Signature Events (Category Listing)
Nantucket Film Festival – June 19-24, 2024
Nantucket Film Festival June 19-24, 2024 The Nantucket Film Festival® was founded in 1996 by siblings Jill and Jonathan Burkhart. The Burkharts lived on the island year-round and knew it was the perfect place to begin a festival that combined with their love of film and community. In 1997, Mystelle Brabbée joined the team and today serves…
Race for Open Space – June 29, 2024
Race For Open Space – June 29, 2024 This year’s Race For Open Space will be held on June 29th, 2024. This 5K (3.1 miles) , 10K (6.2 miles) race or 2 mile walk attracts serious runners, casual joggers, walkers and those who are simply avid conservation supporters. Proceeds from the Race will go to…
Independence Day Events – July 4, 2024
Independence Day Events – July 4, 2024 Nantucket Celebrates the Fourth of July! Three Great Locations on One Great Day! On Thursday, July 4th, the Town of Nantucket will offer activities all day long to celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. Locations include the Main Street area, Children’s Beach, and Jetties Beach. Main Street Area8:30am-12:30pm: Sustainable…
Nantucket Dance Festival – July 9-14, 2024
Nantucket Dance Festival – July 9-14, 2024 Featuring a mix of genres from ballet to tap to street dance, the Nantucket Dance Festival offers an expansive view of different expressions of the artform, providing the audience with insight into the different ways emotions can be expressed through movement. The 2024 Festival, produced by Nantucket Dance…
Nantucket Comedy Festival – July 11-13, 2024
Nantucket Comedy Festival July 11-13, 2024 The Nantucket Comedy Festival began in 2007 when professional stand-up comedian Kevin Flynn was devastated to learn that a rash of teen suicides had shaken the Nantucket community. Kevin knew there was healing power in laughter, so he set his heart on applying it to the tragedy-stricken island. Kevin…
AAN Annual Art Auction & Gala – July 13, 2024
AAN Annual Art Auction & Gala – July 13, 2024 The Artists Association of Nantucket’s Gala is a treasured tradition on island. Nantucket’s most prominent art collectors and dedicated donors will gather for a very special auction on Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at the Great Harbor Yacht Club to celebrate the arts. Learn More