Boston's major outdoor venue (4,994 capacity) is pleasantly located in the South Boston waterfront area. It operates from May to September, featuring mainly mainstream rock,...

The exterior sign of Bill's Bar famously featured in a scene in the film Fever Pitch, as the place where a group of Red Sox players are dining. But Bill's doesn't actually have...

The efforts of a savvy booking team have transformed this once dull neighbourhood sports bar into one of Boston's most important - though still intimate - indie rock venues....

Although Harpers Ferry has one of the city's best stages and a superior sound system, you might not find much variety or innovation on its jam and tribute band-heavy schedule....

Situated just off Davis Square, Johnny D's Uptown features blues, jazz, folk and alt-country artists, both local and national. During the 1970s this was one of the area's most...

When it opened in 2006, this charming little storefront venue in Inman Square had a troubled start due to noise complaints. Luckily, it was given a reprieve and now regularly...

A short walk from Harvard Square, this diminutive basement bar puts on a jam-packed programme of shows. The beauty of the Lizard Lounge is that there is no stage. Instead,...

This sprawling venue is one of America's leading rock clubs, and a major player on the national and local music scene. A Middle Eastern restaurant as well as a club, it was the...

The lounge area at this much-loved rock 'n' roll club generally features local bands, with the occasional showcase by up-and-coming major label signings. It also exhibits work...

Situated in the lovely Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, this sleek modern club serves up jazz, blues, gospel and R&B. It seats around 225 and is smarter than many of the city's...

Once a thriving theatre (Busby Berkeley directed here in the 1920s), the Somerville is now a hip indie and second-run multiplex cinema. But the 900-seat main theatre also hosts...

Home to the Celtics (basketball) and the Bruins (ice hockey), the 19,600-capacity Garden also plays host to top-drawer touring acts such as the Rolling Stones and U2, whose...

The tiny Toad, which shares the same ownership as the Lizard Lounge, is a true neighbourhood pub. Here you'll find local Americana and rock acts both in the audience and...

Named after the owner's pet hamster, TT's is a world-class venue in miniature (275 capacity). Its reputation as one of the city's most happening rock joints is richly deserved,...