18 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · August 6–9, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Fruition at Higher Ground

Portland folk-rock band Fruition brings their Something More Tour to Higher Ground's Showcase Lounge with support from Lydia Loveless.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 Doors: 7:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM · Higher Ground, Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, VT

Kate Kush at Radio Bean

DJ Kate Kush takes over Radio Bean for a late-night set starting at 11pm.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 11:00 PM · Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT

Metal Night at 1st Republic: Guhts, Toothless, Soulmirror & Yes, Machine

A killer night of modern metal featuring sludgy post-metal from NY's Guhts, math-laden metalcore from Toothless, blackened deathcore from Soulmirror, and local stoner rock from Yes, Machine.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 1st Republic, Burlington, VT

Arts & Culture

Michael Freed-Thall | The Queen of New York

Vermont author Michael Freed-Thall discusses his latest release, The Queen of New York, at Phoenix Books Burlington.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:00 PM · Phoenix Books Burlington, 89 Church Street, Burlington, VT

Nikki Laxar 'Borrowed Instincts / Salvaged Selves' at Foam Brewers

Burlington collage artist Nikki Laxar's solo exhibition of hand-cut collages exploring instinct, identity, and transformation remains on view at Foam Brewers through August.

Friday, August 7, 2026 · Foam Brewery / Deep City, 112 Lake St., Burlington, VT

Sunday Classical: Vermont Brass Trio

Free Sunday morning classical music in the BCA Center gallery alongside the summer exhibitions Everything is Everything and Dream / Mộng.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · BCA Center, 135 Church Street, Burlington, VT

Free Events

Jazz at Foam Brewers: Bella Joan Music

Free jazz night at Foam Brewers featuring Bella Joan Music — flavorful brews, great vibes, and room to swing dance.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 7:00 PM · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Summer Concert Series: Joshua Glass Trio

Free lunchtime outdoor concert featuring the Joshua Glass Trio as part of Burlington City Arts' Summer Concert Series in City Hall Park.

Friday, August 7, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington, VT

Sports

Lake Monsters Baseball & Creemee Night

One of the last home games of the season for the Vermont Lake Monsters, with Creemee Night — first pitch at 6:30 PM.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:15 PM · Centennial Field, 287 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT

2026 Champlain Valley Fair Annual Jackpot Barrels & Gymkhana

The annual barrel racing and gymkhana horse competition returns to the Champlain Valley Exposition as part of the Champlain Valley Fair.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT

Family-Friendly

Selina Alko | Otherwise Known as Judy the Great

Author Selina Alko celebrates her new picture book, a poetic ode to Judy Blume, at Phoenix Books Burlington.

Friday, August 7, 2026 5:30 PM · Phoenix Books Burlington, 89 Church Street, Burlington, VT

FlynnZone Kids Hour: Animal Dance

The Flynn's free family kids hour returns with an Animal Dance theme — a fun, movement-based program for young audiences.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT

Splash Dance: DJ Love

Free DJ-fueled dance party in City Hall Park's interactive, wheelchair-accessible splash fountain — perfect for kids and caregivers on a summer Saturday.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington, VT

Festivals & Special Events

Vermont Comedy Awards

Burlington's biggest comedy celebration of the year, presented by Vermont Comedy Arts — an annual awards night honoring the best of the local comedy community.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Burlington, VT

Date Night

Sneaky Miles at Foam Brewers

Indie folk band Sneaky Miles — for fans of Caamp, Noah Kahan, and The Lumineers — plays Foam Brewers for an intimate brewery show.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Food & Drink

Co-op Summer Harvest featuring Tomatoes and Corn

City Market Co-op hosts a peak-summer harvest event celebrating Vermont tomatoes and corn with tastings and food education.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 5:00 PM · City Market South End Store, Burlington, VT

Outdoors & Active

Bolters Run Club August Runs

Bolters Run Club's weekly downtown Burlington runs happen every week in August at 6 PM — 3-ish miles at a 10:45-ish pace, all levels welcome, location posted on stories in advance.

Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Downtown Burlington, VT (Union Station area)

Blueberry & Raspberry Picking at Sam Mazza's Farm

Pick-your-own blueberries and raspberries are going strong at Sam Mazza's Farm in Colchester, with a bakery on-site for cider donuts on the way out.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Sam Mazza's Farm, Colchester, VT