19 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · August 13–16, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Andrea Maddox and the Hey Y'alls at Radio Bean

Late-night honky tonk from Andrea Maddox and the Hey Y'alls, a six-piece Americana band out of New York's Hudson Valley, at Radio Bean.

Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:30 PM · Radio Bean, Burlington, VT

Waylon Wyatt at Higher Ground

Country artist Waylon Wyatt plays Higher Ground Ballroom with Tristan Trincado — tickets are running low so don't sleep on this one.

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT

Kurt Braunohler at Vermont Comedy Club

Multi-night stand-up run from comedian Kurt Braunohler at Vermont Comedy Club's intimate cabaret showroom.

Friday, August 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington, VT

Bob Wagner Album Release at the Flynn

Bob Wagner celebrates an album release with a live performance at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT

Sunday Sessions: Gene Farris at Red Square

Red Square's outdoor alley sessions go big with legendary Chicago house DJ Gene Farris headlining this special edition of Sunday Sessions.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 2:00 PM · Red Square, Burlington, VT

Free Events

Summer Concert Series: The Eyetraps

BCA's free lunchtime Summer Concert Series continues at City Hall Park with The Eyetraps.

Friday, August 14, 2026 12:30 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington, VT

BYP Meet Up + Burlington History Walking Tour at ECHO

Burlington Young Professionals hosts a dual-feature evening: a history walking tour starting at Battery Park's cannon (4:30–5:30 PM) followed by a Meet Up at ECHO.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:30 PM · Battery Park / ECHO, Burlington, VT

Festivals & Special Events

South End Get Down: Cider Donut Launch Party

Burlington's free Friday block party joins Stowe Cider to celebrate the return of their beloved Cider Donut cider with free swag giveaways — over 70 rotating vendors and a DJ each night.

Friday, August 14, 2026 5:00 PM · South End, Burlington, VT

Soda Plant Sundays

Monthly indoor/outdoor market at The Soda Plant featuring local artists, crafters, vintage finds, coffee, food, and free live music — one of only two remaining this season.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 10:00 AM · The Soda Plant, Burlington, VT

Vermont First African Landing Day

Community celebration of Vermont First African Landing Day at the Intervale Center.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 12:00 PM · Intervale Center, Burlington, VT

Family-Friendly

Splash Dance: Skipipop

BCA's DJ-fueled family dance party returns to City Hall Park's interactive wheelchair-accessible splash fountain with Skipipop spinning.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:00 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington, VT

Good, Clean Fun! Family Improv Show

Vermont Comedy Touring Company performs rated-PG short-form improv games à la Whose Line Is It Anyway, based on audience suggestions — great for all ages.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 5:00 PM · Burlington, VT

FlynnZone Family Night: Songwriting for Everybody

Flynn's FlynnZone Family Night invites families into a fun songwriting workshop for all ages.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT

Arts & Culture

Black Artist Showcase

A community showcase celebrating Black artists in Burlington — check Eventbrite for full details and ticketing.

Saturday, August 15, 2026 · Burlington, VT

Sunday Classical: Equinox Wind Quintet

BCA's Sunday Classical series brings Vermont's finest classical players into the gallery alongside the summer exhibitions — this week featuring the Equinox Wind Quintet.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 10:00 AM · BCA Center, Burlington, VT

Luminous Bodies: Christina Watka Opening Reception at Soapbox Arts

Opening reception for Luminous Bodies, a new solo exhibition by Christina Watka at Soapbox Arts in the Soda Plant.

Thursday, August 20, 2026 5:30 PM · Soapbox Arts, 266 Pine St, Burlington, VT

Food & Drink

Farmhouse Tap & Grill Corn Specials Night

The Farmhouse celebrates summer corn with a special menu featuring pork belly with charred corn grits, candied corn blondie, spicy elote marg, and crab cake.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington, VT

Co-op Summer Harvest: Tomatoes and Corn

City Market hosts a seasonal cooking and tasting event celebrating peak Vermont tomatoes and corn at the South End Store.

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

Date Night

Seven Days Singles Party at 4 Quarters Brew

Speed dating, cocktails, mocktails, and mingling at 4 Quarters Brewing in Winooski — space is limited and tickets are required.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 6:00 PM · 4 Quarters Brewing, Winooski, VT