Want to know who’s playing in Boston? We’ve put together a schedule of the city’s top rock concerts and music festivals so you can plan ahead.
Our Boston concerts calendar is organized by month, making it easy for you to access both international and local shows happening in the city.
After choosing which concert to attend, take advantage of the opportunity to plan your musical journey or outing with the Travel 2 Concert Boston Rock Guide. It includes record and instrument stores, comprehensive info on concert venues, significant places in the history of rock and heavy metal, and even rock bars.
UPCOMING ROCK CONCERTS IN BOSTON
NOVEMBER 2024
Ryan Montbleau Band – Brighton Music Hall – November 9
Theory of a Deadman – House of Blues Boston – November 12
Destroy Boys – Paradise Rock Club – November 14
The Coronas – Brighton Music Hall – November 14
W.A.S.P. – Orpheum Theatre Boston – November 15
Bearings – Paradise Rock Club – November 15
Animals as Leaders – Royale – November 16
Tokyo Police Club – Paradise Rock Club – November 16
Senses Fail and Saves The Day – House of Blues Boston – November 17
Norma Jean – Brighton Music Hall – November 17
Bit Brigade – Brighton Music Hall – November 19
Origami Angel – Big Night Live – November 21
Letters To Cleo – Paradise Rock Club – November 22 and 23
Steel Panther – House of Blues Boston – November 23
Delta Sleep – Paradise Rock Club – November 24
Ryan Adams – Wang Theatre – November 25
Real Friends – Paradise Rock Club – November 25
Blood Incantation – Brighton Music Hall – November 27
The Story So Far – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – November 28
DECEMBER 2024
Interpol – Roadrunner – December 1
The Jesus Lizard – Roadrunner – December 1
Paerish – Brighton Music Hall – December 2
State Champs – House of Blues Boston – December 4
Mo Lowda & The Humble – Paradise Rock Club – December 7
Stephen Wilson Jr. – Brighton Music Hall – December 8
The Blood Brothers – Paradise Rock Club – December 9
They Might Be Giants – Orpheum Theatre Boston – December 14 and 15
Eggy – Paradise Rock Club – December 31
JANUARY 2025
Silverstein and Thursday – House of Blues Boston – January 11
The Vaccines – Royale – January 18
Porridge Radio – Brighton Music Hall – January 26
Myles Kennedy – Brighton Music Hall – January 27
Blind Pilot – Paradise Rock Club – January 31
FEBRUARY 2025
Kerry King – Royale – February 4
Jerry Cantrell – House of Blues Boston – February 4
Sullivan King – Roadrunner – February 7
Hippo Campus – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – February 7
Apocalyptica – Orpheum Theatre Boston – February 8
Ax and the Hatchetmen – Brighton Music Hall – February 14
Travis – Royale – February 15
Molchat Doma – Roadrunner – February 15
The Hails and Never Ending Fall – Brighton Music Hall – February 21
Foster The People – House of Blues Boston – February 22
Swallow the Sun – Brighton Music Hall – February 23
Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, NiNi and Trollfest – Brighton Music Hall – February 27
Joe Bonamassa – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – February 27
MARCH 2025
David Shaw – Brighton Music Hall – March 1
This Wild Life – Brighton Music Hall – March 13
Disturbed – TD Garden – March 14
Palace – Royale – March 14
Dropkick Murphys – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – March 14, 15 and 16
Dropkick Murphys – House of Blues Boston – March 17
RX Bandits – Paradise Rock Club – March 15
Dream Theater – Wang Theatre – March 15
Quicksand – Paradise Rock Club – March 19
Geographer – Brighton Music Hall – March 23
Stereophonics – House of Blues Boston – March 26
Coal Chamber and Fear Factory – Big Night Live – March 30
APRIL 2025
Intervals – Paradise Rock Club – April 4
Snow Patrol – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – April 5
Deftones – TD Garden – April 8
Mogwai – Paradise Rock Club – April 11
Franz Ferdinand – Orpheum Theatre Boston – April 12
Bright Eyes – House of Blues Boston – April 18
MAY 2025
Bullet for My Valentine and Trivium – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – May 2
Saint Motel – House of Blues Boston – May 4
JUNE 2025
Queens of the Stone Age and The Kills – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – June 10 and 11
JULY 2025
Ghost – TD Garden – July 21
Learn more about the venues
Curious about the concert venues, tips for picking the best seat, or nearby hotels to stay at on show day? Check out our special pages:
- House of Blues Boston
- TD Garden
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- Orpheum Theatre Boston
- Paradise Rock Club
- Brighton Music Hall
- Royale
- Wang Theatre
- Roadrunner
Rock Route in Boston, USA
Boston, in the United States, with its rich cultural and academic heritage, is also a fervent center for rock ‘n’ roll. The city boasts an impressive musical history, being the birthplace of legendary bands like Aerosmith, Extreme, Pixies and Mighty Mighty Bosstones. With its vibrant and energetic atmosphere, Boston offers a unique experience for rock fans.
If you have extra time while in the city, consider embarking on a rock-themed tour. There are beautiful and historic venues like the Wang Theatre and House of Blues Boston. For those who enjoy live music in a bar setting, be sure to check out The Bebop, a pub that gives local talent a chance to shine.
While strolling through the city streets, make sure to stop by the building on Commonwealth Avenue where members of Aerosmith lived in the early 1970s, as well as Tremont Street, where Extreme filmed the video for their famous song “Hole Hearted.”
To plan your rock-inspired trip to Lisbon (or other cities and countries worldwide), check out all the guides we’ve published on Travel 2 Concert!
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