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 Oldies 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!
June, 2010
Saturday June 26, 6:30 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Arts Series
Navy Band Northeast Showband
July, 2010
Saturday July 3, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Harborfest Celebration
One Step Away Concert
Sunday July 4, 2:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Cape Verdean Festival
Sunday July 18, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, GospelFest
Donnie McClurkin Concert
Wednesday July 21, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Mayor Menino's Concert Series
Boston Pops Swing Band
Tuesday July 27, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Arts Series
Artist To Be Announced
Saturday July 31, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Caliente Latin Festival
Jerry Rivera, Supported by Local Talent
August 2010
Tuesday August 3, 11:00 am
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Arts Series
Marionette Puppet Show
Tuesday August 3, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Arts Series
Artist To Be Announced
Possibly "A Night at the Opera"
Wednesday August 4, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Mayor Menino's Concert Series
"Stardust Band" Disco Night
Saturday August 7, 4:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Boston Urban Music Project
Expanding on the Peace Hip Hop Concert
Tuesday August 10, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Arts Series
Artist To Be Announced
Possibly "Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles"
Tuesday August 17, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Arts Series
Artist To Be Announced
Possibly "Celtic Night with Laura Cortese"
Thursday August 19, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
City Hall Plaza
Boston GreenFest Concert
Wednesday August 25, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Mayor Menino's Concert Series
Radio KLB 102.5
Country Night
Artist to be Announced
Likely an artist from the Gillette Stadium CountryFest
September 2010
Fri-Sun September 10-12, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park
Boston Arts Festival
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)
