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The Ember List · the Boston area
Live music & concerts events in the Boston area
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We reviewed 14,000+ Boston-area events to pick the 54 best live music events in the Boston area between September 20 and September 26. Updated daily.
Our best picks: live music events in the Boston area — September 20–26
MONDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Monday, Sep 21, 2026 7:00p — The Red Room at Cafe 939, 939 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Monday, Sep 21, 2026 7:00p — Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Monday, Sep 21, 2026 7:00p — McCarthys Cambridge, 1920 Massachusetts, Cambridge, MA
Monday, Sep 21, 2026 7:15p — Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
Doors: 7:00 PM Show: 7:35 PM All Ages *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Bags must not exceed a maximum size of 12"x6"x12". All bags, regardless of size, are subject to search by security. Lighters are not allowed in the venue and there is absolutely NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed per the city of Bo…
TUESDAY
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Join special performer Matt Heaton for an interactive singalong! This program is for families and kids of all ages, but may be most appealing to kids ages 0-5. This will be a thirty minute concert. About the performer: Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children AND parents. His songs blen…
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 5:30p — Citizens House Of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 6:00p — Lyrik Back Bay, 400 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES. DOORS: 7:00 PM SHOW: 8:00 PM ALL TIMES AND SUPPORT BANDS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR REFUND. Tickets purchased from third-party outlets CANNOT be verified by our Box Office. If you sell/purchase your tickets from a third-party, we are not liable for any entry issues you may have. Any…
NEC faculty member Mark Zaleski heads up these fun and educational jam sessions which are free and open to the public. Musicians of all levels are welcome to join and hone their improvising skills. Sessions may also include special guests.
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 7:00p — McCarthys Cambridge, 1920 Massachusetts, Cambridge, MA
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 7:30p — Telegraph Hill Bar, 289 Dorchester St, Boston, MA
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 7:30p — Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
WEDNESDAY
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In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. This is the top-voted music class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help your little ones learn and interact throug…
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 6:00p — Bow Market, 1 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville, MA
When the claves and the cowbells set the beat, and the horns join in, you won’t be able to resist joining the fun! Let’s Dance Boston steps off with an evening of energetic live salsa music. Johnny Giraldo from Allston’s Salsa y Control studio leads a dance lesson before Angel Subero & Latin Logic take the stage while…
The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar and The Barrett Anderson Band are excited to announce a new weekly series, Blues & Roots Wednesdays , bringing live music back home to historic Harvard Square. “Cambridge, our fair city, and I share deep roots, and I’m thrilled to find a new musical home at The Sea Hag,” says Massachusetts-…
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 6:30p — The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St, Boston, MA
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 7:00p — Gore Place, 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 7:00p — McCarthys Cambridge, 1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 7:00p — Citizens House Of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026 8:00p — Loretta's Last Call, 1 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA
Event Dates & Times Doors Open Wed Sep 23 , 2026 – 7:00 PM The Sinclair 52 Church St., Cambridge, MA, 02138 Get Directions Opens in new tab Event Overview $.25 from each ticket purchased will go to The Shout Syndicate, a Boston-based, volunteer-run fundraising effort who raises money to help fund youth-led arts program…
THURSDAY
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Children and families are invited to sing, play, and dance along in a library jam session! Mr. Ritse will lead participants through classic nursery rhymes, upbeat jazz tunes, and their own requests (when possible). Children who play instruments of any kind are encouraged to bring them along and become part of the band.…
Join us for a fun and interactive music class where you'll learn to read music and sing! We'll play games, try out cool exercises, and have a great time making music together. No experience needed—just bring your voice and get ready to have fun! This program is recommended for ages 10-14.
Starting July 9, Noir’s patio comes alive every Thursday evening with live music, craft cocktails, and an inviting outdoor ambiance. Gather with friends, unwind with a drink, and enjoy a summer night in the heart of Harvard Square.
MIT Arts Startup Incubator launch event Join us at the MIT Arts Startup Incubator launch event to learn more about the impact of creative entrepreneurs at MIT and beyond! Anj Fayemi, Arts Startup Incubator alum and founder of Rivet, and Liza Levy, Salt Lick Incubator President, have a conversation about new opportuniti…
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 5:30p — Allstonway, 60 Western Avenue, Allston, MA
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 6:00p — Long Live Roxbury - Brewery + Taproom, 152 Hampden Street, Boston, MA
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 6:00p — Lord Hobo Brewing Company, 5 Draper St., Woburn, MA
From Haiti to Cuba to the Dominican Republic and beyond: experience music and dance styles from across the Caribbean! Sample Kompa, Merengue, Bachata, and more with lessons from EJ Dance Studio and music by El Grupo Chevere!
