Free Outdoor Concerts in Boston: Summer 2026

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.&nbsp;&nbsp; by Yelena Nicolle Salvador Concerts series listed in chronological order based on upcoming start date.&nbsp; <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/groundbeat-concert-series-at-the-hatch-shell-boston-1038009">GROUNDBEAT CONCERT SERIES</a> (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.<ul><li>*Sun. 5/31* - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/esplanade-community-day--2-boston-1038656">Zumix Hatch Shell Takeover</a></li><li>Wed, 6/3 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/groundbeat-abilities-amplified-boston-1038657">Abilities: Amplified</a></li><li>Wed. 6/10 - Caribbean Heritage Month</li><li>Wed. 6/17 - Salsa at the Shell</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-boston-landmarks-orchestra-concerts-at-the-hatch-shell-on-the-esplanade-boston-421287">Bos Landmarks Orchestra Concerts @ Hatch Shell</a> (Wed) <ul><li>*Sat, 6/20 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/a-juneteenth-celebration--2-boston-1039321">Juneteenth Celebration</a> (not at the Hatch Shell)</li><li>Wed 7/22 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-landmarks-orchestra-the-best-of-boston--2-boston-1039322">The Best of Boston</a></li><li>Wed, 7/29 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-landmarks-orchestra-four-seasons-recomposed-mozart-s-40th-at-the-hatch-boston-1039323">Mozart’s 40th at the Hatch</a></li><li>Wed, 8/5 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-landmarks-orchestra-free-esplanade-concert-verdi-requiem-boston-1039324">Verdi Requiem</a></li><li>Wed, 8/12 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-esplanade-concert-by-boston-landmarks-orchestra-organ-symphony-fountains-of-rome-boston-1039325">Organ Symphony &amp; Fountains of Rome</a></li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/berklee-summer-in-the-city-concerts-boston-421679">BERKLEE SUMMER IN THE CITY</a> 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. <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-atlantic-wharf-boston-388049">Summer Concerts at Atlantic Wharf</a> (Tue) Enjoy music right on the water with a stunning view of the Fort Point Channel.<ul><li>6/2 - Rijah</li><li>6/9 - Maya Yona</li><li>6/16 - Ella Faye</li><li>6/23 - Jane Kristiansen</li><li>6/30 - Vanessa Torre</li><li>7/7 - Tommy Creighton Group</li><li>7/14 - Aisha</li><li>7/21 - Cece Benz</li><li>7/28 - Noa Ben David</li><li>*Sat. 8/1* - Stéfane</li><li>8/4 - Mia McIntosh</li><li>8/11 - Ávin</li><li>8/18 - Jane Kristiansen</li><li>8/25 - Owen Reinders</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-kendall-center-cambridge-388058">Summer Concerts at Kendall Center</a> (Tue) Enjoy sounds of jazz, pop, and more on Tuesday evenings at Kendall Square's hidden gem, the Urban Park Roof Garden.<ul><li>6/2: Elise Rochet</li><li>6/9: Sahn Cannon</li><li>6/16: Solidago</li><li>6/23: The Apparatus Trio</li><li>6/30: Charlie Weld</li><li>7/7: Owen Reinders</li><li>7/14: Hanna Lauren</li><li>7/21: Talya Ozsardas</li><li>7/28: Brooklynn</li><li>8/4: Júlia Aronovich</li><li>8/11: Vanessa Torre</li><li>8/25: CAS</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-lyrik-back-bay-boston-1019603">Summer Concerts at Lyrik Back Bay</a> (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.<ul><li>6/2 - Cameron Spann</li><li>6/9 - Talya Ozsardas</li><li>6/16 - Vanessa Gracious Gift</li><li>6/23 - Cece Benz</li><li>6/30 - CAS</li><li>7/7 - Sterlyn Termine</li><li>7/14 - LUSI</li><li>7/28 - Marianthi Olympia</li><li>8/4 - Dmitrii Shaposhnikov</li><li>8/11 - Ceferino Vergara</li><li>8/18 - Jade Faria</li><li>8/25 - Mason Windley</li><li>9/1 - Tessa Brown</li><li>9/8 - Pia Ella</li><li>9/22 - Diego Herrera</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/prudential-center-s-berklee-summer-in-the-city-concert-series--14-boston-1019601">Summer Concerts at Prudential Center</a> (Thu)&nbsp; 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.<ul><li>6/4 - Rijah</li><li>6/11 - Brooklynn</li><li>6/25 - Tani and Maria Medina</li><li>7/2 - Jade Faria</li><li>7/9 - Maggie Welch</li><li>7/16 - Karolina Wilgus</li><li>*Sat. 7/18* - Michelle Aurora y El Naka</li><li>7/23 - Finesse Duo</li><li>7/30 - YARYNA</li><li>8/6 - Aisha</li><li>8/13 - Lord Mortis</li><li>8/27 - Tessa Brown</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/concerts-in-the-courtyard-at-boston-public-library-boston-381475">Concerts in the Courtyard at Boston Public Library</a> (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.&nbsp;<ul><li>Fri. 6/5: Macy Brassell</li><li>Fri. 6/12: Jazz Cuti</li><li>Fri. 6/26: Yu Chun Chan</li><li>Wed. 7/1: Jean Strauss</li><li>Wed. 7/8: Michelle Aurora y Naka</li><li>Wed. 7/15: giAnna</li><li>Wed. 7/22: KHENSANI</li><li>Wed. 7/29: Maeve Zamuner</li><li>Wed. 8/5: Lady Satch</li><li>Wed. 8/12: Camila Quintero</li><li>Wed. 8/19: Luke Walker</li><li>Wed. 8/26: Diego Herrera</li><li>More TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-south-boston-maritime-park-boston-388074">Concerts at South Boston Maritime Park</a> (Fri) Kick off your weekend by catching one of these evening concerts right near the water in Seaport.<ul><li>6/12 - Sterlyn Termine</li><li>6/19 - Ryota Sasaki Quintet</li><li>6/26 - Manuela Serrano Trio</li><li>7/3 - Simon Davis</li><li>7/10 - Ceferino Vergara</li><li>7/17 - Chase Behar</li><li>7/24 - Guy Richey Gibbons</li><li>7/31 - Pia Ella</li><li>8/7 - Marianthi Olympia</li><li>8/14 - Luvwander</li><li>8/21 - KNMR&amp;WST</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-longfellow-house-cambridge-388064">Summer Concerts at Longfellow House</a> (Sun) Head over to this historic building and listen to great music in front of beautiful architecture.&nbsp;<ul><li>6/28 - Celia Sieckert</li><li>8/16 - Yujin Han</li><li>8/23 - Owen Mar</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-spectacle-island--10-boston-1000828">Summer Concerts at Spectacle Island</a> (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.<ul><li>7/5 - Magalí Benítez Trio</li><li>7/11 - Ollie Mann and the One Mann Band</li><li>7/19 - The Apparatus Trio</li><li>Sat, 7/25 - Solidago</li><li>7/26 - Sahn Cannon</li><li>8/2 - Chase Behar</li><li>*Sat. 8/8* - Mitchell Kedi</li><li>8/9 - Valerio Apuzzo</li><li>8/16 - Liam Backhoff</li><li>8/23 - Montaño Quartet</li><li>*Sat. 8/29* - SYLVIÄ</li><li>8/30 - Aiden Chang</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-sam-adams-park-at-faneuil-hall-boston-388073">Summer Concerts at Sam Adams Park at Faneuil Hall</a> (Fri) Marvel at the beautiful red bricks of Faneuil Hall while listening to wonderful melodies.&nbsp;<ul><li>7/10 - LEIA</li><li>7/24 - Esaïe Menou Band</li><li>7/31 - Tommy Creighton Group</li><li>8/7 - Chef</li><li>8/21 - TESI</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-magazine-beach-park-cambridge-1019653">Summer Concerts at Magazine Beach Park</a> (Fri) Cross the Charles and enjoy beautiful views of the river at the greenspace of Magazine Beach Park while listening to local tunes.<ul><li>8/28 - Diego Herrera</li><li>9/17 - Klemer Trio</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/free-live-music-at-the-urban-park-roof-garden-by-club-passim-cambridge-1017193">SUMMER CONCERTS AT URBAN PARK</a> (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.&nbsp;<ul><li>6/10 - Marquis Lavoie</li><li>6/17 - Kayla Blackburn</li><li>6/24 - Rosa Joe Jacobs</li><li>7/1 - Mairead Guy</li><li>7/8 - Noble Dust</li><li>7/15 - A Day Without Love</li><li>7/22 - Seth Hanson</li><li>7/29 - Ella McDonald</li><li>8/5 - Ivy Boy</li><li>8/12 - Mozz</li><li>8/19 - TBA</li><li>8/26 - TBA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-in-the-city-2023-free-live-music-on-the-harborwalk-boston-385930">SUMMER IN THE CITY ON THE HARBORWALK</a> (Tue-Fri) Watch the harbor come alive at the Boston Harbor Hotel with scenic waterfront views, great music, and a variety of restaurants nearby.<ul><li>Fri. 6/12 - Mark Erelli Band</li><li>Thu. 6/18 - Sugarbabies</li><li>Fri. 6/19 - Kerry Maher</li><li>Tue. 6/23 - Rich DiMare</li><li>Wed. 6/24 - Andrew Gravel and Friends</li><li>Thu. 6/25 - Them Apples</li><li>Fri. 6/26 - Mark Erelli Band</li><li>Tue. 6/30 - Fat City</li><li>Wed. 7/1 - Soul City</li><li>Thu. 7/2 - Will &amp; The Way</li><li>Fri. 7/3 - Joe Carson</li><li>Tue. 7/7 - Booty Vortex</li><li>Wed. 7/8 - Blufish Yacht Rock</li><li>Thu. 7/9 - Rhett Price</li><li>Fri. 7/10 - Mark Erelli Ban</li><li>Tue. 7/14 - Shana Stack Country Band</li><li>Wed. 7/15 - World Premier Band</li><li>Thu. 7/16 - Last Minute Band</li><li>Fri. 7/17 - Soul Monstahs</li><li>Tue. 7/21 - Ray Greene</li><li>Wed. 7/22 - Disco Dream</li><li>Thu. 7/23 - Chloe Belsito</li><li>Fri. 7/24 - Mark Erelli Band</li><li>Tue. 7/28 - Young Love and the Thrills</li><li>Wed. 7/29 - Whiskey-6</li><li>Thu. 7/30 - Sugarbabies</li><li>Fri. 7/31 - Louis Brigham</li><li>Tue. 8/4 - Steve Memmolo</li><li>Wed. 8/5 - Mystique</li><li>Thu. 8/6 - Them Apples</li><li>Fri. 8/7 - Mark Erelli Band</li><li>Tue. 8/11 - Midtown Horns</li><li>Wed. 8/12 - The Gravel Project</li><li>Thu. 8/13 - Adia Clark Lay &amp; Friends</li><li>Fri. 8/14 - Adia Clark Lay</li><li>Tue. 8/18 - Concetta</li><li>Wed. 8/19 - Country Wild Heart</li><li>Thu. 8/20 - Chloe Belsito</li><li>Fri. 8/21 - Mark Erelli Band</li><li>Tue. 8/25 - Karaoke</li><li>Wed. 8/26 - The Pulse</li><li>Thu. 8/27 - Last Minute Band</li><li>Fri. 8/28 - Mark Erelli Band</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/friends-fridays-summer-concert-series-quincy-1019837">FRIENDS FRIDAYS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES</a> (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.