Seaport Sweat Returns May 4 for Its Eleventh Year as Boston’s Largest Free Outdoor Workout Series, Sponsored by Mass General Brigham Health Plan and NOBULL
The Season Also Features The Return Of Stretch And The City, Presented By Lifeway Kefir, And The Second Annual Sweatapalooza Fitness Festival On September 12.
BOSTON, MA — April 01, 2026 – Seaport Sweat returns for its 11th season, bringing Boston’s largest free outdoor workout series back to the neighborhood from May 4 through September 30, 2026. Sponsored by Mass General Brigham Health Plan and NOBULL, the program will feature more than 100 free fitness classes open to the public throughout the season.
Weekday classes will once again take place on Seaport Common, transforming the green space into an open-air fitness hub led by some of Boston’s top instructors. New this year, Saturday classes will take place on Harbor Way, expanding the program to an additional scenic Seaport location.
Participants can look forward to a wide range of workouts spanning HIIT, strength training, dance cardio, yoga, Pilates, and more, set to live DJ sets from DJ Sprino, whose mixes have become a signature part of the Seaport Sweat experience.
2026 Highlights
Seaport Sweat Weekday Classes | Seaport Common
Free classes take place Monday – Thursday at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM on Seaport Common, featuring a rotating lineup of top Boston-based fitness instructors.
Seaport Sweat Saturday Classes | Harbor Way
New for 2026, Saturday workouts will take place at 10:00 AM on Harbor Way, showcasing brand-led classes from the growing community of wellness brands located in Seaport.
Participating partners include:
- Equinox
- Rhone
- Remedy Place
- Beyond Yoga
The series will also feature returning instructors including Eliza Shirazi, Ashley Mitchell, Reese Pressey, and Bron Volney, alongside additional alumni instructors who have helped shape Seaport Sweat over the past decade.
For full details and to register, visit: https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/seaport-sweat.
Stretch and the City | Summer Street Steps
Returning for its third year, Stretch and the City, presented by Lifeway Kefir, offers a weekly outdoor yoga class designed as a midday reset.
Classes take place Fridays at 12:00 PM at the Summer Street Steps, led by instructor Therlande Louissaint. Following each class, attendees can enjoy complimentary samples of Lifeway Kefir’s probiotic drinks.
For full details and to register, visit: https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/event/stretch-and-the-city
Sweatapalooza Fitness Festival
The season will culminate with Sweatapalooza, a high-energy fitness festival taking place Saturday, September 12. The event will feature group workouts led by Seaport Sweat instructors, a live DJ, pop-ups, and giveaways.
For full details and updates, visit the Eventbrite link: Sweatapalooza 2026
Sponsors and On-Site Experiences
Seaport Sweat sponsor Mass General Brigham Health Plan, participants can cool off at the Hydration Station on Seaport Common, located next to The Current, with a water fountain, bottle refill station, and dog bowl for pets.
Athletic brand NOBULL, a new Seaport Sweat sponsor, will host a retail popup at The Current throughout the season.
As part of Stretch and the City, presented by Lifeway Kefir, attendees can enjoy complimentary samples of Lifeway Kefir’s probiotic drinks following each class.
Seaport Insider App
Participants can download the Seaport Insider App to earn 50 Insider Points for each class attended. VIP Insiders can redeem points for exclusive Seaport Sweat merchandise or use them at participating retailers throughout the Seaport neighborhood. Learn more at: bostonseaport.xyz/insider.
Jill Blanco, Assistant Manager, Culture & Experience, Boston Seaport by WS:
“For more than a decade, Seaport Sweat has brought people together through movement, and we’re proud to continue that tradition in our 11th season. From weekday classes on Seaport Common to Saturday workouts at Harbor Way and Stretch and the City at the Summer Street Steps, there are many ways for people to stay active, connect, and enjoy the waterfront.”
Stanley Hochberg, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Mass General Brigham Health Plan:
“Staying active shouldn’t feel out of reach. That’s why Mass General Brigham Health Plan is proud to partner with the Seaport for the second year in a row to bring wellness directly into the heart of the city. Through our sponsorship of the Seaport Sweat series, we’re supporting free, accessible fitness experiences that make movement fun, social, and part of everyday life for our community.”
Eliza Shirazi, Seaport Sweat Instructor:
“Being part of Seaport Sweat since the early days has been incredibly meaningful. What began as a small outdoor class has grown into Boston’s largest free workout series, while still maintaining the welcoming, community-centered spirit that made it special from the beginning.”
Julie Smolyansky, President and CEO, Lifeway Foods:
“We’re thrilled to partner with Seaport’s Stretch and the City for a third year, bringing yoga and gut-friendly nutrition to the Summer Street Steps. Movement and wellness go hand in hand, and we hope this series continues to be a space for the neighborhood to feel energized and supported.”
Susie Mulder, Chief Operating Officer, NOBULL:
“As a Boston-based training brand, we are thrilled to partner with Seaport Sweat and move with our community in the city where the brand was born. NOBULL is a brand built to support the pursuit of mental, emotional, and physical strength. Together with Seaport Sweat, we are excited to embrace the mentality and culture that define NOBULL.”
Schedules
Seaport Sweat Weekday Class Schedule:
Mondays
5:30 PM: Align and Define Yoga with Shazie Senen
6:30 PM: Solid Strength with Carolina Quinn
Tuesdays
5:30 PM: Powerhouse Pilates with Courtney Hanlon
6:30 PM: Bodyweight Burn with Shane Whittredge
Wednesdays
5:30 PM: Athletic Conditioning with Michael Soares
6:30 PM: Pilates Sculpt with Chekara Jean
Thursdays
5:30 PM: Zumba with Nicole Derosiers
6:30 PM: Vinyasa Flow with Owen Henn
Seaport Sweat Saturday Class Schedule:
NEW LOCATION FOR 2026: All Saturday classes take place at 10:00 AM on Harbor Way:
May 9: Equinox
May 16: Rhone
May 30: Remedy Place
June 6: Beyond Yoga
June 13: Pilates Fusion with Ashley Mitchell
June 20: Broncore Fitness with Bron Volney
June 27: Rhone
July 11: Remedy Place
July 18: Beyond Yoga
August 1: Rhone
August 8: Pilates Fusion with Ashley Mitchell
August 15: Beyond Yoga
August 22: Kick It by Eliza with Eliza Shirazi
August 29: Recharge & Refine Pilates with Reese Pressey
September 12: Sweatapalooza
September 19: Kick It by Eliza with Eliza Shirazi
September 26: Equinox
Stretch and the City:
Fridays at 12:00 PM | Summer Street Steps
May 8 – September 25, 2026 led by instructor Therlande Louissaint
For full schedules and more information about Seaport Sweat, Stretch and the City, and for all happenings across the neighborhood throughout the season, visit bostonseaport.xyz.
