Meet Boston This Summer
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom
Boston is awash in a frenzy of fun, fandom and fever pitch this summer as visitors descend upon the area for three special occasions: World Cup Soccer, America 250 celebrations and the return of the Tall Ships. These events showcase all that Greater Boston has to offer.
In addition to these signature events, visitors can also experience some of the region’s most cherished annual traditions held each summer. Here are some of our favorites summer offerings.
FENWAY PARK CONCERTS
America’s most beloved baseball park is home to the Boston Red Sox, but also host to a myriad of other sports games, community gatherings and live concert!
This summer’s Fenway Park Concerts series opens on June 22 with Mumford & Sons, featuring special guests Lord Huron and Dylan Gossett.
On June 23, Rüfüs Du Sol, the Australian alternative dance group from Sydney performs with special guest Maribou State.
On July 10, Vermont native son Noah Kahan, pictured above, a two-time Grammy®-nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter returns to Fenway Park, and is joined by special guest Gigi Perez.
On July 30, country music star, songwriter and actor Tim McGraw (pictured below) plays along with special guests The Chicks, Lady A, 49 Winchester and Timothy Wayne.
On July 31 and August 1, Fenway Park welcomes alternative rock band Phish, renowned for its improvisation, extended live jams and dedicated following.
On August 2, Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band returns to Fenway with its unique brand of country, bluegrass and Southern rock, along with special guest Old Crow Medicine.
On August 14, Kentucky-born country music star, singer and guitarist Chris Stapleton performs with special guests Zach Top and Allen Stone.
SHAKESPEARE ON THE COMMON
For three decades now, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company has serenaded us with amazing productions of William Shakespeare’s plays, offering us artistic imagination, actor excellence and always, sincere civic engagement.
The bard himself would be pleased with the company’s celebration of ideas and language right on Boston Common, America’s first public park founded in 1634. And even more good news – these performances are free to the public.
In May, the spring season kicked off with Romeo and Juliet at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester This summer, the company presents Shakespeare’s popular play A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It runs from July 22 through August 9 at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common.
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s own words point to the superior quality of thought and sense of purpose inherent in the organization, “We eliminate barriers – physical, economic, and cultural – to bring live theater to audiences throughout Greater Boston. We cultivate in young artists the value of community engagement and collaborate with educators to bring literature to life in the classroom.”
DINE OUT BOSTON
Discover why Boston is one of the culinary capitals of the world during Restaurant Week this summer, which runs from August 1-15. It’s a chance to explore new eateries and discover exciting new chefs and inventive menus, as dozens of Greater Boston’s finest restaurants, hotels pubs and cafes offer prix-fixe menus at multiple price points for lunch and dinner.
Dine Out Boston also offers overnight hotel packages at some of the area’s leading hotels and inns, allowing visitors to combine the best cuisine with the best accommodations.
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