DCR Hatch Memorial Shell is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

1. DCR Hatch Memorial Shell

8.5
1 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA
Music Venue · Beacon Hill · 25 tips and reviews

JNETJNET: Not many things in life are free. This....is one of them. Check the calendar once the weather starts warming up. Music concerts, festivals, movies...even yoga classes :)

Garrett O.Garrett OBrien: Any 4th of July this is the place to be in Boston -- but ARRIVE EARLY, as there are more than 300,000+ in attendance and it is first come, first spot... no reservations, and bring everything you need

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Site of annual July 4th concert attended by 500K+ every year and watched by 6MM+ on TV. In 1974 added cannons. Don't miss bronze names engraved on steps of famous composers. More info on blog. <LINK> Read more.

House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

2. House of Blues

8.6
15 Lansdowne St (btwn Brookline Ave. & Ipswich St.), Boston, MA
Music Venue · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 154 tips and reviews

Joe M.Joe Montes: Wow amazing acoustics! I would honestly drive from NYC to come back here to see a show!

VH1VH1: Spend $15 at the House of Blues Restaurant before the show and get into the music hall before everyone else. Kiss long lines goodbye. – Team Live Nation

Team CocoTeam Coco: "I love going to concerts here so much more than Boston's "House Of Polka."" - Conan O'Brien

Roadrunner is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

3. Roadrunner

8.3
Boston, MA
Music Venue · Allston · 1 tip

Susan C P.Susan C Persons: Nice new concert venue, great sound & visibility of stage, staff friendly, managed event smoothly.

Leader Bank Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

4. Leader Bank Pavilion

7.9
290 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd), Boston, MA
Music Venue · Seaport District · 53 tips and reviews

Katie K.Katie Kearsey: This place is awesome for summer concerts! Be sure to scope out the waterfront & watch the planes taking off and landing behind the stage. Read more.

LexusLexus: Walk the Lexus Red Carpet and check out the all-new 2014 IS 250 F SPORT right past the entrance for a chance to upgrade your concert experience or win free concert merchandise. #LexusVIP!

Jake S.Jake Smith: If you're the designated driver, sign up at the special DD booth to receive free soda for the duration of the concert you're seeing.

MGM Music Hall at Fenway is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

5. MGM Music Hall at Fenway

7.1
2 Lansdowne St (Ipswich St), Boston, MA
Music Venue · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 4 tips and reviews

Lance M.Lance McCarthy: Amazing venue. Has both a great general admission floor and balcony seating.

KewaleeKewalee: Seeingggg babiesss

Erwin C.Erwin Chuk: Grand opening ceremony Monday, August 22, 2022 at 3pm with special performances by Boston Arts Academy Alumni at 8pm.

Brighton Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

6. Brighton Music Hall

8.6
158 Brighton Ave (at Harvard Ave), Allston, MA
Rock Club · 45 tips and reviews

Robert J.Robert Johnson: full bar, great bands, excellent staff

Steph K.Steph Klok: Go to the petit bartender with an accent. She will take care of you! XO

Mikey B.Mikey B: Take a picture and upload it after you check in!

The BIRN is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

7. The BIRN

7.1
921 Boylston St (Hereford St.), Boston, MA
Music Venue · Back Bay West · 2 tips and reviews

Cara H.Cara Hatfield: New England's Untitled Rock Show, Monday's 11-1 am

Mabel L.Mabel Leong: If anything doesn't work, call production asap!

Wilbur Theatre is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

8. Wilbur Theatre

8.3
246 Tremont St (at Stuart St.), Boston, MA
Comedy Club · Downtown Boston · 56 tips and reviews

Peepers24Peepers24: Miss the old Domenics across the street. Loved their pizza, and Domenic was great

Emily Y.Emily Yeager: Mezzanine or Balcony seating is must for the comedy shows. Don't get squished into those tiny seats & tables on the ground floor.

VH1VH1: If you want food, you’re in luck. It’s in Chinatown, so everything around is a good option. – Tucker B.

Agganis Arena is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

9. Agganis Arena

7.7
925 Commonwealth Ave (at Harry Agganis Way), Boston, MA
College Hockey Rink · Allston · 39 tips and reviews

Kevin B.Kevin Buckley: Bathroom lines can get long, walk a little further to the end furthest from the entrance - they are much less busy. Great place to see a show!

ShyneShyne: BC sucks. FACT

Dean ElmoreDean Elmore: Do some good today! If Dean Elmore or his staff catches you doing something good, he might give you seats in the suite at the top of section 108 - one of the Student Sections.

Scullers Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

10. Scullers Jazz Club

8.0
400 Soldiers Field Rd (Doubletree Hotel), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Allston · 13 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Shellhammer: Fantastic acts in a cool, intimate atmosphere.

Elliott S.Elliott Smith: Absolutly worh the visit

MiguelMiguel: Expect to sit in close quarters with strangers, but that's one of the great benefits. Everyone is super friendly.

Paradise Rock Club is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

11. Paradise Rock Club

7.9
967 Commonwealth Ave (Pleasant St), Boston, MA
Rock Club · Allston · 83 tips and reviews

Elliott S.Elliott Smith: One great club with great Music

Tommy L.Tommy Leep: see a rock show

VH1VH1: U2's first ever show in the US was at the Paradise Rock Club! – Team Live Nation

Lucky's Lounge is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

12. Lucky's Lounge

7.9
355 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Bar · Seaport District · 94 tips and reviews

Steve W.Steve Watts: Great Wagyu Beef Sliders....and you must try the Fried Pickles

Jake S.Jake Smith: Great atmosphere, cool decorations, and a live band almost every night of the week. Love this place.

Jason D.Jason Davis: The sliders are awesome, and the bartenders know how to pour drinks! Love this place!

Royale is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

13. Royale

7.4
279 Tremont St (btwn Oak St & Stuart St), Boston, MA
Night Club · Downtown Boston · 96 tips and reviews

FrancisFrancis: No better place to dance to the best DJs that come through Boston. Fri nights are EDM and awesome!

DJ Pauly DDJ Pauly D: Boston stand up! Formally known as Roxy, but redesigned with a Miami feel. Only the best DJs in the world booked here, and of course DJ Pauly D is resident DJ here as well.

Kayti L.Kayti Labelle: Ladies free before 11pm Friday & Saturday!

Wally's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

14. Wally's Cafe

9.0
427 Massachusetts Ave (at Columbus Ave), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Roxbury · 50 tips and reviews

Enrico S.Enrico S: Very cozy bar and fantastic live music. Get in and enjoy.

BU TodayBU Today: This place has been a neighborhood institution since 1947 and is now the sole reminder of a nexus of famous jazz clubs. Featuring up and coming jazz artists, Wally's offers live music 365 days a year Read more.

Lydia L.Lydia Liebman: Funk Tuesday, Salsa on Thursday, Jazz Friday and Saturday night. Jam session 6-8 Saturday & Sunday and all are welcome to play- great place to cut your teeth if you're a musician. Everyone gets carded

TD Garden is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Boston.

15. TD Garden

8.8
100 Legends Way (at Causeway St), Boston, MA
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Boston · 295 tips and reviews

KirillKirill: Awesome Bruins! And ID is must to have a beer :)

NHLNHL: Check out the statue immortalizing Bobby Orr flying through the air to score the Stanley Cup winning goal in 1970 just outside TD Garden. Read more.

ESPNESPN: TD Garden has played host to the Frozen Four (’98 & ’04), NHL All-Star Game (’96), NBA Finals (’08 & ’10), & Stanley Cup Finals (’11). You’re in the right place for sports awesomeness.