Venues includes music halls, theaters, ballrooms, auditoriums, bandstands, bandshells, concert halls, amphitheaters, civic centers, event centers and other performance spaces.
Framingham, MA
ātac: downtown arts + music, located in downtown Framingham’s historic firehouse, is a performance space and art gallery in downtown Framingham, MA, a four minute walk from the Framingham MBTA Station. The 135 seat theater features live music, comedy, and performance art while the curated galleries highlight some of the best visual artists of the region. ātac also hosts artists’ markets, open mics, jams and art classes. Snack and refreshments available at the concession stand. Free Parking is available on-site. ...
Medfield, MA
Located at a former state hospital built in 1896, Bellforge Arts Center is a multi-arts complex and outdoor recreation destination in Medfield, MA. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor space. The center also offers visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more. ...
Amherst, MA
Bowker Auditorium is located in Stockbridge Hall on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. The venue is an intimate performance space with good sightlines and a gently sloped balcony that curves around three sides of the theater giving the auditorium an intimate feel. The auditorium is a key venue for professional performers booked by the UMass Fine Arts Center. ...
Medford, MA
Located in Medford, MA, the 1900-capacity Chevalier Theatre is one of the Boston area’s hidden gems, a historical landmark, and a memorial to a hero and a cultural icon. The programming of the theatre consists of small and large scale comedy, music, and playwright productions. ...
Sheffield, MA
Established in 1887, the historic Dewey Memorial Hall is a large space with a soaring beamed ceiling, raised stage, and kitchen. The hall is used for lectures, art shows, committee meetings, concerts, private parties and weddings, as well as contra dances and the Dewey Hall Folk Series. ...
Greenfield, MA
Located in the heart of downtown Greenfield, MA, Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center is a cutting edge performance center with multiple venues. The Ballroom is a grand performance space with a dance floor, stage, and professionally crafted soundscapes. On the fourth floor, The Perch functions as a rustic banquet and dance hall, an event venue, or a fully equipped black box theater. The Wheelhouse is a cozy underground bar with a unique speakeasy atmosphere. And The Pushkin, a former bank built in 1911, is an event hall. ...
Boston, MA
Located on Lansdowne Street next to Fenway Park, House of Blues Boston is a favorite of Red Sox fans. ...
Lenox, MA
Koussevitzky Music Shed is an open-air concert hall at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, MA. ...
Beverly, MA
The Larcom Theatre, North Shore’s live performing arts and music theater, is a beautiful and historic multi-arts venue presenting music, dance, children’s theatre, comedy, variety shows, and more in Downtown Beverly, MA. First opened in 1912, the intimate theatre features a horseshoe balcony which hovers over the orchestra section leaving the furthest seat in the balcony only about 60 feet from the stage. Concessions and bar available. ...
Worcester, MA
Opened in 1855, Mechanics Hall is a premier event venue and concert hall in downtown Worcester, MA, combining 19th-century elegance with modern amenities. Comedians, theater artists, acoustic musicians and classical performers are all at home on the Mechanics Hall stages. The gorgeous Great Hall on the third floor seats 1,300 and is considered an acoustic masterpiece. The 300-capacity Washburn Hall on the second level has a small stage and a full-service bar. Additional spaces at Mechanics Hall include the Boyden Salon, the Board Room, and the Dickens Room.
The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been running since 1983. Acclaimed regional and national acts perform in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. ...
Boston, MA
Located directly behind Fenway Park, the MGM Music Hall at Fenway is a music venue in the Fenway–Kenmore neighborhood of Boston, MA. The venue features multiple levels, a lounge, and rooftop bar. ...
Cohasset, MA
One of only two continuously-operated tent theaters in-the-round in the United States, the Music Circus features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems with a circular, rotating stage. Music Circus is owned and operated by the South Shore Playhouse Associates, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting the arts, cultural, and educational organizations throughout the communities of the South Shore and Cape Cod. ...
Worcester, MA
The state-of-the art Off The Rails Music Venue is centrally located in downtown Worcester, MA, and features top-of-the-line amenities, beer garden with outdoor patio, full kitchen and intimate access to local and national acclaimed country and Americana music performers. ...
Boston, MA
Located downtown near The Boston Commons, Orpheum Theatre Boston is a medium sized, formal seating-only venue with a rich history of live performances. This golden-hued venue features some of today’s top live events. ...
Holyoke, MA
Race Street Live is a premier live music club and event space located at Gateway City Arts in downtown Holyoke. The versatile venue has a capacity up to 499 for standing shows, and can accommodate 250 for seated events. With a state-of-the art sound & lighting system, incredible sightlines, a full bar, and beer garden. ...
