Upcoming · Lowell, MA
Things to Do in Lowell, MA
Lowell, Massachusetts, founded in 1653 and home to around 120,000 people, currently lists about 70 upcoming events, with approximately 20 occurring within the next 30 days. Roughly 10% of these listings are free events, offering accessible options for residents and visitors alike. The schedule is dominated by Sports & Fitness activities, which account for around 30 entries, followed by Concerts & Live Music with 14 dates. Theater & Performing Arts, Community & Social gatherings, Seasonal & Holiday celebrations, and Business & Networking events make up the remainder of the programme. Major venues hosting these gatherings include the Tsongas Center, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, and Taffeta. Notable performers scheduled for appearances include the UMass Lowell River Hawks Mens Hockey team, the UMass Lowell River Hawks Basketball team, Hadestown, Morrissey, and KC and The Sunshine Band. This diverse range of activities ensures there are options available for various interests throughout the month.
City facts
- Population
- 115,554 (2020)
- Area
- 37.6 km²
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Founded
- 1653
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Fri, Oct 2
7:05 PM · See listing
UMass Lowell River Hawks Hockey vs. Concordia Stingers Mens Hockey
Tsongas Center · 300 Arcand Ave.
Sports & FitnessUmass Lowell River Hawks Hockey
See listing
Sat, Oct 3
7:00 PM · $36.22 +
**MEN SOLD OUT**✨ Boston Speed Dating | Saturday Night Ages 25-39
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown · 225 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
Workshops & Classes
$36.22 +
7:30 PM · $80 +
KC and The Sunshine Band
Lowell Memorial Auditorium · 50 East Merrimack St
Concerts & Live MusicKC and The Sunshine Band
$80 +
Sun, Oct 4
10:00 AM · $12 +
Books & Blooms: A Silent Reading Party & Book Swap
Old Wild Farm · 556 East Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01830
Community & Social
$12 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale
Nashua Center For the Arts · 201 Main Street
Theater & Performing ArtsChazz Palminteri
See listing
Tue, Oct 6
7:00 PM · $0 +
Startup Pitch Events Boston: 5 Founders on Stage
Bar Moxy · 240 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
Business & Networking
$0 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Phil Collins Story
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Concerts & Live Music
See listing
Thu, Oct 8
7:00 PM · $33.85 +
Mingle Mayhem Big Singles Bash
Aeronaut Brewing Company · 14 Tyler Street, Somerville, MA 02143
Community & Social
$33.85 +
8:00 PM · $17.85 +
Sol Fyah Sessions with Safiya
Lizard Lounge · 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Concerts & Live Music
$17.85 +
Fri, Oct 9
7:15 PM · See listing
Clarkson Golden Knights at UMass Lowell River Hawks Mens Hockey
Tsongas Center
Sports & Fitness
See listing
7:15 PM · See listing
UMass Lowell River Hawks Hockey vs. Clarkson Golden Knights Mens Hockey
Tsongas Center · 300 Arcand Ave.
Sports & FitnessUmass Lowell River Hawks Hockey
See listing
7:15 PM · $20 +
UMass Lowell River Hawks Hockey vs. Clarkson Golden Knights
Tsongas Center · 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Sports & FitnessUMass Lowell River Hawks Mens Hockey
$20 +
8:00 PM · See listing
The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA
Nashua Center For the Arts · 201 Main Street
Concerts & Live MusicThe Concert: A Tribute To ABBA
See listing
9:00 PM · See listing
Latino Urban Fest
Centro Night Club · 56 Common St
Concerts & Live MusicJey One
See listing
Sat, Oct 10
7:30 AM · $10 +
The Fools 1st Annual FLOG Tournament to support Music Drives Us
Apple Hill Golf Course
Sports & Fitness
$10 +
4:05 PM · See listing
St Lawrence Saints at UMass Lowell River Hawks Mens Hockey
Tsongas Center
Sports & Fitness
See listing
4:05 PM · See listing
UMass Lowell River Hawks Hockey vs. St. Lawrence Saints Hockey
Tsongas Center · 300 Arcand Ave.
