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Summer 2026 Calendar

Cape Cod Events

The best music, food, art, family, and free events across the Cape — organized so you can actually plan your weekend.

Plan around the weekends
Book hotels before the event weekends sell out
Especially for July 4th, Carnival, and OysterFest.
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Quick season snapshot

June
Warm-up
Concerts, markets, low-crowd weekends
July
Peak season
Fireworks, family events, busy beaches
August
Big energy
Carnival, OysterFest, summer festivals
September
Best-kept secret
Cooler nights, great food, fewer crowds

June 2026

Pops by the Sea

Hyannis · Music
June 20
MusicFamily

Big summer kickoff concert energy. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and that first real “the Cape is back” feeling.

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Chatham Fish Pier Seafood Fest

Chatham · Food & Drink
June 28
FoodLocal

Fresh catch, local vendors, live music, and a reason to spend the whole afternoon in Chatham.

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July 2026

4th of July Fireworks

Multiple towns · Family
July 4
FreeFamily

The Cape does July 4th very well. Expect parades, beach traffic, and spectacular fireworks everywhere.

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Sandcastle Contest at Race Point

Provincetown · Family
July 19
FamilyArt

Low-stakes summer joy: teams, buckets, ridiculous castles, and a beach day that somehow becomes a memory.

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August 2026

Provincetown Carnival

Provincetown · Festival
Aug 16-23
MusicArtNightlife

One of the Cape’s biggest and most electric weeks. Plan early, book early, and leave room for spontaneous late nights.

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Wellfleet OysterFest

Wellfleet · Food & Drink
Aug 24
FoodLocal

Classic Cape Cod summer food pilgrimage. Oysters, chowder, and the kind of crowd that knows exactly why they’re here.

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Harbor Days on the Mid-Cape

Hyannis · Family
Aug 8
FreeFamily

Boat parade, local vendors, music, and a good reason to stay near the water until dinner.

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September 2026

Truro Vineyards Harvest Festival

Truro · Food & Drink
Sept 12
FoodWine

Harvest-season Cape energy: tastings, live music, and cooler weather that makes you want to stay longer.

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Fall on the Cape Weekend Market

Various towns · Art / Free
Sept 20
ArtFree

Local makers, food stalls, live music, and the perfect excuse to do a slow, scenic Cape weekend before summer fully fades.

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