The Big Gig: Spring Music Festival & Market

<img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t21/1/16/1f3b8.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/1/16/1f3aa.png"> The Big Gig: 10 local indie music acts • 100+ vendors • Boston’s largest outdoor dining courtyard • FREE ADMISSION! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t64/1/16/1f91d.png"> We teamed up with @allstonpudding music blog for our 1st ever Spring music festival &amp; market! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/1f449.png"> Sat. + Sun. May 23 &amp; 24, 12-6pm. Hosted by @notchbrewing at @charlesriverspeedway (525 Western Ave Boston MA 02135) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t45/1/16/1f6a8.png"> 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 &amp; 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 - <a href="https://tr.ee/RM5be0">https://tr.ee/RM5be0</a> *** Info *** 🗓️ Dates: May 23 &amp; 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: <a href="https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar">https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar</a> 🎪 Vendor List TBA *** Credits ***  🖼️ Poster by @thankyousean , find his booth at the bazaar or more work online: <a href="https://linktr.ee/thankyou_sean">https://linktr.ee/thankyou_sean</a> ❤️ BIG thanks to our sponsors! @brightonmainstreets @judgeamps Comm Ave Canna @hotelstudioallston @olitoki Allston Civic Association Rockland Trust Brighton

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