From Chinatown to Cambridge Carnival: Boston’s Weekend Events | Sept 11–13

🕗 Friday, 8:00 PM | 📍 Citizens House of Blues Boston

Ease into Friday night with Sunset Rollercoaster as the Taiwanese indie band brings its dreamy mix of indie pop, soft rock, and psychedelic sounds to Boston. Expect smooth grooves, atmospheric melodies, and a laid-back crowd as their Q Comes Q Goes 2026 US & Canada Tour takes over the House of Blues. Grab your friends and settle in for a feel-good night of live music with a sound that’s easy to get lost in.

🕗 Friday, 8:00 PM | 📍 Agganis Arena, Boston

Kick off Friday night with Ryan Castro as the Colombian reggaeton star takes over Agganis Arena with his Sendé – The Last Dance Tour. Expect infectious beats, nonstop energy, and a crowd ready to dance as Castro brings his signature Latin urban sound to Boston. Grab your crew and get ready for a high-energy night of reggaeton, big hits, and serious party vibes.

🕙 Friday & Saturday, 10:00 PM–2:00 AM | 📍 33 Dunster St, Cambridge

Dance into the weekend at Riddim House & Friends, a late-night mix of Afrobeats, Dancehall, Amapiano, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, and Caribbean sounds. Round up your crew and make the most of a late night filled with beats, dancing, and good vibes.

🕕 Friday, 6:00–11:00 PM | Saturday, 1:00–11:00 PM | Sunday, 1:00–10:00 PM | 📍 S.S. Cosmas and Damian Society, Inc. | 💲 Free

Experience more than a century of tradition at the Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas & Damian, returning to East Cambridge for its 101st year. Fill up on Italian street food, play carnival games, catch live music and processions, and explore a neighborhood celebration that keeps the festivities going all weekend long.

🕕 Friday, 6:00–10:00 PM | Saturday, 10:30 AM–7:00 PM | Sunday, 4:30–10:00 PM | 📍 Cambridge & Lexington

Discover bold stories from around the world at the Indian International Film Festival of Boston, bringing three days of independent cinema and cultural storytelling to Greater Boston. Catch film screenings and filmmaker Q&As in Cambridge before the festival wraps up with a red carpet gala and awards night in Lexington.

🕛 Saturday, 12:00–8:00 PM | 📍 Roxbury Community College, Boston | 🔞 21+

Taste your way through the Caribbean at the Caribbean Rum & Food Festival, bringing Caribbean food, renowned rums, tropical cocktails, live entertainment, arts, crafts, and island culture together for an afternoon in Boston. Come hungry, sample something new, and spend your Saturday soaking up the flavors, music, and energy of the Caribbean.

🕤 Saturday, 9:30 AM–3:30 PM | 📍 the TRACK at new balance

Get moving at Community Fit Fest, a full day of fitness challenges, wellness experiences, games, and food at The TRACK at New Balance. Test your Ninja Warrior skills, jump into pickleball or Spikeball, take on fitness challenges, explore wellness pop-ups, and refuel with local Boston Landing favorites. It’s an active way to spend Saturday while trying something new along the way.

🕙 Saturday, 10:00 PM | 📍 Royale Boston | 🔞 21+

Turn up Saturday night as ACRAZE takes over Royale with a late-night dose of house and electronic dance music. Expect pounding beats, a packed dance floor, and high-energy club vibes as the party carries into Sunday morning.

🕙 Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:30 PM | 📍 Chinatown Gate, Boston | 💲 Free

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in the heart of Boston’s Chinatown with a full day of food, culture, and live entertainment. Wander through street vendors, catch lion dances, martial arts, Tai Chi, and traditional folk performances, and soak up the festive atmosphere around the Chinatown Gate.

🕛 Saturday, 12:00–5:00 PM | 🕚 Sunday, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM | 📍 University Park Commons | 💲 Free

Celebrate Caribbean culture at the 32nd Cambridge Carnival International, filling Cambridge with live music, colorful costumes, dancing, steel pan, food, and a lively Sunday parade. This year’s celebration features Caribbean Soca Queen Alison Hinds, bringing even more energy to one of the weekend’s biggest cultural celebrations.

🕐 Sunday, 1:00–8:00 PM | 📍 East Boston Memorial Park | 💲 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages

Celebrate Latin culture at the East Boston Latin Music & Dance Festival, returning for its fifth year with seven hours of music, dance, food, and art. Move to salsa, bachata, merengue, samba, and more with live performances from La Excelencia, Efrain Martinez y su Orquesta, SambaViva, and a full lineup of local artists. Come for the music, taste something delicious, and spend Sunday surrounded by the rhythms and culture of Latin America.

🕙 Sunday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM | 📍 Arts at the Armory

Shop local at the Made in Boston Festival, bringing together 35 AAPI artists, makers, food vendors, and small businesses for a day at Arts at the Armory. Browse handmade finds, discover local creators, grab something to eat, and support Greater Boston’s AAPI community.

🕒 Sunday, 3:00 PM | 📍 The Middle East Downstairs | 💲 $20 advance / $25 day of show

Watch some of the best breaking crews battle it out at the United Styles 3v3 Crew Championship, celebrating 45 years of Boston’s legendary Floor Lords. Expect high-energy battles, international and national competitors, DJs, MCs, and plenty of hip-hop culture as crews compete for the 2026 championship.