We are so excited about this season in Provincetown – and the many events hopefully coming back to life in person this year. While the schedule is ever evolving and subject to change, we put together a list of expected events for this upcoming season. Please reach out to us or check Provincetown Event Calendar on ptown.org for updated information.

April

Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum Reopens

Whale Watch Season Begins

Patriot’s Day

Gays for Patsy – a weekend of fun and dancing in Provincetown!

May

Run to the Top – a timed race to the top of the Provincetown Pilgrim to raise money for local organizations.

Outer Cape Chorale Concert

Monumental Yard Sale Weekend

Twenty Summers – a collaboration of art-filled events and installments throughout town.

Single Women’s Weekend – an annual event where Lesbians meet and connect with speed datings, shows, and more.

Memorial Day Weekend

Ferry Service Resumes

June 

Cabaret Fest – the largest cabaret festival in New England!

Women of Color Weekend – a pride event to elevate LGBTQIA women of color, trans- people of color, non-binary people of color, gender-fluid people of color, and their supporters.

Provincetown Pride

Provincetown Coastal Rowing Regatta & Beach Games

Annual Provincetown International Film Festival

WorldFest 2021 – an annual event designed to enhance the visibility of Provincetown’s international student/worker population.

Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet – celebrate the Portuguese heritage of Provincetown with events, a parade, and more.

July

Independence Week 2021

Bear Week

Cape Cod Dance Festival – a celebration of all things dance with parties, events, performances, and more.

Girl Splash – A week of parties, comedians, shows, and more to celebrate women.

Family Week – The largest celebration of LGBTQ+ families and their friends in the world!

August

Whale Week – An annual event sponsored by Center for Coastal Studies which features informational sessions and fun for the whole family.

Provincetown Carnival

Provincetown Jazz Festival

September

Labor Day Weekend

Swim for Life – a Provincetown tradition which helps raise money and honor the heroes of the community

Annual Celebration of Life Concert

Cape Cod Classic – NGPA’s annual celebration of aviation professionals and enthusiasts.

Provincetown Book Festival

Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival – a weeklong annual celebration of the theater scene that is so a part of the Provincetown history and community.

Pet Appreciation Week

October

Columbus Day Weekend

Mate’s Leather Weekend

Monumental Yard Sale Weekend

Women’s Week – a huge celebration filled with events, parties, workshops, and more where women come to meet and greet.

FanFair (Transgender Week)

Spooky Bear Weekend

Halloween

November

Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument

Mr. New England Leather

Thanksgiving Weekend

Annual Pilgrim Trot –  a healthy, annual event that raises money for a local Cape Cod charity while having a lot of fun.

Veteran’s Day

December

Holly Folly – a great way to get into the holiday spirit with shopping, fun, parties, and more!

Jingle Bell Run and Champagne Brunch

Outer Cape Chorale Concert – celebrate beautiful singing in one of your favorite spots.

First Light – ring in the new year in Provincetown with celebrations all around town.