UPCOMING EVENTS
Live music, comedy, movies, workouts, special events and more on the Salem waterfront.
DJ Big Daddy
Settle in by the harbor for a sunset set from Salem’s DJ Big Daddy, featuring yacht rock, smooth disco, feel-good classics, and modern remixes. Cold drinks, salty air, and the perfect soundtrack for golden hour at The Cannery.
Danny Bedrosian and Secret Army AKA the P-Funk Rhythm Section | $25
Tickets: $25
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The sound of Parliament-Funkadelic, up close.
Danny Bedrosian has spent more than two decades playing keyboards with George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic. His own band, Secret Army, brings together musicians from the P-Funk family in a stripped-down lineup built around keyboards, bass and drums.
For this show, Bedrosian is joined by longtime P-Funk bassist Lige Curry and drummer Benjamin “Benzel Baltimore” Cowan. Rather than the massive ensemble associated with a full Parliament-Funkadelic show, Secret Army gives these musicians room to stretch out as a rhythm section—funk grooves, improvisation, heavy bass and Bedrosian’s keyboards at the center of it.
There’s a local connection, too. Bedrosian grew up in Lawrence, Massachusetts, before eventually joining the band he had followed since he was a kid.
At The Cannery, you’ll be seeing them in an outdoor venue that holds fewer than 100 people—not from the back of a theater or festival field, but just a few feet from the band.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
The Cannery | Salem, Massachusetts
Tickets: $25 BUY TICKETS NOW!
Puzzle Race - $100 Cash Prize
Race against the clock—and the other teams—in our 500-Piece Team Puzzle Race! Teams of up to 4 people compete to see who can complete the same 500-piece puzzle first. Grab your fastest puzzlers, divide up the pieces, and put your teamwork to the test.
Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament - $100 Cash Prize
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the last one standing?
Join our Rock Paper Scissors Tournament for a fast-paced, single-elimination showdown. Each matchup is best 2 out of 3—win and move on, lose once and you’re out. One champion takes it all and walks away with a $100 cash prize!
Inner Cycle Presents: Waterfront Workout & Sip (Ticketed)
Join Inner Cycle at the Cannery for our “Waterfront Workout & Sip” series, a 45 Minute waterfront free-weight workout followed by a bespoke cocktail/mocktail (or can!).
Purchase Tickets HERE: $25 for one class (July 25th or August 15th), $40 for both!
Double Header Rock Friday! Alien Drag & Ointment
Album Review: “First of all: PLAY LOUD. Second of all, don’t listen to this collection expecting something either completely serious and conventional or something reputably avant-garde and somewhat boring. This is a curious mix of punk rock conventions yoked to bizarre, Queen-like grandiosity, as on the opening snippet “Dependable.” We return to slightly more familiar territory with the buzzing, synth-slathered opening bars of “Mistake,” which segue neatly into prog-style pomp backed by yobbo-style vocals and furiously churning percussion, all topped by tottering guitars.”
North of Trouble
Get ready to get down. North of Trouble brings the smoothest rhythms and the deepest grooves to the North Shore and beyond through an electic mix of classic soul, funk and blues.
Bam the Drummer
Bam the Drummer brings an energetic, interactive live show powered by wild beats, crowd requests and nonstop personality. Led by Steve “Bam” Brophy, each performance lets the audience help choose the music, creating a spontaneous experience that keeps the room moving all night.
Electric Heaters (Premier Surf Rock)
The Electric Heaters are a Boston-based instrumental trio that serve up a cinematic blend of "Retro‑sonic Surf Noir"—imagine reverb‑soaked guitar twang meeting spy, soul, spaghetti‑western, and surf vibes. Led by guitarist Matt Heaton, their music evokes moody, groove‑laden soundtracks for imaginary films, with nods to Morricone, Booker T., Link Wray and The Raybeats. Their debut studio album, From the Film of the Same Name, released in 2022, reimagines forgotten ‘60s–‘80s B‑movie themes with a modern twist. The Electric Heaters bring a chilly North Atlantic surf flair that’s dark, dreamy, and undeniably cinematic—all without uttering a word.
Comedy at the Cannery!
Get your laugh on with Witch City Comedy Presents: Comedy at the Cannery. Free to attend, with donations encouraged!
***Donation Encouraged***
Sylvia Pearl and the Oysters
Northshore based cover band Sylvia Pearl & the Oysters will be providing a groovy backdrop to Sunday, July 26th!
Big Ol' Dirty Bucket @ The Cannery ($10 cover)
New England's Premier 10 Piece Funk Experience is back @ the Cannery to groove through 2026 summer. 
Inner Cycle - Waterfront Workout & Sip (Ticketed)
Join Inner Cycle at the Cannery for our “Waterfront Workout & Sip” series, a 45 Minute waterfront free-weight workout followed by a bespoke cocktail/mocktail (or can!).
Purchase Tickets HERE: $25 for one class (July 25th or August 15th), $40 for both!
Big Time (Bevery Indie Punk) LIVE
Kicking off Our 2026 Music Programming with Big Time from across the bridge!
Witch City Comedy at the Cannery
Experience the fast growing comedy scene in Salem, Witch City Comedy! Founded by Allie Del Franco, 250 comedy events a year happen across 20 local iconic Salem venues including Satanic Temple, Hallowed Ground, Bit Bar, and now THE CANNERY!
***Donations Encouraged***
Seacoast Dance @ The Cannery (Ticketed)
Join Emily from Seacoast Stilettosfor a beginner-friendly Dance Class on the water at the Cannery, followed by a signature Cocktail/Mocktail before doors open to the public!
Tickets available HERE.