Looking for things to do in Baltimore over the next month? This weekly guide highlights upcoming Baltimore events happening from January 5 through February 1, 2026, including concerts, festivals, theatre, family-friendly activities, and free community events.
Whether you’re planning a night out, mapping weekend plans, or visiting the city, this list is designed to help you quickly decide what’s worth your time—organized week by week with clear details and official links.
Week of January 5–11, 2026
Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club📍 Creative Alliance (Highlandtown)🗓 Jan 9–11💲 $41–$51👨👩👧 21+A drag-theatre burlesque spectacle blending performance art, music, and pop-culture homage.
Seven Guitars (by August Wilson)📍 Spotlighters Theatre (Midtown)🗓 Jan 9–Feb 1💲 ~$24👨👩👧 AdultsA powerful drama exploring ambition, identity, and legacy in 1940s Pittsburgh.
From East, Like the Sun (World Premiere)📍 Strand Theater (Hamilton)🗓 Jan 9–25💲 $10–$25👨👩👧 AdultsA new play by Baltimore playwright Karen Li examining family, migration, and belonging.
Week of January 12–18, 2026
Lafayette Gilchrist & New Volcanoes📍 Keystone Korner Baltimore (Harbor East)🗓 Jan 15, 7 p.m.💲 $35–$40👨👩👧 YesA genre-blending jazz performance rooted in Baltimore’s creative music scene.
MLK Jr. Celebration📍 Walters Art Museum (Mount Vernon)🗓 Jan 17, 3 p.m.💲 Free👨👩👧 YesAn afternoon of performances honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Week of January 19–25, 2026
MLK Day Parade📍 MLK Jr. Boulevard🗓 Jan 19, Noon💲 Free👨👩👧 YesBaltimore’s annual MLK Day parade featuring community groups, bands, and civic organizations.
Dare to Dream Day📍 American Visionary Art Museum (Federal Hill)🗓 Jan 19, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.💲 Free👨👩👧 YesA full day of art-making, performances, and open-mic programming inspired by Dr. King’s legacy.
Week of January 26–February 1, 2026
Harbor Point Ice Fest📍 Harbor Point Waterfront🗓 Jan 24–25, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.💲 Free👨👩👧 YesIce carving demonstrations, winter activities, and waterfront views along the harbor.
Disturbin’ the Peace (Hardcore Festival)📍 Baltimore Soundstage (Downtown)🗓 Jan 31, 1:30 p.m.💲 ~$70👨👩👧 21+A full-day hardcore music festival featuring national and regional acts.
This guide covers Baltimore events this week and over the next four weeks. Check back weekly for more upcoming Baltimore events and fresh ideas for things to do in Baltimore.
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