The Boston Almanac

Curated weekly · Est. 2026

Live Music (jazz / acoustic / indie)

2026-05-26 2026-06-04 · 150 entries

01

Jazz Night @ Long Live Roxbury

95/100

Weekly jazz night featuring Boston's best musicians.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
02

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

95/100

Live Irish music session every night at McCarthy's.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
03

Jazz Night @ Long Live Roxbury

95/100

Jazz night at Long Live Roxbury featuring Boston's best musicians, perfect for jazz fans.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
04

St. Vincent

95/100

St. Vincent at Symphony Hall, a major indie artist reimagining her catalog.

  • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
05

Clear Voices in the Dark

90/100

Choral concert featuring Poulenc's masterpiece at a performance center.

  • 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
06

Skylark

90/100

Grammy-nominated choir performing Poulenc and Civil War songs.

  • 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
08

Malden PorchFest

90/100

Porchfest with live music throughout Malden neighborhoods.

  • 12:00 pm
12

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

90/100

Live Irish music session every night at McCarthy's, perfect for folk/traditional fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
13

Anjimile

90/100

Anjimile, a Boston-based indie singer-songwriter, at The Red Room is a must for indie/folk fans.

  • 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
15

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

90/100

Live Irish music session at McCarthy's, perfect for folk and traditional music fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
18

Solo Violin baroque lunch concert

85/100

Solo baroque violin lunch concert at King's Chapel, perfect for classical and early music fans.

  • 12:15 pm
20

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

85/100

Live Irish music session, perfect for folk and traditional music fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
21

Lydian String Quartet: An Open Rehearsal

85/100

Open rehearsal by Lydian String Quartet, excellent for classical and chamber music fans.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
23

Live Music at Time Out Market

85/100

Live music from local bands on Thursday, perfect for the audience.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
24

Live Music Thursdays in Back Bay

85/100

Live music Thursdays with rotating musicians in Back Bay.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
25

Live Music Thursdays at Ward 4

85/100

Live music Thursdays featuring local artists at Ward 4.

  • 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
26

A Jazz Evening with Jacques Schwarz-Bart

85/100

Jazz trio launch with Jacques Schwarz-Bart, perfect for jazz fans.

  • 6:00 pm–7:30 pm
28

Elements Drum & Bass

85/100

Weekly drum & bass night at Phoenix Landing, perfect for electronic music fans.

  • 10:00 pm
29

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

85/100

Live Irish music session at McCarthy's, perfect for folk/traditional fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
30

Zaccai Curtis

85/100

Grammy-winning jazz pianist Zaccai Curtis, outstanding for jazz fans.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
31

Live Jazz in Brookline!

85/100

Multiple jazz sets at POSTunderground, excellent for jazz lovers.

  • 7:30 pm–11:00 pm
32

An Evening with Megan Hilty

85/100

Broadway star concert at a small arts center fits the live music focus.

  • 8:00 pm–9:30 pm
35

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

85/100

Live Irish music sessions every night at McCarthy's, a must for traditional folk fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
41

McCarthys Irish Session

85/100

Live Irish music session every night at McCarthy's — traditional folk.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
42

Horizon Ensemble: Bridges

85/100

Horizon Ensemble orchestral concert celebrating bridges, ideal for classical music fans.

  • 3:00 pm
43

Major Mondays at the Liberty Hotel

85/100

Live blues music every Monday at Liberty Hotel, perfect for blues fans.

  • 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
44

Ann Wilson - In My Voice

85/100

Ann Wilson documentary screening and Q&A, strong appeal for rock music fans.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
45

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

85/100

Live Irish music session at a pub, perfect for our folk/traditional audience.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
49

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

85/100

Live Irish music session at McCarthy's, perfect for folk/traditional music fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
50

Jill Andrews

85/100

Jill Andrews at City Winery, a singer-songwriter perfect for folk/indie fans.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
52

Live Music Thursdays at Ward 4

85/100

Live music Thursdays at Ward 4 featuring local artists, great for indie fans.

  • 6:30 pm–9:30 pm
53

On the Move: Italian Style Beyond Borders

85/100

SoHIP season opener with Italian Baroque music, excellent for classical and early music fans.

