Picture a lobster bake under a tent at Lynch Park where 90% of the trash never sees a landfill. A LEGO model of four centuries of city history, built by a guy from Beverly. A long-hidden time capsule cracked open in Beverly Cove, and a wall of names from Vietnam standing on a high school lawn. That’s Beverly Homecoming 2026

For years, I’ve watched the lights go down on opening night at North Shore Music Theatre. There’s still nothing quite like it. The stage sits in the round, so no seat is far from the action. This August, that round becomes Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. Rock of Ages at North Shore Music Theatre runs August 12 through 23, 2026, in Beverly.

Enjoy an afternoon of live jazz on the lawn at Historic Beverly’s Hale Farm as the David Eure Quartet brings an energetic and wide-ranging performance to one of Beverly’s most beautiful historic settings. Led by jazz violinist David Eure, whose work bridges classical and jazz traditions, the quartet will perform a lively program inspired by jazz, swing, funk, and global

Explore the general history of the hill from Nathan Dane to the development of a residential neighborhood in the 1890s, discussing various characters and buildings in-between. This tour will focus on the Nichols Field area of the hill (encompassing Pickett, McKinley, Columbus, Harrison, and Pierce) as well as Prospect Street. 1/2 mile After the tour stop by Beverly’s Powder House

Join Historic Beverly for a magical summer evening under the stars at Hale Farm with a special outdoor screening of the beloved classic The Sandlot. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic snacks (no alcoholic beverages please!) and enjoy a family-friendly movie night on the beautiful grounds of Hale Farm. Before the film begins, guests can enjoy lawn games and

Join Historic Beverly for a magical summer evening under the stars at Hale Farm with a special outdoor screening of the beloved classic Big. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic snacks (no alcoholic beverages please!) and enjoy a family-friendly movie night on the beautiful grounds of Hale Farm. Before the film begins, guests can enjoy lawn games and activities

Join Historic Beverly for an engaging evening of theater and history with Abigail Adams: Love & Politics in the American Revolution, a compelling one-woman performance written and performed by acclaimed historical interpreter Laura Rocklyn. Set in the year 1788, the performance finds Abigail Adams newly returned from Europe alongside her husband, John Adams, following his diplomatic service in France and

Explore one of Beverly’s most architecturally and historically significant neighborhoods during the Broadway Walking Tour. Perched atop Stevens Hill, Broadway developed during the mid-19th century as one of Beverly’s premier residential streets, connecting Cabot Street to Park Street near the railroad corridor. The neighborhood experienced substantial growth in the decades following the Civil War and became home to many of

Join us for the 21st annual Arts Fest Beverly 2024 on Saturday, June 15, from 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Beverly. This free event invites the whole community to enjoy a day filled with art, music, food, and family activities. Event Highlights: Artists and Crafters: Over 125 juried artists and crafters will set up along Cabot Street, offering