Nantucket Events and Things to Do

View events on Nantucket on or after 06/30/2018

The Nantucket Comedy Festival Presents: Stand Up & Learn

Where: Dreamland Theater, Nantucket town

When: Thursday, January 18, 2024, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

How Much: Free

Categories: Theater

Budding comedians from the Nantucket Comedy Festival's Stand Up & Learn program at the Nantucket Boys & Girls Club unleash their wit, charm and a whole lot of giggles. The kids have been working on writing their own comedic stories and are excited to perform in front o...read more

Creeque Alley: American Folk Music and Folk-Rock of the 1960s

Where: Nantucket Dreamland, 17 S Water St, Nantucket town

When: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

How Much: $25, free for 65+ seniors with ID

Categories: Music

Playing an array of folk-rock classics from a golden era that will include traditional songs, along with the timeless music of Bob Dylan, the Byrds, Woodie Guthrie, the Mamas and the Papas, Youngbloods, Barry Mcguire and more, don't miss this one-night-only event!Ticket...read more

Festival of Trees

Where: Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St., Nantucket town

When: Daily, Saturday, December 2, 2023 10:00 AM - Saturday, December 30, 2023 4:00 PM

How Much: $20, $20 general admission, see website for admission discounts and times, Closed Christmas Day

Categories: Holiday

The Festival of Trees is the NHA’s highly anticipated holiday tradition that transforms the Whaling Museum into a festive winter wonderland for the entire month of December! This event features community-crafted trees designed by local merchants, nonprofit organizations...read more

Nantucket Island Daffodil Festival

Where: Nantucket town

When: Sunday, April 28, 2024,

How Much: Free

Categories: Festival

Visit town early to view the beauteously bedecked vintage cars line up on Main Street. (Drivers are often garbed in themes costume!) Vote on your favorites “People’s Choice” ballots are available outside the Chamber office at Zero Main Street. Car staging begins at 9:30...read more

25th Annual Nantucket Wine and Food Festival

Where: Nantucket town

When: Wednesday, May 15, 2024,
Thursday, May 16, 2024,
Friday, May 17, 2024,
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How Much: $75, Ticket prices range from $60 to $800/Event packages are also available

Categories: Food/Wine

With the help of island purveyors, restaurants and retailers, founder Denis Toner created what would become one of the most prestigious events of its kind. When the first vintners arrived to the island and bottles were uncorked, a magical tradition was launched. The fes...read more

Nantucket Book Festival

Where: Nantucket town

When: Thursday, June 13, 2024,
Friday, June 14, 2024,
Saturday, June 15, 2024,
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How Much: Free

Categories: Festival

Nantucket has a storied literary culture indeed, and we feel the time has come to celebrate and share it. This year we're drawing upon the amazing people and places of our island to create a multi-day cultural event celebrating the rich literary resources of Nantucket's...read more

Nantucket 4th of July Fireworks

Where: Nantucket town

When: Thursday, July 4, 2024, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

How Much: Free

Categories: 4th of July

Main Street Morning Activities 10AM-Noon Starts with the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Unitarian Church around the corner on Orange Street at 10:00am, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and then performances by students from the Nantuc...read more

Boston Pops on Nantucket

Where: Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road, Nantucket town

When: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

How Much: Adults $30, Children $10, see website for reserved seating

Categories: Music

Since 1997, the Boston Pops on Nantucket has been the island’s most beloved summer event, bringing together thousands of community members for a night of unparalleled entertainment in support of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Relive the 25th anniversary show in the video b...read more