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Save the date for Saturday, September 12, 2026 (rain date: Sunday, September 13) for the annual Gilman Square Arts & Music Festival, hosted by our event partners Gilman Square Neighborhood Council.
New Location:
This year, while construction on Pearl Street invites us to shift locations, it also gives us a new way to experience the neighborhood together. The festival will take place at Edward L. Leathers Community Park, with portions extending along Walnut Street, including road closures from Pearl Street to Medford Street and Skilton Avenue. A new setting—but the same vibrant spirit and celebration you know and love!
Event Details:
Join us as we continue to explore and celebrate Gilman Square with an afternoon of live music, local artists and makers, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and community fun. Enjoy performances by Esh Circus and Cate the Great, plus pumpkin painting with Neighborhood Produce.
Food from local favorites:
- Nibble Kitchen vendors:
- CocoBelly Bites Jamaican Cuisine, Matki Kulfi Creamery, BanglaAdda Bengali Cuisine, Straight A’s BBQ, and Manaos Colombian Cuisine.
- Along with Dos Manos Kitchen, Kuya Jay’s, Dean’s Concessions, and more.
- Grab a drink in the Winter Hill Brewing Company Beer Garden
Live Music Schedule:
12:00 – 12:45pm: Matt Heaton
1:00 – 1:45pm: Pink Slip
2:00 – 2:45pm: Dom the Composer
3:00– 3:45pm: Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band
4:00 – 4:45pm: FM Collective
Road Closures and Detours are as follows:
Road Closures from 10 AM to 7 PM:
- Walnut St. between Medford St. and Pearl St.
- Skilton Ave.
Traffic Changes from 10 AM to 7 PM:
- Gilman St. between Jasper St. and Walnut St. will be two-way and abutter access only.
Parking Restrictions from 9 AM to 7 PM:
- No parking on both sides of Walnut St. between Medford St. and Pearl St.
- No parking on Skilton Ave.
Accessible Parking from 9 AM to 7 PM:
- Four dedicated spots will be located starting at the 224 Pearl St address
Find ways to participate!
Please visit here or contact: [email protected] for any questions regarding participation.
Accessibility Needs:
Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 [email protected].
The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Gilman Square for this free and family friendly event!
Upcoming Events
- SomerStreets: Gilman Square Arts and Music Festival - September 12, 2026 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm