Boston concerts in 2026 include an exciting mix of live music shows by top artists, performers, singer-songwriters, and musicians on Boston's best concert stages: TD Garden, Big Night Live, Fenway Park, and Gillette Stadium, plus many smaller venues offering more intimate experiences.
Look for exciting lineups of artist throughout the year, as well as special events such as St. Patrick's Day, Boston Calling, the Boston Pops Independence Day concert at the Hatch Shell on July 4th, Christmas music, and throughout the year, Candlelight Concerts.
Use the following lineup of top Boston artists and concerts for each month to plan your schedule, find great seats, get your tickets, and even check out best shows for kids.
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Boston Concerts & Shows - May 2026
Top May Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets:
Top concerts in Boston in May 2026 include Bruce Springsteen, David Lee Roth, Shane Gillis, Pink Martini, and Candlelight Concerts - plus more:
- Shane Gillis - TD Garden - May 8
- Shane Gillis - TD Garden - May 9
- Belle & Sebastian - Orpheum Theatre - May 19, 20
- Leslie Odom Jr - Symphony Hall- May 22
- Pink Martini - Symphony Hall- May 23
- Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial - Symphony Hall- May 24
- Bruce Springsteen - TD Garden - May 24
- David Lee Roth - House of Blues May 24
- Don Toliver - TD Garden - May 30
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in May at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - June 2026
Top June Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets:
Top concerts in Boston in June include popular artists such as They Might Be Giants, Jason Mraz, Rosalia, and more:- ASAP Rocky - TD Garden - June 2
- 5 Seconds of Summer - TD Garden - June 5
- They Might Be Giants - House of Blues - June 5, 6, 2-Day Pass
- Jason Mraz - Wang Theatre - June 6
- Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson - TD Garden - June 6
- Rosalia - TD Garden - June 11
- The Magic of Motown - Colonial Theatre - June 13
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in June at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - July 2026
Top July Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets:
Top Boston July concerts for 2026 include the annual Boston Pops July 4th concert, Ariana Grande, Bob Dylan, Jack White, Tim McGraw, Phish, Candlelight Concerts, & more:
- July 4th Concert: Boston Pops & Fireworks - Hatch Shell - July 4
- Megan Moroney - TD Garden - July 6, 7
- Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind, & Fire - TD Garden - July 8
- Shakira - TD Garden - July 10
- Bob Dylan - Leader Bank Pavilion - July 16
- Meghan Trainor - TD Garden - July 17
- Jack White - MGM Music Hall - July 17
- The Guess Who - Leader Bank Pavilion - July 17
- Ariana Grande - TD Garden - July 22, 24, 25
- Tame Impala - TD Garden - July 28, 29
- Tim McGraw, The Chicks, Lady A & 49 Winchester - Fenway Park - July 30
- Phish - Fenway Park - July 31, Aug 1, 2-Day Pass
- Tori Amos - Leader Bank Pavilion - July 31
- Daniel Caesar - TD Garden - July 31
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in July at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - August 2026
Top August Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets:
Top concerts in Boston in August 2026 include BTS, Chris Stapleton, Usher, Candlelight Concerts, and more:
- Phish - Fenway Park - Aug 1, 2-Day Pass
- BTS - Gillette Stadium - August 5, 6
- Chris Stapleton' All-American Road Show - Fenway Park- Aug 14
- Usher & Chris Brown - Gillette Stadium - August 17
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in August; locations vary
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Boston Concerts & Shows - September 2026
Top September Concerts in Boston
Top concerts in Boston in September 2026 include James Taylor, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Rush, Peter Hook & The Light, Ray LaMontagne, Candlelight Concerts, and more:
- Peter Hook & The Light - House of Blues- Sept 4
- Bruno Mars, Raye & DJ Pee Wee - Gillette Stadium - Sept 5
- James Taylor - MGM Music Hall - Sept 5, 6
- Iron Maiden & Megadeth - TD Garden - Sept 9
- Rush- TD Garden - Sept 12, 13
- Karol G - Gillette Stadium- Sept 12
- Ray LaMontagne - Leader Bank Pavilion - Sept 25, 26
- Ed Sheeran, Macklemore, & Lukas Graham - Gillette Stadium- Sept 25, 26
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in October at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - October 2026
Top October Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets:
Top concerts in Boston for October 2026 include Zach Bryan, Eros Ramazzotti, Candlelight Concerts, & more to come:
- Zach Bryan, Gregory Alan Isakof & Gabriella Rose - Gillette Stadium - Oct 2, 3
- Eros Ramazzotti - Wang Theatre - Oct 22
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in October at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - November 2026
Top November Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets:
Top concerts and other entertainment in Boston in November 2026 include Zayn, Doja Cat, Candlelight Concerts, & more. Get your tickets now:
- Zayn - TD Garden - Nov 15
- Doja Cat - TD Garden - Nov 23
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in November at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - December 2027
Top December Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets
December is always an exciting month for concerts in Boston with the Andrea Bocelli, Nikki Glasser, the Holiday Pops, and Candlelight Concerts:
- Nikki Glaser - MGM Music Hall - Dec 2, 3
- Andrea Bocelli - TD Garden - Dec 10
- Holiday Pops - Symphony Hall - Through Dec 31
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in December at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - January 2027
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Top Boston concerts in January 2027 include Candlelight Concerts, with others to be announced closer to the date. Get your tickets now:
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in January at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - February 2027
Top February Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets
Top Boston concerts and shows in February 2027 Candlelight Concerts, and more. Get your tickets now:
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in February at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - March 2026
Top March Concerts in Boston - Schedules & Tickets:
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Get ready for a great lineup of Boston concerts and shows in March 2026, including Lady Gaga, the Ten Tenors, Brandon Lake, and Candlelight Concerts:
- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in March at various locations
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Boston Concerts & Shows - April 2026
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Top Boston concerts in April 2026 include Cardi B, Demi Lovato, Rhiannon Giddens, Mika, Candlelight Concerts, & more:- Candlelight Concerts - Multiple dates in April at various locations
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Boston Concert & Show Venues
Looking for shows at a specific venue? Find schedules and get tickets at these 27 top concert venues in Boston and Cambridge:
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Newest Boston Music Venues
Boston's already rich music scene got much-needed additional performance spaces when these two new concert stages opened recently:
- Roadrunner - 3,500 capacity performing arts center at 89 Guest Street in the Boston Landing complex Allston-Brighton. Roadrunner is the region's largest general admission standing room only venue for live indoor music performances - same owner as the Royale Boston (1,200 people) and the Sinclair (525 people) in Cambridge.
- MGM Music Hall - 5,000 capacity music venue with seating on 4 levels and ( lots of concession and lounge areas at the corner of Lansdowne and Ipswich Streets near Fenway Park - same booker-manager as House of Blues Boston located down the street.
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