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Things to Do in Burlington VT

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This week in Burlington VT · August 20–23, 2026

The Vermont Reggae Fest takes over the Burlington Waterfront this Saturday, while Angélique Kidjo lights up the Flynn on Friday — plus the South End Get Down keeps the summer rolling every Friday night through September.

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Past Digests

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Burlington VT — August 13, 2026
Angélique Kidjo lights up the Flynn on the 21st, while the Vermont Reggae Fest takes over the waterfront on the 22nd — plus free Splash Dance parties and the South End Get Down keep City Hall Park buzzing all week.
Burlington VT — August 06, 2026
The Vermont Comedy Awards crown Burlington's funniest this Saturday, while the SEABA First Friday Art Walk opens tonight with live music and free entry — plus Fruition headlines Higher Ground before the week's out.
Burlington VT — July 30, 2026
Thundercat owns Waterfront Park tonight, and the Festival of Fools takes over Church Street this weekend — plus Big Thief is already sold out, so grab Sylvan Esso tickets fast.
Burlington VT — July 23, 2026
Kaleo brings low-ticket heat to Higher Ground Monday, while the ONE World Market pops up Saturday in the Old North End with free Ben & Jerry's and live vendors. The South End Get Down keeps the Friday flame alive all summer long.
Burlington VT — July 16, 2026
The Vermont Brewers Festival takes over the waterfront this weekend with 30+ craft breweries, while the Main Street Block Party turns downtown into a two-day block party with live music and public art. Trombone Shorty at Shelburne Museum is already sold out — so plan accordingly.
Burlington VT — July 09, 2026
BCA's summer exhibitions open Friday at 135 Church St with three new shows, while the South End Get Down brings free food and music to Pine St every Friday night. Jack White hits the Midway Lawn July 15 for a can't-miss outdoor set.
Burlington VT — July 02, 2026
Burlington's Fourth weekend kicks off with the America 250 fireworks spectacular at Waterfront Park and the South End Get Down's extended July 3rd bash — plus Marian Willmott's 'Seed to Bone' opening tonight at the S.P.A.C.E. Gallery.
Burlington VT — June 25, 2026
Burlington Wine & Food's 15th Annual Grand Tasting at HULA headlines a packed week, with Deer Tick rocking Higher Ground Saturday and a free Splash Dance party at City Hall Park.
Burlington VT — June 18, 2026
Juneteenth takes over City Hall Park Saturday with Cliff Notez and a full day of culture, while Kurt Vile brings his Violators to Higher Ground tonight and the Summer Solstice Adventure Dinner transforms a Charlotte farm into a feast.
Burlington VT — June 11, 2026
The Wood Brothers play two nights at the Flynn, Perrypalooza rocks the SEABA Center Saturday, and the South End Get Down keeps rolling every Friday — Burlington's summer is fully underway.
Burlington VT — June 04, 2026
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival owns the streets through Sunday — free waterfront stages, Radio Bean late nights, and Farmhouse's New Orleans pop-ups make this the city's biggest week. Saturn People's Sound Collective brings 20-piece cosmic big band energy to SEABA on Friday.
Burlington VT — May 28, 2026
The Burlington Trout Parade kicks off the weekend Friday, and Los Sóngoros brings Cuban-Brazilian fire to SEABA Saturday — plus four days of free Foam jazz sets and a stacked Higher Ground calendar make this one of BTV's best weeks.
Burlington VT — May 21, 2026
The South End Get Down kicks off another summer Friday on Pine Street while the Vermont City Marathon brings the whole city out Sunday — with SEABA's artist talk for 'Nocturne' and Joe's Big Band at Higher Ground rounding out a stacked long weekend.
Burlington VT — May 14, 2026
King Tuff returns home to Higher Ground Tuesday, and the South End Get Down kicks off summer Friday — plus Dyke Night's Fairies vs. Berries plant swap brings the magic to the Wallflower Collective Sunday.
Burlington VT — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Burlington VT this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Persist (Dance) Party to Benefit Planned Parenthood, Burlington Farmer
Burlington VT — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Burlington VT this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — The Casualties at Higher Ground, La Nuit: A Celebration of the Arts at The Flynn, and $5 Improv w/ Auntie Gregg, plus 18 more curated events.
Burlington VT — April 23, 2026
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