Part of the Gay Provincetown Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Provincetown, MA
Provincetown, MA 02657, United StatesProvincetown Carnival is Cape Cod's biggest week of the summer — a themed, weeklong celebration created by the Provincetown Business Guild in 1978. The 2026 theme is Deep Sea Disco (Aug 15–22), building to the Carnival Parade down Commercial Street on Thursday, Aug 20. Expect daily Boatslip tea dances, pool parties, the Costume Ball and closing party at the Crown & Anchor, and packed nights across town.
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Sat, Jul 11
12 PM - 11 PM
Provincetown, MA
Provincetown Bear Week 2026 (Jul 11-18): daily Boatslip tea dances, pool parties, FURBALL, and the world's largest gathering of bears.
Sun, Aug 16
4 PM - 8 PM
Boatslip Resort & Beach Club, Provincetown
The Provincetown Carnival opening party at the Boatslip Resort kicks off Deep Sea Disco week on Cape Cod.
Mon, Aug 17
2 PM - 6 PM
The Brass Key Guesthouse, Provincetown
A poolside Carnival-week dance party at the Brass Key Guesthouse in Provincetown.
Wed, Aug 19
9 PM - 12 AM
The Crown & Anchor Hotel & Bars, Provincetown
Provincetown Carnival's Costume Ball at the Crown & Anchor — dress the Deep Sea Disco theme and dance.
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