One of the fastest growing urban arts and music festivals in the City of Boston that celebrates Afro-centric identity and Black artistry.
Named "Best Music Festival" by Boston Magazine, Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival is one of the fastest growing urban, multi-disciplinary arts festivals in the City of Boston that celebrates Afro-centric identity and Black artistry, all while amplifying the voices and creative contributions from local, regional and national entertainers of color.
Full Festival Music Line Up Including Headliners
On Saturday, check out a variety of different activities at BAMS Festival this year including a Kids Play Zone, Vendor Market and Soul Food Row.
As a 10-year initiative with the City of Boston's Office of Arts & Culture, the expansion of this festival is expected to attract over 75,000 festival goers from the east coast, with inclusions of multiple stages, genres of music and various artistic mediums that reflect the true diversity of our ever-changing City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the world!
Festival General Admission is FREE
Add On Experiences include:
BAMS Fam Access Pass - $225
Best Seat In The House - $175
2 Day Grapes & Hops Pass - $45
Festival: Kick Off Party - $20 - $25
Additional time info:
Times subject to change. Sign up for our email list to be notified of any changes.
TICKET BOX OFFICE: Open at 11am. (*Grapes & Hops pass holders will need to pick-up their wristband and drink tickets.) All other pass holders will receive a wristband.
STREET PARKING: Opens at 9am (park at your own risk). Playstead gates will be closed to the public. Only Franklin Park Zoo staff and authorized BAMS staff, crew and volunteers will be allowed to enter.
MUSIC STAGES: Friday (5:00 - 9:00pm), Saturday (12noon - 9:00pm)
SOUL FOOD ROW - Friday (5:00 - 9:00pm), Saturday (12noon - 9:00pm)
VENDOR MARKET - Saturday (12noon - 7:30pm)
KIDS ZONE - Saturday (12noon - Dusk)
REP YOUR CITY LIVE ART & GRAFFITI - Saturday (12noon - Dusk)
ARTIST & FESTIVAL MERCH: 12noon - 9:00pm
2023/06/23 - 2023/06/24
Franklin Park
1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121