Annual Boston Race Amity
Arts and Music Festival
Held each year in July in Boston’s famed Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival features a diverse musical lineup, community art projects, handmade local arts and crafts and free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream from Festival sponsor Boston Scoops!
The Festival showcases and celebrates cross-racial friendships and collaboration as a path to advance social justice and racial equity.
Be inspired and learn about ways to take action and get involved!
Upcoming Events
2025 Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival
2025 Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival
Highlights from 2024
Smitty and Penn
NCRA Founder William “Smitty” Smith and actor Penn Badgley share a moment on stage. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Ben and Jerry on stage with Smitty
CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Unity Art Project
Festival participants decorated hands to represent unity in diversity. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
BRAAM Fest Main Stage
Saturday, July 27, 2024. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Festival sponsors and VIP Guests
Festival sponsor Jason Sweeney from Boston Scoops, actor Penn Badgley, Ben and Jerry’s co-founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, and National Center for Race Amity Founder, Dr. William “Smitty” Smith. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Thousands flocked to the Festival at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. CREDIT/CHRIS ADUAMA
News and Stories
2024 BRAAM Fest Highlights Reel
The third annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Festival was held at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday July 27. It was a wonderful success, with thousands of people enjoying the sunshine, the music, guest appearance by Penn Badgley and free ice cream from...
Second annual Boston Race Amity Arts and Music Fest shines despite the rain
The 2023 BRAAM Fest, held at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday July 29, was a joyful, impactful and family-friendly festival in the heart of Boston, where thousands danced and celebrated despite a few rain showers that moved through the area during the afternoon....
Inaugural Race Amity Arts and Music Festival held in Boston
Thousands thronged Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday, July 30, for the Boston Race Amity Arts & Music Festival, enjoying live music from Stephen Kellogg and local artists along with free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Boston Scoops Shops, which operates five Ben...
Thank You to our Festival Sponsors!
