Music & Nightlife
Your guide to the best nightclubs, live music and concerts in Boston
The best clubs in Boston
Royale
Royale has been known for big bashes since its previous incarnation as the Roxy. The club hosts national-level music acts, and the club kids flock here on weekends to dance the night away. The massive room has a grand stage, an elegant marble foyer, cushy seating nooks, a fantastic sound system, a festive light show, VIP balconies, and more.
Good Life
One of several spots that first dragged downtown Boston out of late-night wasteland, Good Life hangs on by catering to many different scenes. On a given night, the DJs may be spinning top-40 hits, underground hip hop, Latin remixes or cutting-edge electro music. Don’t like the scene upstairs? Head down to the more intimate subterranean lounge area.
Middlesex Lounge
At this eclectic nightspot near Central Square, DJs spin the best vintage hip-hop, classic electro, and underground dance. More of a lounge than a full-on nightclub, Middlesex has an ever-changing configuration; the room is filled with metal benches on wheels that can be artfully arranged for any number of situations. Check with the venue to learn about electronic nights, queer dance parties, and special guests.
