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Washashore Festival
Provincetown 2025

Washashore Festival Provincetown is a 3-day, town-wide, genre-bending queer music festival.

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  • Key Highlights

    • Hot Guys
    • Arts Festival
    • Three Stages
    • Music Festival
    • Live Performances

Washashore Festival Provincetown 2025

Washashore Festival Provincetown is a 3-day, town-wide, genre-bending queer music festival celebrating the freedom, breadth, and power of Queer expression.

  • Are you visiting Ptown for a gay event? Book your stay at the Carpe Diem Guest House, rated “Superb” by our readers and located right by Commercial St, close to all the gay bars and clubs.

The Festival

  • Historically, Provincetown has never been for the straight and narrow, and it has been a haven for artists and the queer community for over a century.
  • During the roaring '20s, the town was considered “the most artistic place in the world”. Tennessee Williams wrote A Streetcar Named Desire in the Atlantic House.
  • In 1965, Nina Simone performed in town during a visit with her friend Bob Thompson (a short-lived yet accomplished black painter.)
  • A riot broke out in front of Spiritus Pizza in 1990 over the arrest of a local drag queen, Vanilla. Let's just say it involved…. flying pizzas, ice-cream cones, a golden plunger, and stilettos going through the back window of a cop car.
  • Washashore embraces this history and presents a music and arts festival like nothing you've attended!
  • Check out The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel's for a “Fabulous” stay during a fabulous event with charming and spacious rooms, delicious breakfast options, charming hosts and excellent location.

The Lineup

  • Washashore Festival 2024 will feature headliner performances by emerging pop superstars, emerging national acts and some of Provincetown's most popular local talent.
  • Awaiting lineup for the 2024 event.

The Venues

  • The festival will feature performances and parties across the three stages for an immersive Provincetown experience.
  • Attendees are encouraged to move between venues, experience all that Provincetown has to offer and create their own custom, queer, performing arts experience. The Washashore Festival will take place at:
  • Crown & Anchor 247 Commercial St – Entertainment complex at the centre of gay life and home to some of the biggest parties in PTown.
  • Provincetown Brewing Co. 141 Bradford St – Provincetown's First brewery focused on promoting progressive causes.
  • Red Room at Velvet Lounge 258 Commercial St – One of P-Town's busier nightclubs and hosts several theme nights, including the exceptional Underwear party. Located at 258 Commercial St.

Provincetown Hotels

The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the bars and clubs along Commercial Street and close to the festival performances and shows:

Gabriel’s,    Anchor Inn,    Beaconlight,   Inn at Cook Street.

Gay Map of Provincetown

Provincetown itself has two main drags, Commercial Street and Bradford Street. P'town can be divided into three sections, the quiet and peaceful West End, the bustling downtown center, and the East End, which has a number of galleries and guesthouses.

Address: 7 Cook St, Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Historic East End inn with serene gardens.
  • Tasteful rooms; some with porches or views.
  • Hearty homemade breakfast each morning.
  • Steps to galleries; walkable to the scene.
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Address: 12 Winthrop Street Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Boutique inn steps from Commercial Street.
  • Calm rooms, comfy beds, strong showers.
  • Courtyard fire pits and porch hangouts.
  • Easy walk to bars, galleries, and harbor.
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Address: 102 Bradford Street Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Steps from Town Hall; peaceful garden setting.
  • Suites with fireplaces, decks, kitchenettes.
  • Hearty homemade breakfast; pet-friendly.
  • Central stay, quiet once inside the gates.
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Address: 176 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Waterfront stay with wide Provincetown Bay views.
  • Rooms with decks and gas fireplaces.
  • Light breakfast; sunset porch is the highlight.
  • Steps to Commercial St fun; calm at night.
  • Website

Address: 6 Masonic Place Provincetown, MA 02657

  • P-town’s classic three-room gay club.
  • Pop, throwbacks, and house till late.
  • Courtyard breathers; fast, friendly team.
  • Busy weekends; cover on peak nights.
  • Open: Daily 4pm-1am, Friday Saturday Sunday 12pm-1am
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Address: 186 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Cave-style lounge just off Commercial Street.
  • Classic cocktails with a coastal twist.
  • Warm late-night mood; mixed friendly crowd.
  • Great pre-club stop or end-of-night sip.
  • Open: Daily 12pm-1am
  • Website

