Taste Of Somerville 2026 Set For Summer

SOMERVILLE, MA — The Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Taste of Somerville on Wednesday, June 10, at Boynton Yards. More than 50 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and community partners are slated to participate. The annual event is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. at 101 South St., with a rain delay date of Thursday, June 11.

Produced by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Dining & Nightlife Group, the event draws more than 1,000 attendees from across Greater Boston each year. The chamber described Taste of Somerville as a way to experience the city's dining and nightlife scene and said the festival is widely recognized as one of the largest food festivals in New England.

This year's event will benefit the Elizabeth Peabody House, a Somerville nonprofit that supports children, families and older adults through education, enrichment, food access, and community-based services. Participating restaurants will serve some their signature dishes, giving attendees a chance to sample cuisines from across the city in one evening.

“The Taste of Somerville is a celebration of what makes this city special: our restaurants, our culture, and our sense of community,” Acting Director of the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Lawrence said. “It’s an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to experience the incredible range of food and hospitality that defines Somerville.”

Mayor Jake Wilson said the city's dining and nightlife businesses are central to Somerville's identity and economy.

“Somerville’s dining and nightlife community is a vital part of our city’s identity and economy,” Wilson said. “Events like the Taste of Somerville not only showcase the talent and diversity of our local businesses, but also bring people together and strengthen the social fabric of our neighborhoods. We are proud to support and celebrate the restaurants and entrepreneurs who make Somerville such a vibrant place.”

Jess Willis, owner of restaurants Foundry, Saloon, the Independent and Vera’s, said the event is crucial to fostering community and helping mitigate challenges the restaurant industry faces.

Tickets are available online now for $65. VIP passes are available $95 and include exclusive tastings and specialty cocktails. Tickets for children 15 years old and younger are $15. The chamber is partnering with local students on a high school poster design initiative, with the winning design to be used as the official event poster. Ultragenyx sponsors this year's Taste of Somerville.

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