SIGNATURE DISTRICT EVENTS
Culture Splash
Harbortown Cultural District is all about summertime, and a weekly celebration of our unique and creative offerings is the best way to experience it. Culture Splash events cross the District, takes to the harbor and connects with our friends at Rocky Neck Cultural District to showcase all that makes Gloucester's cultural, art, music, creative, and authentic business community the best around.
The city of Gloucester is a rare gem that boasts two designated state cultural districts. Each July and August, visitors are invited to Splash into Gloucester’s Arts & Culture on Thursdays from 4:00-8:00pm for Culture Splash!
Check out the weekly series of events and plan your Cultural experience on our partner site at
We are incredibly grateful to our friends at the Mass Cultural Council for providing funding support of Culture Splash for the past four years.
Gloucester Schooner Festival
Celebrating the "harbor" in Harbortown is always part of our mission. This five-day, Labor Day weekend event is a cultural touchpoint to America's oldest seaport and a vibrant part of our heritage. Run by our partners at Maritime Gloucester, this event is the perfect end-to-summer treat. More info and trip planning can be found at
Gloucester's So Salty
The District participates in full force as we introduce visitors and locals to the flavor of our City, seasoned with a strong dash of Gloucester's salty character. Run by our partners at Cape Ann Museum, January's weekend event is a district-wide affair. entering its 4th year in 2025, this event puts the cool in Culture.​