GREATER BOSTON
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026
This week: Keys Fest 2026: Bob Winter Memorial Solo Piano Faculty Concert at Berklee Performance Center, Keys Fest 2026: Hammond Organ Mini-Summit at Berklee Performance Center, and Keys Fest 2026: Maxim Lubarsky Trio Concert at Berklee Performance Center. 166 shows across 36 venues.
MONDAY - 3/2
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Cowboy Killers / The Royale Me / Regal Seagull / Time Eaters at 7:00pm
get loud
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
—
Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jae Mannion at 6:30 PM
sing along
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 10:00pm — The Fringe avant-garde
- 7:00pm, 8:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz night
- 8:30pm, 10:00pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud
TUESDAY - 3/3
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — Sons of Levin free event
- 8:00 PM — Tuesday's Dead w/ Dead Ahead rock out
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7:30pm — Honky Tonk Tuesday with The Talking Hearts dance party
- 7pm — The Django Cadre gypsy jazz
WEDNESDAY - 3/4
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7pm — Grain Thief americana
- 7pm — Pop Rocks Indie-Rock Show indie night
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 10:00pm — The Lilypad Variety Show open mic
- 7:00pm, 8:00pm — Bert Seager's Heart of Hearing jazz vibes
- 8:15pm, 10:00pm — Gill Aharon Trio jazz vibes
THURSDAY - 3/5
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
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Seacoast Stilettos Presents: The Showcase at 8:00pm
showtime
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — Danielle Miraglia “Drinks with Friends” Ft. Jen Kearney free event
- 8:00 PM — Dan Blakeslee local talent
Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
—
Natalie Macmaster & Donnell Leahy and the Celtic All Stars at 7:30pm
celtic vibes
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
—
Brahms Symphony No. 4 with Herbert Blomstedt at 7:30pm
brahms feels
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Last Minute college vibes
- 7:30pm — Torn and Frayed rock classics
FRIDAY - 3/6
Royale Boston,
Boston
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Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy and Friends play R.E.M.’s Lifes Rich Pageant at 8:00pm
get loud
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — The Baker's Basement free event
- 8:00 PM — The Mallet Brothers rock on
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
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Brahms Symphony No. 4 with Herbert Blomstedt at 1:30pm
afternoon tunes
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — B.A.M. swing time
- 7pm — Paddy's Pregame with The Nogs tribute night
- 9:30pm — Irish Session let's go
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
—
Sam Saomek - 'A GREAT MERCY' - Album Release Show at 7:30pm, 9:30pm
album release
SATURDAY - 3/7
Chevalier Theatre,
Medford
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour at 8:00pm
rock out
MGM Music Hall at Fenway,
Boston
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Bones North American Tour at 8:00pm
feel good vibes
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 10:30 AM — Family Music Series hosted by Mister Vic family fun
- 2:00 PM — Tommy Feeley free event
- 5:30 PM — Our So-Called Live Music vibe check
- 7:30 PM — Sister Luck - Black Crowes Tribute get loud
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
—
Brahms Symphony No. 4 with Herbert Blomstedt at 8:00pm
evening bliss
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Brick Park cover night
- 2-5pm — Bluegrass Jam jam session
- 7pm — Porch Party Mamas Spin - Album Release release party
- 9:30pm — Irish Session jam sesh
SUNDAY - 3/8
Arts at the Armory,
Somerville
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POP Presents: ZULAL Armenian A Capella Trio at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
a capella
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 4:30 PM — Moosejuice free event
- 7:00 PM — Soundbath Meditation & Yoga Nidra with Jesse Gallagher meditative sound
The Burren,
Somerville
- 11:30am — All That Music Academy music school
- 12-3pm — Beatles Brunch brunch vibes
- 2:30pm — Amy Dancz Voice Studio Open Mic open mic
- 3-6pm — Irish Session session vibes
- 6pm — Old Timey Session old time jams
MONDAY - 3/9
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
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Open Mic Night: Hosted by Alan Goodrich at 6:30 PM
sing along
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 10:00pm — The Fringe avant-garde
- 7:00pm, 8:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz night
- 8:30pm, 10:00pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud
TUESDAY - 3/10
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Ritual Grief / Screams of Hockomock / Trespass / Clifford at 7:00pm
