The Big Gig: Spring Music Festival & Market
When:
Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:00p -
Sunday, May 24, 2026 6:00p
Saturday, May 23, 2026 12:00p -
Sunday, May 24, 2026 6:00p
Where:
The Charles River Speedway
525 Western Ave.
Boston, MA 02135
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Drinks, Food, Good for Groups, Music
Event website:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1GyL8QKbqu/
The Big Gig: 10 local indie music acts • 100+ vendors • Boston’s largest outdoor dining courtyard • FREE ADMISSION!
We teamed up with @allstonpudding music blog for our 1st ever Spring music festival & market!
Sat. + Sun. May 23 & 24, 12-6pm. Hosted by @notchbrewing at @charlesriverspeedway (525 Western Ave Boston MA 02135)
Don’t miss our last weekend event in Boston until Sept.!
*** Features ***
🎟️ Admission: FREE, all ages
🎶 Music Schedule:
SAT
5:00–5:30 Tyler and The Protomartyrs @tyler_andthenames
4:15–4:45 The Croaks @thecroaks
3:30–4:00 Aedan MacDougall @aedanmacdougall
2:45–3:15 Doss @dosstheband
2:00–2:30 Alex Judd @saltyalexj
SUN
5:00–5:30 Wooll @wooll.pvd
4:15–4:45 Emi McSwain @emimcswain
3:30–4:00 Miles Chandler (Clifford) @clifford_the_band
2:45–3:15 Max Sandor @seymour.tuchus
2–2:30 Night Moth (solo) @night_moth
🍽️ 🥤Concessions:
🍻🛍️ Sip ‘n Shop - carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing!
🚐 Trucks - @bonetownburgers 🍔, @wanderlustglobalfood 🌎, @frios_southboston7 🍧, @tandoorandcurryonwheels 🍛
🏬 Stalls - @dosmanoskitchen 🫓, @pizzaprojectboston 🍕🥗, @linger.boston 🍵 ☕️🥪🥃/ @weitogopopup 🍜🍚🍗, @the.koji.club 🍙🍶
🐕 Pets: You + fur baby can eat outside & shop together inside!
📸 Experience Room: @the_mystery_jig 1800s style tintype portrait photos!
🧱 Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 50+ more vendors, a 5-min walk away! 406 Western Ave 02135, open Wed. to Mon. 11-7. Directions - https://tr.ee/RM5be0
*** Info ***
🗓️ Dates: May 23 & 24 2026
⏰ Time: 12-6pm
📍Address: 525 Western Ave Boston MA 02135
🗺️ Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex 🐎 - 7 Restaurants, indoor taproom, outdoor dining courtyard, big event hall (@garagebevents ) + a small one (annex)
☔ Weather: indoor + outdoor areas, rain or shine
*** Getting There ***
🚲 Bike: racks out front
🚌 Bus: 70, 86
🚆 Commuter Rail: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same cost as the T)
🚗 Drive: right by the highway!
🅿️ Parking:
FREE: Speedway front lot, or 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge
$5 next door behind 495 Western Ave
$10 Spot Hero app across the street 500 Western Ave
$5 validation @fidopizzaboston / @parkbagelry, garage behind 280 Western Ave
♿️ Wheelchair Accessible
*** Vendors ***
🖋️Applications: https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar
🎪 Vendor List:
@_mycalmskin
@abbycali.art
@alanabailey
@alison.sari.doodles
@alltheragevintage @feralfawnart
@amanda.jean.arts
@arcxlight
@artisanist.store
@ash_n_boneoddities
@assicajewelry
@audreyapparel
@autumns_oniom
@avu_vintage
@bethiekart
@blaqstarsoaps
@blessingcreations2017
@brooklineartscenter
@cabinweekprojects
@cambridgeraspberryberet and @allstonraspberryberet
@carmela.rachel.art
@cass.paints
@cauldronandvice
@celestialvelvetshop
@cfourcreatures
@cherrysweetcharms_
@chloe_peters_art
@claireburkeart
@cloud9resale
@cmykennedy
@comradecrayon
@cranium_cables
@cryptic_croc
@dani_buffalo_jewelry
@decades_of_threads
@designsbykmay
@digital_nail
@earthytonescrafts and @hermanas.falsas.shop
@erhartscribbles
@eternalearth_designs
@faithenduresbydev
@felt_nouns
@frios_southboston7
@greatwoodco
@guytrashstudios
@hausofmagdacollective
@heathdopaint
@highenergyvintage
@hilltownhemlockstudio
@honwacrafts
@inksmith_apparel
@jxslade_region1records
@kalealascrafts
@ladle_gull
@lafoliepress
@lazy_eyes_recycling
@lexiebutterflyvintage
@LisaRobinNelson
@lizzie_cartoons
@lost.glories.shop
@loveandasandwich
@lucetoothvintage
@malbeeart & @chainmailgoblin
@manleycrochet
@melliferamodern
@mellowfellowmelts
@moonlight_craftworks
@moonspunrelics
@mudhedz
@namebrandcloth
@nave_accessories
@newagaingoods
@nicolespots
@nowarriving.store
@ohboy_art
@olivia.fod.art
@oopsallworms
@peter_bass_
@ratglassmass
@rememberingbunnies
@replenish_scrubs
@retrotwinpowers
@reveriehandmade
@roseglassart
@samkimceramics
@sarshaha
@seamusallenstudios
@secondbloomcurio
@shopjuliananyc
@sophpremacy
@sparkalifewithart
@SpellboundCandleComp
@spikieduckie
@sugar.candle.co
@tabby.cat.candles
@tandoorandcurry
@thankyousean
@the_mystery_jig
@theartofemma
@theartsandcatshop
@thebutteredtable
@thecypruscabinet
@thegamercaravanma
@thelassilab
@threefatesvintage
@thrift.junkie207
@thriftiebrookie
@tiakinsmanart
@timgadcookies
@unpredictablefinds
@who_is_hypokrites
@winthropindustries
@wonderfull.kitchen
@yellowsky_collective
@zephyr_maeleficarum
*** Credits ***
🖼️ Poster by @thankyousean , find his booth at the bazaar or more work online: https://linktr.ee/thankyou_sean
❤️ BIG thanks to our sponsors!
@brightonmainstreets
@judgeamps
Comm Ave Canna
@hotelstudioallston
@olitoki
Allston Civic Association
Rockland Trust Brighton
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