Experience Boston’s first-ever Panda Fest with three days of Asian street food, cultural performances, and panda-themed fun the first weekend of May
Panda Fest, a vibrant celebration of Asian culture, cuisine, and community, is making its Boston debut this year! Originating in New York City in 2024, Panda Fest decided to expand and is bringing its exciting and immersive experience to Boston’s City Hall Plaza from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Prepare for three days of delicious food, captivating performances, and panda-themed fun. Tickets will go live Monday, February 3rd at 10:00 am EST.
Panda Fest will feature over 60 Asian food vendors offering more than 200 varieties of Asian street food, alongside 15 merchandise vendors and numerous cultural performances. Attendees will also enjoy panda-themed activities and merchandise, including a giant inflatable panda that is perfect for photos. As a family-friendly event, children under six can attend for free (with a complimentary headband), while children aged six and up require an adult ticket. Pets are welcome too, provided they meet the event’s guidelines.
“There is a surge in the interest and love for Asian food and culture,[bx1] and we noticed that it’s hard to find a dedicated platform in Boston to celebrate this. That’s why Panda Fest was created. It’s intended to be an experiential festival where people can taste authentic Asian cuisine and immerse themselves in the rich culture and traditions,” says Biubiu Xu, Founder of Panda Fest. “I am thrilled to invite everyone to what will be one of the largest celebrations of Asian food and culture in Boston.”
The festival will run from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Boston City Hall Plaza, located at 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02203. Event hours are as follows:
· Friday, May 2nd: 4 PM to 10 PM
· Saturday, May 3rd: 10 AM to 10 PM
· Sunday, May 4th: 10 AM to 8 PM
Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Pricing options include:
· Early Bird (ends 2/23/2025): $9
· General Admission: $13
· VIP: $25
General Admission tickets include single entry, access to all vendors, cultural performances, and panda-themed activities, as well as two free gifts: a customized Panda pin featuring Boston and a headband. VIP tickets include all General Admission perks, plus an additional gift—a Boston-themed panda bag.
The festival has a small bag policy, with security checks at the gate if necessary. Smoking, vaping, and certain items, including skateboards, weapons, and illegal substances, are prohibited. While parking is not available on-site, attendees are encouraged to plan accordingly.
Panda Fest 2025 promises to be an unforgettable event, offering attendees the chance to enjoy authentic Asian flavors, shop unique merchandise, and immerse themselves in the beauty of Asian culture. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience in Boston!
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Panda Fest website or follow along on Instagram @pandafestboston.
About Panda Fest Boston
Dragon Fest is an annual outdoor Chinese food & culture festival with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from China. It is a cultural platform that connects people of New York to Chinese restaurants, food vendors, artists and local communities.
In 2023 and 2024, we organized a total of 21 events, with over 500,000 attendees in total.
In July 2024, our team launched a new brand which is Panda Fest, one of the biggest Asian food festivals in the US. Panda Fest is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia.
