15 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Cold Engines at Foam Brewers

North Shore Boston's Cold Engines plays Foam Brewers for a live music night.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Foam Brewers, Burlington

Warren Zeiders at Champlain Valley Exposition

Country star Warren Zeiders performs at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT

Runnner Album Release Show at Radio Bean

Runnner brings their band to Radio Bean celebrating the release of their new album, with support from Pleasure Systems and Fowl Sam.

Friday, August 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Radio Bean, Burlington

The Strictly Hip at Higher Ground

Masters of the music of The Tragically Hip perform at Higher Ground in South Burlington.

Friday, August 28, 2026 Doors at 7:30 PM · Higher Ground, South Burlington

D.R.I. at Higher Ground

Crossover thrash legends D.R.I. play Higher Ground with Burlington's own Burlington DIY scene acts — low ticket warning issued.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · Higher Ground, South Burlington

Arts & Culture

Bread & Puppet: The Upside Down World Circus

Vermont's legendary Bread & Puppet Theatre brings their spectacular outdoor circus performance to the Flynn Center.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington

Alex Clark: Jokes From The Brink

Stand-up comedian Alex Clark brings his Jokes From The Brink tour to Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington.

Friday, August 28, 2026 8:00 PM · Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington

Artist Talk with Will Kasso Condry of Juniper Creative Arts

Artist talk with Will Kasso Condry, whose surreal paintings make up the exhibition 'Everything is Everything' on view at BCA Center through September 12.

Thursday, September 3, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM · BCA Center, 135 Church Street, Burlington

Family-Friendly

Splash Dance: DJ JP Black

Free DJ-fueled dance party in City Hall Park's interactive, wheelchair-accessible splash fountain with DJ JP Black.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington

Date Night

Dani-Rae Clark with Two-Step Dance Lesson at SEABA

Freedom and Unity presents queer country singer Dani-Rae Clark with a two-step dance lesson at 6:30 PM before the show; free tickets for veterans, nurses, firefighters, and farmers.

Friday, August 28, 2026 Doors 6:00 PM, Dance Lesson 6:30 PM, Show 7:00 PM · SEABA Center, Burlington

Festivals & Special Events

South End Get Down

Free Friday night community event with over 70 rotating food, drink, art, and clothing vendors plus a DJ — one of the last of the season.

Friday, August 28, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · South End, Burlington

Outdoors & Active

Burlington Run Club at Foam Brewers

Weekly Friday 5K along the waterfront starting at Foam Brewers — all ages and paces welcome.

Friday, August 28, 2026 4:00 PM · Foam Brewers, Burlington Waterfront

Yoga at Yates Family Orchard with Sangha Studio

Weekly outdoor yoga class in the orchard at Yates Family Orchard with Sangha Studio, running every Sunday through October 25.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 10:30 AM · Yates Family Orchard

Adult Drop-In Table Tennis

Free drop-in table tennis for adults at the Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center.

Monday, August 31, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center, Burlington

VMBA Days Bolton Presented by Lawson's Finest Liquids

Vermont Mountain Bike Association's celebration day at Bolton Valley Resort presented by Lawson's Finest Liquids.

Saturday, September 5, 2026 10:00 AM · Bolton Valley Resort