Boston Arts Festival Returns For 23rd Year With 50-Plus Artists

BOSTON — The Boston Arts Festival is returning for its 23rd year, organizers confirmed, bringing more than 50 local artists back to the city's cultural calendar, according to a Patch report. Boston's entertainment scene also drew headlines Monday, with TD Garden concert news and an update on Red Sox designated hitter Trevor Story's rehab timeline.

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"Boston Arts Festival Returns For 23rd Year With More Than 50 Local Artists," per Patch. The annual juried showcase is back for a 23rd year, organizers said, again spotlighting more than 50 area artists. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/boston-arts-festival-returns-23rd-year-more-50-local-artists)

"Jonas Brothers Announce 45-City 'Burning Up' North American Tour Dates," Variety reports. The Live Nation-backed tour opens at TD Garden on September 25, then heads to more than 40 other North American cities. (read it at https://variety.com/2026/music/news/jonas-brothers-2026-burning-up-north-american-tour-dates-1236836312/)

"J. Cole Sells Out Back-to-Back Nights in Boston, MA [Photos]," according to V13. The rapper packed TD Garden for two consecutive shows on his "The Fall Off Tour," the site reported. (read it at https://v13.net/2026/08/j-cole-td-garden-boston-massachusetts-photos/)

"Boston Red Sox Star Trevor Story Makes Bold Statement Amid Looming Return," Heavy.com reports. Story began a rehab assignment over the weekend as he works toward rejoining the Red Sox lineup, per the outlet. (read it at https://heavy.com/sports/mlb/boston-red-sox/story-makes-bold-statement-after-aaa-game/)

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