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The Watch City Steampunk Festival will be held on Waltham Common on May 10th, 2025! See our website at https://www.watchcityfestival.com/ for complete details.

The schedule is subject to change at any time. Any differences between what appears on the official schedule and what actually happens is the fault of the local mad scientists messing with the historical timeline.
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Saturday, May 10
 

10:00am EDT

The Diamond Jubilee Organ (All Day)
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Carter Street
The Diamond Jubilee Organ is the largest touring antique fairground organ in the Americas, and one of only two similar instruments in the United States. Built by the Gavioli firm in Paris in 1897 (the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee), The Diamond Jubilee Organ recreates the sound of the traveling fun fair, the Happiest Music on Earth! Newly restored, with over 400 pipes playing on four registers The Diamond Jubilee Organ is a real attention-getter, and will bring a smile to every one who hears it at your fair, festival, or celebration.
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Carousel Organ Music

The Diamond Jubilee Organ is the largest touring antique fairground organ in the Americas, and one of only two similar instruments in the United States. Built by the Gavioli firm in Paris in 1897 (the year of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee), The Diamond Jubilee Organ recreates the... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Music

10:30am EDT

Dr. J.R. King of the Impossible
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Carter Street
Dr. J.R. is a circus and sideshow jack-of-all-trades, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talents. For over a decade, he has been cracking whips, conjuring magic, and breaking hearts on stages across the U.S.A. Whether it's traditional sideshow wonders, breathtaking illusions, or remarkable feats of skill, he undeniably lives up to the title of "King of the Impossible"
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Dr. J.R. King of the Impossible

Dr. J.R. is a mesmerizing whirlwind of talent, a true maestro of the circus and sideshow arts. For more than a decade, he has captivated audiences across the U.S.A., cracking whips that echo with the thrill of adventure, conjuring magic that leaves hearts spellbound, and weaving a... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Entertainment

11:00am EDT

Food Vendors (Mostly All Day)
Saturday May 10, 2025 11:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Carter Street
Hungry? You'll find food vendors on Waltham Common and food trucks along Carter Street. We also encourage you to patronize local Waltham restaurants at the end of the day!
Saturday May 10, 2025 11:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Shopping

12:00pm EDT

The Harlot Queens
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Carter Street
The Harlot Queens is a comedic musical act that has toured fairies and festivals since 2017. Singing a variety of songs, from bawdy originals, faire favorites, nerdcore anthems, and parodies to traditional Irish and Scottish music, the Harlot Queens offer something for every palette. With their wit, charm, and captivating voices, these sultry sirens will regale you with tales of their colorful pasts while luring you under their spell. Don’t be surprised if they pick your pocket or convince you to pose for some “artistic” photos. But don’t worry, it’s all in good fun!
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The Harlot Queens

The Harlot Queens is a comedic musical act that has toured fairies and festivals since 2017. Singing a variety of songs, from bawdy originals, faire favorites, nerdcore anthems, and parodies to traditional Irish and Scottish music, the Harlot Queens offer something for every palette... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Music

12:45pm EDT

Old Salem Villagers
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm EDT
Carter Street
Enjoy this dance from the Old Salem Villagers!
Performers
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Old Salem Villagers

We are a group of ladies from the North Shore area of Massachusetts. We love to dance and dress up and make people smile. We have done multiple performances over last year as well as this year and we have multiple new performances booked for this year. We are nonprofit, do many charities... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 12:45pm - 1:00pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Dance

1:00pm EDT

The Dirge Carolers
Saturday May 10, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Carter Street
The Dirge Carolers bring dark whimsy from the 80's. 1880s? 1980s? Come and hear for yourself!
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The Dirge Carolers

The Dirge Carolers are a dark rock band that have been out and about in the New England underground since around 1995. Sometimes described as Goth, New Wave, Post Punk or Steampunk they have stayed true to their dark sound.
Saturday May 10, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Music

2:00pm EDT

The Harlot Queens
Saturday May 10, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Carter Street
The Harlot Queens is a comedic musical act that has toured fairies and festivals since 2017. Singing a variety of songs, from bawdy originals, faire favorites, nerdcore anthems, and parodies to traditional Irish and Scottish music, the Harlot Queens offer something for every palette. With their wit, charm, and captivating voices, these sultry sirens will regale you with tales of their colorful pasts while luring you under their spell. Don’t be surprised if they pick your pocket or convince you to pose for some “artistic” photos. But don’t worry, it’s all in good fun!
Performers
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The Harlot Queens

The Harlot Queens is a comedic musical act that has toured fairies and festivals since 2017. Singing a variety of songs, from bawdy originals, faire favorites, nerdcore anthems, and parodies to traditional Irish and Scottish music, the Harlot Queens offer something for every palette... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Music

2:45pm EDT

The Witches' Dance
Saturday May 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Carter Street
All our dancing witches will join together for one big performance!
Performers
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Mt. Witchusett Witches

The Mt. Witchusett Witches are a dance group that bring joy and fun to our community. We perform all over New England year round!
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Old Salem Villagers

We are a group of ladies from the North Shore area of Massachusetts. We love to dance and dress up and make people smile. We have done multiple performances over last year as well as this year and we have multiple new performances booked for this year. We are nonprofit, do many charities... Read More →
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The Wayward Witches

The Wayward Witches are a spirited sisterhood of dancing witches spreading magic, mischief, and joy across New England. With bubble shooters in hand and brooms at their side, they enchant audiences with their whimsical performances and wayward charm.
Saturday May 10, 2025 2:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Dance

3:00pm EDT

The Drum Nomads
Saturday May 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Carter Street
The Drum Nomads play rhythms from around the world with a mixture of instruments from a wide range of cultural sources including African, Brazilian, Middle Eastern and Latin.  To add to the rhythmic excitement, we'll invite dancers to perform with the Nomads.
Performers
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The Drum Nomads

The Drum Nomads play rhythms from around the world with a mixture of instruments from a wide range of cultural sources including African, Brazilian, Middle Eastern and Latin. To add to the rhythmic excitement, we'll invite dancers to perform with the Nomads.
Saturday May 10, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Carter Street South side of Waltham Common
  Music
 
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