1. Beehive
8.7
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 257 tips and reviews
AskMen: Great, simple, satisfying comfort food with great live Jazz music makes The Beehive a place you just have to check out. Bonus, having a great time at very affordable prices.
Bonobos: Live music every night, great cocktails, & delicious brunch.
Marcus Jason: It all starts with great food and great service. Add on the very cool vibe and excellent live jazz and you've got a winning formula. Highly recommended.
2. Symphony Hall
9.3
301 Massachusetts Ave (at Huntington Ave.), Boston, MA
Concert Hall · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 69 tips and reviews
Music Drives Us: Whoa! Designated a US National Historic Landmark in 1999, it is “acoustically, among the top three concert halls in the world and is considered the finest in the United States." Enjoy!
Sae Young Choi: Best concert hall in the US in terms of the acoustics
Michele Zoback Bank: Super acoustics, beautifully designed concert hall.
3. Wally's Cafe
9.0
427 Massachusetts Ave (at Columbus Ave), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Roxbury · 50 tips and reviews
Irena Ga: Very cool, mellow vibe! Perfect for a chill night, live music... It's a jazz club, what more is there to say?! You just have to try it yourself.
Danielle G: Great live music from incredibly talented musicians, and cheap drinks. The crowd is always enthusiastic and fun to be around -- a must see for anyone living in or visiting Boston!
Carrie Bevis: This storied establishment is cramped, loud, and lively! Grab a cocktail and enjoy the energetic live jazz!
Liyah S: Great for the free summer concerts. Bring chairs and food and you can have a picnic with friends.
Emily N.: A great spot for free concerts, a great spot for a picnic! Love this little Boston gem.
Music Drives Us: Full Name: Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell. In addition to its 4th of July events, one of the most memorable shows was 9/9/94 when Green Day held a free concert, sponsored by WFNX for college students!
5. Faneuil Hall Marketplace
8.6
1 S Market St (at Congress St & North St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 201 tips and reviews
Gina MITLO: its very nice place sea food is great lots of people very fun street performers
WicklessGoodFondue: We love Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the food and shopping experience but the street performers are Top Notch and favorite!!
Cory O'Brien: A fun place to browse through random shops while checking out the day's collection of street performers. Plus, there's a giant noodle that pretends to be art.
7. TD Garden
8.8
100 Legends Way (at Causeway St), Boston, MA
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Boston · 295 tips and reviews
Erica F: Keith Urban is the best performer, by far!!!! Amazing show. Amazing energy.
Isabelle MacDonald: I love! 😍 Great venue for a game or live music! Easy to locate seats and food is everywhere!
Kayla Bradshaw: The games are always fun, food is great, an the concerts are crazy 💃💃💃💃💃
8. Leader Bank Pavilion
7.9
290 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd), Boston, MA
Music Venue · Seaport District · 53 tips and reviews
Jeremy Freeman: Enjoy a concert on the end of a pier and enjoy the music while surrounded by water!
Oxfam America: One of our favorite Boston concert venues! If you're checking out a show here, keep an eye out for the Oxfam table! Stop by and join thousands of music fans in fighting hunger, poverty & injustice! Read more.
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.
BU Today: The venue has a capacity of just over 400, providing a more relaxed, intimate concert experience for fans and performers than you’ll find at some of the city’s other live music clubs. Read more.
Jeff Byrnes: One of the best live music venues around.
Nick Holroyd: They've really stepped it up since the Harper's Ferry days. Great lighting, sound system, and vibe for a good live music show.
10. Paradise Rock Club
7.9
967 Commonwealth Ave (Pleasant St), Boston, MA
Rock Club · Allston · 83 tips and reviews
VH1: Make sure you go to the Paradise bar before the show. Great people, atmosphere, and their TVs stream the concert so you won’t miss a second. – Scott P.
Jay Porter: My favorite mid-sized music venue in Boston.
Carolina Chacin: great venue for concerts, close and cozy with the bands
11. Black Rose
8.0
160 State St (at Commercial St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 112 tips and reviews
Patrick Mahoney: Live music 7 days a week and a great place to grab a nicely poured pint.
Jean Carlos: The food was very good and brought out quickly! Atmosphere and live music were fun.
Rachel Roberie: Live music, usually local talent, friendly staff. Try the hot apple cinnamon cocktail!
AskMen: Known for its live music and southern-style comfort food like a seafood gumbo of chicken and sausage, in a spicy tomato broth with okra and shrimp served over rice. Read more.
Shawna Corso: What better place to come for (Sunday Brunch) amazing food from the soul topped off with live jazz? Darryl's is indeed the intersection of friends, food, and music. Try it for yourself anytime
BU Today: Start your night early with live music and high-end Southern comfort food then stay for the 11 pm - 2 am DJ and dance space. Plus, this space offers an all-you-can-eat jazz buffet brunch on Sundays Read more.
15. Shakespeare on the Common
8.6
Parkman Bandstand / Boston Common (Tremont Street & Boston Common), Boston, MA
Theater · Beacon Hill · 20 tips and reviews
Dawn Whynot: Best free Boston performance group...gets better each year!!
Matej Mavriček: Great for picnic, chair rental $5, get there early for good spot and pre-show concert. Twelfth night was excellent.
Sharon Zhang: Annual free performance by the CSC, amazing as always.