SparkFest – The Ultimate Celebration!🎉

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration as we mark Boston College’s 60th Anniversary with SparkFest! A FREE family festival packed with music, fun, and unforgettable moments!

📅Saturday 5th July 2025

⏰11:00am – 7:00pm

📍Boston Town Central Park

What’s Happening?

🎶 Enjoy a full day of live music, with headline sets from No Relevance, Kings & Bears, and DJA
🍔 Tuck into food and drink from The SnakShak, Huskys Ice Cream, and Evelyn’s Bakery
🛍️ Browse unique finds from local traders like Wool and Hook and CuddleBuds
🎡 Get stuck into family fun – from interactive course zones to inflatables from                      The Bounce House

Event Schedule

💎 11:00am: Gates open – Let the celebrations begin!
💎 11:00am – 4:00pm: Explore College stands, shop local stalls and enjoy live performances
💎 4:00pm: College stands close, but the festival energy keeps going with live music
💎 7:00pm: SparkFest closes and ends for the day

Latest Information

18.06.25

Get ready to experience some incredible talent from right here at Boston College! Our Student Line-Up for SparkFest is packed with energy and great vibes – you won’t want to miss it:

11:00am - DJ Karl Reed kicks things off with an electrifying DJ set!

12:00pm - Rae Welch takes the stage with their powerful solo vocals

1:00pm - Allie Argent and their 3-piece band bring a mix of indie covers and originals

2:00pm - Milk & Honey, a 3-piece alt. indie band, deliver fresh covers and originals with a unique sound

3:00pm - DJ Karl Reed returns to close the student performances with another high-energy set.

Come support our talented students and soak up the sounds that make Boston College so special!

16.06.25

Get ready to bounce into the fun at SparkFest on Saturday 5th July with The Bounce House Party!

Bringing the energy with their Mega Slide, Obstacle Course, and Bouncy Castle, they’re here to keep the whole family smiling!

Whether you're 5 or 55… go on, you know you want to have a go!

13.06.25

Closing SparkFest with a bang… it’s DJ A! Join us at the main stage between 6:00pm and 7:00pm as DJ A wraps up the day with a special mix celebrating 60 years of music - there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Whether you're singing along, dancing with friends, or soaking up the atmosphere, this is the perfect way to celebrate Boston College’s 60th anniversary and make unforgettable memories. Let’s end SparkFest on a high!

11.06.25

Starting College this September? If you’ve been offered a place at Boston College – whether full-time or as an apprentice – keep an eye on your post for your exclusive VIP SparkFest ticket!

Bring it along with you on Saturday 5th July and swap it for official SparkFest merch and explore your chosen course area. It’s our way of welcoming you in style – see you there

Please note course areas are open until 4:00pm, but the festival fun goes on to 7:00pm!

09.06.25

We are excited to have Kings & Bears hitting the SparkFest stage! Known for their high-energy mashup of reggae, ska, rock, and punk, Kings & Bears have made waves on the music scene with support from BBC Introducing, including airplay on Radio 1, Radio 6 Music, Kerrang!, and more!

This is one set you won’t want to miss

Catch them live at SparkFest – Saturday 5th July, 5:00pm

03.06.25

We are excited to welcome No Relevance to the SparkFest stage!  This four-piece rock and indie covers band will be bringing the energy with classics you know and love! Get ready to sing along, dance, and rock out

Catch them live at SparkFest – Saturday 5th July at 4:00pm

There’s nothing better than a refreshing ice cream on a sunny day, is there? That’s why we are excited to announce that the ever-popular Huskys Ices will be joining us at SparkFest! Serving traditional ice cream and old favourites from their unique, classic vans, Huskys Ices are sure to be a hit with the crowds. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a sweet treat in the sun!