Arlington, MA
Since the historic Regent Theatre Arlington opened its doors in 1916, the venue has served the Greater Boston community and Eastern New England. The Regent is dedicated to bringing the highest quality events to the area including exclusive events throughout the year with nationally and internationally known performers. Arlington’s “Show Place of Entertainment” features live music concerts, theater, dance events, family entertainment, comedy, film specials, and more. The intimate 500-seat performing arts center has superior acoustics and comfortable seating with excellent sightlines. ...
Boston, MA
Roadrunner Boston is a large concert venue at Boston Landing in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston, MA. Roadrunner is owned and operated by Bowery Presents. The venue is outfitted with a spacious stage including state-of-the-art professional sound and lighting. ...
Pembroke, MA
Soundcheck Studios located in Pembroke, MA, is a rehearsal studio and live music venue created by musicians for musicians. Soundcheck Studios is an affordable, fun, and innovative environment where musicians of all ages and skill levels can rehearse, collaborate, and perform. ...
Natick, MA
Located in Natick’s historic Central Firehouse facility, The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) is an intimate listening room featuring a 270-seat performance space with a raised stage, professional audio system, and theatrical lighting. A concession stand is located in the lobby, serving an assortment of snacks and soft drinks at most performances. TCAN offers beer and wine service at all feature performances to patrons with acceptable ID. ...
Amherst, MA
The Drake is a world class performing arts venue located on the second floor of the Amherst Bank Building in downtown Amherst, MA. Bringing in local, national and global artists from dance to comedy, spoken word to stage, open mic nights to local story-telling, The Drake is the region’s premier gathering place for the cross-cultural exchange of the arts. The intimate venue features a full-service bar serving cocktails, beer and wine. Flexible seating allows a standing capacity of 240 with theater seating for up to 170. The Drake is run by the nonprofit Downtown Amherst Foundation. ...
Somerville, MA
The Jungle Community Music Club is a community music club in the concrete jungle, featuring live performances every night. Established 2019 in the old police car garage, as an independent owner-operated venue by and for local artists, fans, and musicians. Participate with the community in different activities including open mic and karaoke every Wednesday. Live music by local musicians every night. ...
Cambridge, MA
Founded in 2005, The Lilypad is a community gathering place and Boston’s home for avant-garde music and art. The Lilypad is an 80-person capacity venue and event space located in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. The venue is available to rent for musical performances, theatrical performances, film screenings, readings, comedy, private parties and other events. The Lilypad serves craft beer, wine, hard cider and soft drinks. ...
Northampton, MA
The Parlor Room at Signature Sounds is Northampton’s artist-and-audience-friendly listening room/performance space. It is run by the folks at Signature Sounds Recordings, one of the world’s premier record labels for folk, roots, Americana, and indie rock. The Parlor Room is located in the front room of Signature Sounds headquarters in downtown Northampton, MA. ...
Cambridge, MA
The Sinclair is a live music venue and bar with an adjoining two level restaurant and outdoor patio located in the heart of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. The venue boasts state-of-the-art concert sound and lighting, a wrap-around balcony overlooking the stage and main floor, five bars, and a marquee. ...
New Bedford, MA
The Vault Music Hall & Pub is a restaurant, bar, and event venue located in the downtown district of New Bedford, MA. The music hall features national and local live entertainment as well as the area’s hottest DJs late night. Set within a former bank building, The Vault features original vault doors and a truly historic feel. ...
Boston, MA
Originally opened in 1915, the historic Wilbur Theatre is an entertainment venue in the heart of Boston’s Downtown’s Theater District known for hosting live comedy and music. Most every week features A-list talent in the world of comedy as well as the world of music. The Wilbur Theatre is a must for anyone looking to kick back and have a good laugh or catch top national live music. ...
Amherst, MA
Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall is located in the Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. The concert hall is a key venue for performances booked by the UMass Fine Arts Center. The Bromery Center is also home to Bezanson Recital Hall and the University Museum of Contemporary Art. ...
Worcester, MA
First opened in 1928, Worcester Palladium is a historic all-ages concert hall and one of the best, most artist-friendly venues in Massachusetts. Located in the heart of Worcester, MA, The Palladium is a general admission venue with the exception of select events, which means first come, first to the stage. The Main Room downstairs hosts larger touring bands while the upstairs room features local bands. ...
New Bedford, MA
Located in downtown New Bedford, MA, The Zeiterion is a non-profit performing arts center that entertains, educates, and inspires the community by presenting a diverse array of high quality performing artists and providing engaging learning opportunities that contribute to the cultural, social, and economic vitality of the Southcoast. The Zeiterion is a storied, historic theater filled with charm and varied seating for over 1000 patrons. ...
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