Beehive is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

1. Beehive

8.7
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 257 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: 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.

BonobosBonobos: Live music every night, great cocktails, & delicious brunch.

Marcus J.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.

Symphony Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

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 UsMusic 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 C.Sae Young Choi: Best concert hall in the US in terms of the acoustics

Michele Z.Michele Zoback Bank: Super acoustics, beautifully designed concert hall.

Wally's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

3. Wally's Cafe

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

Irena G.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.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 B.Carrie Bevis: This storied establishment is cramped, loud, and lively! Grab a cocktail and enjoy the energetic live jazz!

DCR Hatch Memorial Shell is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

4. DCR Hatch Memorial Shell

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

Liyah S.Liyah S: Great for the free summer concerts. Bring chairs and food and you can have a picnic with friends.

Emily N.Emily N.: A great spot for free concerts, a great spot for a picnic! Love this little Boston gem.

Music Drives UsMusic 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!

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

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 M.Gina MITLO: its very nice place sea food is great lots of people very fun street performers

WicklessGoodFondueWicklessGoodFondue: We love Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the food and shopping experience but the street performers are Top Notch and favorite!!

Cory O.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.

House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

6. 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

MikeMike: My favorite concert venue

Taylor M.Taylor Murphy: grab a bite to eat at the HOB restaurant and get a % off if you have concert tickets!

Mike B.Mike Barker: Great concerts 🎸🎼🎷🎵🎺. Sunday Brunch is awesome.

TD Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

7. TD Garden

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

Erica F.Erica F: Keith Urban is the best performer, by far!!!! Amazing show. Amazing energy.

Isabelle M.Isabelle MacDonald: I love! 😍 Great venue for a game or live music! Easy to locate seats and food is everywhere!

Kayla B.Kayla Bradshaw: The games are always fun, food is great, an the concerts are crazy 💃💃💃💃💃

Leader Bank Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

8. Leader Bank Pavilion

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

Jeremy F.Jeremy Freeman: Enjoy a concert on the end of a pier and enjoy the music while surrounded by water!

Oxfam AmericaOxfam 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 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.

Brighton Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

9. Brighton Music Hall

8.5
158 Brighton Ave (at Harvard Ave), Allston, MA
Rock Club · 45 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU 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 B.Jeff Byrnes: One of the best live music venues around.

Nick H.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.

Paradise Rock Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

10. Paradise Rock Club

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

VH1VH1: 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 P.Jay Porter: My favorite mid-sized music venue in Boston.

Carolina C.Carolina Chacin: great venue for concerts, close and cozy with the bands

Black Rose is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

11. Black Rose

8.0
160 State St (at Commercial St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 112 tips and reviews

Patrick M.Patrick Mahoney: Live music 7 days a week and a great place to grab a nicely poured pint.

Jean C.Jean Carlos: The food was very good and brought out quickly! Atmosphere and live music were fun.

Rachel R.Rachel Roberie: Live music, usually local talent, friendly staff. Try the hot apple cinnamon cocktail!

Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

12. Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen

8.2
604 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Bar · Roxbury · 59 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: 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 C.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 TodayBU 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.

Boston Opera House is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

13. Boston Opera House

9.0
539 Washington St (btwn Avery & West), Boston, MA
Opera House · Chinatown - Leather District · 76 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: Catch the Boston Ballet for cheap by getting to the Opera House an hour before doors open. Tickets can go for up to 50% off. Students can get into most performances for $25.

LoringLoring: Docent said only time to get Mezz Box tix is for a concert, otherwise you cant see the whole stage.

Alex H.Alex H: Best vocals of any wicked performance I have seen yet. AmaZing.

Mr. Dooley's is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

14. Mr. Dooley's

8.4
77 Broad St (at Custom House St), Boston, MA
Pub · Financial District · 61 tips and reviews

Juliette S.Juliette Senesi: Live music on Tuesday nights : great fiddle/guitar duo

MeganMegan: Amazing authentic Irish bar with the best live music I've ever heard. This place is the real deal.

John K.John K: Great service even better food. Come Thursday night for the live music. Awesome.

Shakespeare on the Common is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Boston.

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 W.Dawn Whynot: Best free Boston performance group...gets better each year!!

Matej M.Matej Mavriček: Great for picnic, chair rental $5, get there early for good spot and pre-show concert. Twelfth night was excellent.

Sharon Z.Sharon Zhang: Annual free performance by the CSC, amazing as always.