<ul><li>6/26 - The Wolfpack and Ryan Peter Murphy</li><li>7/10 - Divas with a Twist</li><li>7/17 - Blüfish</li><li>7/24 - Cherry Orchard with Celtic Céilí Band</li><li>8/14 - Glen David Andrews</li><li>8/21 - Disco Dream with Rudder Cew</li><li>8/28 - Studio Two</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/nempac-s-jazz-in-the-park--21-boston-1038010">NEMPAC’s JAZZ IN THE PARK</a> (Thu) The North End Music and Performing Arts Center is ready to bring you soulful jazz on The Greenway.<ul><li>7/9 – Samuel Batista</li><li>7/16 – Tino D’Agostino Sextet</li><li>7/23 – Zahili Gonzalez Zamora</li><li>7/30 – Debo Ray</li><li>8/6 – Triad+</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/harborwalk-sounds-berklee-college-of-music-at-the-ica-boston-379102">HARBORWALK SOUNDS AT THE ICA</a> (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.&nbsp;<ul><li>7/9 - Lady Satch</li><li>7/16 - Jazz Cuti</li><li>7/23 - TESI</li><li>8/6 - An Tran</li><li>8/13 - Amiri Moreno</li><li>8/13 - Elise Rochet</li><li>8/20 - Cameron Spann</li><li>8/27 - SYLVÏA</li></ul><a href="https://joyraft.com/event/summer-concerts-at-hingham-shipyard--9-hingham-1019838">SUMMER CONCERTS AT HINGHAM SHIPYARD</a> (Fri) Head to Hingham by car, bus, or ferry for a unique listening experience at the Hingham Shipyard right on the water.<ul><li>7/10 - living on a bad name (Bon Jovi tribute)</li><li>7/17 - Vyntage Skynryd</li><li>7/31 - AK Cody</li><li>8/7 - The Cover Up band</li><li>8/14 - booty vortex</li><li>8/28 - Pink Houses</li><li>9/4 - Lexi James and the wild hearts</li></ul>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.<ul><li>Sat. 5/16 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/watertown-porchfest-watertown-459624">Watertown Porchfest</a></li><li>Sat. 6/6 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/dorchfest-dorchester-421005">Dorchfest</a></li><li>Sat. 6/20 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/fenway-porchfest--7-boston-1038011">Fenway Porchfest </a> </li><li>Sat. 6/20 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/arlington-porchfest-arlington-1038012">Arlington Porchfest </a> </li><li>Sat. 7/11 - Sun. 7/12 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/cambridge-porchfest--2-cambridge-1036738">Cambridge Porchfest</a></li><li>Sat. 7/25 - Sun. 7/26 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/8th-annual-cambridge-jazz-festival-boston-388585">Cambridge Jazz Festival</a></li><li>Sat. 8/1 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/rat-city-arts-festival--2-boston-1017821">Rat City Arts Festival</a> </li><li>Sat. 8/8 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/charles-river-jazz-festival--3-boston-1038013">Charles River Jazz Festival </a> </li><li>Sat. 8/22 - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/jp-porchfest--3-boston-1022298">Jamaica Plain Porchfest</a></li><li>TBA - <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/boston-jazz-fest-boston-388927">Boston Jazz Fest</a></li></ul>Bonus paid concert series: <a href="https://joyraft.com/event/fenway-park-summer-concert-series-boston-421407">Fenway Park Summer Concerts</a> 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.&nbsp;<ul><li>Mon. 6/22 - Mumford &amp; Sons</li><li>Tue. 6/23 - RÜFÜS DU SOL</li><li>Tue. 6/7, Wed. 6/8, Thu. 6/10 &amp; Fri. 6/11 - Noah Kahan</li><li>Thu. 6/30 - Tim McGraw</li><li>Fri. 8/1 - Sat. 8/2 - Phish</li><li>Sun. 8/2 - Zac Brown Band</li><li>Fri. 8/14 - Sat. 8/15 - Chris Stapleton</li></ul>

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