7, 2026
Provincetown Pride: vibrant celebrations of love, diversity, and inclusivity with parades, performances, and unforgettable joy.
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CabaretFest
June 8-14, 2026
A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY, The American Songbook of the 30’s and 40’s is the theme for the 2026 season.
Provincetown International Film Festival
June 10-14, 2026
The 28th Annual Provincetown International Film Festival eagerly anticipates welcoming visitors for another unforgettable celebration of film!
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Juneteenth
June 15 - 22, 2026
Juneteenth in Provincetown honors freedom, culture, and history with events, performances, and community reflections.
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Frolic Weekend
June 17-22, 2026
Celebrate queer joy with over 1,000 men of color from all over the world!
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First Day of Summer
June 19, 2026
Provincetown Portuguese Festival and Blessing of the Fleet
June 26-28, 2026
The Provincetown Portuguese Festival celebrates heritage with vibrant parades, delicious food, music, and cultural traditions.
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July 2026 Provincetown Events
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
Independence Day in Provincetown features fireworks, parades, music, and a festive atmosphere along the waterfront.
Bear Week
July 11-18, 2025
Join the Provincetown Bears for our annual 8 day event celebrating the Bear Community and its admires with pool parties, beach outings, dance parties, leather events, tours and more!
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Girl Splash
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Girl Splash in Provincetown celebrates women with fun-filled events, beach activities, and unforgettable seaside camaraderie.
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Family Week
July 25 - August 1, 2026
Family Week offers opportunities for LGBTQ+ parents, children, extended families, and friends from across the globe to connect, build community, and get empowered.
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August 2026 Provincetown Events
The 48th Annual Provincetown Carnival - Deep Sea Disco
August 15-22, 2026
The weeklong festival attracts tens of thousands of guests from all over the world to enjoy parties, performances, costume contests and the celebrated Carnival parade.
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September 2026 Provincetown Events
Labor Day
September 7, 2026
39th Swim for Life & Annual Flotilla
September 12, 2026
The Swim for Life’s essence embodies Provincetown as a place of healing and compassion.
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Gay Pilots Cape Cod Classic
September 17-20, 2026
This beautiful and intimate setting provides the perfect backdrop to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and bond over our common love of aviation.
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Provincetown Book Festival
September 18-20, 2026
Meet acclaimed authors and guest speakers visiting our famed arts colony for three days of free events, including readings, interviews, conversations.
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Yankee Lambda Antique Car Show
September 18-20, 2026
The Yankee Lambda Antique Car Show in Provincetown features classic cars, nostalgia, and vibrant community celebration.
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20th IWFFA Ptown Classic
September 18-21, 2026
The 20th IWFFA Provincetown Classic showcases women’s flag football with fierce competition and vibrant community spirit.
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PAW Pet Appreciation Week
September TBA, 2026
PAW Pet Appreciation Week in Provincetown celebrates furry friends with events, activities, and community bonding.
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First Day of Autumn
September 22, 2025
October 2026 Provincetown Events
Mates Leather Weekend
October 1-5, 2026
A kick-back, have a good time, meet some hot new friends weekend for those who want to hang out, socialize, relax or party.
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Indigenous People’s Day
October 12, 2026
Women's Week
October 9-18, 2026
Women's Week in Provincetown celebrates empowerment, art, music, and community with unforgettable events and connections.
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TransWeek
October 18-25, 2025
Trans Week, previously known as Fantasia Fair, is a week-long transgender event held every October in the fishing and LGBT resort village of Provincetown.
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Spooky Bear
October 30 - November 1, 2026
Spooky Bear Halloween in Provincetown features thrilling costumes, parties, and a lively, spirited celebration of fright.
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Halloween
October 31, 2026
November 2026 Provincetown Events
Daylight Saving Time End
November 1, 2026
Election Day
November 3, 2026
Provincetown Food and Wine Festival
November 5-8, 2026
Annual festival to celebrate hospitality, service, restaurants and local purveyers in Provincetown
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Veteran's Day
November 11, 2026
Mr. New England Leather
November 20-22, 2026
This celebration empowers our organization to continue being a force for positivity in our LGBTQ+ community and beyond, and being a welcoming, supportive space for New England’s queer leather people of all stripes.
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2025 Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument
November 25, 2026
This cherished event serves two purposes: 1. Commemorating the Mayflower Pilgrims’ arrival in Provincetown, and 2. Bringing us together to “throw the switch,” illuminating the Monument and celebrating the town we love.
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Thanksgiving
November 26, 2026
December 2026 Provincetown Events
World AIDS Day
December 1, 2026
Since 1983, ASGCC has provided care, compassion, and life-saving assistance to tens of thousands of people.
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Holly Folly Kickoff Weekend
December 4-6, 2026
Far and wide to enjoy great performance art, fine dining and holiday shopping experiences from the truly unique shops, boutiques and galleries.
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First Day of Winter
December 21, 2026
Christmas
December 25, 2026
First Light
December 26, 2025 - January 1, 2026
First Light featuring holiday parties, events, and performances. The biggest event of the celebration is the drones celebration from MacMillan Pier
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11th Annual Polar Bear Plunge
January 1, 2027
On New Years Day, Provincetown celebrates the annual Polar Bear Plunge! Hundreds of intrepid plungers meet to run, splash and plunge into the waters of Provincetown Harbor.
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