  • 7:30 pm–8:45 pm
55

Use the Force/Carboy

85/100

Use The Force and Carboy bring funk/jazz to Lizard Lounge, perfect for indie/jazz fans.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
56

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

80/100

Live Irish music session at McCarthy's, perfect for folk/traditional music fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
57

Ms. Ezra Furman Doing What She Wants

80/100

Ezra Furman performance, likely includes music and storytelling, appeals to indie fans.

  • 7:00 pm–11:30 pm
58

Jacob Collier

80/100

Jacob Collier with Boston Pops, but at Symphony Hall may be too large for small-venue focus.

  • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
59

Free Swing Dance and Lesson

80/100

Free swing dance with lesson and social dancing to recorded music, great for dance and music fans.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
61

Jacob Collier

80/100

Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall.

  • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
64

Jazz Fridays at The Fed

80/100

Jazz Fridays at The Fed with live music, perfect for jazz enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
65

Summer Kickoff Party

80/100

Summer kickoff with three bands including local acts, great for indie/rock fans.

  • 7:00 pm–11:59 pm
66

An Evening with Darren Criss

80/100

Tony-nominated Broadway star concert at a historic theatre.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
69

Summer Concert Series & Beer Garden

80/100

Free outdoor summer concert series with beer garden every Saturday, perfect for local live music fans.

  • 2:00 pm–7:00 pm
70

Live Music at Time Out Market

80/100

Live music from local bands every Thursday-Saturday at Time Out Market, great for local music fans.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
71

Berklee/NEC Night @ POSTunderground

80/100

Berklee/NEC night featuring young trailblazing musicians, perfect for discovering new talent.

  • 7:30 pm–11:00 pm
72

An Evening with Chelsea Berry

80/100

An evening with Chelsea Berry at City Winery, a great fit for folk/acoustic fans.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
74

LOUDLANDS Spring Showcase

80/100

Student music showcase featuring drums, guitar, vocals, and more.

  • 11:45 am
75

Live Music Sundays

80/100

Live music every Sunday at Samuel Adams Brewery with local musicians.

  • 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
76

Vivaldi with Symphony by the Sea

80/100

Vivaldi concert by Symphony by the Sea at Peabody Essex Museum.

  • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
77

Barbara Pierre - Everyday Smiles

80/100

Intimate night of soulful tunes with Barbara Pierre blending Broadway, blues, and soul.

  • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
79

JRO and PW 68th Season Final Concert

80/100

BYSO orchestra and winds final concert, excellent for classical and orchestral fans.

  • 1:00 pm
81

REP 68th Season Final Concert

80/100

BYSO Repertory Orchestra season final concert, excellent for classical music fans.

  • 7:00 pm
83

Paolo Angeli

80/100

Paolo Angeli at City Winery — an intimate concert by a unique folk/jazz guitarist.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
84

Live Music Tuesdays at Telegraph Hill

80/100

Weekly live music at a neighborhood bar, no cover, local artists — ideal for our audience.

  • 7:30 pm–10:00 pm
86

Live Music Thursdays in Back Bay

80/100

Live music Thursdays at Berkeley Bistro, rotating local musicians.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
87

Live Music at Time Out Market

80/100

Live music at Time Out Market with local bands, great for indie fans.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
90

Live Music Tuesdays at Telegraph Hill

75/100

Live music every Tuesday at Telegraph Hill, showcasing local artists.

  • 7:30 pm–10:00 pm
95

Marc E. Bassy

75/100

Intimate Marc E. Bassy show at City Winery, good for indie/R&B fans.

  • 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
96

The Voice Club Showcase

75/100

Singers showcase at a historic theatre fits the live music audience.

  • 8:00 pm–10:00 pm
98

Sam Summer Saturdays

75/100

Live music from local bands at a brewery on Saturdays, fitting the indie/local scene.

  • 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
99

Deep Cuts

75/100

A concert of overlooked classical gems, perfect for classical and folk music enthusiasts.

  • 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
100

Avery Lynch with Julia Campbell

75/100

A concert by Avery Lynch with Julia Campbell at The Rockwell, fitting the indie/folk scene.

  • 7:00 pm–11:30 pm
101

Jamaica Plain CircleSinging

75/100

Circle singing is a participatory vocal music experience.

  • 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
103

Horizon Ensemble: Bridges

75/100

Horizon Ensemble spring concert 'Bridges' — classical/choral.

  • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
106

Wicked Queer Coffee House

75/100

Queer coffee house with live musicians, comedians, and drag artists.

  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm
108

Poetry Jam-Mike Savadian

75/100

Poetry jam with featured poet, includes spoken word and music atmosphere.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
110

Spanish And Latin Fire - Kasia Smolarek

75/100

Classical guitar concert with Spanish/Latin fire, fits the acoustic/indie/jazz niche.

  • 7:30 pm–8:45 pm
111

Live Band Line Dancing at Loretta's

75/100

Live band line dancing at Loretta's, a fun music and dance event.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
112

Noche Electrica

75/100

Latin dance night with beginner lesson and eclectic Latin music, great for dance music fans.

  • 7:00 pm–11:00 pm
113

Dance Gavin Dance & The Fall of Troy

70/100

Post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance at House of Blues, fits indie/alternative scene.

  • 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
114

Ukulele Play-Along Sessions

70/100

Ukulele play-along session, a participatory music event for all levels.

  • 1:00 pm–2:30 pm
115

Free Open Mic and Karaoke

70/100

Open mic and karaoke night, directly relevant to live music fans.

  • 6:00 pm–1:00 am
117

Live Band Line Dancing at Loretta's

70/100

Live band line dancing, combines live music and dancing.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm
120

edwin with Cate Tomlinson

70/100

Indie/alternative concert at The Rockwell.

  • 7:00 pm–11:30 pm
121

Open Mic - Kickoff Celebration at Copley

70/100

Open mic with featured Berklee performer, live music.

  • 6:30 pm
122

Live Music at Time Out Market

70/100

Live music from local bands at Time Out Market, good for casual listening.

  • 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
123

Boston Swing Central- Friday Dance

70/100

Weekly swing dance with live music appeal, though primarily dance.

  • 8:00 pm–11:30 pm
124

Berklee Onsite: 2026

70/100

Berklee music event with live performances and workshops.

  • 8:00 am–5:00 pm
125

El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego

70/100

Met Opera broadcast of a new opera at a performance center.

  • 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
126

Dancing on the Charles - OUTDOOR PARTY

70/100

An outdoor dance party by the river with DJs, fitting the local dance music scene.

  • 4:00 pm–12:00 am
129

Karaoke at the Jeanie Johnston

70/100

Karaoke at a pub, live music participation.

  • 10:00 pm
130

Circus Dance Odyssey After Party

70/100

After party for a circus dance odyssey, likely includes music and dancing.

  • 10:30 pm
131

12 Years of AERONAUT

70/100

Brewery anniversary party with likely live music and celebration.

  • 12:00 pm
134

How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert

70/100

Film with live symphony orchestra performing the score — classical crossover.

  • 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
135

New Phil POPS: Family Favorites

70/100

Family-friendly pops orchestra concert with songs from Wicked, Queen, etc.

  • 3:00 pm–4:30 pm
137

Sunday Jazz Brunch

70/100

Sunday jazz brunch with live music, perfect for jazz fans.

  • 11:30 am
138

ALL VINYL 45" BRUNCH 1970's- 2000's

70/100

Vinyl brunch with DJ spinning 1970s-2000s, great for music lovers.

  • 12:00 pm–5:00 pm
140

Partner Swing Dancing at Loretta's

70/100

Partner swing dancing lessons with live music, great for jazz/swing fans.

  • 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
141

Summer Concerts at Kendall Center

70/100

Outdoor summer concert series at a rooftop garden, fits the small-venue live music vibe.

  • 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
142

Summer Concerts at Lyrik Back Bay

70/100

Summer concert series at a Back Bay venue, fits the small-venue live music focus.

  • 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
143

Summer Concerts at Atlantic Wharf

70/100

Summer concert series on the waterfront with Berklee bands, fits small-venue live music.

  • 12:00 pm
145

Free Open Mic and Karaoke

70/100

Open mic and karaoke night at a small venue, great for live music enthusiasts.

  • 6:00 pm–1:00 am
146

Ben Folds

70/100

Ben Folds at Symphony Hall, but the venue is large; still a strong draw for indie/piano fans.

  • 7:30 pm–9:30 pm
147

Free Swing Dance and Lesson

70/100

Free swing dance with lesson, great for fans of live dance music.

  • 8:00 pm–11:00 pm