Showcasing more than 50 restaurants at one of New England’s largest food festivals

The Somerville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Taste of Somerville on Wednesday, June 10 at Boynton Yards, bringing together more than 50 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and community partners for a high-energy evening of tasting, music, and neighborhood celebration.

Produced by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Dining & Nightlife Group, the Taste of Somerville is a unique way to experience the city’s dynamic dining and nightlife scene, welcoming over a thousand attendees from across Greater Boston.

Widely recognized as one of the largest food festivals in New England, the event highlights the creativity, diversity, and resilience of Somerville’s restaurant community.

This year’s event will benefit the Elizabeth Peabody House, a long-standing Somerville nonprofit supporting children, families, and older adults through education, enrichment, food access, and community-based services.

Tickets are on sale now, with early bird pricing for general admission tickets available through April 14.

Ticket options include:

• General Admission: $65 (early bird 15% off through April 14)

• VIP Pass: $95 (includes exclusive tastings and specialty cocktails)

• Children (15 and under): $15

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

“Somerville’s dining and nightlife community is a vital part of our city’s identity and economy,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “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.”

Participating restaurants will serve bites of signature dishes, offering attendees the chance to explore cuisines from across the city in a single evening.

“This event is about more than just great food. It’s really about community,” said Jess Willis, owner of restaurants Foundry, Saloon, the Independent, and Vera’s. “There are plenty of challenges facing the restaurant industry, and this is a chance for all of us in the Somerville restaurant scene to come together, have a good time supporting each other, and share what we love with the city. It’s also a great opportunity to meet and feed new customers.”

In addition, the Chamber is partnering with local students through a high school poster design initiative, with the winning design to be featured as the official event poster.

Taste of Somerville will take place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Boynton Yards (101 South Street, Somerville, MA). A rain date is scheduled for June 11.

For tickets and more information, visit:

https://tasteofsomerville.org/

Taste of Somerville is an annual community event produced by the Somerville Chamber of Commerce Dining & Nightlife Group, bringing together local restaurants, beverage makers, and residents to celebrate the city’s vibrant culinary culture. This year’s Taste of Somerville is sponsored by Ultragenyx. Event sponsorships are still available by reaching the Somerville Chamber of Commerce at jennifer@somervillechamber.org.

Founded in 1946, the Somerville Chamber of Commerce is the pre-eminent voice of the local business community and the leading network of employers, business owners and managers. The Chamber is a voluntary business association with 310+ Somerville-based member companies and organizations. More info at somervillechamber.org.

Elizabeth Peabody House is a long-standing Somerville nonprofit supporting children, families, and older adults through early childhood education, youth development and enrichment, and food security. More info at teph.org.