A Look Ahead at the Nantucket 2026 Calendar of Events
From cherished summer traditions like the Boston Pops to off-season staples such as the Oyster Fest and Halloween on Main Street, we’ve curated a comprehensive list of Nantucket’s calendar of events for 2026. Mark your calendars because ticketed events are known to sell out quickly! Rest assured, our links to the season’s best events will help you plan your time on the island.
While July and August host many of the year’s major festivals, the shoulder months—May, June, September, and October—truly shine as ideal times to visit Nantucket. With smaller crowds, warm weather, open restaurants, and lower rental costs, these months offer a perfect blend of relaxation and enjoyment.
Bookmark this page and check back throughout the year for updates as we add more events and activities. Have an event we missed? Drop us a note at marketing@fishernantucket.com—we’d love to hear from you!
Plan your perfect Nantucket adventure in 2026!
March Nantucket Events
March 14, 2026 – The 12th Annual Nantucket STEAM Festival mariamitchell.org
March 18, 2026 – Nantucket ShamRock Run instagram.com/shamrockrunack/
March 21, 2026 – Nantucket Lighthouse School’s 1960s Prom Royale at The Nantucket Hotel, nantucketlighthouseschool.org
April Nantucket Events
April 4, 2026 – Paint the Town Red thehomesteadofnantucket.com
April 4, 2026 –Murder Mystery Party nantucketatheneum.org
April 10-11, 2026 – Spring Sweep Art Auction, nantucketarts.org
April 11-12, 2026 – 7th Annual Nantucket Litter Derby, nantucketlitterderby.com
April 23-26, 2026 – The 50th Nantucket Daffodil Festival, nantucketchamber.org
April 24, 2026 – Flower Power Daffodil Kickoff Party nha.org
April 24-26, 2026 – 50th Annual Daffodil Flower Show, nantucketgardenclub.org
May Nantucket Events
May 4, 2026 – Annual Town Meeting, nantucket-ma.gov,
May 8, 2026 – Shredder Event to Benefit the Lighthouse School, nantucketlighthouseschool.org
May 11, 2026 – Hospital Thrift Shop Reopening, hospitalthriftshop.org
May 19, 2026 – Annual Town Election, nantucket-ma.gov
May 22-25, 2026 – 55th Figawi Race Weekend, figawi.com
May 23, 2026 – New Moon Fest at the ‘Sconset Casino, newmoonfest.org
May 23, 2026 – Season Opening Sustainable Nantucket’s First Farmers and Artisans Market, sustainable-nantucket.org
May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day Parade
May 27-31, 2026 – 28th Annual Nantucket Wine & Food Festival, nantucketwinefestival.com
May 30, 2026 — Fourth Annual MMA Seas, Skies, & Vines Winemaker Dinner, mariamitchell.org
June Nantucket Events
June 7-8, 2026 – Nantucket Boys and Girls Club Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament, nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org
June 11, 2026 – PASCON’s 33rd Dreamcatcher at the Nantucket Yacht Club, pascon.org
June 11-14, 2026 – Nantucket Book Festival, nantucketbookfestival.org
June 12-18 –Plein Air Nantucket Outdoor Painting Festival nantucketarts.org
June 17-22, 2026 – Nantucket Film Festival, nantucketfilmfestival.org
June 20, 2026 — Shoot for the Stars Fundraiser for S.T.A.R., nantucketstar.org
June 20, 2026 — Spring Lighthouse Open Day sconsettrust.org
June 26, 2026 – Nantucket Historical Association’s Baskets, Bubbles & Bourbon, nha.org
June 27, 2026 – Nantucket Conservation Foundation’s Race for Open Space, nantucketconservation.org
July Nantucket Events
July 4, 2026 – Independence Day Fireworks & Festivities, nantucket-ma.gov
