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Introducing Festival Blend

Festival Blend Coffee, a limited-edition coffee from Marblehead Festival of Arts and Bond Coffee Roasters

The Film Festival moves to the Warwick!

For the first time ever, the 2026 MFoA Film Festival will be held at Warwick Cinemas! Grab a popcorn and some refreshments and enjoy incredible short films in a beautiful, air-conditioned theater!

Cod & Whale First Look Recap

The 2026 Cod & Whale First Look Party was an incredible time at Abbot Hall! Please see below for an in-depth look at the artists who made it happen in a video by Marblehead TV's James Maroney, and addition photos from the event by Dave Kinney. Credit: James Maroney, Marblehead TV

Art Submissions Now Open!

This is your year! If you've ever wanted to see your art proudly displayed at a Festival exhibit, it all starts here! Apply now and submit your artwork for one of our 11 juried exhibitions!

2026 Performing Arts Schedule Announced!

We are thrilled to announce the lineup for the 60th Festival Concerts @ Crocker Park Series!

Be a 2026 Festival Partner

Your business could be a strategic partner at the Concerts @ Crocker Park level. Limited opportunities available! The Marblehead Festival of Arts is proud to offer local businesses, individuals, and organizations of all types across Essex County and beyond the opportunity to partner with us for the 2026 Festival. This year, we have two tracks (business and individual) and multiple tiers to choose from, each with unique benefits. Tiers have been designed to offer benefits for

Festival Attractions

May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jul 05, 2026, 9:00 PM
Cod and Whale Auction
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May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – Jul 05, 2026, 9:00 PM
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After the First Look Party, visit local businesses around town and bid on your favorite Cod and Whale!
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Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
iPhone Photography Class
Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
Join us for a FREE beginner-friendly iPhone photography class hosted by Marblehead Festival of Arts at The Unitarian Universalist Church
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Jun 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Champagne Reception
Fort Sewall, 8 Fort Sewall Ln, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jun 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Fort Sewall, 8 Fort Sewall Ln, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
The annual Champagne Reception is one of the highlights of summer in Marblehead and the kickoff of the Festival. A carefree gala on the ocean at beautiful Fort Sewall, this is the place to see and be seen, dance to favorite tunes, meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, and have a great time.
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Jul 01, 2026, 10:00 AM
The Disney Princess Movie That Ruined My Life—And Why I Had to Rewrite the Story from the Very Beginning
Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jul 01, 2026, 10:00 AM
Unitarian Universalist Church, 28 Mugford St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
When Elizabeth de Veer's daughter was little, they watched 1950s animated Disney Cinderella movie together. Growing up, it had been de Veer's favorite movie. This time, however, she found the story flat, lacking—and decided to fix it.
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Concerts @ Crocker Park

Jul 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Mason Daring, Jeanie Stahl & Friends | Folk Music
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jul 01, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
MFoA Concerts @ Crocker Park 60th Anniversary Opening Night featuring Festival HOF's Mason Daring & Jeanie Stahl!
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Jul 01, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Mark Erelli & String Quintet - FARHOF Night | Americana/Folk
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jul 01, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF) located inside the Wang Theatre is Boston's newest Hall of Fame is. Board member, Mark Erelli brings his String Quintet to our Headline Opening Night!
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Jul 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Glass Harbor Band | Classic Rock & Originals
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Paek Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jul 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Paek Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
Glass Harbor roots are in rock and the blues featuring orinigal songs and timeless covers!
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Jul 02, 2026, 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Tyler Levs | Acoustic Folk Rock
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jul 02, 2026, 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
Tyler Levs is an independent singer-songwriter and live music performer from Maine USA.
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Jul 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Neidgine Destine | Haitian Music & Jazz
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
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Jul 02, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Concerts @ Crocker Park Stage, Crocker Park Lane, Marblehead, MA 01945, USA
Neidgine Destine is Hatian singer combing sensitivity, technical control, and emotional depthmoving between jazz, world music, and Haitian musical influences with strong stage presence and expressive performance style.
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The Marblehead Festival of Arts (MFoA) celebrates the creative vitality of Essex County and will only accept submitted entries that are (and can be defended as) conceived and created by the submitter. Therefore, the Marblehead Festival of Arts (MFoA) prohibits the use of AI, in any form, for all submitted work.