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Brass Solidarity and the Leftist Marching Band lead attendees of the Honk Festival out of 7 Hills Park to kick off the festival. — Photos by Joseph Klepeis
The 21st Annual HONK! Festival of Activist Street Bands took over Davis Square this past weekend. This year’s festival featured 35 U.S. bands performing on-site, along with livestream participation from several international bands. With perfect fall weather, it was a wonderful day for the community to come together, enjoy the music, and celebrate the energy, creativity, and spirit of activist street bands.
Attendees of the Honk Festival crowd the merchandise table in Statue Park.
A member of the Forward Marching Band performs a trumpet solo at Statue Park.
School of Honk performs for a crowd in Davis Square Plaza.
Good Trouble performs at Seven Hills Park.
Band Together, a pickup band made of musicians not in bands, formed for the 2026 festival, performs for a crowd on Day Street
The Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band performs for a crowd in Davis Square Plaza.
The Unity Street Band performs for a crowd at Kenney Park.
Members of The Brass Balagan dance along to the music at the intersection of Elm Street and Grove Street.
Councilor Will Mbah and Mayor Jake Wilson and friends enjoy HONK! Fest.
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