Location and Directions

Arts at the Armory in Somerville Armory, located at 191 Highland Ave.

Arts at the Armory is in the Somerville Armory, located at 191 Highland Ave. Directions for driving and public transportation can be found from this Getting Here page.

Yes! There is a parking lot behind the Armory, as well as an overflow lot and on-street parking. Learn more from here.

Arts at the Armory is approximately a 15 minute walk from Davis Square on the MBTA Red Line. The MBTA buses, Route 88 and Route 90, can be taken from Lechmere (Green Line) or Davis Square (Red Line) to reduce walking distance to Arts at the Armory. Visitors can exit the bus at the Highland Ave @ Lowell Street stop.

Visitors can also reach Arts at the Armory from Sullivan Square (Orange Line) with the MBTA Route 90 bus. Visitors can exit the bus at the Highland Ave @ Benton Road stop.

Customer FAQs

The festival is open from 11 am to 5pm. VIP ticket holders can enter an hour early at 10am.

Please, no refunds or no exchanges within 30 days of the event.

Ticket holders can re-enter the event with the appropriate stamp.

We cannot guarantee any availability at the door. To ensure entry, please purchase tickets in advance. 

No, there’s no age limit for the festival! It’s a family-friendly event, and tea lovers of all ages are welcome. However, certain workshops or activities may have age recommendations, which will be clearly indicated in the event schedule as needed.

The festival showcases teas from across the globe, including black, green, white, oolong, herbal, and specialty blends. You’ll also find rare and premium teas from renowned producers.

Yes, all tea tastings at the festival are completely free! Your entry ticket includes access to a wide variety of teas from around the world, so you can explore and enjoy without any additional cost.

Bring your love for tea and an open mind! Although vendors will provide containers for you to try their teas, we also recommend bringing reusable cups to reduce waste.

Do arrive early to make the most of the event, explore all booths and activities, ask questions, and be respectful of other attendees, staff, and vendors. Don’t waste tea, take only what you can enjoy and avoid bringing outside food and drinks. Remember to bring cash or a card for payments, and don’t leave children unattended if you bring them.

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