Free Outdoor Concerts in Boston: Summer 2024 [06/13/24]

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

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 100 concerts that we get to enjoy for free. Stop by to listen to a wide range of tunes by these talented musicians!

Summer Concerts at Atlantic Wharf (Tue/Thu)

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

6/11: Jessica Woodlee
6/13: Supermarket Parking Lot
6/18: Emma Gimeno
6/20: Her Majesty’s Poor Sugar
6/25: giAnna
6/27: Sol Castell
7/9: Ricky Kole
7/11: Kaju Barfi
7/16: Two Smooth
7/18: George Carnes
7/23: Koko Higa
7/25: chrysalis
7/30: Analise
7/30: Advaitha
8/1: Grace Julia Carlin
8/8: Cordelia Fox
8/13: Mia Walz
8/15: Liz Sinn
8/20: Tiril Jackson
8/22: Victoria Marie
8/27: I.You.She
8/29: Maggie Welch

Summer Concerts at Kendall Center (Tue)

Enjoy sounds of jazz, pop, and more under a backdrop of a beautiful fountain and other art pieces.

6/11: Josh Brough
6/18: Her Majesty’s Poor Sugar
6/25: Mia Zeta
7/9: chrysalis
7/16: Koko Higa
7/23: Mar Giménez
7/30: Nina del Río
8/6: Luana Brazzán
8/13: Grace Julia Carlin
8/20: Sol Castell

Summer Concerts at 401 Park (Thu)

The luscious lawn in front of TimeOut is perfect for a bite, a resting place, and a concert!

6/13: Brooklynn
6/20: Reese Nobile
6/27: Sanvi Belwal
7/11: Rijah
7/18: Zara
7/25: Manuela Serrano
8/1: Angelo Della Valle
8/15: Alegria Quartet
8/22: Izzie Bannister

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.

6/20: Mari Sitzmann
6/27: Srisley
7/11: Henry Patterson
7/18: Jessie Starnes
7/25: Lourde Childs
8/1: Advaitha
8/8: Zara
8/15: Niké Vopalecká
8/22: Mehrpouya
8/29: Makena Tate

Summer Concerts at Club Passim (Thu)

Enjoy tunes at this nonprofit venue that has focused on musical experiences for all.

6/20: Aly Navarro
6/27: Katy Caballero
7/11: Cordelia Fox
7/18: Sho Humphries
7/25: Jessica Woodlee
8/1: Niké Vopalecká
8/8: Maggie MacKenzie
8/15: Analise
8/29: Makena Tate

Summer Concerts at Longfellow House (Sun)

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

7/7: Mia Zeta
7/21: Victoria Marie
7/28: Sarah Mesibov
8/4: André Bois

Summer Concerts at Tito Puente Latin Music Series (Thu)

Discover Latin music all over Boston by finding your way to one of the park locations that hosts this concert series with a salsa influence.

7/11: Orquesta Sensacional
7/18: Rafael Moreno
7/25: Gregorio Uribe
8/1: Alex Alvear & Mango Blue
8/8: Clave & Blues

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

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

Fri, 7/12: Lourde Childs
Fri, 7/19: Eli Yacinthe
Fri, 7/26: Dipsea Flower
Fri, 8/9: Aadhish Nair Quartet
Fri, 8/16: Alegria Quartet
We, 8/21: Trinity Mei

Summer Concerts at Spectacle Island (Sa/Su)

Explore the treasure of Spectacle Island by hiking, picnicking, and enjoying live jazz performances.

Sun, 7/14: Isaac Singer
Sat, 7/20: Last Minute
Sun, 7/21: Maxwell Vai
Sat, 7/27: Brooklynn
Sun, 7/28: Angelo Della Valle
Sun, 8/4: Mehrpouya
Sun, 8/11: Aadhish Nair Quartet
Sun, 8/18: Matthew Ashley
Sat, 8/24: Mia Walz
Sun, 8/25: Arman Wali
Sun, 9/1: Mr. R.C.

