7 listings in Baltimore, MD: free concerts, festivals, shows and things to do. Each one checked against its official source, every catch spelled out.
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Fridays, 12:30–1:30pm (through Dec 11; none Nov 27)
Peabody Institute, Leith Symington Griswold HallBaltimore
Peabody Institute students perform a free hour-long recital every Friday at 12:30pm in Griswold Hall on Mount Vernon Place, with a different theme each week (woodwinds, composition, organ, early music, chamber music).
Verified Oct 27 · peabody.jhu.edu
No catch
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am–7:30pm (through Dec 6)
Harbor Connector (Pier 1, Harborplace and other stops)Baltimore
Through December 6, Baltimore's free water bus runs two weekend loops, 10:30am to 7:30pm: the Inner Harbor Loop (Pier 1 at Harborplace, Harbor East, Federal Hill, Fells Point, Locust Point) and the Outer Harbor Loop (Fells Point, Locust Point, Canton Waterfront Park).
Verified Oct 27 · baltimorecity.gov
Catch: Children 12 and under must ride with an adult
Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Walters Art Museum, Sculpture CourtBaltimore
Adults team up to design wearable art from supplied materials, then show it off in an informal fashion show in the Walters' Sculpture Court. Drop in, no experience needed. Drinks from a local brewery are sold separately.
Verified Oct 27 · thewalters.org
Catch: Free RSVP requested · Food and drinks cost extra
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Howard County Arts Council, Capitoline CenterBaltimore
Meet regional artists at the reception for Art Maryland 2026, a biennial juried exhibition, where juror Lou Joseph presents the awards. The show and the fiber exhibit By A Thread are on view through November 21 in Ellicott City.
Verified Oct 27 · hocoarts.org
No catch
Thu, Nov 19 – Sun, Nov 22
Peabody Institute, Miriam A. Friedberg Concert HallBaltimore
Peabody Opera Theatre and the Peabody Symphony Orchestra stage a double bill of Puccini's comic opera Gianni Schicchi and Nino Rota's I due timidi. Performances Nov 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30pm and Nov 22 at 3pm in Friedberg Concert Hall. Admission is free.
Verified Oct 27 · peabody.jhu.edu
No catch
Fri, Dec 11, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Peabody Institute, Miriam A. Friedberg Concert HallBaltimore
The Peabody Chamber Orchestra, led by Michael Christie, performs Vivaldi's The Four Seasons with choreography by Peabody dance faculty in Friedberg Concert Hall. Free admission.
Verified Oct 27 · peabody.jhu.edu
No catch
Sat, Dec 12, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Annapolis Harbor (City Dock, Ego Alley, Spa Creek Bridge)Baltimore
Dozens of boats covered in thousands of lights parade through Annapolis Harbor for two hours on Saturday, December 12, starting at 6pm. Watch for free from the Spa Creek Bridge, City Dock, Ego Alley, the Naval Academy seawall or the Eastport streets that dead-end at the water. Expect heavy traffic and leave early.
Verified Oct 27 · eyclightsparade.org
No catch
