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
September 6 – Anuel AA
For more details and ticket information, visit the Agganis Arena Events Calendar.
Boston, LEADER BANK PAVILLION:
June 26 – James Arthur – Pisces Tour
🎤 July 2025
July 3 – Kes
July 11 – Barenaked Ladies – Last Summer on Earth Tour 2025
July 19 – KIDZ BOP LIVE – Certified BOP Tour (two shows: 1 PM & 6 PM)
July 20 – Michael Franti & Spearhead – Welcome to the Family Tour
July 26 – Toto + Christopher Cross + Men At Work
July 27 – Damian "Jr. Gong" and Stephen Marley – Traffic Jam 2025 Tour
July 29 – Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional – Summer Anthem Tour
🎸 August 2025
August 2 – Chicago
August 3 – The Fray – How To Save A Life: 20th Anniversary Tour
August 8–9 – Yacht Rock Revue – Yacht Rock Forever Tour
August 15 – Rob Thomas – The All Night Days Tour
August 16 – Cody Jinks – The Hippies and Cowboys Tour
August 28 – Jessie Murph – Worldwide Hysteria Tour
🌟 September 2025
September 5 – Maren Morris – The Dreamsicle Tour
September 6 – Above & Beyond – Bigger Than All Of Us North America
September 25 – Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear – Do The Reggae Tour
September 26 – Ray LaMontagne – Trouble 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!