Provincetown Theme Weeks 2025-2026

Each year the streets and shores of Provincetown fill up with visitors from all around the world who gather there to bond with their community, soak up some rest & relaxation, and enjoy the town’s spectacular events and world-famous theme weeks. Get the details and book your trip out to the world’s premier LGBTQ+ travel destination.

Provincetown Theme Weeks 2025-2026

Pet Parade & Pet Tea

CASAS Animal Shelter hosts Pet Appreciation Weekend. Take part in the Pet Parade and Pet Tea (4-7pm at the Boatslip)! Participation in these events help this no-kill, all-volunteer shelter, continue to save lives and promote animal wellness.

September 27, 2025

The 20th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival

The 20th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival will feature a daring new production of a classic play by Williams, a fresh take on a rarely produced late play by Williams, a new adaptation of a text by Williams, and several short plays by Williams’ peer, Samuel Beckett. A highlight of the 20th season will be a production of Williams’ classic Sweet Bird of Youth, in which the glamorous Alexandra DeLago proclaims “There’s no more valuable knowledge than knowing the right time to go."

September 25-28, 2025

Mates Leather Weekend XXVII

A kick-back, have a good time, meet some hot new friends weekend for those who want to hang out, socialize, relax or party with other like-minded people in Leather, Rubber and Uniforms.

October 2-6, 2025

Washashore Festival

Provincetown Brewing Co. & The Crown & Anchor's co-produced “Washashore Music & Arts Festival” is an annual gathering celebrating the union of live music, good beer, and the everlasting singularity of Provincetown. The event is committed to uplifting and reflecting Provincetown’s unique soul with performers that embody free expression, individuality, beauty, acceptance, and joy.

October 11-13, 2024

Fall Monumental Sale | October 11-13, 2025

Fall is a great time for cleaning house! Provincetown businesses are welcome to market their offerings curbside and residents are encouraged to organize yard sales as part of the Monumental Yard Sale the weekend of October 11th - 13th. Add your listing today!

41st Annual Women's Week

Opera singers, comedians, actresses, authors, and musicians of all kinds flock to Provincetown for a week of celebration and entertainment and to participate in over 300 events for this important & historic theme week's 41st year! In addition to performances are football and golf tournaments, whale watching, dune tours, and hikes. Provincetown’s historic art scene also takes a central stage with galleries featuring works by female artists and hosting events celebrating women in art.

October 13-19, 2025

51st Annual TransWeek

Trans Week, formerly known as Fantasia Fair, is a week-long transgender event held every October in Provincetown. The first Fair was held in 1975 which makes Fantasia Fair the longest-running transgender event in the world. It has been and continues to be a model for other transgender conferences.

October 19-26, 2025

IndigiQueer & Two-Spirit Weekend

Mark your calendars for re-indigenized vibes in Provincetown this October 25 to 27. This inaugural event is planning for three days packed with culture, art, and community, celebrating the vibrant voices and stories of IndigiQueer and Two-Spirit folks. Please reach out to IndigiQueer2S@gmail.com to learn how to support or get involved.

October 25-27, 2024

Halloween Weekend in Provincetown

A quintessentially ghoulish New England Halloween awaits you as Provincetown and Spooky Bear host a monstrous medley of parties, dances, a haunted house, costume ball, trick-or-treating and more.

October 30 - November 2, 2025

Pie Fest

Commons Pie Fest is the annual baking contest and auction benefiting the Provincetown Commons. Selected bakers turn up the heat and knead towards the coveted prize of best in dough.

November 6, 2024

Provincetown Food & Wine Festival

The Provincetown Food & Wine Festival continues to grow into one of Provincetown newest signature events. Going into its fifth year in 2025, expect more gastronomical delights, luscious wines, entertainment, last Tea and MORE!

November 5-9, 2025

New England Leather

Come see the annual pageant to crown Mr./Ms./Mx. New England Leather 2025! In addition to the competition and the following Victory Celebration, the weekend is full of opportunities to socialize and show off your gear. Now open to ALL genders to compete. The winner will be sent to the international Contest of their choosing.

November 21-23, 2025

Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument

The Annual Lighting of the Pilgrim Monument commemorates the day in 1620 that the Mayflower Pilgrims made first landfall in the New World and dropped anchor in Provincetown Harbor. The Annual Lighting Ceremony is a community event, free to the public.

November 26, 2025

Thanksgiving Weekend in Provincetown

A quintessential New England holiday awaits you along Commercial Street as Ptown’s shops, galleries, restaurants & attractions offer a charming, intimate getaway.

