The Town and The City Festival 2026

The Town and The City Festival 2026

30
Apr
Date
30 Apr (Thursday)
Time
Thu, 12:00 – 11:59 PM
Venue
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St
Lowell, MA, United States
📝 Useful Information

The Town and The City Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place from Thursday, April 30, to Saturday, May 2, 2026, in downtown Lowell, MA. This 7th edition is a multi-day music and arts festival inspired by the spirit of Jack Kerouac and held across various venues including bars, cafes, and theaters. 

The 2026 lineup features a diverse mix of rock, indie, folk, and Americana artists. 

Performances are spread throughout various locations in downtown Lowell: 

Tickets are available through official platforms like Etix and thetownandthecityfestival.com. 

Are you looking for lodging recommendations near the downtown venues, or would you like a more detailed schedule for a specific artist? 

Festival Lineup 
Tickets and Passes 
Headliners & Notable Acts: John Doe, X, David Lowery, The Felice Brothers, Tanya Donelly, and Vundabar.
Daily Highlights:
Thursday, April 30: Future Teens, Western Education, and Toluca Lake.
Friday, May 1: John Doe & David Lowery, Kris Delmhorst, GA-20, JVK, The Felice Brothers, and The Wolff Sisters.
Saturday, May 2: Copilot, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange, Steve Wynn, Tanya Donelly, and Chris Brokaw.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (50 E Merrimack St)
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Taffeta Music Hall (110 Western Ave)
Taffeta Music Hall
Warp and Weft (197 Market St)
Worthen House Cafe (141 Worthen St)
Worthen House Cafe
Thirsty First (103 Market St)
Other venues: Old Court Irish Pub, Smokehouse Tavern, Lala Books, Brew’d Awakening, Cobblestones, and The Lass Stop.
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thetownandthecityfestival.com
Multi-Day Pass: Approximately $83.00 (includes fees).
Single-Day/Individual Show Tickets: These typically go on sale in late February. Individual show prices such as $14–$18 or $33 have been noted for specific performances.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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