Free Outdoor Concerts in Boston: Summer 2026 [05/17/26]

The best part about summer is getting to enjoy the warm weather and getting to watch performers sing and play instruments live. It’s the perfect activity: to get lost in the melody of people’s voices and songs while soaking up the sun with the people we love most. So grab a blanket, wear some comfy dancing shoes, and enjoy Boston and all its talent with this list of free outdoor concerts in the city.

by Yelena Nicolle Salvador

Concerts series listed in chronological order based on upcoming start date.

GROUNDBEAT CONCERT SERIES (Wed)

The Hatch Shell is hosting community concerts with dancing, lawn games, and live music by local musicians right on the waterfront. Don't forget to register, so you can receive 50% off a 2-hour kayak or paddleboard rental on the Charles too.

*Sun. 5/31* - Zumix Hatch Shell Takeover
Wed, 6/3 - Abilities: Amplified
Wed. 6/10 - Caribbean Heritage Month
Wed. 6/17 - Salsa at the Shell

Bos Landmarks Orchestra Concerts @ Hatch Shell (Wed)

*Sat, 6/20 - Juneteenth Celebration (not at the Hatch Shell)
Wed 7/22 - The Best of Boston
Wed, 7/29 - Mozart’s 40th at the Hatch
Wed, 8/5 - Verdi Requiem
Wed, 8/12 - Organ Symphony & Fountains of Rome

BERKLEE SUMMER IN THE CITY

Boston is home to one of the most prestigious music schools in the country, Berklee College of Music. Lucky for us, plenty of students, alumni, and professors perform throughout the city all summer long, with over 200 concerts that we get to enjoy for free. Stop by to listen to a wide range of tunes by these talented musicians! The schedule is below.

Summer Concerts at Atlantic Wharf (Tue)

Enjoy music right on the water with a stunning view of the Fort Point Channel.

6/2 - Rijah
6/9 - Maya Yona
6/16 - Ella Faye
6/23 - Jane Kristiansen
6/30 - Vanessa Torre
7/7 - Tommy Creighton Group
7/14 - Aisha
7/21 - Cece Benz
7/28 - Noa Ben David
*Sat. 8/1* - Stéfane
8/4 - Mia McIntosh
8/11 - Ávin
8/18 - Jane Kristiansen
8/25 - Owen Reinders

Summer Concerts at Kendall Center (Tue)

Enjoy sounds of jazz, pop, and more on Tuesday evenings at Kendall Square's hidden gem, the Urban Park Roof Garden.

6/2: Elise Rochet
6/9: Sahn Cannon
6/16: Solidago
6/23: The Apparatus Trio
6/30: Charlie Weld
7/7: Owen Reinders
7/14: Hanna Lauren
7/21: Talya Ozsardas
7/28: Brooklynn
8/4: Júlia Aronovich
8/11: Vanessa Torre
8/25: CAS

Summer Concerts at Lyrik Back Bay (Tue)

Get ready to listen to talented musicians right in the heart of Back Bay. At the bustling intersection of Mass Ave, Boylston, and Newbury Street, you'll get to savor sounds from different genres.

6/2 - Cameron Spann
6/9 - Talya Ozsardas
6/16 - Vanessa Gracious Gift
6/23 - Cece Benz
6/30 - CAS
7/7 - Sterlyn Termine
7/14 - LUSI
7/28 - Marianthi Olympia
8/4 - Dmitrii Shaposhnikov
8/11 - Ceferino Vergara
8/18 - Jade Faria
8/25 - Mason Windley
9/1 - Tessa Brown
9/8 - Pia Ella
9/22 - Diego Herrera

Summer Concerts at Prudential Center (Thu)

The Pru doesn’t just have shopping. It also houses a green garden area between its buildings for concerts, complete with colorful lounge chairs to listen to great music.

6/4 - Rijah
6/11 - Brooklynn
6/25 - Tani and Maria Medina
7/2 - Jade Faria
7/9 - Maggie Welch
7/16 - Karolina Wilgus
*Sat. 7/18* - Michelle Aurora y El Naka
7/23 - Finesse Duo
7/30 - YARYNA
8/6 - Aisha
8/13 - Lord Mortis
8/27 - Tessa Brown

Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library (Wed/Fri)

The Boston Public Library is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, complete with a romantic courtyard at its center that serves as the venue for live concerts that echo through the BPL’s arches and hallways.

