1. Beehive
8.8
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 257 tips and reviews
Bonobos: Live music every night, great cocktails, & delicious brunch.
Dan Bud: Great jazzy vibe with tasteful live music. Brunch is excellent!
Christina Varrasso: Lovely live jazz brunch, cute tables, amazing French toast and Short rib Poutine !
Liyah S: Great for the free summer concerts. Bring chairs and food and you can have a picnic with friends.
Emily N.: A great spot for free concerts, a great spot for a picnic! Love this little Boston gem.
Music Drives Us: Full Name: Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell. In addition to its 4th of July events, one of the most memorable shows was 9/9/94 when Green Day held a free concert, sponsored by WFNX for college students!
3. Wally's Cafe
9.0
427 Massachusetts Ave (at Columbus Ave), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Roxbury · 50 tips and reviews
Irena Ga: Very cool, mellow vibe! Perfect for a chill night, live music... It's a jazz club, what more is there to say?! You just have to try it yourself.
Danielle G: Great live music from incredibly talented musicians, and cheap drinks. The crowd is always enthusiastic and fun to be around -- a must see for anyone living in or visiting Boston!
Carrie Bevis: This storied establishment is cramped, loud, and lively! Grab a cocktail and enjoy the energetic live jazz!
4. Symphony Hall
9.3
301 Massachusetts Ave (at Huntington Ave.), Boston, MA
Concert Hall · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 69 tips and reviews
Jessica Allan Schmidt: Giving orchestral concerts of the best attainable character and quality at a price which should admit any one and everyone likely to care for such things. — Major Henry Higginson Read more.
Music Drives Us: Whoa! Designated a US National Historic Landmark in 1999, it is “acoustically, among the top three concert halls in the world and is considered the finest in the United States." Enjoy!
Sae Young Choi: Best concert hall in the US in terms of the acoustics
6. Leader Bank Pavilion
8.2
290 Northern Ave (at Seaport Blvd), Boston, MA
Music Venue · Seaport District · 53 tips and reviews
Jeremy Freeman: Enjoy a concert on the end of a pier and enjoy the music while surrounded by water!
Oxfam America: One of our favorite Boston concert venues! If you're checking out a show here, keep an eye out for the Oxfam table! Stop by and join thousands of music fans in fighting hunger, poverty & injustice! Read more.
Katie Kearsey: This place is awesome for summer concerts! Be sure to scope out the waterfront & watch the planes taking off and landing behind the stage. Read more.
7. TD Garden
8.8
100 Legends Way (at Causeway St), Boston, MA
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Boston · 296 tips and reviews
Perry Ellis: Home to the Celtics & Bruins, TD Garden has also hosted numerous concerts from the Beatles to Aerosmith!
Isabelle MacDonald: I love! 😍 Great venue for a game or live music! Easy to locate seats and food is everywhere!
Kayla Bradshaw: The games are always fun, food is great, an the concerts are crazy 💃💃💃💃💃
8. Black Rose
8.0
160 State St (at Commercial St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 112 tips and reviews
Landon Howell: My favorite Irish Pub in Boston. Sit at the downstairs bar and enjoy live music 7 nights a week.
Jean Carlos: The food was very good and brought out quickly! Atmosphere and live music were fun.
Rachel Roberie: Live music, usually local talent, friendly staff. Try the hot apple cinnamon cocktail!
AskMen: Known for its live music and southern-style comfort food like a seafood gumbo of chicken and sausage, in a spicy tomato broth with okra and shrimp served over rice. Read more.
Shawna Corso: What better place to come for (Sunday Brunch) amazing food from the soul topped off with live jazz? Darryl's is indeed the intersection of friends, food, and music. Try it for yourself anytime
BU Today: Start your night early with live music and high-end Southern comfort food then stay for the 11 pm - 2 am DJ and dance space. Plus, this space offers an all-you-can-eat jazz buffet brunch on Sundays Read more.
13. Paradise Rock Club
8.2
967 Commonwealth Ave (Pleasant St), Boston, MA
Rock Club · Allston · 83 tips and reviews
VH1: Make sure you go to the Paradise bar before the show. Great people, atmosphere, and their TVs stream the concert so you won’t miss a second. – Scott P.
Jay Porter: My favorite mid-sized music venue in Boston.
Carolina Chacin: great venue for concerts, close and cozy with the bands
14. The Esplanade
9.5
The Esplanade, Boston, MA
Park · Back Bay East · 80 tips and reviews
Julianne Cardello: Great place to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July, preceded by live concert performed by the Boston Pops (Keith Lockhart conducting) televised each year
Donald Carasso: 1929 Arthur Fielder begins the Boston Pops concerts on the Esplanade.
Bikabout: The Esplanade is a river-front park that contains boat houses, picnic spots, lagoons, a half shell concert space , and several top-notch playgrounds.
15. Royale
7.4
279 Tremont St (btwn Oak St & Stuart St), Boston, MA
Night Club · Downtown Boston · 96 tips and reviews
Michael Imhoff: Amazing old 97s concert. Great venue
The Feast: Dress to impress if you're going on a Saturday night; you'll be on full display on the round-the-block line. Also home to some of the best concerts, thanks to the Bowery Boston.
Emily Yeager: Interesting perk to seeing a concert here - the stage is high enough so you can easily see the band from the back of the dance floor. Read more.