Multicultural Arts Center presents

Summer Series 2026

Free performances in Centanni Park

Echoes: Pride Celebration​

June 5, 2026

6:00 PM

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An evening celebrating queer artistry through music, dance, and performance with headliner Haus of Glitter highlighting LGBTQ+ artists and inviting everyone to gather in celebration of identity, expression, and joy.

Global Pulse

July 10, 2026

6:00 PM

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In honor of FIFA’s World Cup, Global Pulse is a diasporic celebration bringing together Afrobeats Boston alongside Haitian and Ghanaian performers including Dzidzor and Afmohip for an evening of music, rhythm, and cultural exchange.

Samba & Latin Dance Party

August 7, 2026

6:00 PM

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A high-energy night of live music and dance rooted in Latin and Brazilian traditions featuring Receita de Samba & Friends. This festive evening invites audiences to move, celebrate, and experience the rhythms that connect cultures across the Americas.

The Summer Throwdown

September 4, 2026

6:00 PM

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The Summer Series concludes with The Summer Throwdown, MC’ed by the legendary Megatron, a high-energy end-of-season celebration featuring DJs, live performances, and an electrifying dance battle. This event brings the community together one final time to close out the summer with music and movement.

Thank you so much to our community for your support! This event would not be possible without you!

And a huge thanks to our major sponsors: Cambridge Office of Tourism, The Cambridge Homes, Bakers Best, & East Cambridge Savings Bank.

Support the Summer Series!

The Summer Series is free and outdoors at Centanni Park, outside the Multicultural Arts Center at 41 Second St., Cambridge, MA.

In case of bad weather, we will move indoors to our theater.

Access Note: Please note that Centanni Park is accessible. However our elevator indoors is currently undergoing maintenance and requires a long walk for access. Please plan accordingly for entering in case of bad weather.

Getting There:

The Multicultural Arts Center is located just a few blocks from the Green line Lechmere MBTA Station.

The East Cambridge Parking Garage is entered off Spring Street, between First & Second Streets, one block away from us, and open 24/7.

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