November 27-30, 2025

Pink Friday

With hundreds of unique shops, galleries and attractions in Provincetown, the Provincetown Business Guild encourages the LGBTQ+ community and our friends to support small businesses here in town on Friday, November 26th - what the PBG is calling ‘Pink Friday’.

November 26, 2025

Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree

The Lighting of the Lobster Pot Tree, is a Provincetown tradition to ring in the holiday season. The community gathers to sing carols, drink hot cocoa and count down for the “tree” to be illuminated.

November 29, 2025

World AIDS Day

ASGCC’s 42nd Anniversary Commemoration World AIDS Day

December 1, 2025

Holly Folly Weekends (All Month Long!)

Holly Folly is Provincetown’s annual LGBTQ+ holiday-themed festival (now expanded for the entire month of December!!). Enjoy holiday shopping ALL MONTH long while supporting local businesses. The holiday markets and special discounts are complimented by the Boston Gay Men's Chorus at Town Hall, the Jingle Bell Run and (a Santa run in bathing suits), drag BINGO, dance parties, weekly Holiday Inn Strolls, Snowball Bar Crawls, Holly Folly art gallery strolls, and so much more!

December 5-7, 2025

December 12-14, 2025
December 19-21, 2025

“Souper Saturday” Fundraiser

Join us for a warm cup of soup from over 25 of Ptown's local restaurants and businesses at our annual Holly Folly fundraiser, SOUPER SATURDAY on Saturday, December 6th at Tin Pan Alley.

December 6, 2025

The Canteen Holiday Market

Over the holidays, the Canteen transforms into a magical, cozy place to gather, enjoy holiday foods and drinks, and buy handcrafted goods from local artisans.

November 26 - December 31, 2025

First Light Celebration

Ring in the New Year on the tip of Cape Cod with this annual New Year's 'First Light' Celebration! Parties, events, and performances are punctuated with the New Year’s Eve Lite Bright Bike Ride, a spectacular fireworks show from MacMillan Pier and the 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser for the Center for Coastal Studies on New Year’s Day.

December 26, 2025 - January 1, 2026

2026 Events & Theme Weeks

10th Annual Provincetown Polar Bear Plunge

On New Years Day, Provincetown celebrates the 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge! Hundreds of intrepid plungers meet to run, splash and plunge into the waters of Provincetown Harbor. Registration Opening mid-September!

January 1, 2026

Valentines in Provincetown

Celebrate Valentine's day with your love in Ptown!

February 14, 2026

Snowbound Leather Weekend XVII

The Sixteenth SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend in Provincetown—where you’ll find a competition for Mr. Snowbound, a beer blast, brunch, and parties. Get out of the cold and into the HEAT!

February 21-23, 2025

Out of Hibernation: Winter Bear Weekend

Shake off the winter blues and nuzzle up with the Northeast Ursamen's annual winter bear getaway, featuring parties, dances, a special edition of the Provincetown Follies variety cabaret, and more.

March 6-8, 2025

Lesbian Visibility Week

LVW Provincetown aims to celebrate lesbians, and show solidarity with all LGBTQ+ women, queer and non-binary folx in our community. We believe in unity and lifting up those who are most marginalized.

April 21-27, 2025

1st Annual Outsiders Festival

The Outsiders Festival is a celebration of the history of Provincetown's "otherness" featuring live music, behind-the-scenes tours of unique private homes, a fashion show celebrating the invention of fishnet stockings, a live auction, and so much more. Provincetown has a story to tell and the world needs to hear it!

May 8 - 11, 2025

Twenty Summers

Twenty Summers is an incubator for art and ideas. The organization was founded in Provincetown’s historic Hawthorne Barn, and honors its legacy of artistic freedom by providing resources, residencies, and a platform for original projects and innovative ideas.

May 13 - June 16, 2025

The Monumental Yard Sale

Spring is a great time for cleaning house! Provincetown businesses are welcome to market their offerings curbside and residents are encouraged to organize yard sales as part of The Monumental Yard Sale the weekend of May 17th and 18th. Sign up HERE today to share your listing!

May 17-18, 2025

Single Women's Weekend

Single Women’s Weekend is for all those looking for love. With special events like speed dating, dance parties, mixers, and more, this weekend is the perfect time to find that special someone or simply to enjoy Provincetown with friends.

May 16-18, 2025

MEMDay Ptown

Every Memorial Day Weekend, LesbianNightLife & Provincetown for Women take over Provincetown MA for an exciting weekend of events. With so much to see and do there is never a dull moment.

May 22-26, 2025

International Encaustic Conference

Bringing a community of artists together with gallerists, curators, critics and collectors engaged with wax, printmaking, mixed media and professional practices.

