Boston
From intimate jazz rooms in the South End to energetic rock venues in Allston. The 12 essential venues for live music in Boston.
South End / Columbus Ave · $
Allston / Brighton · $$$
Cambridge / Harvard Square · $$
Allston · $$
Allston · $
South End · $$
Cambridge / Harvard Square · $$$
Cambridge / Central Square · $
Cambridge / Harvard Square · $$$
Allston · $$
Cambridge / Harvard Square · $$
Cambridge / Harvard Square · $
The premier room for nationally touring jazz acts. Hotel setting at the DoubleTree, but don't let that fool you. 200 seats, excellent sightlines, serious sound system. Reserve well in advance for headliners.
Mid-capacity venue that books the best emerging artists before they graduate to bigger rooms. 525-person capacity, full bar, surprising food menu.
The 450-person capacity room that hosts the indie and alternative circuit. The booker has an excellent track record for catching acts on the rise.
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