Originally scheduled on April 11th, 2026 and was rescheduled to September 24, 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. Originally at Paradise Rock Club and was moved to Brighton Music Hall. Previously purchased tickets will be honored at the new venue. THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES. DOORS: 7:00 PM S…
Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM All Ages *All support acts are subject to change without notice.* Bags must not exceed a maximum size of 12"x6"x12". All bags, regardless of size, are subject to search by security. Lighters are not allowed in the venue and there is absolutely NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed per the city of Bo…
FRIDAY
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Friday, Sep 25, 2026 12:15p — Trinity Church Boston, 206 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA
Friday, Sep 25, 2026 2:30p — Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA
Friday, Sep 25, 2026 5:00p — Statue Park, 4 College Ave, Somerville, MA
Kick off your Friday evening with live music on The Lawn! Join us from 5–7PM as Ethan Robbins brings fun mix of crowd favorites, classic hits, and sing-along tunes to Assembly Row. Grab a drink from The Lawn Bar , shop fresh finds at our Farmers Market , and enjoy a summer evening filled with great music, local flavors…
Free Outdoor Tango @ Kendall Urban Park Roof Garden! PopUp Summer Free tango on the KENDALL URBAN PARK ROOF GARDEN on Fridays from 5:30–8:30pm! We host a free class for beginners, at 6:30pm, too, so all are welcome! Outdoor Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fqdfEa4eacBpEY6u9 Accessible from the Kendall MIT MBTA Station…
Friday, Sep 25, 2026 5:30p — Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA
Friday, Sep 25, 2026 6:00p — 439 Tremont St, BOSTON, MA
Join us for a poetry-focused international concert series with composers Mary Bichner and Christina Goh. “Rencontres Poétiques: Poetic Encounters” is a poetry-focused international concert series created by composers Mary Bichner [USA] and Christina Goh [France]. The series features musical settings composed by Bichner…
Put on your boogie shoes and get ready for fun when Let’s Dance Boston goes back to the Disco era with this fun-filled evening of live music and Hustle dancing. Instructors from Arthur Murray Studio lead a lesson in beginner-friendly Hustle and the band BEANTOWN keeps the party going!
SATURDAY
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SEPTEMBER
Join us again this year to enjoy life-affirming ukulele jams for this year's Porchfest, with our monthly-meeting group, Strummerville. This acoustic session is a preview of what you can expect if you join us every 2nd Tuesday evening for the regular Strummerville meet-up.
Anastasia Pianist Studio presents a piano and chamber music recital
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 12:00p — Herter Park Amphitheater, 1175 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 12:00p — Dock outside Marcelino’s, 1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA
Cary Library is thrilled to be part of Lexington Porchfest! Join us on our front lawn for a performance featuring Jason Pratt. **Rain date: Sunday, September 27 at 1 PM Attendance is on a first-come basis. Please bring your own chairs or towels to sit on the lawn. About our Performer: Jason Pratt is an accomplished aco…
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 1:00p — Jason Russell House, 7 Jason Street, Arlington, MA
ANMS Saturday Jam Saturday, September 26, 2:00 PM Drop in for a jam session with All Newton Music School faculty member and Band Coordinator, Joey Theiman! All ages and abilities are welcome; this is a great, low-stakes opportunity to play some tunes with other musicians. Free to participate or listen, located at All N…
Join us for a poetry-focused international concert series with composers Mary Bichner and Christina Goh. “Rencontres Poétiques: Poetic Encounters” is a poetry-focused international concert series created by composers Mary Bichner [USA] and Christina Goh [France]. The series features musical settings composed by Bichner…
From the easy-to-learn basics to the most advanced lifts and swings, our Lindy Hop night is for everyone! Boston-based instructors Katie and Paolo Piselli show you the moves, then Dan Gabel and His Orchestra play the tunes that keep the party hopping!
Jazz Legends Donna McElroy & George Russell Jr. Saturday, September 26, 7:00 PM, The Allen Center Get ready for an unforgettable night of jazz presented by Cherry Street Music! The Allen Center transforms into a cozy jazz club, with intimate table seating, drinks, and bar snacks to enjoy throughout the show. Legendary…
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