rock out
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:00 PM — Ben Falkoff free event
- 8:00 PM — Tuesday's Dead w/ Dead Ahead rock out
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7pm — The Django Cadre gypsy jazz
- 8pm — Silver Arrow Band wedding vibes
WEDNESDAY - 3/11
Chevalier Theatre,
Medford
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All You Need Is George: An All-Star Celebration of George Harrison at 8:00pm
sing along
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
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Bluegrass Open Jam Hosted by Familiar Strangers at 6:00 PM
join in
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
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Something Borrowed, Something True: A Musical Exploration of the Essence of Belonging at 11:00am
music class
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7:30pm — Isabel Oliart, Sammy Wetstein, Anne Hooper celtic music
- 7pm — Grain Thief americana
The Wilbur,
Boston
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GREGORIAN: Pure Chants World Tour featuring Songs of Enigma at 8:00pm
vibe high
THURSDAY - 3/12
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
—
Something Borrowed, Something True: A Musical Exploration of the Essence of Belonging at 11:00am
youth time
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Last Minute college night
- 7:30pm — Torn and Frayed rock classics
FRIDAY - 3/13
MGM Music Hall at Fenway,
Boston
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Dropkick Murphys: For The People In the Pit St. Patrick's Day 2026 Tour at 7:00pm
let's party
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
Bootblacks / The Discussion / Andey Samhain / Delusive Relics at 7:00pm
jazz vibes
Royale Boston,
Boston
- 10:00pm — KETTAMA dance party
- 6:30pm — Quarters jazz vibes
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — Autumn Hollow free event
- 8:00 PM — We Are Hydrogen rock on
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
—
Something Borrowed, Something True: A Musical Exploration of the Essence of Belonging at 11:00am
soul explore
The 4th Wall at Capitol Theatre,
Arlington
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Midnight Feature: Grace Givertz Album Release Show at 9:30pm
let's go
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Closing Time party time
- 7pm — St. Patrick's Day Special Variety Show celebrate
- 9:30pm — Irish Session let's go
The Sinclair,
Cambridge
- 7:00pm — Spafford jam session
- 9:30pm — The Glitter Boys party time
SATURDAY - 3/14
Boston Harbor Distillery,
Boston
- 8:30pm — Joe Musella's and Chris Cote's Who Tribute rock on
- 8:30pm — Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers swing time
Cary Memorial Hall,
Lexington
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The Troubadours – A tribute to the music of Carole King & James Taylor at 7:30pm
tune in
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 10:30 AM — Creative Connections Series: Community Weaving community fun
- 2:00 PM — Britt Connors free event
- 5:30 PM — Eva James free event
- 8:00 PM — Booty Vortex dance party
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
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Celtic Night: A Tribute to Brian O’Donovan and A Celtic Sojourn at 7:30pm
celtic vibes
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Third Man In cover night
- 12pm, 2pm — St. Patrick's Day Special Variety Show celebrate
- 2-5pm — Bluegrass Jam jam session
- 9:30pm — Irish Session session vibes
The Great American Beer Hall,
Medford
- 12:00pm — Maddi Ryan Band rock on
- 4:00pm — Fionn Lonergan Acoustic Set acoustic vibes
- 9:00pm — Beach Nights with Guest Fiddler beach night
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 10:00pm — Project Red Party feat. Fanta Vibez, ISHA!, Karim, 1ndy and Ashanti Eva Davenport party time
- 7:30pm, 9:45pm — Justin Schaefers indie night
SUNDAY - 3/15
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 11:00 AM — Turas St. Patricks Day Brunch brunch vibes
- 4:30 PM — The Funktones get groovy
- 7:00 PM — Legends of Mary let's rock
The Burren,
Somerville
- 12-3pm — Beatles Brunch brunch vibes
- 3-6pm — Irish Session session vibes
- 3pm, 5pm, 7pm — St. Patrick's Day Special Variety Show celebrate
- 6pm — Old Timey Session old time jams
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 4:00pm, 5:45pm — The Grand Undoing-Record Release Party album launch
- 6:00pm, 7:50pm — Allan Chase Quintet jazz vibes
- 8:00pm, 10:00pm — Joe Hunt Group jazz night
MONDAY - 3/16
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
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Open Mic Night: Hosted by Jacqueline Burns at 6:30 PM
sing along
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 10:00pm — The Fringe avant-garde
- 7:00pm, 8:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz night
- 8:30pm, 10:00pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud
TUESDAY - 3/17
