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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.

City Hall Concerts Boston
City Hall Plaza Stage

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, 2012

Saturday June 9, 12:00 - 6:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Gay Pride Festival

Friday June 29, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Children's Day

Fly by Night (Jugglers)
Eleanor Rubino Dancers
Wayne Potash & The Music Fun Band

Friday June 29, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
The BaHa Brothers Band

Saturday June 30, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Girls Nite Out Band

Saturday June 30, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Disco Inferno Band
Rain Date: Sunday July 1, 7:00 pm

July, 2012

Monday July 2, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Mission Hill Band

Monday July 2, 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
U.S. Coast Guard Band

Monday July 2, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
element78 Band (North Stage)

Tuesday July 3, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Town Hall Blues Band

Tuesday July 3, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, HarborFest Celebration
Mudhook Band

Wednesday July 4, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Cape Verdean Festival

Sunday July 15, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
GospelFest

Kim Burrell Concert

Sunday July 15, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series

"Airplane"

Wednesday July 18, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Mayor Menino's Concert Series

Motown Night with Soul City Band

Sunday July 22, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series

"Sandlot"

Saturday July 28, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Caliente Latin Festival

Willy Colon Concert

Sunday July 29, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series

"Galaxy Quest"

August 2012

Wednesday August 1, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Mayor Menino's Concert Series

Disco Night with Stardust Band

Saturday August 4, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston Urban Music Project

Expanding on the Peace Hip Hop Concert

Sunday August 5, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series

"The Sting"

Tuesday August 7, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company

Wednesday August 8, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Mayor Menino's Concert Series

United States Air Force Band of Liberty

Sunday August 12, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series

"Hugo"

Tuesday August 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series

Boston Swing Central

Thursday August 16, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston GreenFest Concert

Friday August 17, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston GreenFest Entertainment & Concert

Saturday August 18, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston GreenFest Entertainment & Concert

Sunday August 19, Sunset
Christopher Columbus Park
Sunday Night Movie Series

"The King's Speech"

Tuesday August 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series

Celtic Session

Tuesday August 28, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Waterfront Arts Series

Performers: TBA

September 2012

Sat-Sun September 8-9, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Boston Arts Festival

October 2012

Monday October 8, 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)

 

 

 
 
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