Summer in the City at the Harborwalk (Tue-Thu)

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

6/11: World Premier Band
6/12: Rich DiMare
6/13: The Gravel Project
6/14: Shana Stack Country Band
6/18: Fat City
6/19: Racky Thomas
6/20: Steve Memmolo
6/21: Sugarbabies Band
6/25: Michael Dutra
6/26: Karaoke
6/27: Soul Monstahs
6/28: Young Love & The Thrills
7/2: Karaoke
7/3: Soul City
7/4: Groove Authority
7/5: The Midtown Horns
7/9: Baha Brothers
7/10: World Premier Band
7/11: Jeff Pitchell
7/12: Amanda Stewart
7/16: Michael Dutra
7/17: James Montgomery
7/18: Them Apples Band
7/19: Mystique
7/23: Soul Monstahs
7/24: Rich DiMare
7/25: Shana Stack Country Band
7/26: Young Love & The Thrills
7/30: Racky Thomas
7/31: The Pulse of Boston
8/1: Steve Memmolo
8/2: SweetBeats
8/6: Karaoke
8/7: World Premier Band
8/8: Soul City
8/9: Shana Stack Country Band
8/13: Baha Brothers
8/14: Andrew Gravel and Friends
8/15: Young Love & The Thrills
8/16: The Midtown Horns
8/20: Mystique
8/21: Rich DiMare
8/22: Fat City
8/23: Nate Bash
8/27: The Pulse of Boston
8/28: Soul Monstahs
8/29: Concetta

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.

Wed, 6/12: Christian Inman
Fri, 6/14: Lee Zangari
Fri, 6/21: Reggie Hue
Wed, 6/26: Jessie Starnes
Fri, 6/28: Pearl Scott
Fri, 7/5: Patten Street Duo
Wed, 7/10: LEX
Fri, 7/12: Ming Yang
Wed, 7/17: Eli Yacinthe
Fri, 7/19: En Root Ensemble
Wed, 7/24: Henry Patterson
Fri, 7/26: Sonar Immigration
Wed, 7/31: Marley Striem
Fri, 8/2: Unheard Sounds
Wed, 8/7: Mar Giménez
Fri, 8/9: Savin Hillbillies
Wed, 8/14: Tiril Jackson
Wed, 8/21: Sanyamita
Fri, 8/23: Feltheart
Wed, 8/28: Sofi Lira
Fri, 8/30: Boston Lyric Opera

Summer Concerts at Urban Park (Tue/Wed)

Head to the top of the Kendall parking garage for a secret urban garden on the roof. There will be live music for you to enjoy by Club Passim and Berklee students. Plus, Lamplighter will be hosting some pop-ups for you to enjoy a brew while taking in tunes with friends.

Fresh Beats: Free Summer Concert Series (We)

Enjoy music on the third Wednesday of every month in Southie! There will be free lawn games and food and beverages for purchase, so everyone can enjoy.

Friends’ Fridays Summer 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 popup brews and BBQ.

Thursdays on the Lawn at the Loring-Greenough House (Thu)

Thursdays on the greenest lawn you’ve ever seen would not be complete without live music. Head to Loring-Greenough House for a picnic, a beer garden, a concert, and more at this historic home.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra at the Hatch Shell (Wed/Sat)

The Hatch Shell is an iconic golden half dome shape right on the Esplanade. It sets the stage (literally and figuratively) for soothing orchestra performances on summer nights.

Sat, 6/15: Juneteenth Celebration (not at the Hatch Shell)
Wed, 7/17: Community Block Party
Wed, 7/24: Gershwin & Williams American Icons
Sat, 8/3: Brahms & Dvorak - Songs Without Words
Sat, 8/10: An Evening of Summer Music
Wed, 8/14: Mozart & More
Wed, 8/21: Sheherazade & Borodin - Arabian Nights

Live Music at Aeronaut Allston (Thu-Sat)

The beloved Aeronaut Allston beer garden is complete when there’s live music playing as you sip on tasty brews.

Thu, 6/13: Ava Panza
Fri, 6/14: Billy Dodge Moody
Thu, 6/20: Kayla Silverman
Fri, 6/28: Swooli, Monaveli, and Erdnaez the Weapon
Sat, 6/29: Jack Grace Band
Fri, 7/5: Modern Fools
Thu, 7/11: Noah G. Fowler
Fri, 7/12: Le Prestige
Fri, 7/19: Spotted Owls
Thu, 7/27: Aradia Ft. Karson and Shaggy Palms
Thu, 8/1: Gooseberry
Fri, 8/2: Emperor Norton’s Stationary Marching Band
Thu, 8/8: Lindsay Foote
Fri, 8/9: Kong
Thu, 8/15: Elisabeth Waters
Fri, 8/16: Pretty Rotten
Sat, 8/17: Young Americans
Sat, 8/24: The Weisstronauts
Sat, 8/24: Job Creators
Fri, 8/30: City of Four
Sat, 8/31: The Leftovers
Sat, 9/7: Midnight Motion
Fri, 9/13: The Roland High Life

NEMPAC’s Jazz in the Park Series (Thu)

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

7/11: Vintage Vocal Quartet
7/18: Debo Ray
7/25: Marco Pignataro & The Garden of Spirits (Feat. Sheryl Bailey)
8/1: Gabby Cotter & The Timba Messengers
8/8: Caio E Jess

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.

