Signature Boston Events
Boston is buzzing all summer and fall with hundreds of amazing events taking place downtown, in Back Bay, and all of the city’s neighborhoods and surrounding cities and towns. This year is a great time to Meet Boston, a city that never gets old.
HOZIER IN CONCERT
June 23-24
Ireland’s acclaimed artist Hozier performs “Unreal Unearth,” his 2024 album, inspired by Dante’s “Inferno.” He is joined by special guests Gigi Perez and Amble. Born Andrew Hozier-Byrne in Co. Wicklow and influenced by Irish music, the singer-songwriter is hailed for his majestic vocal range and musical curiosity. His seminal hit, “Take Me to Church,” continues to inspire listeners around the world. The concert at Fenway Park, the nation’s most beloved ballpark, is part of an ongoing series of outdoor concerts there.
BOSTON HARBORFEST
July 2-4
Downtown Boston, Government Center and Boston Waterfront The nation’s Independence Day comes alive in Boston each year with Harborfest, a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history. Enjoy Revolutionary War reenactments, chowder tasting, live music and arts exhibits and family activities at Christopher Columbus Park. Highlights of Harborfest include a 21-gun salute and turnaround in Boston Harbor of the USS Constitution, reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House, and the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Charles River Esplanade.
DINE OUT BOSTON
August 3-16
Whether you’re revisiting an old favorite eatery or exploring the latest culinary hot spots, there’s something for everyone at Dine Out Boston, a popular feast showcasing greater Boston’s best restaurants, hotels, pubs and cafés. Formerly called Boston Restaurant Week, Dine Out Boston features prix fixe menus at multiple price points for lunch and dinner. Take advantage of hotel packages, special discounts on attractions, tours and theater tickets, and other deals to stretch your savings even further.
HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA
October 17-19
Since 1965, the Head of the Charles Regatta has brought thousands of rowers to the Charles River to compete in the world’s largest 3-day regatta! More than 11,000 rowers from around the globe are competing in the 2025 Regatta. Hundreds of thousands of onlooks line the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge and Boston to cheer on these exciting races, and the celebrations continue through the night at Harvard Square and other spots.
For more Boston events, visit: meetboston.com
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