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7pm — The Django Cadre gypsy jazz
- 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm — St. Patrick's Day Special Variety Show celebrate
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
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Live at the Druid presents St. Patricks Day LIVE at 12:00pm, 2:45pm
st. patricks
WEDNESDAY - 3/18
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
—
Global Arts Live Presents DOBET GNAHORÉ at 7:30pm
world beat
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:00 PM — Elia Em free event
- 6:00 PM — Wine, Cheese and The Pursuit of Happiness with Boston Wine School wine night
- 7:30 PM — Open Jazz Jam jam session
The Burren,
Somerville
- 6pm, 8:30pm — Dervish celtic sounds
- 7pm — Grain Thief americana
The Lilypad,
Cambridge
- 10:00pm — The Lilypad Variety Show open mic
- 7:00pm, 8:00pm — Jesse Gallagher + Steve Fell singer-songwriter
- 8:15pm, 10:00pm — Gill Aharon Trio jazz vibes
THURSDAY - 3/19
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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South Pleasant Revival / Close Drive / Muzzle / Dalton Moon at 7:00pm
get loud
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Orchid Reed college night
- 7:30pm — Torn and Frayed rock classics
- 7pm — Kev G Mor, Glimmer, Maverick benefit show
FRIDAY - 3/20
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
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HOLE SHOW: Oops, All Worms! at 9:00pm
join the fun
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Consumer Culture / Fat Randy / BEDTIMEMAGIC / Deprogrammer Cult at 7:00pm
rock out
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — Dave Martin free event
- 8:00 PM — Rippopotamus let's go
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Jump the Line cover night
- 7pm — Som Da Massa brazilian sounds
- 9:30pm — Irish Session session time
SATURDAY - 3/21
Arts at the Armory,
Somerville
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For Her: Under the Skin Concert Series at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
enjoy music
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
—
THE BAGS with Trinary System at 8:00pm
rock out
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 10:30 AM — Mister Vic's Family Music Series Presents family fun
- 2:00 PM — Mediocre Mike free event
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Inside Out cover night
- 2-5pm — Bluegrass Jam jam session
- 7pm — Carla Ryder Band, Louder Than Milk folk country
- 9:30pm — Irish Session session vibes
SUNDAY - 3/22
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
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Bird Week / Alma June & The Persian Cats / Ana Blosset / Boy Blue at 7:00pm
let's go
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 4:00 PM — LePrestige free event
- 7:00 PM — Bruce Katz Band live sounds
The Burren,
Somerville
- 1-4pm — Robert Elliot Memorial celebrate art
- 12-3pm — Beatles Brunch brunch vibes
- 3-6pm — Irish Session session vibes
- 6pm — Old Timey Session old time jams
- 7pm — Tracy Bonham Spring Residency let's rock
MONDAY - 3/23
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
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Open Mic Night: Hosted by Milt Reder & Dave Becker at 6:30 PM
sing along
TUESDAY - 3/24
Boch Center Shubert Theatre,
Boston
—
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Induction - 2025 Class
celebrate roots
Boch Center Wang Theatre,
Boston
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Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Induction - 2025 Class
folk magic
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
Mercy Music / Taken Days / Wes Hoffman and Friends / The New Noise at 7:00pm
get loud
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — Northbound free event
- 8:00 PM — Tuesday's Dead w/ Dead Ahead get loud
The Burren,
Somerville
- 7pm — The Django Cadre gypsy jazz
- 8pm — Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out protest night
WEDNESDAY - 3/25
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:15 PM — Lori Z Jazz Trio jazz vibes
- 8:00 PM — The Coalboilers free event
THURSDAY - 3/26
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 5:30 PM — Sarah Levecque free event
- 8:00 PM — Souvenirs: The Music of John Prine music night
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — The Yard Bops college night
- 7:30pm — Irish Session rock classics
- 7pm — Radio Musikola 80s music
FRIDAY - 3/27
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Jimmy's Down cover band
- 7pm — Julie Rama live music
- 9:30pm — Irish Session session time
SATURDAY - 3/28
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 10:30 AM — Family Music Series hosted by Mister Vic family fun
- 2:00 PM — Kathy LJ free event
- 8:00 PM — Disco Lemonade dance party
SUNDAY - 3/29
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 4:00 PM — Dennis Brennan Trio free event
- 7:30 PM — Tom Rush get loud