SoWa Boston

SoWa Open Market
2026-07-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-16 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-30 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
The SoWa Open Market is one of the largest open-air farmer and artist markets in Boston. With a variety of regional and local vendors, plus food + beverage trucks, nestled among artist studios, galleries, and retail shops on the pedestrian-only Thayer Street, the SoWa (South of Washington) community becomes a vibrant gathering place every Sunday, May – November.
Address: 500 Harrison Ave and Thayer Street
Dates: Sundays, May 3 – November 15
Hours: 11AM – 5PM
Cost: Free

First Friday
2026-08-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-04 17:00 - 21:00
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Meet the artists in their element, view the latest gallery exhibitions, shop small, and dine at one of SoWa’s world-class restaurants.
Sowa First Fridays are family friendly and free. Plenty of parking is available.

5th Annual SoWa Design Day
2026-10-15
Join industry colleagues for a day of education, inspiration and celebration in the SoWa Art + Design District, the largest concentration of interior designers, architects, showrooms, artist studios and galleries in New England.
Stay tuned for more information.
October 15th
SoWa Art + Design District
Boston, MA 02118

Affordable Art Fair Boston
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-25
After a hugely successful first edition in 2025, Affordable Art Fair is thrilled to be returning to Boston in Fall 2026! Join us at SoWa Power Station for our spectacular second edition. The fair will showcase galleries from Boston and beyond with a mixture of emerging and established artists. With thousands of artworks for sale – all priced under $12,000 – we’re sure you’ll find something to suit your taste, space and budget.
SoWa Power Station, Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, USA
For more information, click here.
Photo:
Chowwai Cheung, Untitled 42, Bristol Contemporary Art
