NICE, a fest 2026

🙂 NICE, a fest returns to Somerville July 24–26, 2026! Celebrating the best of the Boston and New England music scene, NICE brings together 80+ of the region’s most exciting up-and-coming indie bands and artists for a weekend across 3 stages. NICE, a fest was created with one mission: to prove that New England has some of the best music in the world right here in our own backyard. Though the fest focuses on the music, NICE Weekend is more than just a local show. The festival also features a massive vendor market in partnership with Small Mart, afterparties, DJ sets, surprise performances, pop up shops and more happening throughout the weekend. Have a NICE time at NICE, a fest. 📍 Somerville, MA 🗓️ July 24–26, 2026 🎟️ Tickets + info: niceafest.com

Davis Square

Emo Election Night: anti doomscrolling event

CALLING ALL BOSTON AREA EMO DADDIES AND BADDIES! We’re throwing an election night benefit show with 4 of the best up and coming Alternative bands from New England so you don't have to be alone staring at your phone all night! Hit the polls on Election Day (Tuesday 11/5) and then head to Warehouse XI in Somerville for this sick lineup of bands from all Emo/Pop-punk genre spectrums! Featuring LIVE emo and pop punk bands + a DJ playing all your classic emo hits! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ringpopband/">@ringpopband</a> (pop punk/emo) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sundaymorningct/">@sundaymorningct</a> (melodic hardcore/ pop punk) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5everband/">@5everband</a> (POP-punk) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicoteens/">@nicoteens</a> (Midwest Emo/ Pop Punk) $5 from each ticket goes to the <a href="https://www.tbf.org/donors/forms/fund-for-reproductive-health#:~:text=This%20includes%20ensuring%20access%20to,for%20those%20facing%20unjust%20prosecution.">Boston Foundation Fund For Reproductive Health</a> ALL AGES DOORS OPEN AT 7PM MUSIC STARTS AT 8PM

Warehouse XI

NICE, a fest - a 4 Day local music and arts festival in Davis Square! 

NICE, a fest is an all-local, ALL AGES, indie music festival that takes place over 4 days in Davis Square Somerville. This year's headliners are Vundabar, Palehound, Pile, Bay Faction, Model/Actiz, and Ian Sweet. Discover your new favorite band and sip and shop NICE things all weekend! :) HIGHLIGHTS: -80 of the best local bands in all genres over 3 stages (Crystal Ballroom, Rockwell and a new Outdoor stage *Sat Only*) -2 Vintage, Vinyl, and Art Markets in collaboration with SMALL MART! -Tons of sponsors including Grillo's Pickles, PAX, Topo Chico, Wana Gummies, The Goods Dispensary, Downeast Cider, Zero Gravity B Remnant Brewing, Lawson's Finest, Bent Water Brewing, and many more! TICKETS AND MORE INFO @ <a href="http://www.niceafest.com/" target="_blank">www.niceafest.com</a>

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NICE, a fest 2026

Emo Election Night: anti doomscrolling event

NICE, a fest - a 4 Day local music and arts festival in Davis Square!