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, 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)
