SUMMER CONCERTS

🎤 Major Headliners & Stadium Shows

Fenway Park Concert Series

  • Hozier – June 23 & 24

  • The Lumineers – July 17 & 18

  • Jonas Brothers – August 23

  • Chris Brown – August 25

  • My Chemical Romance – Date TBA​ 

Xfinity Center (Mansfield, MA)

  • Cyndi Lauper – July 17

  • Kesha & Scissor Sisters – July 24

  • Rod Stewart – July 26

  • Rüfüs Du Sol – July 27

  • Nelly with Ja Rule & Eve – August 3​ 



TD Garden


  • Wu-Tang Clan – July 11

  • Shinedown – July 19

  • Ghost – July 21

  • Gracie Abrams – July 23–24




Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

Date: July 4

  • Location: Hatch Shell on the Esplanade

  • Details: A cherished Independence Day tradition featuring the Boston Pops Orchestra and a grand fireworks display.​

  • Newport Jazz Festival:  Every summer we head over to Newport and lie in the sun while being serenades by the world’s best jazz and artists. We can’t recommend this beloved event enough.  There is a reason it sells out every year. The vibe is super chill and just right....and did we mention, perfect views of the Atlantic.

  • First Fri-Sunday in August, Newport Rhode Island



🎶 Notable Tours & Performances

  • Paul Simon – June 10–13 at Wang Theater (see our past post on the History of the Wang)

  • Andrea Bocelli – December 11 at TD Garden

  • Kidz Bop Kids – July 19 at Leader Bank Pavilion

  • Weird Al Yankovic – Date TBA at Wang Theater​





Road Runner: June 2025

  • Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals – June 1

  • Jack's Mannequin (The MFEO Tour) – June 6

  • Smino (with Samara Cyn) – June 7

  • GAY BASH’D Pride 2025 (featuring Slayyyter) – June 14




  • 🎶 July 2025

  • Bilmuri (with Driveways) – July 17

  • Dinosaur Jr. (with Snail Mail and Easy Action) – July 18

  • Men I Trust – July 19

  • TV on the Radio – July 30



🎤 August 2025

  • Megan Moroney (Am I Okay? Tour) – August 1 & 2

  • Hiatus Kaiyote – August 14

  • d4vd – August 28




MGM MUSIC HALL AT FENWAY...



Counting Crows with The Gaslight Anthem – June 26, 2025
A collaboration of alternative rock favorites for a night of nostalgic hits. 

Queens of the Stone Age – June 10–11, 2025
The rock band will have back-to-back performances in Boston.

James Blunt – June 16, 2025
The British singer-songwriter known for "You're Beautiful" will serenade fans. 

Hauser – June 20, 2025
Cellist Hauser brings his classical crossover performances to the stage. 

Pixies – July 18–19, 2025
The influential alternative rock band returns to Boston for two nights. 

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – July 20, 2025
A blend of jazz, funk, and hip-hop from New Orleans' own. 

Riley Green – July 25, 2025
Country music's rising star performs in Boston. 

Stephen Pearcy, Vince Neil & Bret Michaels – August 1, 2025
A night of classic rock hits from iconic frontmen. 

Lord Huron – August 3, 2025
The indie folk band known for their cinematic soundscapes. 

Ben Rector – August 15, 2025
Singer-songwriter Ben Rector brings his heartfelt tunes to Boston. 

The Black Keys with Gary Clark Jr. – August 16, 2025
A powerhouse night of blues-rock performances.


Agganis Arena: June



  • June 7 – Victor Manuelle & La India: Retromantico Tour Pt. 2

  • June 8 – Fridayy: Some Days I'm Good, Some Days I'm Not World Tour

July

  • July 26 – Keshi: REQUIEM TOUR

August

  • August 1 – Davido

  • August 17 – A.R. Rahman

September



Boston, LEADER BANK PAVILLION: 


  • June 26James ArthurPisces Tour

🎤 July 2025

  • July 3Kes

  • July 11Barenaked LadiesLast Summer on Earth Tour 2025

  • July 19KIDZ BOP LIVECertified BOP Tour (two shows: 1 PM & 6 PM)

  • July 20Michael Franti & SpearheadWelcome to the Family Tour

  • July 26Toto + Christopher Cross + Men At Work

  • July 27Damian "Jr. Gong" and Stephen MarleyTraffic Jam 2025 Tour

  • July 29Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard ConfessionalSummer Anthem Tour 

  • 🎸 August 2025

  • August 2Chicago

  • August 3The FrayHow To Save A Life: 20th Anniversary Tour

  • August 8–9Yacht Rock RevueYacht Rock Forever Tour

  • August 15Rob ThomasThe All Night Days Tour

  • August 16Cody JinksThe Hippies and Cowboys Tour

  • August 28Jessie MurphWorldwide Hysteria Tour

🌟 September 2025

  • September 5Maren MorrisThe Dreamsicle Tour

  • September 6Above & BeyondBigger Than All Of Us North America

  • September 25Ziggy Marley and Burning SpearDo The Reggae Tour

  • September 26Ray LaMontagneTrouble 20th Anniversary Tour



For those of us in Metro West Boston, Closer to home this summer...

Town Concerts, Wellesley, Watertown, Needham: Wellesley, MA

  • Wellesley Town Band Summer Concert

    • 📅 Thursday, July 31, 2025

    • 🕕 6:30 PM

    • 📍 Memorial Park Gazebo, 92 Rosemary Street

    • 🎶 Enjoy a free community concert featuring the Wellesley Town Band. 

  • Recreation Department Summer Concert Series

    • 📅 Wednesdays in June

    • 🕖 7:00 PM

    • 📍 Town Hall Green, 525 Washington Street

    • 🎵 Weekly evening concerts on the lawn. 



🎶 Watertown, MA

  • Summer Concert Series at Saltonstall Park

    • 📍 149 Main Street, next to City Hall

    • 🎤 July 2: Classic Groove

    • 🎸 July 9: Lightning Rising

    • 🎷 July 16: Mwalim DaPhunkee Professor with THUNDERCHILD

    • 🕖 7:00 PM

    • 🎶 Free outdoor concerts featuring diverse musical acts. 

  • Watertown Porchfest

    • 📅 August 2–3, 2025

    • 📍 Various locations throughout Watertown

    • 🎶 A community music festival where local musicians perform on porches, driveways, and front yards. 

🎶 Needham, MA

  • Arts in the Parks Concert Series

    • 📅 Thursdays in July

    • 🕖 7:00 PM

    • 📍 Memorial Park Gazebo, 92 Rosemary Street

    • 🎵 Free concerts featuring a variety of musical genres. 

As part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s citywide beautification initiative, the contest encourages creativity, community pride, and environmental stewardship.

🏆 Awards & Prizes:

  • Winners receive the prestigious "Golden Trowel" award.

  • Gardeners who win three or more times are inducted into the Garden Contest Hall of Fame and honored at the awards ceremony.

  • All first-place winners are entered into a drawing for a grand prize of two round-trip JetBlue tickets for nonstop travel from Boston (courtesy of JetBlue).

  • Additional support is provided by Mahoney’s Garden Centers.

📅 Key Dates:

  • Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (by 11:59 p.m.)

  • Finalist Notification: By Tuesday, July 22, 2025

  • Judging Week: July 28, 2025

  • Awards Ceremony: Mid-August

For Boston’s passionate green thumbs, this is a joyful chance to share your garden’s beauty with the entire city!

 
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