Leader Bank Pavilion

Yacht Rock Revue’s annual Boston stop is a summer ritual for anyone who secretly (or not so secretly) loves the smoothest hits of the late 20th century. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip for diehards in captain’s hats—these guys have a knack for making even the most overplayed radio staples feel fresh, with a setlist that’s as much about deep cuts as it is about singalong favorites. The band’s tongue-in-cheek reverence for the genre means you’ll get pitch-perfect renditions of the classics, but also a few surprises that keep things from slipping into pure tribute territory. If you’ve ever found yourself humming along to Toto in the grocery store or defending Hall & Oates at a party, you’ll fit right in. Grab a drink, lean into the kitsch, and let yourself enjoy a night where irony and genuine affection for the music go hand in hand.

Boys Like Girls are back, and if you’ve ever screamed along to “The Great Escape” in a friend’s car, you know exactly why this show matters. Their knack for crafting hooks that stick in your head for weeks hasn’t faded, and neither has the energy they bring to a live set. This isn’t nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake—there’s a real sense of fun in how they revisit their catalog, and the crowd’s singalongs feel earned, not forced. The band’s Massachusetts roots always come through when they play here, and the setlists tend to get a little extra love as a result. If you’re looking for a night that’s equal parts throwback and genuinely good time, this is the one to circle on your calendar. Just be ready to lose your voice by the end.