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Provincetown Theme Weeks 2023

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.

2023 Events & Theme Weeks

Snowbound Leather Weekend XV

Snowbound Leather Weekend XIV 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 24-26, 2023

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 10-12, 2023

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 25-29, 2023

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 1-4, 2023

Provincetown Pride

Express yourself and celebrate the full spectrum of our community with a rally at Town Hall, queer comedy, parties + more.
June 2-4, 2023

CabaretFest

Live shows will feature top cabaret performers from across the country.
June 5-11, 2023

Pride Wellness Retreat

A 6-night all-inclusive gay men’s retreat that includes yoga, meals, accommodations, excursions, bike rentals, & more.
June 12-18, 2023

Provincetown International Film Festival

The 25th 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 14-18, 2023

Frolic: Men of Color Weekend

Join the Men of Melanin Magic for a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the freedom to frolic.
June 15-19, 2023

Provincetown Portuguese Festival

Sharing the heritage and celebrating the 76th Annual Blessing of the Fleet.
June 23-25, 2023

Independence Weekend

Celebrate the 4th of July with dazzling fireworks and explosive parties happening all week long, hosted by the Crown & Anchor.
June 30-July 4, 2023

Bear Week

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 8-15, 2023

Girl Splash

Lesbian comedians, a Wonder Woman party, "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 19-22, 2023

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 29th 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 22-29, 2023

Carnival

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 planing now for 2023’s theme: Land of Toys
August 12-19, 2023

Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla Weekend

This quintessential Provincetown event and fundraiser has raised $6M since 1988 for AIDS, women's health and the community. Join swimmers, volunteers, kayakers and cheerleaders from across the country for this high-spirited weekend.
September 9, 2023

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival

The 18th Season will launch Tennessee Williams’ lifelong fascination with Science Fiction & Fantasy into the 21st Century.
September 21-24, 2023

Mates Leather Weekend XXVI

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.
September 28-October 2, 2023

Washahore Festival

Provincetown Brewing Co.’s “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 7 + 8, 2023

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. 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 9-15, 2023

Trans Week: The Original Fantasia Fair

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 15-22, 2023

Spooky Bear Halloween Weekend

A quintessentially ghoulish New England Halloween awaits you as Provincetown hosts a monstrous medley of parties, dances, a haunted house, costume ball, trick-or-treating and more.
October 27-29, 2023

Provincetown Food & Wine Festival

More details announced soon.
November 3-5, 2023

Mr. New England Leather

Come see the annual pageant to crown Mr. New England Leather 2023! In addition to the competition and the following Victory Celebration, the weekend is full of opportunities to socialize and show off your gear.
November 17-19, 2023

Holly Folly

Holly Folly is Provincetown’s annual LGBTQ+ holiday-themed festival. Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local businesses. The holiday market and special discounts are complimented by the Jingle Bell Run and Champagne Brunch (a Santa run in bathing suits), dance parties, sing-alongs, and drag bingo, to just name a few other events.
December 1-3, 2023

First Light

Ring in the New Year on the tip of Cape Cod with this 3-day-long 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 annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day.
December 29, 2023 -January 1, 2024

2024 Events & Theme Weeks

Snowbound Leather Weekend XVI

Snowbound Leather Weekend XIV 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 23-25, 2024

Provincetown Pride

Express yourself and celebrate the full spectrum of our community with a rally at Town Hall, queer comedy, parties + more.
May 31 - June 2, 2024

Frolic: Men of Color Weekend

Join the Men of Melanin Magic for a celebration of diversity, inclusion, and the freedom to frolic.
June 13-17, 2024

Bear Week

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 13-20, 2024

Carnival

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 2024's theme: Renaissance + Revolution!
August 17-24, 2024

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