7/11: So Alma
7/18: Rijah
7/25: Soulboi
8/1: Cordelia Fox
8/8: Manuela Sánchez-Goubert
8/15: Last Minute
8/22: Two Smooth
8/29: Kaju Barfi

CX Summer Nights (Thu)

Bring your pup and your friends and head to CX Summer Nights for lawn games, local brews from Lamplighter CX, and live music.

6/20: Blue Light Bandits + Copilot
7/18: Zola Simone + Bermuda Search Party
8/15: Hill House + Boulevards

Concerts at Hingham Shipyard (Fri)

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

7/5: Pink Houses
7/12: Hipshot Band
7/19: Blame the Whiskey
7/26: The Love Dogs
8/2: Vyntyge Skynyrd
8/9: Booty Vortex
8/16: Scarab
8/23: Danny Gallagher Band
8/30: The Seven Wonders

Eliot Schoolyard Concerts (Sun)

Bring your own seat and make your way to the Eliot Schoolyard in Jamaica Plain for live performances.

6/30: Pheonixoutthe
7/7: Man On Land & Dis N Dat Band
7/14: Pat Loomis & Friends
7/28: Debo Ray
8/4: Trinity Mei
8/18: Giuseppe Paradiso & Meridian 71
8/25: Fabiola Mendez

Sounds of Fort Warren: Jazz at the Fort (Sat)

Fall in love with jazz tunes that echo through the nooks of Fort Warren on Georges Island.

7/13: Liz Sinn
7/20: Chaiah
7/27: So Alma
8/3: The Aristizabal Collective
8/10: Jiayi Guo Trio
8/17: Diego Herrera Project
8/24: Yağmur Soydemir
8/30: Augustina Vaiginyte

Revere Beach Summer Concert Series (Thu/Fri)

Days full of sandy beaches, sunny weather, and live music are the epitome of summer.

6/20: Francoix Simard
6/27: Vinyl Echoes
7/11: PanNeubean Steel
7/26: Chris Fritz-Grice
8/2: Mike Forgette
8/9: Francoix Simard
8/16: Brother Seamus

Boston Parks and Recreation Neighborhood Concert Series

Explore the communities of Boston while listening to a wide genre of music all summer long.

Mon, 7/8: Dorchester - Living on a Bad Name
Tue, 7/9: Allston/Brighton - Jesse Liam Band
Wed, 7/10: South End - $3 Shirt
Mon, 7/15: West Roxbury - Be Kind Rewind 90s
Mon, 7/29: Roslindale - Rusty Randoms
Mon, 8/5: Mattapan - National Night Out with E Water Band
Wed, 8/7: South Boston - Country Night featuring Lexi James & amp + Wildheart

Concerts in the Common (We)

Listen to live music after strolling through vendor stalls at the Brighton Farmers’ Market.

6/12: Laura Sanchez Flamenco Company
7/10: Mercedes Escobar
8/14: Project Mishram
9/11: Phil and the Flying Leap
10/9: Winkler

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, 6/15: Fenway Porchfest
Sat, 6/15: Arlington Porchfest
Sun, 7/14: Charles River Jazz Festival
Sat, 7/27 & Sun, 7/28: Cambridge Jazz Festival
Fri, 8/30 & Sat. 8/31: Boston Jazz Fest

Bonus paid concert series: Fenway Park Summer Concerts

XX The Fenway Park Summer Concert Series is back for the 2024 season. Even though they aren’t free, we had to give a special mention for one of Boston’s most iconic lineups.

6/20: Lana Del Rey
6/21: Hootie and the Blowfish
7/18-7/19: Noah Kahan
7/20: Kane Brown
7/21: Foo Fighters
7/23: blink-182
8/5: Def Leppard and Journey
8/7: Green Day
9/15 & 9/17: Pearl Jam

Free Outdoor Concerts in Boston: Summer 2024

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