Fri. 6/5: Macy Brassell
Fri. 6/12: Jazz Cuti
Fri. 6/26: Yu Chun Chan
Wed. 7/1: Jean Strauss
Wed. 7/8: Michelle Aurora y Naka
Wed. 7/15: giAnna
Wed. 7/22: KHENSANI
Wed. 7/29: Maeve Zamuner
Wed. 8/5: Lady Satch
Wed. 8/12: Camila Quintero
Wed. 8/19: Luke Walker
Wed. 8/26: Diego Herrera
More TBA

Concerts at South Boston Maritime Park (Fri)

Kick off your weekend by catching one of these evening concerts right near the water in Seaport.

6/12 - Sterlyn Termine
6/19 - Ryota Sasaki Quintet
6/26 - Manuela Serrano Trio
7/3 - Simon Davis
7/10 - Ceferino Vergara
7/17 - Chase Behar
7/24 - Guy Richey Gibbons
7/31 - Pia Ella
8/7 - Marianthi Olympia
8/14 - Luvwander
8/21 - KNMR&WST

Summer Concerts at Longfellow House (Sun)

Head over to this historic building and listen to great music in front of beautiful architecture.

6/28 - Celia Sieckert
8/16 - Yujin Han
8/23 - Owen Mar

Summer Concerts at Spectacle Island (Sun)

Explore the treasure of Spectacle Island by hiking, picnicking, and enjoying live jazz performances. These concerts are free, but a ferry ticket is required.

7/5 - Magalí Benítez Trio
7/11 - Ollie Mann and the One Mann Band
7/19 - The Apparatus Trio
Sat, 7/25 - Solidago
7/26 - Sahn Cannon
8/2 - Chase Behar
*Sat. 8/8* - Mitchell Kedi
8/9 - Valerio Apuzzo
8/16 - Liam Backhoff
8/23 - Montaño Quartet
*Sat. 8/29* - SYLVIÄ
8/30 - Aiden Chang

Summer Concerts at Sam Adams Park at Faneuil Hall (Fri)

Marvel at the beautiful red bricks of Faneuil Hall while listening to wonderful melodies.

7/10 - LEIA
7/24 - Esaïe Menou Band
7/31 - Tommy Creighton Group
8/7 - Chef
8/21 - TESI

Summer Concerts at Magazine Beach Park (Fri)

Cross the Charles and enjoy beautiful views of the river at the greenspace of Magazine Beach Park while listening to local tunes.

8/28 - Diego Herrera
9/17 - Klemer Trio

SUMMER CONCERTS AT URBAN PARK (Wed)

Head to the top of the Kendall parking garage for a secret urban garden on the roof and live music for you by Club Passim.

6/10 - Marquis Lavoie
6/17 - Kayla Blackburn
6/24 - Rosa Joe Jacobs
7/1 - Mairead Guy
7/8 - Noble Dust
7/15 - A Day Without Love
7/22 - Seth Hanson
7/29 - Ella McDonald
8/5 - Ivy Boy
8/12 - Mozz
8/19 - TBA
8/26 - TBA

SUMMER IN THE CITY ON THE HARBORWALK (Tue-Fri)

Watch the harbor come alive at the Boston Harbor Hotel with scenic waterfront views, great music, and a variety of restaurants nearby.

