STRUMMIN' UP TO BOSTON 2026! The Ukulele Celebration

Strummin' Up to Boston! is BACK — Bigger, Better, and More Fun Than Ever!
Saturday, June 20th | Newton Community Stage

A free afternoon of fun — all are welcome! You don't need to be a uke player to have a great time.
We are beyond thrilled to be moving this year's celebration to the newly completed, state-of-the-art Newton Community Stage, a stunning new venue worthy of our best event yet!
Join us for a spectacular day featuring some of the finest, most fun-loving ukulele instructors and performers around, all gathered to share the joy and beauty of our favorite humble little instrument!

Workshops (1:00–3:00pm) Drop in for expert-led workshops from our amazing instructors! No pre-registration necessary. Workshop Schedule and Descriptions coming soon.
Heather Mumford with Harris Kendrick — Amy Kucharik — Nick Howarth — Eric Guerin

Strum-Along & Concert (3:30–6:00pm) Grab your uke and join Nick and John for a big ol' community Strum-Along! Songs will be projected and easy to follow. (Song sheets will be made available closer to the event for those who'd like to download them.) Then sit back and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of live performances.

Performers
The Heather Mumford Project — Heather Mumford and her all-star band bring a soulful Americana blend of country, bluegrass, folk, blues, and even a little Taylor Swift — all anchored by her spellbinding voice and ukulele.

The After Jam — Born from late-night sessions, these seasoned strummers take the ukulele boldly into jazz, blues, rock, and bluegrass territory with fresh, unexpected results.

The Strummerville Ukulele Club Allstars — Boston's beloved, WBUR-featured ukulele crew on a joyful mission to spread the love of four strings across Greater Boston, one strum at a time.

Your Hosts — Erin Ash Sullivan & Danno Sullivan — Award-winning singer-songwriter Erin (hailed as a "special talent" by WFUV) and comedian-musician Danno join forces as your masters of ceremonies for a show that's as warm and entertaining as the music itself.

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Also on Site - Stewart's Uke Consignment Table returns — the most anticipated uke sale of the year, open once a year and only right here. Bring your ukuleles, accessories, books, CDs, and music items, and let Stewart handle display, promotion, and sales on your behalf. (It's like a pawn shop without the commission…) Cash and Venmo only. Please ask before handling instruments.
Artist merchandise and event tees, stickers and crafts will be available on the day.

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And please — tell your friends!

We are proud to be part of the Linda Plaut Festival of the Arts, supported in part by a grant from the Newton Cultural Council, a local council supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Newton.

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