What's Up Cape's picks for Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, 2026. Summer on the Cape is an embarrassment of riches; these are the ones circled on my calendar. 37 picks made the cut this weekend.
Every listing below is hand-picked and vetted by our editors. Real locals. Real picks.
Friday, August 7
15
JUL
Cape Playhouse
Hairspray
Jul 15 – Aug 8 · 7:30 PM
06
AUG
Chapin’s Fish & Chips
The Detours
Aug 6 – Aug 7 · 9:00 PM
07
AUG
Osterville Historical Museum
Osterville Farmers Market
9:00 AM
07
AUG
The Loft Shack
Malyrie Barrett
5:00 PM
07
AUG
Neptune’s · Garden Stage
Darling
6:30 PM · Free
07
AUG
Pilot House
Liam & Johnny
7:00 PM · Free
07
AUG
Love Farms
Classic Vibe
7:00 PM
07
AUG
Harwich Community Center
Cape Harmony
7:00 PM
07
AUG
The Beachcomber
The Saint Cecilia
7:00 PM
07
AUG
Devil’s Purse Brewing Co.
Jelly Jazz Quintet ft. Joe Mongelli & Scott Avidon
7:00 PM
07
AUG
Love Farms
Haley Labdon
7:00 PM
07
AUG
The Pearl
The Rip it UPS!
7:00 PM · Free
07
AUG
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience
8:00 PM · Tickets
Saturday, August 8
15
JUL
Cape Playhouse
Hairspray
Jul 15 – Aug 8 · 7:30 PM
08
AUG
19 Old Colony Way, Orleans
Orleans Farmers Market
9:00 AM
08
AUG
Ryder Street, Provincetown
Provincetown Farmers Market
9:00 AM
08
AUG
CC Classic Car Club, Dennis
The Detours
4:00 PM
08
AUG
The Loft Shack
Joe Merrick
5:00 PM
08
AUG
Neptune’s · Garden Stage
Neighborhood Dog
6:30 PM · Free
08
AUG
The Pearl
Bounce
7:00 PM · Free
08
AUG
The Loft Shack
The Grab Brothers – Psychedelic Sundays
7:00 PM
08
AUG
Hog Island Beer Co.
The Dirty Water Dance Band
7:00 PM · Free
08
AUG
Love Farms
Stagefright: Tribute to The Band and The Last Waltz
7:00 PM
08
AUG
Payomet Performing Arts Center
Adam Ezra Group
7:00 PM · Tickets
08
AUG
The Beachcomber
Shango Axe
7:00 PM
08
AUG
Cape Cod Fairgrounds
Cape Cod Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival
7:00 PM
08
AUG
Love Farms
Carlin Tripp
7:00 PM
08
AUG
Love Farms
Tyler Zajac
7:00 PM
08
AUG
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Three Dog Night
8:00 PM · Tickets
Sunday, August 9
09
AUG
Mashpee Commons
Mashpee Farmers Market
11:00 AM
09
AUG
Neptune’s · Garden Stage
Brumbylon
1:00 PM · Free
09
AUG
The Loft Shack
Psychedelic Sundays with The Grab Brothers
5:00 PM
09
AUG
Mattakeese Wharf
Hilary and Dave
7:00 PM
09
AUG
Love Farms
Vanna Pacella
7:00 PM
09
AUG
The Pearl
Mr. Gotcha
7:00 PM · Free
09
AUG
Payomet Performing Arts Center
Patty Larkin & Lucy Kaplansky
7:00 PM · Tickets
09
AUG
Love Farms
Uncle Johns Banjo TRIO
7:00 PM
09
AUG
Cape Cod Melody Tent
Lake Street Dive with Maggie Rose
7:30 PM · Tickets