SEPTEMBER
Swim for Life and Paddler Flotilla Weekend, September 6-8
The 37th Provincetown Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla is held in one of the largest natural harbors in the world. In the past three decades, thousands of swimmers have braved its unpredictable waters and raised more than $7M for AIDS, women’s health, and local community nonprofits. The Provincetown Harbor event is a 1.2-mile swim along the shallow East End shoreline, and the Wellfleet’s Great Pond swim is a one-mile swim.
Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, September 26-29
The 19th season of The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival offers “Memory Plays,” fables, yarns, and revelations by Tennessee Williams. The festival celebrates the playwright’s connection to the Cape by celebrating his avant-garde spirit and cultural contributions to the artistic community through a series of inspiring performances each year.
Provincetown Book Festival, September 27-29
The 2024 Provincetown Book Festival is a weekend of literary events for readers, writers, and book lovers at the historic Provincetown Library.
OCTOBER
Mates Leather Weekend XXVII, October 3-7
Mates Leather Weekend brings together people looking to socialize and party with like-minded, leather-wearing peers.
Washashore Festival, October 11-13
Provincetown Brewing Co.’s Washashore Music & Arts Festival is an annual gathering celebrating the union of live music, good beer, and the everlasting singularity of Provincetown. The Washashore Festival is committed to uplifting and reflecting Provincetown’s unique soul with performers that embody free expression, individuality, beauty, acceptance, and joy.
O’Neill Festival of New Works, October 11-14
The O’Neill Festival of New Works will present readings and workshops of original plays by Provincetown and nationally known playwrights anchored by one O’Neill workshop. Six new scripts will be presented.
Women’s Week, Oct 14- 20
Women’s Week is celebrating its 40th year and has grown into a festival with over 300 events that attract some of the most talented performers in the LGBTQ scene from across the world and from the local community. Whether it’s seeing the best performers and comics in LBGT culture today or just walking down Commercial Street holding hands, no festival celebrates women like Women’s Week.
Trans Week – The Original Fantasia Fair, October 20 – 27
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Trans Week, which blends a learning experience with a social gathering and reunion. Trans Week is a complete immersion experience, so attendees can and usually do spend an entire week 24/7 presenting their gender as they identify.
Spooky Bear Halloween Weekend, October 31- November 3
It will be a frightfully furry weekend in Ptown with Spooky Bear Halloween Weekend, with a monstrous medley of parties, dances, a haunted house, and a costume ball.
