25 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · May 21–24, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

South End Get Down

Burlington's beloved free weekly summer street festival returns every Friday night with rotating food vendors, DJs, art, fashion, and drinks in the South End Arts District.

Friday, May 22, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · South End Arts District, Burlington, VT

Fight Night: Burlington Dyke Night Round 2

Burlington Dyke Night hosts its second friendly fight night — a community celebration of physical power and queer camaraderie, with sign-up and waiver required.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Burlington, VT

Burlington Trout Parade

The beloved annual Burlington Trout Parade winds through downtown Burlington, presented by the Flynn Center.

Friday, May 29, 2026 · Downtown Burlington, VT

Music & Nightlife

Foam Brewers Waterfront Live Music: Gemini

Alex Kauffman and Colin Henkel bring a funk and jazz fusion set to Foam Brewers — a free show on the Burlington waterfront.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Foam Brewers, 112 Lake St, Burlington, VT

Joe's Big Band

Joe's Big Band brings a full, swinging ensemble to Higher Ground's Showcase Lounge for a lively night of big band music.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT

Lousekateers + A.P.E. + Model 97 + Timmy Heist Punk Show

NYC pop punk rockers The Lousekateers headline a stacked night of punk and hardcore at 1st Republic, joined by A.P.E., Model 97, Timmy Heist and the 456, and more.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 1st Republic, Burlington, VT

Red Square Alley Live Music & DJs

Red Square Burlington opens its iconic outdoor alley for live music and DJ sets on weekend evenings — a Church Street summer tradition.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · Red Square, Burlington, VT

SKORTS

SKORTS performs a ticketed show at Foam Brewers on the Burlington waterfront.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 8:00 PM · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Arts & Culture

Weekly Saturday Improv Drop-In

A free weekly drop-in improv class at Vermont Comedy Club with rotating instructors and themes — all experience levels welcome, donations appreciated.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:00 AM · Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, VT

S.P.A.C.E. Gallery 2026 Annual Members Exhibition

The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery's annual members show features over 125 local artists in a celebration of Burlington's vibrant visual art community, on view through June 20.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM · S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 266 Pine St Suite 105, Burlington, VT

Artist Talk: Katharine Montstream & Charlotte Dworshak

Join the artists behind the 'Nocturne' exhibition at the SEABA Center for a free Q&A session about their practice, artwork, and creative processes.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · SEABA Center, 404 Pine St, Burlington, VT

Josh Blue at Vermont Comedy Club

National stand-up comedian Josh Blue brings his acclaimed act to Vermont Comedy Club for a multi-night run.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 · Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington, VT

Free Events

Burlington Young Professionals Meet Up at Lake Point

BYP hosts a May Meet Up at Lake Point featuring networking bingo with prizes, $10 pours from Wilder Wines, and complimentary snacks.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Lake Point, 210 College Street, Burlington, VT

Marathon Cheer Party

Join Vermont Comedy Arts on the Happy Place Cafe's patio to cheer on Vermont City Marathon runners — water guns may be involved.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Happy Place Cafe Patio, 101 Main St, Burlington, VT

Tech Tuesdays - Breakfast

Vermont Technology Meetup's weekly Tuesday morning breakfast networking event for tech professionals and enthusiasts.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 8:00 AM · Burlington, VT

una passeggiata Downtown Evening Stroll

Burlington's beloved weekly evening passeggiata stroll returns — a community-organized walk through downtown Burlington with live music by local band Vecchio Stile.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · Downtown Burlington, VT

Outdoors & Active

Bolters Run Club Weekly Run

Bolters Run Club's accessible weekly 5k run in downtown Burlington, always at 6pm on a weekday — all paces welcome, location announced via stories day-of.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Downtown Burlington, VT

Burlington Run Club at Foam Brewers

Burlington Run Club meets at Foam Brewers for a Friday afternoon 5k along the waterfront — all paces welcome, post-run beers encouraged.

Friday, May 22, 2026 4:00 PM · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Outdoor Yoga Kick-Off at the Waterfront

Sangha Studio kicks off its outdoor summer yoga series on Memorial Day, with classes on the roof and down by the waterfront all summer long.

Monday, May 25, 2026 · Burlington Waterfront, Burlington, VT

Food & Drink

Farmhouse Tap & Grill Beer Garden

The Farmhouse Tap & Grill's outdoor beer garden is open for the season — full food menu, beer, wine, and cocktails in the sunshine Friday through Sunday.

Friday, May 22, 2026 4:00 PM · The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington, VT

The Tenderbellies at Shelburne Vineyard

An evening with The Tenderbellies at Shelburne Vineyard — a ticketed wine and food experience on the vineyard grounds.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:00 PM · Shelburne Vineyard, Shelburne, VT

Date Night

Live Binaural Journey – ThirdTone App Release Experience

An immersive live binaural sound journey tied to the release of the ThirdTone app — an intimate, multisensory audio experience at Main Street Landing.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 7:00 PM · Main Street Landing, Burlington, VT

Los Songoros at SEABA Center

Burlington's own Los Sóngoros blends traditional Cuban and Brazilian rhythms live at the SEABA Center, with an optional pre-show dance class included with your ticket.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 7:30 PM pre-show dance class, 8:30 PM show · SEABA Center, 404 Pine St, Burlington, VT

Family-Friendly

BTV Downtown Mini Golf Scavenger Hunt

Adventure Dinner and Hello Burlington team up for a city-wide mini golf scavenger hunt with holes scattered throughout downtown Burlington — check in at the Church Street pop-up tent.

Friday, May 22, 2026 · Church Street, Downtown Burlington, VT

Family Art Saturday at BCA Center

Burlington City Arts hosts a free family art-making session on the Fourth Floor of the BCA Center — open to all ages.

Saturday, May 23, 2026 · BCA Center, 135 Church St, Burlington, VT