Explore the Official Guide to Provincetown, Massachusetts! Get local advice on events and activities, and discover what makes Provincetown a top LGBTQ+ destination and artist haven.

Provincetown hosts colorful events year-round, from Pride in June to Holly Folly in December. Browse all the events by month so you know when to visit.

In summer, Provincetown’s population swells from 3,000 to 60,000—and for good reason. It’s the time of year when parties and parades bookend lazy afternoons lounging by the ocean. After Memorial Day, artists, families, and members of the community flock to this narrow tip of the Cape for Provincetown’s unique blend of history and culture, and the many unforgettable events that …

Experience the history, culture, and ecology of the Provincetown Dunes in the National Seashore Park. Art’s Dune Tours and Topless Tours Ptown offer a wide variety of memorable experiences that combine the natural beauty of the dunes with the Cape’s famous sunsets, dinners on the beach, boating, and even private celebrations created for you.

Provincetown changes depending on the season. It’s lively and busy in the summer, with dozens of events and performances. The fall is the locals’ favorite time: the weather is lovely, many shops and restaurants are still open, and the crowds are gone. is a great time for holiday shopping and cozy weekends. Many restaurants are still open, along with the art museum and the beaches. …

The Provincetown gay and lesbian scene is buzzing year-round, with tons of exciting events. Plan your visit around the LGBTQ+ event tailor-made for you.

Save the Date! Women’s Week 2025 will be held on October 13th through October 19th! Women’s Week has grown into a festival with over 300 events that attracts some of the most talented performers in the LGBTQ scene from all across the world as well as from the local community. Opera singers, comedians, actresses, authors, and musicians of all kinds flock to …

Speedos aren't just for summer in Provincetown. Celebrate the holidays here with festive lights, shopping, and—in proper Ptown style—Santas in Speedos.

Find out why the Travel Channel ranked Provincetown beaches among the best on the east coast—and where you can share the sand with your four-legged friend.

Spring is a great time to visit Provincetown because there are fewer crowds but so much to do. Find out how to make the most of your visit.