HONK Festival

If you enjoy vibrant brass band music with a purpose, HONK! Festival offers a weekend of energetic performances and community spirit. This volunteer-run event brings 30+ bands from around the world, filling Somerville’s streets with lively sounds and colorful parades. You’ll find a lantern parade lighting up Davis Square and a spirited march to Harvard Square, where music and activism meet uniquely. It’s a chance to experience music that’s both entertaining and meaningful, with local groups supporting progressive causes. Beyond the performances, the festival creates space for deeper engagement through a Day of Action and collaborative roundtables. These gatherings encourage conversations and connections among musicians and organizers, adding a thoughtful layer to the festivities. Whether you’re there for the music or the message, you’ll join a crowd that values creativity and social awareness. It’s an event inviting you to enjoy great tunes while reflecting on the causes behind them.