Join Us for the 40th Anniversary of the Peabody International Festival!
The International Festival is the largest festival of its kind and the signature event in Peabody, Massachusetts for 40 years. The Festival continues to attract thousands to Peabody Square every year.
Dozens of civic organizations, nonprofits, local businesses, cultural groups, crafters and artisans line Downtown Peabody with delicious food and art inspired from places all around the world while popular bands and performance groups entertain the crowd.
Peabody Square & Main Street
Entertainment
The International Festival has all day entertainment from 11:00am-5pm at two sites: one at the corner of Chestnut and Lowell Street, and the other at the corner of Main and Washington Street.
Peabody Square Stage
11:00 am: Warszawiaki Orchestra
12:00 pm: Cultura Latina Dance Academy
12:45 pm: El Grupo Chevere
1:40 pm: St. Vasilios Greek Dancers
2:00 pm: Ceremony
2:30 pm: Sayat Nova Dance Company
3:15 pm: Kadanz Jazz
4:15 pm: Mery EME & The Latin Roots Band
Upper Main Stage
11:00 am: The Brian Maes Band
12:00 pm: Tony Giblin and Eamon Coyne
1:15 pm: The Camelia Latin Dance Band
2:10 pm: Sinha Capoeira
2:30 pm: Dis N Dat Band
3:30 pm: Rancho Folclórico de Peabody
4:00 pm: Grupo Fantasia
Main Street
Food Booths
Galumpkis, knish, empanadas, oh my! The International Festival features over 65 food booths ranging from Greek, Portuguese, Brazilian, Polish, Chinese, Indian, Irish, Caribbean, and so much more!
Foster Street
Artisan Market
The Creative Collective will be bringing in over 30 local artisan vendors featuring crafts and handmade products from all around the world!
Foster Street
Galleria
The Galleria showcases paintings, photography, and more from both new and familiar faces.
Beer & Wine
Peabody Rotary will be offering beer at the International Pavilion located behind North Shore Bank (32 Main).
Granite Coast Brewing will also have beer in front of their storefront at 77 Main Street.
East End Veterans Memorial Park
Kids’ Corner
A day filled with music, dancing, ice cream, character shows, and more!
Rain Date: September 14th 2025