First Thursdays at Canton Waterfront Park 2026
June 4 • July 9 • August 6 • September 3
The region’s largest free outdoor music festival.
2026 Lineup
Vendors
10:08 Books • 3 Chefs Catering • Abdoul’s Ice Cream • Althea’s Closet • Arepi Venezuelan Eats • Baltimore Soundstage • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra • Brooklyn Dutch Designs • Burgers & Bunz Food Truck • Calabash Confections • CCBC – Community College of Baltimore County, Art & Design Department • Charm City Golf Club • Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group • Delish • Don’s Dogs • Downtown Partnership of Baltimore • Ekiben • Frozen Delights Italian Ice • Fuzzies Burgers • Golden Falafel • Holy Moli • Hooked on Seafood • Intentionally Linked Jewelry • Jimmy’s Seafood • KarmaFest Marketplace • Lot 787 Cane De Suce • Macho Chicken • Mama’s on the Half Shell • Manor Mill • Mother’s Grille • Mr. Himo • Munchie Mansion • Nevermore Hall • Nina’s Cookie Explosion • Of Love & Regret • Pit & Pendulum • Pusser’s Landing Lighthouse Point Marina • The Ramble Festival • Rams Head on Stage • Randomletters Artisan Vendor • Rick Juice Bar • Ruban’s Mexican • Sharp Dressed Man • Slice is Right • SoniaD’s Grubb Delites • Sweet Crunch Tanghulu • Thread • Tim Team Ice Cream • True Chesapeake Oyster Company • Underground Pizza • Yume Asian Fusion
WTMD’s First Thursdays are made possible in part by
APG Federal Credit Union • The Baltimore Banner • Baltimore Symphony Orchestra • Casamigos Tequila • CFG Bank • DiPasquale’s Italian Market • EZ Pass (MDTA) • Heavy Seas Beer • Kennedy Krieger • Kim Crawford Wines • Lime Micromobility • Maryland Department of Agriculture • Maryland School for the Blind • Merritt Clubs • Mother’s Grille • National Bohemian • Pacifico Cerveza • Renewal by Andersen • True Chesapeake • Weruva Pet Foods • What’s Happening Baltimore • Whiting-Turner
FIRST THURSDAYS FAQ
Canton Waterfront Park
3001 Boston Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
The park opens at 5:00pm and the music runs from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
Yes! You may bring sealed water bottles and your own water bottle filled. When it’s extremely hot we encourage it! No alcohol please – security reserves the right to check and dump.
No coolers, outside alcohol, or glass containers are permitted. You are allowed to bring a bottle with water though!
Tents and canopies are not permitted.
We suggest you check out routes that go down St. Paul or Greenmount Ave and cut across to Conkling or another major southbound street.
- 83 South to President Street
- East on Fleet Street
- Bear Right onto Boston Street
- Exit 57 to Boston Street west
The best route is through the I-95 tunnel to the Keith Avenue exit. This will hook you around onto Clinton Street by the CareFirst Tower. Here’s a map:
Take 95 South to the Keith Avenue Exit. Stay to your right as it is the last exit before the tunnel. This will hook you around onto Clinton Street by the First Mariner Tower. Here’s a map:
There isn’t a designated First Thursdays lot. Try Boston Street, the Canton neighborhood, and pay lots in Canton. We encourage public transportation, including water taxis (they run late for First Thursdays).
If you require handicap parking, please email [email protected] with the subject line: First Thursdays Handicap Parking. We have designated space on Boston but will need to provide you with a permit. Proof of need required. We must have your request by end of business the Monday before the event. Thank you.
Designated bike racks will be available for First Thursdays attendees. Please do not chain bikes to fences or trees on Boston Street or in the park.
We have lots of local favorite food trucks and restaurants on site for each show.
Yes! Items may be dropped off or picked up at either of the two WTMD engagement tents (one in the midway, one to the left of the stage – you can also find on the event map on this page). If you realize you’ve misplaced something after the show, please email [email protected] to ask if we have it!
We strongly advise you to think twice about bringing your dog to the concerts. It’s a very crowded environment and pets may not enjoy it as much as you do.
Pets are not permitted in the VIP area. No exceptions.
The boat ramp is closed during First Thursday Festivals.
WTMD’s First Thursday Festivals are rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, tune in to WTMD 89.7 FM, check our Instagram and Facebook pages. Better yet – download the WTMD phone app and allow notifications – you’ll be notified directly!
Please note: Pets are not permitted in the VIP area at First Thursdays
Find out more about becoming a Producing Partner.
If you would like to become a First Thursday Sponsor or have a 10’x10′ engagement tent at First Thursday, please contact [email protected] for more information.
This map, compiled by Dr. Raymond Bahr the founder of the Canton History Project, shows historic markers that spotlight the history of The Canton Company and the impact of the Industrial Revolution in the neighborhood of Canton, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