Address: 359 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Waterfront lounge with sweeping bay views.
  • Soft seating, low light, easy mood.
  • Martinis, spritzes, and steady pours.
  • Sunset hotspot with a friendly team.
  • Open: Thursday 3pm-9pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 1pm-11pm,
    Sunday 1pm-9pm
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Address: 161 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Iconic bayfront tea dance with sunset views.
  • Pop and house, big crowd, high energy.
  • Cover charge, wristbands, fast-moving line.
  • Perfect launch pad for a P-town night.
  • Open: 4pm–7pm (in season, daily)
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Address: 258 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Modern club at the Gifford House.
  • DJ nights, live shows, drag and guests.
  • Strong sound, quick bars, clear sightlines.
  • Late crowd; cover on busy weekends.
  • No fixed daily hours.
  • Opens for shows and parties.
  • Typical shows run 4–9 pm.
  • Club nights run late. Check the calendar for your date.
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Address: 247 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Central hotel-venue with bars, stages, and pool.
  • Drag, cabaret, DJs, and live music nightly.
  • Modern rooms; pro staff; smooth operations.
  • Right on Commercial St; walk to everything.
  • Open: Bar/restaurant 11am–1am daily.
  • Wave Bar 4pm–1am daily.
  • Shows: start times vary; many begin 7pm–9pm
  • Pool bar (summer): afternoons to early evening.
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Address: 11 Carver St, Provincetown, MA 02657, United States

  • Basement late-night club with a cruisy vibe.
  • Pop and house; busiest after 11 pm.
  • Theme nights: underwear, gear, leather.
  • Fast bar, tight room, big weekend energy.
  • Open: Daily 10pm-1am
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Address: 9 Carver St, Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Front-porch cocktails on Commercial Street.
  • Calm early, lively later; great people-watching.
  • Classics done well, fast friendly service.
  • Perfect warm-up before a night out.
  • Open: Daily 5pm–1am
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Address: 10 Carver Street Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Intimate lounge at the Brass Key.
  • Low light, fireplace, leather seating.
  • Classic cocktails mixed with care.
  • Courtyard sips near Commercial Street.
  • Open: Daily 5pm-1am
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Address: 207 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Waterfront deck with wide harbor views.
  • Drinks from the bar, food from mall vendors.
  • Chill vibe, sunset is the main event.
  • Steps from Commercial St—great meet-up spot.
  • Open: Tue–Thu & Sun 11am–7pm Fri–Sat 11am–9pm Closed Monday
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Address: 177 Commercial St Provincetown, MA 02657

  • Waterfront spot with big bay views.
  • Chowder, lobster rolls, hearty plates.
  • Busy brunch; fast, friendly service.
  • Deck and window tables are the prize.
  • Open: Sun–Thu: 8am–8pm Fri–Sat 8am–12am
  • Breakfast/Brunch 8:00–13:00; Lunch 13:00–16:00
  • Website

Recommended Hotels in Provincetown By Booking

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We have chosen hotels in Provincetown that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars

Anchor Inn Beach
4 Star, Luxury

Anchor Inn Beach House
Booking.com
  • 4 Star – Unique Decor, Large Windows and Balconies
  • Close to the gay district
  • Refrigerators, antique-style
  • Provincetown property with uniquely decorated rooms, refrigerators, Wi-Fi, close to Pilgrim Monument and Park.

Beaconlight House
4 Star, Readers Choice

Booking.com
  • 4 Star – Outdoor Hot Tub, Flower Gardens
  • Close to the gay district
  • En suite bathroom, flat-screen TV
  • Features en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, refrigerators, outdoor hot tub, and flower gardens.

Inn at Cook Street
4 Star, Great Value

Booking.com
  • 4 Star – In The Heart of Art Gallery District
  • Close to the gay district
  • Unique decorations, flat-screen TV
  • In Provincetown's art gallery district, historic inn with individually decorated rooms, daily hot breakfast.

Hotel at Gabriel's
4 Star, Location

Booking.com
  • 4 Star – Large Courtyard and Gardens
  • Close to the gay district
  • Cable TV, fireplace, balcony
  • In central Provincetown, offers free WiFi, rooms with cable TVs, fireplaces, warm colors, and plush bedding.

Video Guide to PTown

Sand Dunes, Drag Queens, and Fine Art

Carpe Diem Guesthouse Provincetown

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