July 6-12, 2026 – Nantucket Dance Festival, nantucketdancefestival.org
July 7-9, 2026 – Nantucket Garden Festival, ackgardenfestival.org
July 9-11, 2026 – Nantucket Comedy Festival, nantucketcomedy.com
July, 2026 – Egan Maritime Institute’s A Night at the Museum, eganmaritime.org
July 10, 2026 — Luminary Award Dinner, nantucketatheneum.org
July 11, 2026 — Jog in the Fog for ‘Sconset Trust, sconsettrust.org/events
July 11, 2026 – NISDA Sandcastle Contest, nisda.org
July 11, 2026 – Sidewalk Art Show #1 nantucketarts.org
July 13-16, 2026 – NHA Nantucket by Design, nha.org
July 13, 2026 – Annual Summer Town Forum, nantucketatheneum.org
July 16, 2026 — A Safe Place Summer Soiree, asafeplacenantucket.org
July 17, 2026 — DREAMBIG event nantucketdreamland.org
July 18, 2026 – Artist Association of Nantucket’s Summer Gala, nantucketarts.org
July 18-21, 2026 – Nantucket Antique Show, thenantucketshow.com
July 18, 2026 – Nantucket Triathlon, acktri.com
July 19, 2026 – Nantucket Series Year Five thevineyardseries.com
July 19, 2026 – Sconset Trust Night Under the Light Gala, sconsettrust.org
July 22, 2026 – Sustainable Nantucket’s Farm Fresh Feast, sustainable-nantucket.org
July 23, 2026 – Maria Mitchell Association Stargazer Gala, mariamitchell.org
July 25, 2026 – Night for Nantucket Harbor, Great Harbor Yacht Club, ghycfoundation.org
July 25, 2026 – Swim Across America, www.swimacrossamerica.org
July 26, 2026 – Nantucket Car Show nantucket_motorsports
July 31, 2026 – NISHA’s The Great Catsby Gala Fundraiser, nishanimals.org
August Nantucket Events
August 1, 2026 – 9th Annual Dragonfly Fundraiser, fairwindscenter.org
August 1, 2026 – Nantucket Historical Association’s A Nantucket Night, nha.org
August 1-2, 2026 – Rafael Osona’s Annual Americana Fine Art & Marine Sale, rafaelosonaauction.com
August 6, 2026 – Nantucket Preservation Trust’s Annual August Fête, www.nantucketpreservation.org
August 7, 2026 — ‘Sconset Trust Young Members Cocktail Party, sconsettrust.org/events
August 8, 2026 – 29th Annual Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s Boston Pops, nantuckethospital.org
August 8, 2026 – Sidewalk Art Show #2 nantucketarts.org
August 10-11, 2026 – Nantucket Golf Club Foundation’s Children’s Charity Classic, nantucketgolfclub.com
August 12 – 16, 2026 – Nantucket Community Sailing Race Week, nantucketraceweek.org
August 15, 2026 – Tim Russert Summer Groove, nantucketboysandgirlsclub.org
August 16, 2026 – Opera House Cup Regatta, operahousecup.org
September Nantucket Events
September 7, 2026 – Labor Day
September 12, 2026 – Sidewalk Art Show #3 nantucketarts.org
September 14, 2026 – Nantucket Cottage Hospital Sankaty Swing, nantuckethospital.org
September 19, 2026 – Cross Island Hike nantucketlandbank.org
October Nantucket Events
October 9 – 11, 2026 – Wet Paint Weekend nantucketarts.org
October 11, 2026 – Nantucket Half Marathon, nantuckethalfmarathon.com
October 12, 2026 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 31, 2026 – Halloween Main Street Parade, fishernantucket.com
November Nantucket Events
November 25 – 29, 2026 – Festival of Wreaths nha.org
November 26, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2026 – Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, nantucketchamber.org
December Nantucket Events
December 4-6, 2026 – 52nd Annual Christmas Stroll, nantucketchamber.org
December 5 – 31, 2026 – Festival of Trees nha.org
December 25, 2026 – Christmas