State-Designated
Cultural District since 2013
25+
PARTNER organizations
Galleries, restaurants, shops, and cultural institutions — all within walking distance.
12
months of programming
From St. Peter's Fiesta to Gloucester's So Salty — there's something happening year-round.
2013
State-Designated
One of the first districts recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
the district at a glance
A square mile of art, heritage and harbor
The Harbortown Cultural District anchors downtown Gloucester — from St. Peter's Square along the waterfront to Harbor Loop. It is home to year-round programming, working artists, and the living history of the working waterfront.
Photo credit: Erika Sutter
What's happening in the district
Upcoming Events
Sat, May 2
11 AM – 5 PM
signature event
From the Deep — Downtown Arts Party
District-wide · 25+ installations · free
Thu, May 14
5 PM - 7 PM
ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Spring into the Arts Reception
Sawyer Free Library · 2 Dale Avenue
Sun, May 17
12 PM - 9 PM
Music & Performance
Lily Jean Benefit Concert
The Cut · 177 Main Street
Thu, May 21
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
opening
Rose Baker Center for Aging Well Ribbon Cutting & Resource Fair
Rose Baker Senior Center · 6 Manuel F Lewis Street
Discover Downtown Gloucester
Explore the District
Five ways to find your way around — whether you're planning a weekend trip, hunting for a specific gallery, or walking the waterfront for the first time.
INTERACTIVE MAP
Find your way around the district
Partner businesses, public art, HarborWalk stops, and parking — all on one map.
Partner Spotlight
Where the city comes to move
MAGMA — Movement Arts Gloucester MA — is a dance and performance art center offering classes in ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, African dance, martial arts, and more. All ages, all levels, all welcome.
Photo credit: MAGMA
From the community
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