Sports & FitnessUmass Lowell River Hawks Hockey
See listing
4:05 PM · $25 +
UMass Lowell River Hawks Hockey vs. St. Lawrence Saints
Tsongas Center · 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Sports & FitnessUMass Lowell River Hawks Mens Hockey
$25 +
6:00 PM · $115.24 +
Hands-On: Spaghetti al Nero di Seppia
Eataly Boston · 800 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Food & Drink
$115.24 +
7:00 PM · $7.18 +
Ovary Acting: Hot Flashes and Hot Takes: Live at Crusttown
Crusttown, Washington Street, Haverhill, MA, USA · 150 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA 01832
Wellness & Mindfulness
$7.18 +
9:00 PM · $20.79 +
Plot 256 : Uganda Independence
Akwa Lounge by Sahel · 135 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852, USA
Community & Social
$20.79 +
Sun, Oct 11
4:00 PM · $14.64 +
John Lebanon Live at The Lilypad
The Lilypad · 1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Concerts & Live Music
$14.64 +
4:00 PM · $23.18 +
TC2 Art Salon: Le Temps by Angele Maraj
The Foundry, Shop 6 · 101 Rogers Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
Theater & Performing Arts
$23.18 +
9:00 PM · $428.67 +
Hangover Boston, VIP ONLY!
Big Night Live · 110 Causeway Street, Boston, MA 02114
Sports & Fitness
$428.67 +
Wed, Oct 14
6:00 PM · $32.90 +
BCFW Honors 2026 Award Ceremony
ICA Seaport Studio · 100 Pier 4 Blvd., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02210
Exhibitions & Art
$32.90 +
7:30 PM · $55 +
Wednesday 13
Taffeta · 122 Western Avenue
Concerts & Live MusicWednesday 13
$55 +
Thu, Oct 15
7:00 PM · $12.51 +
Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy
Lexington History Museums · 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA 02420
Community & Social
$12.51 +
7:00 PM · $17.85 +
Cambridge Singing Circle Ft. Lydia Violet
The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist · 1446 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Nightlife & Clubbing
$17.85 +
Fri, Oct 16
6:30 PM · $12.51 +
Friday Night Lights: Fiesta por Bulerías with Nino de los Reyes
Dance Complex · 536 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Nightlife & Clubbing
$12.51 +
7:00 PM · $17.85 +
Hungama ~ Harvard's Navaratri Garba Celebration
Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center · 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
Community & Social
$17.85 +
Plan ahead
Upstairs at Bow: Candlelight Flow Yoga
Sun, Oct 25 · Upstairs at Bow
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Sat, Oct 31 · 197 Norfolk St
Taste of Concord 2026
Tue, Oct 20 · Nashawtuc Country Club
Love Cycle Film Premiere
Sun, Nov 8 · Museum of Modern Renaissance
Thirty-seventh Annual Cathedral Organ Benefit
Sun, Oct 18 · Cathedral of the Holy Cross
Revived 30+ Daytime Party Halloween Special
Sat, Oct 31 · Smokehouse Tavern
Deja Vu: Scavenger Hunt with Northern NE Partners
Thu, Oct 29 · Deja Vu
2026 ULEM Guild 8th Annual Big BOOOOO Adult Costume Party!!!
Sat, Oct 24 · Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
Frequently asked questions about events in Lowell
- How many events are free in Lowell?
- About 10% of the listed events in Lowell are free. There are approximately 70 total upcoming listings, meaning roughly seven events do not require a ticket purchase.
- Where are the most events held in Lowell?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are the Tsongas Center, Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, and Taffeta. These locations host the majority of the Sports & Fitness and Concerts & Live Music dates.
- What is the most common type of event in Lowell?
- Sports & Fitness events are the most common type, with around 30 listings currently available. This category significantly outnumbers Concerts & Live Music, which has about 14 dates.
- Which performers have upcoming dates in Lowell?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the UMass Lowell River Hawks Mens Hockey team, the UMass Lowell River Hawks Basketball team, Hadestown, Morrissey, and KC and The Sunshine Band. These acts appear across various venues within the city.