FAQ

Contact info

staff@salemathenaeum.net

Getting to the Festival

In-person events will be held in several locations throughout Salem. Locations are identified in event descriptions and listed at the bottom of the page. If you are driving, you can find general parking suggestions here. There are parking lots available near the Community Life Center, Ames Hall, Salem Cinema, St. Peter’s Church, and the Sophia Gordon Center.

If you have any questions before the event, please let us know by emailing staff@salemathenaeum.net. Check our event page for updates.

Advance registration is required for virtual events and suggested for in person events.

Please visit the this website throughout the summer to find out about the schedule and sign up for the events you want to attend!

2025 In Person Locations

North Shore CDC
96 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor 

House of the Seven Gables
115 Derby Street 

Community Life Center
401 Bridge Street

Ames Hall
290 Essex Street 

 Cinema Salem
1 E India Square Mall 

 St. Peter’s – San Pedro Episcopal Church
24 St. Peter Street 

Sophia Gordon Center at Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
*Please reference this map for the available parking areas circled in blue.