Head Of The Charles Regatta
About this event
The Head Of The Charles Regatta is a cultural festival in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at Charles River. The 2026 event takes place Oct 16–18, 2026. The world's largest two-day rowing event and a beloved fall festival along the Charles River, drawing roughly 400,000 spectators to watch more than 11,000 athletes from around the globe. Riverside parties, alumni reunions, and citywide celebration turn Cambridge and Boston into a world-class sporting spectacle each October.
Annual, third weekend in October
Location & directions
Charles River, Cambridge and Boston, MA 02138
Frequently asked questions
When is Head Of The Charles Regatta 2026?
Head Of The Charles Regatta takes place Oct 16–18, 2026 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Annual, third weekend in October
Where is Head Of The Charles Regatta held?
Head Of The Charles Regatta is held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at Charles River, Cambridge and Boston, MA 02138.
What is Head Of The Charles Regatta?
The world's largest two-day rowing event and a beloved fall festival along the Charles River, drawing roughly 400,000 spectators to watch more than 11,000 athletes from around the globe.
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