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Boston has lots of fun things to do: food, music, the arts, sports, entertainment, and more. Here are the best things to do around the city.
Best Events Right Now:
Neighborhoods
A free music festival is coming to Southie
Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31
Things to Do
Post Malone announces 2025 Gillette Stadium tour date
Friday, May 30
Events
Here are events happening near you in June
Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 29
Things to Do
Here are the concerts coming to Fenway Park this summer
Wednesday, May 28 – Saturday, Sept. 6
Events
Here are the concerts coming to Gillette Stadium this summer
Saturday, May 3 – Friday, Aug. 22
Things To Do
Visit all national parks for free on these 7 days in 2025
Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Monday, Nov. 10
Arts
Check out highlights from the MFA’s 2024-2025 exhibition schedule
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 – Saturday, Sept. 6
Arts
Enjoy a show during Broadway In Boston’s 40th season
Monday, Sept. 23, 2024 – Saturday, Aug. 23
CONCERTS
15 must-see concerts at Boston’s top venues for summer 2025
Saturday, May 31 – Saturday, Aug. 30
Things To Do
10 free things to do in Boston in June
Saturday, May 31 – Sunday, June 29
Concerts
List & playlist: 31 great concerts at Eastern Mass. suburban venues in summer 2025
Saturday, May 31 – Saturday, Aug. 30
The Weeknd
The Weeknd will headline Gillette Stadium in June
Monday, June 9
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Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan announces tour stops at Xfinity Center, JetBlue Park
Friday, June 13
Hozier
Hozier returns to Boston in June as a Fenway Park headliner
Sunday, June 22
Things to Do
John Mulaney is coming to Tanglewood
Saturday, June 28
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Savannah Bananas to return to Fenway Park for two games in summer 2025
Friday, July 4 – Saturday, July 5
Levitate Musical Festival
Levitate Music Festival returns to Marshfield Fairgrounds
Friday, July 11 – Saturday, July 12
Events
Go over the moon with Coldplay at Gillette Stadium
Monday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 15
The Lumineers
The Lumineers will headline Fenway on July 18
Thursday, July 17
Thomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett will headline Fenway Park concert on July 19
Friday, July 18
Darius Rucker
Darius Rucker will headline ‘Quincy 400’ celebration this summer
Friday, Aug. 1
John Fogerty
John Fogerty to perform at Quincy 400 celebration
Saturday, Aug. 2
Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks announces Boston show in August
Monday, Aug. 11
Events
Morgan Wallen is coming to Gillette Stadium in 2025
Thursday, Aug. 21 – Friday, Aug. 22
The Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers are coming to Boston this August
Friday, Aug. 22
Chris Brown
Chris Brown to headline Fenway Park in August
Sunday, Aug. 24
The Who
The Who will come to Fenway for the last time this summer
Monday, Aug. 25
Irish Festival
New Irish music festival featuring Dropkick Murphys and The Pogues is coming to Boston
Friday, Sept. 5 – Saturday, Sept. 6
Theatre
Lexus Broadway in Boston returns for its 22nd year with Hamilton, more
Monday, Sept. 8 – Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton will perform at TD Garden this fall
Monday, Sept. 15