The Boston Pizza Festival will return to City Hall Plaza in Boston’s Government Center on September 19 and September 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The event is the largest consumer pizza event in New England. This year, three North Shore restaurants will be featured: Wicked Cheesy in Tewksbury, Copperdome Crust in Reading, and Peppino’s Pizza in Melrose.
The Boston Pizza Festival will showcase over 30 of the best pizzerias from Greater Boston, New England, and Italy, including pizzas crafted by Raffaele Russo of Quattro, the #6-ranked pizza maker in the world. Each pizzeria will fire up handcrafted Fiero Group artisan ovens to craft their pies. The festival will be teaming up with Sam Adams to offer a true Bostonian experience, alongside wine selections from Vinzo’s Wine. The two-day celebration will also include an interactive pizza-making demo with The Dough Connection, plus live music and entertainment.
“The Boston Pizza Festival continues to grow into one of the city’s most anticipated food events, and we’re proud of what we have planned for 2026,” said Giancarlo Natale, Co-Director of the Boston Pizza Festival. “Whether guests come to discover a new favorite pizzeria, learn from talented pizza makers, or simply enjoy a day in the city with family and friends, there will be something for everyone at City Hall Plaza.”
Tickets for the 2026 Boston Pizza Festival are now on sale. All guests must purchase a $10 Admission Ticket, which includes entry into the event and two pizza slices (any toppings of your choice). Additional slice packages—available exclusively as add-ons—let attendees customize their experience with options like The Love Triangle (3 slices), The Pizza Lover (5 slices), and The Whole Fam (10 slices). Please note, add-on packages do not grant event entry on their own. Admission will increase to $15 on September 19 and 20, the weekend of the event. All ticket details and purchasing options are now available on the Boston Pizza Festival website.
“Our goal has always been to create an authentic celebration of pizza, its history, and the people who dedicate their lives to perfecting it,” said Raffaele Scalzi, Co-Director of the Boston Pizza Festival. “From longtime local favorites to acclaimed pizza makers traveling from Italy, this year’s lineup reflects the craftsmanship, creativity, and passion that make pizza so universally loved.”…