JOIN US FOR THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEABODY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL!
Sunday, September 7, 2025 / RAIN DATE: SEPTEMBER 14th Learn MoreJOIN US FOR THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PEABODY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL!
September 7, 2025 / RAIN DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
Celebrating our diversity through music, food, and art
The International Festival is the largest festival of its kind and the signature event in Peabody, Massachusetts for nearly 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.
With over 75 booths, 40 local artists, and all-day musical entertainment
The International Festival boasts our rich ethnic heritage and diversity, with delicious food, good music, and a wonderful display of local artistic talent.
A Message from the Mayor
“The International Festival is the largest celebration of its kind on the North Shore. Free and open to the public, the Festival showcases Peabody’s rich ethnic diversity and strong community spirit.”
Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt, Jr.
Events
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.
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!
All videos courtesy of Peabody TV. Photos courtesy of Peabody TV, Creative Collective, and Cheryl Millard.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors for making this a free event for our community to attend!
Title Sponsor
Broadcast Sponsors
Art Activation Sponsors
Kids’ Corner Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Friends of the Festival
In-Kind Sponsors
Interested in becoming a Sponsor?
Important Info
Shuttles
Shuttles will run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
We have two shuttle pick-up locations: Higgins Middle School and Sports Medicine (behind North Shore Mall).
Shuttles will drop off at the corner of Main/Washington Street and the Central Street Municipal Lot.
MAP COMING SOON
Street Closures
(from 6 am until 9 pm)
- Central St from Railroad Ave to Peabody Square (Southbound)
- Lowell St from Chestnut Street to Peabody Square
- Foster St from Franklin Street to Peabody Square
- Wallis St from Main Street to WalnutSt
- Nichols Lane from Main St to SummerSt
- Littles Lane from Elliott Place to Main St (open to residents only)
- Main St from Peabody Square to Washington Street
“No Parking” Streets
(from 5 am until 9 pm)
- Lowell Street (both sides) from Chestnut to Peabody Square
- Chestnut St (both sides) from Lowell St to Franklin St
- Franklin St (both sides) from School St to Foster St
- Foster Street from Peabody Square to Franklin St
- Main Street (both sides) from Peabody Square to Caller St
- Park Street (both sides) from Main Street to Spring St