Boston Rodeo & Country Music Festival at City Hall Plaza [09/20/25]

The rodeo is coming to town.

For the first time ever, the PRCA Pro Rodeo is being hosted in the heart of the city for a single-day, high-octane experience unlike anything Boston’s, or pro rodeo, has seen before.

From bull riding, bucking broncos, and barrel racing to boot-stomping national headliners, this is your all-access pass to the wildest Saturday of the year.

What to expect:

🐂 PRCA-sanctioned Pro rodeo

🎶 All-day country music across two stages (artists TBA!)

🍻 Cold drinks, local food

🕺 Line dancing, mechanical bull riding, and americana culture

🎯 Wild west energy, no plane ticket needed

Where:

📍 City Hall Plaza, Boston

📅 Saturday, September 20

🕒 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

🎟 Super Early Bird tickets are available now

These are the lowest prices you’ll see, and they won’t last long.

This event is powered by The Local Maximum, a nonprofit bringing Boston together through culture, connection, and community-driven events. All net profits from the event are donated to six incredible Boston-based nonprofits focused on community impact. Every ticket, and every drink, goes right back into helping your neighbors who need it most.

Lineup:

MAIN STAGE

To Be Announced

SIDE STAGE

Fred Ellsworth
Hold Your Lady Tight Night

RODEO EXPERIENCE

PRCA Pro Rodeo
Mechanical Bull
Line Dancing by HYLTN

Food and Beverage

Beer Garden

Located adjacent to the rodeo pen, the Beer Garden brings you right to the edge of the action. Enjoy ice-cold beer, craft cocktails, and laid-back open-air lounging as broncs buck and bulls charge just steps away. It’s the ideal hangout for rodeo fans looking to sip and stay close to the dirt.

Restaurant Tents

Local restaurants are setting up shop at the rodeo, serving signature dishes and hometown favorites from walk-up tents. Order straight from the source and enjoy wherever you roam.

Food Trucks

A lineup of Boston’s best food trucks will be on-site, serving everything from comfort food classics to bold, street-style bites. Fast, flavorful, and ready when you are; perfect for fueling up between events.

Activities:

Line Dancing

Kick up your boots and join the crowd, no partner or experience needed! Learn the steps and dance along to your favorite country hits.

Mechanical Bull Riding

Test your grip and guts on the mechanical bull. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned rider, it’s a wild ride and guaranteed fun.

Vendor Alley

Stroll through a curated lineup of local makers, vintage finds, western wear, and even a tattoo artist. Come for the rodeo, stay for the culture.
Vendor info coming soon!

TICKET OPTIONS:

Super Early Bird

$61.48incl. $6.49 fees

Yeehaw! you’re first in the gate!

Lock in your spot at the Boston Rodeo with our lowest ticket price ever. This Super Early Bird ticket gives you full access to all the rodeo action and country music festivities at a serious discount

Priority Entry Pass

$22.98incl. $2.99 fees

Skip the line, get in faster.

The Priority Entry Pass gives you access to a dedicated fast lane at the festival entrance, so you can spend less time waiting and more time enjoying the action.

⚠️ Please note: This is not an admission ticket.

You must also purchase a general admission or VIP ticket to enter the festival.

Early Bird

$Coming soon

Next best thing to being first, and still a steal.

Missed the Super Early Bird? Don’t worry, Early Bird tickets still give you full access to the Boston Rodeo at a discounted price, but they won’t last long!

GA Pass

$83.48incl. $8.49 fees

Experience the full thrill of Boston Rodeo with a General Admission ticket, your pass to the heart of the action.

GA access includes:

Festival Grounds Entry: Enjoy full access to City Hall Plaza, including the Rodeo Arena, Main Stage, Side Stage, and Beer Garden.
Main Stage Pit Access: Get up close to the music with first-come, first-serve access to the Main Stage pit.
Two Hours of Pro Rodeo Action: Watch the world’s best cowboys and cowgirls compete in all eight PRCA events, from bull riding to barrel racing.
Live Music All Day: Catch national headliners and rising local acts across two stages.
Nonprofit Alley & Vendor Marketplace: Meet local nonprofits, shop country and Americana goods, and discover standout festival vendors.
Food & Drinks Available for Purchase: Fuel up with food trucks, cold beer, and cocktails throughout the plaza.

Stallion Pass (VIP)

$275.98incl. $25.99 fees

There’s no better way to catch the wildest show in town than with the VIP Stallion Pass, your ticket to an elevated festival experience.

VIP access includes:

The VIP Lounge: A private, elevated balcony inside the City Hall building with sweeping views of the Rodeo Arena and Main Stage. It’s your perch above the action.
Accelerated Entry : Skip the wait with fast-track access into the festival via comlimentary priority pass.
Dedicated Amenities: Enjoy exclusive bars, food stations, and restrooms in the VIP Lounge — no long lines, no wasted time.
Easy In & Out: VIPs have direct access between City Hall Plaza and the VIP Lounge, so you can come and go with ease.

More about Boston Rodeo:

Boston Rodeo is a daylong PRCA Pro Rodeo and music festival in the heart of downtown at City Hall Plaza. It’s the first-ever outdoor rodeo of its kind in Boston and a celebration of Western sport and culture in one of America’s oldest cities.

Watch as professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in eight classic rodeo events, each earning points toward a spot at the upcoming National Finals Rodeo. PRCA rodeos include two hours of action-packed competition across events like Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, and Breakaway Roping.

When the broncos stop bucking, the party doesnt stop. The festival includes two stages of live music: a main stage for national acts and a side stage featuring local artists. Watch the action from the rodeo dirt (bring your boots!) or in our beer garden. When you want to escape the action, explore Nonprofit Alley to meet this year’s partner organizations making a difference in Boston. Be sure to check out the local food tents and vendors offering country and Americana apparel, plus a live tattoo booth if you’re feeling like an outlaw.

Boston Rodeo is produced by The Local Maximum, a Boston-based nonprofit working to reignite community through cultural experiences. The event is designed to make rodeo accessible, tangible, and rooted in the local community. Six local nonprofits will participate as co-hosts, with all net proceeds directly donated to them.

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