Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand’s knack for turning sharp guitar riffs into instant earworms has always set them apart, but catching them live is a different beast entirely. This isn’t nostalgia for the early 2000s—though you’ll probably hear “Take Me Out” sung by a crowd that knows every word. The band’s Boston stop lands at a moment when their catalog feels both familiar and surprisingly fresh, with new arrangements and a setlist that skips the autopilot greatest-hits routine. If you’ve seen them before, you know they don’t coast; if you haven’t, expect a tight, high-energy show that’s more about the music than the spectacle. The venue’s size means you’re close enough to catch every sly grin and syncopated stomp. It’s a rare chance to see a band that still plays like they have something to prove, even after all these years.