May 30 - June 1, 2025

CabaretFest

Live shows will feature top cabaret performers from across the country.

June 2-8, 2025

Womxn of Color Weekend

Womxn of Color Weekend is a celebration of pride and diversity for LGBTQ+ women of color. This annual getaway promotes awareness about social justice, empowerment, and healing through workshops and shows.

June 5-8, 2025

Provincetown Pride

Express yourself and celebrate the full spectrum of our community with a rally at Town Hall, queer comedy, parties + more.

June 6-8, 2025

Feet Over Front Street 5K Run & Walk

Feet Over Front Street honors Commercial Street’s original name, Front Street, which dates back to 1880. The Feet Over Front Street 5K Run/Walk starts at the Harbor Hotel in Provincetown’s East End and runs the full length of Commercial Street to the Provincetown Inn on the West End of Town.

June 8, 2025

Provincetown International Film Festival

The 27th annual 5-day festival showcases over 80 American and international independent narrative, documentary and animated features and shorts as well as panel discussions and special events.

June 11-15, 2025

FROLIC: Men of Color Weekend

Frolic Weekend is a 5 day celebration of queer joy for men of color from all over the world! There are social mixers, pool parties, club nights, beach takeovers, and other fun events for you to meet amazing people and make lasting memories.

June 18-23, 2025

Provincetown's 5th Annual Juneteenth Weekend: Community Celebration & Cookout, Cabaret & Queer BIPOC Art Show
SAVE THE DATE: June 19-22, 2025

This year marks Provincetown's 5th community ceremony and cookout celebrating the anniversary of Juneteenth and the abolition of slavery. interested in volunteer opportunities? Please fill out the Volunteer Form below.

Call for Volunteers!

Provincetown Gay Men’s Retreat

A 6-night all-inclusive gay men’s retreat that includes yoga, meals, accommodations, excursions, bike rentals, & more.

June 23-28, 2025

Provincetown Portuguese Festival

Sharing the heritage and celebrating the 78th Annual Blessing of the Fleet.

June 27-29, 2025

REVOLUTION: Independence Week

June 28 - July 7, 2025

Bear Week

Bear Week celebrates its 25th anniversary this year! Tens of thousands of bears, cubs, wolves, otters and their admirers come to Provincetown during this annual event to enjoy cruises, pool parties, discos, shows & more.

July 12-19, 2025

2024 ASGCC Provincetown 5K

The ASGCC Provincetown 5K Run/Walk is a great way to support the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and enjoy the beauty of Provincetown in the summertime. This event raises funds to keep ASGCC services free and accessible to everyone.

July 21, 2024

Girl Splash

Poolside dance parties, Lesbian comedians, "Lesbo Bingo", women-only dune tours, beach excursions and much more is in store for this annual summer getaway for the girls, produced by Provincetown for Women.

July 23-27, 2025

Family Week

Family Week in Ptown is the largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ parents and their children in the world. Family Week 2023 is the 30th anniversary of this special event that sees hundreds of families from over thirty states and around the world come together for a full week of workshops, family fun, new experiences, and community-building.

July 26-August 2, 2025

20th Annual Provincetown Jazz Festival

Since 2005, The Provincetown Jazz Festival™ has been held in Provincetown, the oldest continuous art colony in America. The festival is a Non-Profit Organization donating a portion of the proceeds to worthy causes including the Jazz in the Schools program on Cape Cod.

August 4-12, 2025

Feet Over Front Street 5K Run & Walk - Carnival Edition

August 17, 2025

47th Annual Carnival - Summer Camp!

Created by the Provincetown Business Guild in 1978, Carnival is Ptown’s original Summer celebration of community, expression, and creativity. The weeklong festival attracts tens of thousands of guests from all over the world to enjoy parties, events, costume contests and the celebrated Carnival parade down Commercial Street. Start planning now for 2025's theme: Summer Camp!

August 16-23, 2025

47th Annual Carnival Parade

The fun starts early on this day as more than 150,000 visitors and locals pour into the street to celebrate Carnival. Winding its way down Commercial Street from the Harbor Hotel in the East End to the Coast Guard Station in the West End, the Annual Carnival Parade serves as a symbol of Provincetown’s inclusiveness, creativity and diversity.

August 21, 2025

Annual Jockstrap Bike Ride

Provincetown Brewing Co. hosts the Annual Jockstrap Bike Ride. Participants are invited to don their most daring and festive jockstraps and embark on a ride through the heart of Provincetown spreading laughter, cheer, and a sense of community.

August 29, 2025