Fri. 6/12 - Mark Erelli Band
Thu. 6/18 - Sugarbabies
Fri. 6/19 - Kerry Maher
Tue. 6/23 - Rich DiMare
Wed. 6/24 - Andrew Gravel and Friends
Thu. 6/25 - Them Apples
Fri. 6/26 - Mark Erelli Band
Tue. 6/30 - Fat City
Wed. 7/1 - Soul City
Thu. 7/2 - Will & The Way
Fri. 7/3 - Joe Carson
Tue. 7/7 - Booty Vortex
Wed. 7/8 - Blufish Yacht Rock
Thu. 7/9 - Rhett Price
Fri. 7/10 - Mark Erelli Ban
Tue. 7/14 - Shana Stack Country Band
Wed. 7/15 - World Premier Band
Thu. 7/16 - Last Minute Band
Fri. 7/17 - Soul Monstahs
Tue. 7/21 - Ray Greene
Wed. 7/22 - Disco Dream
Thu. 7/23 - Chloe Belsito
Fri. 7/24 - Mark Erelli Band
Tue. 7/28 - Young Love and the Thrills
Wed. 7/29 - Whiskey-6
Thu. 7/30 - Sugarbabies
Fri. 7/31 - Louis Brigham
Tue. 8/4 - Steve Memmolo
Wed. 8/5 - Mystique
Thu. 8/6 - Them Apples
Fri. 8/7 - Mark Erelli Band
Tue. 8/11 - Midtown Horns
Wed. 8/12 - The Gravel Project
Thu. 8/13 - Adia Clark Lay & Friends
Fri. 8/14 - Adia Clark Lay
Tue. 8/18 - Concetta
Wed. 8/19 - Country Wild Heart
Thu. 8/20 - Chloe Belsito
Fri. 8/21 - Mark Erelli Band
Tue. 8/25 - Karaoke
Wed. 8/26 - The Pulse
Thu. 8/27 - Last Minute Band
Fri. 8/28 - Mark Erelli Band

FRIENDS FRIDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (Fri)

Take in beachy weather and beachy views at the Ruth Gordon Amphitheater with their summer concert series. Bring a blanket or a beach chair, your pup, your friends, and your kids, and enjoy the water, music, and pop-up brews and BBQ.

6/26 - The Wolfpack and Ryan Peter Murphy
7/10 - Divas with a Twist
7/17 - Blüfish
7/24 - Cherry Orchard with Celtic Céilí Band
8/14 - Glen David Andrews
8/21 - Disco Dream with Rudder Cew
8/28 - Studio Two

NEMPAC’s JAZZ IN THE PARK (Thu)

The North End Music and Performing Arts Center is ready to bring you soulful jazz on The Greenway.

7/9 – Samuel Batista
7/16 – Tino D’Agostino Sextet
7/23 – Zahili Gonzalez Zamora
7/30 – Debo Ray
8/6 – Triad+

HARBORWALK SOUNDS AT THE ICA (Thu)

After you enjoy strolling through the ICA and getting inspired by modern art, head to the back, grab a seat on the steps, and enjoy live music right on the water while the sun sets.

7/9 - Lady Satch
7/16 - Jazz Cuti
7/23 - TESI
8/6 - An Tran
8/13 - Amiri Moreno
8/13 - Elise Rochet
8/20 - Cameron Spann
8/27 - SYLVÏA

SUMMER CONCERTS AT HINGHAM SHIPYARD (Fri)

Head to Hingham by car, bus, or ferry for a unique listening experience at the Hingham Shipyard right on the water.

7/10 - living on a bad name (Bon Jovi tribute)
7/17 - Vyntage Skynryd
7/31 - AK Cody
8/7 - The Cover Up band
8/14 - booty vortex
8/28 - Pink Houses
9/4 - Lexi James and the wild hearts

Outdoor Music Festivals + Special Events

There’s never too much live music, especially free concerts! Indulge yourself at these festivals full of great music, and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes as you get lost in the best tunes.

Sat. 5/16 - Watertown Porchfest
Sat. 6/6 - Dorchfest
Sat. 6/20 - Fenway Porchfest
Sat. 6/20 - Arlington Porchfest
Sat. 7/11 - Sun. 7/12 - Cambridge Porchfest
Sat. 7/25 - Sun. 7/26 - Cambridge Jazz Festival
Sat. 8/1 - Rat City Arts Festival
Sat. 8/8 - Charles River Jazz Festival
Sat. 8/22 - Jamaica Plain Porchfest
TBA - Boston Jazz Fest

Bonus paid concert series: Fenway Park Summer Concerts

The Fenway Park Summer Concert Series is back for the 2026 season. Even though they aren’t free, we had to give a special mention for one of Boston’s most iconic lineups.

Mon. 6/22 - Mumford & Sons
Tue. 6/23 - RÜFÜS DU SOL
Tue. 6/7, Wed. 6/8, Thu. 6/10 & Fri. 6/11 - Noah Kahan
Thu. 6/30 - Tim McGraw
Fri. 8/1 - Sat. 8/2 - Phish
Sun. 8/2 - Zac Brown Band
Fri. 8/14 - Sat. 8/15 - Chris Stapleton

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