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Summer Dance Party Series

This family-friendly event series is free and open to the public.

September 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T17:00:00 - 2026-09-12T21:00:00

We're excited to bring you the Summer Dance Party Series. Full details including talent are coming soon. Stay tuned to this page and follow us on social media for the latest updates. We look forward to seeing you there!

September 12, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-09-12T17:00:00 - 2026-09-12T21:00:00

Summer Dance Party Series

Join us for SILK R&B Cookout, part of Mayor Michelle Wu's Summer Dance Party Series, in collaboration with Democracy Beer Garden.

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T22:00:00

Mayor Michelle Wu's Summer Dance Party Series continues with SILK R&B Cookout, bringing an evening of R&B, food, and community to City Hall Plaza.

When: Friday, August 14, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: City Hall Plaza
Cost: Free and open to the public

Music by: ReaL P, Baby Indiglo, MEZ.WAV, and Special Guest ALEXANDR.

Music Performance by: Nahli, a 2X nominee for R&B Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards.

Bring your friends and family for a laid-back cookout vibe with great music, good food, and good company right in the heart of the City. This event is free and open to everyone.

August 14, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-14T17:00:00 - 2026-08-14T22:00:00

26th Annual Boston Gospel Fest

Join us for the 26th annual Gospel Fest, New England’s largest Gospel music celebration!

August 30, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-30T16:30:00 - 2026-08-30T20:00:00

Boston's beloved celebration of gospel music returns to City Hall Plaza this summer! Join Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston for an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music, powerful voices, and community spirit as Boston Gospel Fest makes its way back to the plaza.

Now in its 26th year, this free, family-friendly event brings together some of the region's most gifted vocalists, choirs, and performers for a night celebrating unity, culture, and the sound that moves us all. Join us at City Hall Plaza on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

This year's headlining artist is Todd Galberth. Galberth will be joined by a lineup of talented performers including the Community Choir, City Praise Team, Jesus Gang The Family,  Alexis Benoit, Angela Elizabeth, Pastor Jeremy D. Battle, and the Boston Latin School Gospel Choir. The Community Choir features participation from more than 85 members representing nearly 40 churches across the city and region.

The event will feature food vendors, including Cool Shade Jamaican Food Truck, Gourmet Fingerz Southern Cuisine, delicious cookies from Boston Cookie Kitchen and more.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and bring your voice, Boston Gospel Fest is a celebration for the whole city.

Note: All attendees should bring their own chair.

August 30, 2026
  • 4:30pm - 8:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, & Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-30T16:30:00 - 2026-08-30T20:00:00

Donna Summer Disco Party

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment welcome you to join us for the 12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party.

August 28, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-28T17:00:00 - 2026-08-28T21:00:00

This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Guests will be able to dance the night away to all of Donna Summer’s greatest hits in a groovy atmosphere complete with glow sticks, bubbles, colorful lights, a disco ball, and roller skating on City Hall Plaza.

DJ Vince1 will be playing all of Donna Summer's greatest hits and more classics.

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August 28, 2026
  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-28T17:00:00 - 2026-08-28T21:00:00

Neighborhood Concert Series - Dorchester - FM Collective

Neighborhood Concerts are presented by Bank of America.

July 13, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Town Field
    1565 Dorchester Ave
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-13T19:00:00 - 2026-07-13T20:30:00

FM Collective

About the band - "FM Collective is a Boston-based band blending Latin rhythms, hip-hop, and jazz into a joyful, high-energy live experience. Made up of Berklee College of Music graduates from all over the world, the group performs both original music and crowd-pleasing covers that bring people together across cultures and generations. Their performances are lively, engaging, and rooted in musicality, improvisation, and connection with the audience. FM Collective was honored as World Act of the Year at the New England Music Awards and continues to stay very active performing at festivals, concert series, public events, and community celebrations across Massachusetts and beyond."

July 13, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Town Field
    1565 Dorchester Ave
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-13T19:00:00 - 2026-07-13T20:30:00

Neighborhood Concert Series - West Roxbury - Five Against None (Pearl Jam Tribute)

Neighborhood Concerts are presented by Bank of America.

July 8, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Hynes Playground
    502 W Roxbury Parkway
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T19:00:00 - 2026-07-08T20:30:00

Five Against None - Pearl Jam Tribute Band

About the band - "We’re five guys who all grew up listening to Pearl Jam grow and evolve as we did. It’s music that has become part of our consciousness, our beings, our souls. Which is why when we say we “pay tribute” to Pearl Jam we mean it. It’s all music that has touched us and our lives and when we go on stage we aim to play it in a way that does it proper justice."

July 8, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Hynes Playground
    502 W Roxbury Parkway
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    West Roxbury
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-08T19:00:00 - 2026-07-08T20:30:00

Tito Puente Latin Music Series - Ehshawnee

NOTE: THE LOCATION OF THIS EVENT IS NOW AT O’DAY PLAYGROUND - 75 WEST NEWTON ST SOUTH END

The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August. Performers include Berklee College of Music faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.

August 13, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • O’Day Playground
    75 West Newton St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T19:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:30:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by Berklee College of Music and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Free salsa lessons will be led by MetaMovements at select concerts.

All concerts start at 7 p.m. All locations are wheelchair accessible.

August 13, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • O’Day Playground
    75 West Newton St
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-13T19:00:00 - 2026-08-13T20:30:00

Tito Puente Latin Music Series - Kristalis y Las Nenas del Swing

The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August. Performers include Berklee College of Music faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.

August 6, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T19:00:00 - 2026-08-06T20:30:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by Berklee College of Music and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Free salsa lessons will be led by MetaMovements at select concerts.

All concerts start at 7 p.m. All locations are wheelchair accessible. In the event of inclement weather, all concerts will be canceled with no rain dates.

August 6, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Mozart Street Playground
    10 Mozart Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-08-06T19:00:00 - 2026-08-06T20:30:00

Canceled:
Tito Puente Latin Music Series - César Orozco and SonAhead

Reason for cancellation: Due to expected weather.
July 30, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith St
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T19:00:00 - 2026-07-30T20:30:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by Berklee College of Music and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Free salsa lessons will be led by MetaMovements at select concerts.

All concerts start at 7 p.m. All locations are wheelchair accessible. In the event of inclement weather, all concerts will be canceled with no rain dates.

July 30, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • Mission Hill Playground
    60 Smith St
    Boston, MA 02120
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Mission Hill
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-30T19:00:00 - 2026-07-30T20:30:00

Tito Puente Latin Music Series - Alex Alvear and Mango Blue

The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August. Performers include Berklee College of Music faculty, students, alumni, and world-renowned artists.

July 23, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • LoPrest Park
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-23T19:00:00 - 2026-07-23T20:30:00

Created in honor of Latin music icon Tito Puente, this series celebrates years of bringing live Latin music with a strong salsa influence to Boston parks. The series is sponsored in part by Berklee College of Music and Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción. Free salsa lessons will be led by MetaMovements at select concerts.

All concerts start at 7 p.m. All locations are wheelchair accessible. In the event of inclement weather, all concerts will be canceled with no rain dates.

July 23, 2026
  • 7:00pm - 8:30pm
  • LoPrest Park
    33 Sumner Street
    East Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Steve
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-23T19:00:00 - 2026-07-23T20:30:00
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