G’25: Gilman Square Arts & Music Festival

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Dates:	Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Saturday, September 13, 2025
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Music & Concerts

Brought to you by the Gilman Square Neighborhood Council and the Somerville Arts Council, G’25 celebrates the creative and diverse spirit of Somerville’s Gilman Square.

What began as a 2018 block party has blossomed into a full-fledged, end-of-summer cultural festival integrated into SomerStreets, Somerville’s open-streets initiative.

** When:**
Saturday, September 13, 2025 • 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Rain Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 

** Where:**
Pearl Street between Marshall Street and James Street (227–249 Pearl St), Gilman Square, Somerville, MA 02145 

** Admission:**
FREE — open to the whole family! 
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** Highlights & Activities**

30+ artists and makers showcasing local crafts and goods 
10+ community groups and nonprofits engaged in outreach and connection 
9 food vendors offering flavors from across the globe—American, Indian, Peruvian, Bangladeshi, Jamaican, Colombian, Mediterranean—and craft beer from Winter Hill Brewing Co. 

Live music lineup spanning genres and ages:

12 PM – The Goonie Birds (folk for kids)
1 PM – Weird Frenz (indie alt)
2 PM – Dead Flowers (psych-country)
3 PM – Bent Luck (pop-punk, rock)
4 PM – FM Collective (pan‑Latin reggaetón/hip-hop) 

Family-friendly fun, including a circus school, face painting, parachute games, gourd-painting, and other creative activities 

** Getting There**

Parking is very limited in Gilman Square.
Best options: walk, bike, or take the MBTA Green E (Medford Branch) to the Gilman Square stop—the festival is just across the tracks.

** Community & Impact**

G’25 not only entertains but also reinforces the neighborhood’s sense of community and culture.

Its evolution from a small gathering to a celebrated festival reflects a commitment to civic connection, diversity, and accessibility.

Sponsored by the Somerville Arts Council through an LCC grant, and supported by generous local businesses, this event brings neighbors—and newcomers—together in joyful, creative celebration

HOURS

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12:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Rain Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 

WEBSITE

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www.gilmansquarenc.org/arts-music-festival

LOCATION

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227 - 249 Pearl Street, Somerville, MA, 02145 map
Phone: 000-000-0000

Pearl Street between Marshall Street and James Street (227–249 Pearl St), Gilman Square, Somerville, MA 02145 