Season 5 begins on Wednesday, May 29, 2024! Bookmark this page for all upcoming events during Starlight’s final season on Lot 5.
TICKETING
Tickets to events at Starlight Square are always free; pre-registration is recommended to manage capacity. If an event is sold out online, please know there is standing room available for walk-up guests at the door. Please also note, in the event of weather, ticket holders will be notified through Eventbrite of any updates.
To help maintain a safe and respectful venue, we ask that all guests review and agree to Starlight’s Social Contract before visiting. We also ask all guests to be mindful of neighbors.
GETTING HERE
We recommend getting to Starlight on foot, bike, or by public transit (#1 Bus or Central Square T Stop on the Red Line.) If you choose to drive, there are nearby garages at:
Green Street Garage located at 260 Green Street
University Park Garage located at 55 Franklin Street
Pilgrim Street Garage located at 30 Pilgrim Street
Pacific Street Garage located at 70 Pacific Street
Landsdowne Street Garage located at 80 Landsdowne Street
Join neighbors and supporter at the reopening of Starlight Square, Central Square's celebrated community venue on June 6th from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
12–1PM: Mix, mingle, and enjoy bites by Everybody Gotta Eat + 1369
1–2PM: Speaking program and a taste of what's to come during Season 4
RSVP FOR FREE TICKETS HERE
It's National Black Business Month! The City of Cambridge’s Community Development Department hosts a network event kickoff for the month of activities. Enjoy snacks and connect with Black entrepreneurs in Cambridge. Please RSVP here to make sure there are enough goodies to go around.
Samantha Benoit of Mumu’s Pikilz, a Popportunity graduate, organizes this one-day pop-up of food, spoken word, and other performance.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Cambridge Carnival is a decades-long Central Square tradition, celebrating the Caribbean influence and stories in Cambridge. Get a taste of their bigger event at this mini showcase at Starlight of music, dance, and vendors.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE;
Bring your own skates for this Starlight favorite, a night of rollerskating and dancing under the stars.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WAIVERS REQUIRED FOR ALL SKATERS DAY-OF.
The Mayor’s Office is back at Starlight to host the fan-favorite Bollywood Night at Starlight. Enjoy a performance of Bollywood-inspired dance and then join in for a community class.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Soca Fusion, a Cambridge-based fitness community, leads two hours of dance and fitness with live DJs.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
CRLS graduates take the stage for a hip-hop and production showcase.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Subdrift Boston brings their talent to the Starlight stage for a a night of cultural programming celebration the South Asian diaspora.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
This event has been cancelled due to weather.
Starlight Square hosts #RFDT22’s Reading Frederick Douglass Together public reading on July 5th at Starlight Square.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
The City of Cambridge will host a day’s worth of meetings outside at Starlight Square. This is not a public event.
Come join the Cambridge community on June 26th for an International Fashion Show! This vibrant celebration of global fashion, food, and culture will take place at Starlight Square in Central Square at 1 PM.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Nomadik and friends spin a night of music under the stars during this silent dance party, one of last year’s most popular events. All guests who will be given a set of headphones that let you choose and groove to different styles of music.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Starlight closes to the public on June 17 to celebrate the incredible students of CRLS’ Class of 2023.
Please note: This is a closed event for students only.
On Wednesday morning, Starlight will be used for an offsite meeting by the Agenda for Children. Please note: This is not a public event.
The Cambridge Housing Authority’s Work Force Youth Program gathers to celebrate program participants and their families with activities, music, and prizes.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC;
Boston Book Festival is back at Starlight for Lit Crawl, an evening of literary programming including games, performances, and readings.
The evening will be split into three sessions. We ask that you register for your desired sessions of Lit Crawl separately.
REGISTER FOR SESSION 1 HERE; WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME.
REGISTER FOR SESSION 2 HERE; WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME.
REGISTER FOR SESSION 3 HERE; WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Cambridge Community Foundation, Cambridge’s local giving platform, hosts a panel discussion on educational equity in our community, featuring community leaders and renowned thinkers.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Join the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School’s Habesha Club for a showcase and celebration of the many cultures that make up the Cambridge community. CRLS scholars will take the stage to perform cultural dances in traditional garments, and much more.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Join your local police department and the Cambridge faith community for anafternoon of food, music and an opportunity to meet and connect with new Police Commissioner Christine Elow, Cambridge Police officers and staff, and residents who attend Cambridge places of worship.
On October 14th, 2021 we’ll be celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary for Kush Groove at Startlight Square in Central Square, Cambridge beginning at 5pm. We'll have an afterparty at La Fabrica night club.
The party is entirely FREE. We’ll have giveaway bags, [uninfused] samples of our Slow and Steady Edibles, Caribbean food and games. We’ll be premiering our documentary and we'll have music spinning from our very own DJ Vyper! .
This is an incomplete piece that is still in the creation process. It is a movement piece that allows people to experience the effects of racism in America and encourages racial unity through celebrating diversity, encountering expressions of those who have been marginalized and challenging onlookers to stand with us in solidarity and carry the torch!
Activating ARTivism is a festival to amplify our community's voices through art, activism, and resistance. Created during the pandemic, curators Amanda Shea & JD Neinast are gearing up for their 4th + first IN PERSON installment of Activating ARTivism! Get ready for live music, spoken word poetry, dance, & SO MUCH MORE!
Suggested donations can be made to the New England Innocence Project and Trans Resistance MA.
Day Party/ Mini Festival. WIll double as a back to school drive
Each year, we ask Cambridge Rindge and Latin School students to solve a challenge locally in Cambridge that has global implications. The 2021 prompt for the Glocal Challenge is: How might we educate and engage the Cambridge community so they participate in the nurture and care of our urban forest?
Students teams will pitch their proposals to the public at Starlight Square and try to win the most votes! All participating teams will also pitch on stage to a panel of expert judges. Two winning teams will be chosen - one by the public and the other by our panelists!
Winners receive seed funding and paid internships to implement parts of their winning proposals.
Get ready to sing, move and laugh - IRL! Join us for Story Hour with Doria the Storyteller, Cambridge's one-and-only wacky traditional tale-teller! Dynamic and interactive, hilarious and entertaining, don't miss the unique experience of Doria's 21st-century retellings of stories from around the world. NOT your Gramma's Story Hour....! (Best for children 4 and older, with parent or guardian) Share your appreciation by leaving Doria a tip on Venmo! @Doria-Stories
Due to weather, this event has been postponed until Wednesday, July 28th.
Nigerian Youth Organization of Boston celebrates 25 years of culture, heritage, and community.
Join NYO's Boston 25th Annual Summer Bash cultural extravaganza inviting the whole community to enjoy our West African vibes at Starlight Stage in Central Square.
THIS IS HOW WE ROLL 2! Roller Skate Party...Join Swerve and Laraland Roller Disco Friday July 23 from 6-9pm for a magical evening of skating under the stars at Starlight. Come down and experience the unity and love of our local skate community while roll bouncing to the city’s hottest DJs Mo, Nomadik, and Manny Reese! Feel the vibes and energy that has everyone lacing up their skates for some FUN! ***SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK and bring your own skates-SORRY NO RENTALS… FEEL FREE TO JUST COME AND DANCE!
Bollywood Night at Starlight Square is a family friendly event for all ages! The community is invited to come enjoy a choreography lesson followed by 3 performances by Boston Bollywood. The office of Mayor Siddiqui and Boston Bollywood are excited to share their love of South Asian culture with the city of Cambridge. Attendees will also enjoy henna tattoo designs, music and food!