18 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · September 10–13, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

South End Art Hop

Burlington's beloved 34th annual Art Hop transforms the South End Arts District with 100+ studios, galleries, pop-ups, food trucks, and live music across nearly two miles of Pine Street and beyond.

Friday–Sunday, September 11–13, 2026 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Friday); Saturday & Sunday hours vary · South End Arts District, Burlington, VT

Arts & Culture

Open House @ BCA Studios

Burlington City Arts hosts a special Art Hop open house at BCA Studios, giving visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look at working artist studios.

Friday, September 11, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · BCA Studios, 405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Matt Mathews at Flynn Center

Comedian and storyteller Matt Mathews brings his high-energy, heartfelt stand-up to the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts main stage.

Friday, September 11, 2026 7:00 PM · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT

STRUT! Fashion Show at Art Hop

The STRUT! Fashion Show returns to Art Hop at the brand-new SEABA Center, where designers and models take the runway in two performances on Saturday.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 4:30 PM and 8:00 PM · SEABA Center, 400 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Music & Nightlife

Lukas Nelson & Molly Tuttle at Shelburne Museum

Country and Americana greats Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle perform together at the beautiful outdoor Shelburne Museum grounds in what promises to be a stunning evening show.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 Doors at 5:30 PM · Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Midway Lawn

Indie-folk darlings Rainbow Kitten Surprise headline the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Exposition for an outdoor Saturday night show.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction, VT

Elephant Stone at Foam Brewers

Montreal psych experimentalists Elephant Stone bring their cinematic fusion of psych-pop and Indian classical music to Foam Brewers with support from Carinae.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Doors at 7:30 PM / Show at 8:00 PM · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Marcus King Band at Flynn Center

Blues-rock powerhouse Marcus King and his band bring their soulful, hard-driving sound to the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts main stage.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 8:00 PM · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT

Free Events

Truck Violence at Foam Brewers (Free Show)

Foam Brewers hosts a free show from Truck Violence, a buzzed-about band discovered at a Montreal showcase, for a no-cover Thursday night at the brewery.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

South End Art Hop with BTown Crew

Join the Btown Brief IRL community group for a casual guided wander through Art Hop, meeting at the Soda Plant entrance and exploring studios, galleries, and pop-ups together.

Friday, September 11, 2026 6:00 PM · 266 Pine Street (Soda Plant entrance), Burlington, VT

Burlington Pride Parade

Burlington's annual Pride Parade marches through the city in a free, community-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ identity and visibility.

Sunday, September 13, 2026 12:00 PM · Church St, Burlington, VT

BYP Meet Up at Blind Tiger

Burlington Young Professionals hosts a morning networking meetup at Blind Tiger Burlington, complete with refreshments and complimentary headshots from BBB Boston.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Blind Tiger Burlington, Burlington, VT

Art Hop at BCA Studios

Burlington City Arts opens its studios to the public during Art Hop weekend, offering free access to artist studios and creative spaces at BCA Studios.

Friday–Saturday, September 11–12, 2026 All day · BCA Studios, 405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Date Night

Live Music at Maquam Winery

Catch live music from Citizen Bare with food trucks and drinks on the patio at Maquam Barn & Winery, a scenic evening just outside Burlington in Milton.

Thursday, September 10, 2026 5:45 PM (music starts at 6:00 PM) · Maquam Barn & Winery, 125 Duffy Road, Milton, VT

Family-Friendly

Cows, Cheese, and Tractors! at Shelburne Farms

A hands-on farm experience at Shelburne Farms where families can explore cheddar cheesemaking, meet the dairy herd, and learn about Vermont's agricultural heritage.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:00 AM · Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT

Youth Basketball Clinic with UVM Women's Basketball

Young athletes ages 7–14 train alongside University of Vermont Division I women's basketball players and coaches in this free, high-energy Friday afternoon clinic.

Friday, September 18, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Greater Burlington YMCA Gym, Burlington, VT

Food & Drink

Farmhouse Beer Garden Weekends

The Farmhouse Tap & Grill opens its popular beer garden on Friday through Sunday afternoons, with the full food menu, local beers, wine, and cocktails in the sunshine.

Friday, September 11, 2026 4:00 PM – close · The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington, VT

Oktoberfest Vermont

Vermont's premier Oktoberfest celebration returns to Burlington with authentic German-style beers, food, and festive fun over two days.

Friday–Saturday, September 18–19, 2026 · Burlington, VT