City Hall Plaza Concerts &
Christopher Columbus ParkARTS
During the summer, there are free concerts at City Hall Plaza, and along the waterfront at Christopher Columbus Park. The plaza program is known today as Mayor Menino's Wednesday Night Concert Series (formerly known as the Dorothy Curran Concert Series), and are scheduled for selected Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. A stage is set up on the north side of Boston City Hall, with attendees sitting or standing on the plaza stairs opposite the stage.
There are also free concerts and other performances at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End, which are part of Boston's ParkArts and Waterfront Performing Arts Series programs.
Boston abounds in culture and the arts. The City of Boston has a long history of sponsoring free events in the city's neighborhoods. Earlier programs date back to the 1970s and even further, when an event series was known as SummerThing.
The free concerts showcase Boston's diversity and deep appreciation for the arts. From patriotic music to disco or reggae, the concerts provide a variety of music for residents and tourists. Performing artists can vary from Shakespeare to opera or even pantomime.
Enjoy a free performance at City Hall Plaza or Christopher Columbus Park. Boston's historic waterfront is just a short walk away!
*** Dates or Times Subject to Change by the City ***
June, 2011
Saturday June 11, 12:00 - 6:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Gay Pride Festival
Sunday June 26, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series
"Miracle"
Thursday June 30, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Children's Day
Tent
Wayne Potash & The Music Fun Band
July, 2011
Friday July 1, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
BaHa Brothers Band
Saturday July 2, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Disco Inferno Band
Tuesday July 5, Time 12:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Cape Verdean Festival
Friday July 8, 6:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Commonwealth Shakespeare
Company's Tour of the Parks
“Shakespeare on Love”
Sunday July 10, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series
"Mrs. Doubtfire"
Wednesday July 13, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Mayor Menino's Concert Series
Motown Night with Soul City Band
Sunday July 17, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
GospelFest
Marvin Sapp Concert
Sunday July 17, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series
"ET"
Tuesday July 19, 11:00 am
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series
Rosalita's Marionette Puppet Show
Sunday July 24, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series
"Princess Bride"
Wednesday July 27, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Mayor Menino's Concert Series
Disco Night with Stardust Band
Saturday July 30, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Caliente Latin Festival
Milly Quezada Concert
Sunday July 31, 5:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Commonwealth Shakespeare
Company's Tour of the Parks
“Shakespeare on Love”
Sunday July 31, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series
"UP"
August 2011
Tuesday August 2, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series
"Tribute to the North End"
Saturday August 6, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston Urban Music Project
Expanding on the Peace Hip Hop Concert
Sunday August 7, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series
"The Blind Side"
Tuesday August 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series
"Opera Boston"
Postponed to August 30 due to Rain
Wednesday August 10, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Mayor Menino's Concert Series
Radio KLB 102.5
Country Night
Sunday August 14, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series
"Fever Pitch"
Tuesday August 16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series
"Chu Lin Dance Company"
Thursday August 18, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston GreenFest Concert
Friday August 19, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston GreenFest Entertainment & Concert
Saturday August 20, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston GreenFest Entertainment & Concert
Tuesday August 23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series
"Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)"
Tuesday August 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series
"Opera Boston"
September 2011
Sat-Sun September 10-11, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Boston Arts Festival
October 2011
Sunday October 9, 11:00 an - 3:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Columbus Day Celebration
Contact Information & Address:
City Hall Concert Series
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02109
cityofboston.gov/parks
617.635.3911 (Updates)
Waterfront Performing Arts Series
Christopher Columbus Park, 100 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
cityofboston.gov/arts
617.635.3911 (Updates)
