Boston Calling Music Festival
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · May
About
Boston Calling Music Festival is a three-day festival held at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, Massachusetts. Since 2013, it has grown into New England's largest music festival, drawing 40,000+ fans per day with a lineup that mixes rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic acts. The urban setting — on Harvard's campus just minutes from downtown Boston — sets it apart from the rural camping festival model. Past headliners include Tool, Foo Fighters, The Strokes, and Rage Against the Machine. Boston Calling also features a dedicated comedy stage and large-scale art installations.
Highlights
- 45,000 capacity at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston
- Three-day festival running since 2013
- Diverse lineup spanning rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic
- One of New England's premier music festivals
Details
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Venue
- Harvard Athletic Complex
- Founded
- 2019
- Typical month
- May
- Capacity
- 45,000
- Status
- active
Links
Sounds of Boston Calling 2026
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