Live Music This Week in Massachusetts
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Live music by region
Greater Boston
North Shore
Merrimack Valley
South Shore
Greater Worcester
Pioneer Valley
The Berkshires
SouthCoast
Cape Cod
This week in Massachusetts: The High Kings at Academy of Music Theatre, Billy Strings at Agganis Arena, and Dropkick Murphys at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. 235 shows across 67 venues.
MONDAY - 3/2
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 8:00pm-9:30pm — The Meanies get loud
- 9:30pm-11:00pm — Fetch The Barnacles party time
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
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
Mechanics Hall,
Worcester
—
Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Midori and JOMP at 12:00pm
jazz vibes
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
—
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
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Spire Lobby Series: Oneal Armstrong at 7:30pm
jazz vibes
FRIDAY - 3/6
Academy of Music Theatre,
Northampton
—
Jonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums! at 8:00pm
let's jam
Cotuit Center for the Arts,
Cotuit
—
Trio: A Celebration of Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton at 7:30pm
lets go
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm — Dominic Kutylowski listen up
- 8:00pm-9:30pm — The Colony Motel great vibes
- 9:30pm-11:00pm — The What Have You let's go
Royale Boston,
Boston
—
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
—
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
—
Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour at 8:00pm
rock out
Cotuit Center for the Arts,
Cotuit
—
Trio: A Celebration of Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton at 7:30pm
rock out
Firehouse Center for the Arts,
Newburyport
—
The Secret Chord – Tribute to Leonard Cohen at 7:30pm
rock on
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm-8:00pm — Erin Morse chill out
- 8:00pm-9:30pm — The Lewd Relics rock out
- 9:30pm — DJ Rae dance party
MGM Music Hall at Fenway,
Boston
—
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
The Vault Music Hall,
New Bedford
—
7empest - Tool Tribute // Evil Empire - RATM Tribute at 8:00pm
metal madness
SUNDAY - 3/8
Arts at the Armory,
Somerville
—
POP Presents: ZULAL Armenian A Capella Trio at 2:45pm - 5:00pm
a capella
Cotuit Center for the Arts,
Cotuit
—
Trio: A Celebration of Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton at 7:30pm
jazz vibes
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
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Indieferm Brewing Presents Sunday Funday with the Shady Roosters at 2:00pm
fun day
MONDAY - 3/9
Academy of Music Theatre,
Northampton
—
The High Kings - The Rocky Road Tour at 7:30pm
feel the vibe
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
—
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
—
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
Bright Ideas Brewing,
Westfield
—
Grateful Wednesday Presents: The Rob Glassman Band at 6:00pm, 9:00pm
jazz vibes
Chevalier Theatre,
Medford
—
All You Need Is George: An All-Star Celebration of George Harrison at 8:00pm
sing along
Mechanics Hall,
Worcester
—
Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Andrew Wilcox at 12:00pm
rock out
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
—
Bluegrass Open Jam Hosted by Familiar Strangers at 6:00 PM
join in
Symphony Hall (Boston),
Boston
—
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
—
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
Firehouse Center for the Arts,
Newburyport
—
Trad Session feat. the cast of ONCE at 7:30pm
let's jam
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm-8:00pm — Treefort get loud
- 8:00pm — Haunted by Possums jam out
- 9:30pm — Gentle Hen let's chill
MGM Music Hall at Fenway,
Boston
—
Dropkick Murphys: For The People In the Pit St. Patrick's Day 2026 Tour at 7:00pm
let's party
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center,
Great Barrington
—
Christian Sands Trio at 5:30pm, 8:30pm
jazz vibes
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
—
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 Drake,
Amherst
—
Ganesh + Wolfe, Kryssi + Wednesday, Ben Richter, w/ DJ Mental Drift at 8:00pm, 11:00pm
experimental
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
—
The Troubadours – A tribute to the music of Carole King & James Taylor at 7:30pm
tune in
Firehouse Center for the Arts,
Newburyport
—
Trad Session feat. the cast of ONCE at 7:30pm
let's jam
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm-7:30pm — Daniel Wininger enjoy tunes
- 7:30pm — OPEN MIC LOVE OR HEARTBREAK? join 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
—
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
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Jon Butcher Axis with Special Guest Barrence Whitfield at 8:00pm
rock on
SUNDAY - 3/15
Iron Horse Music Hall,
Northampton
—
Happy Valley Bluegrass Church ft. Deep River Ramblers at 11:00am
tix
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center,
Great Barrington
—
Close Encounters With Music: Mostly Amadeus—Meet the Mozarts! at 4:00pm
music magic
Mechanics Hall,
Worcester
—
Many Voices: Mechanics Hall Youth Singers Spring 2026 Concert at 4:00pm
let's sing
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 Hanover Theatre,
Worcester
—
Mid-Century & Beyond Part II on the Mighty Wurlitzer with Dr. Kleefield at 2:00pm
jazz vibes
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
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Sunday Serenades: Destination Soul Town ft. The Sensational Soul Cruisers at 3:00pm
soul vibes
MONDAY - 3/16
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
—
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
Student Prince Cafe & Tap Room,
Springfield
—
St. Patrick’s Day at The Fort! at 11:00am, 8:30pm
get lucky
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
—
Live at the Druid presents St. Patricks Day LIVE at 12:00pm, 2:45pm
st. patricks
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Dervish - A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at 7:30pm
get festive
WEDNESDAY - 3/18
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
—
Global Arts Live Presents DOBET GNAHORÉ at 7:30pm
world beat
Mechanics Hall,
Worcester
—
Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring Women in World Jazz at 12:00pm
jazz vibes
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
Barnstable Performing Arts Center,
Hyannis
—
Taylor Ashton: Songs from 'Stranger To The Feeling' at 6:00pm
let's go
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
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
The Parlor Room,
Northampton
—
Songwriters in the Round: Lisa Bastoni, Liv Greene, Melanie MacLaren at 7:30pm
tix
FRIDAY - 3/20
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
—
HOLE SHOW: Oops, All Worms! at 9:00pm
join the fun
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm-8:00pm — Viva Las Elvis let's rock
- 8:00pm — Johnny Miko & The C’5’s music night
- 9:30pm-11:00pm — TiaLeigh/Luthier's House Band dance time
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
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
Student Prince Cafe & Tap Room,
Springfield
—
Philadelphia Mummers Pub Crawl! at 6:00pm, 7:00pm
mummers fun
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Jump the Line cover night
- 7pm — Som Da Massa brazilian sounds
- 9:30pm — Irish Session session time
The Parlor Room,
Northampton
—
From Page to Stage: 3 Day Songwriting Workshop w/ Heather Maloney at 7:30pm
tix
SATURDAY - 3/21
Arts at the Armory,
Somerville
—
For Her: Under the Skin Concert Series at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
enjoy music
Bright Ideas Brewing,
Westfield
—
St. Patricks Day Celebration - New Leaf at 6:00pm, 9:00pm
celebrate
Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre,
Somerville
—
THE BAGS with Trinary System at 8:00pm
rock out
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm-8:00pm — Peter Weitzman join us
- 8:00pm-9:30pm — Robert Bushinsky enjoy vibes
- 9:30pm-11:00pm — Wildcat O’Halloran good times
Mechanics Hall,
Worcester
—
The Musical Offering: Worcester Chamber Music Society at 8:00pm
musical treat
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
Academy of Music Theatre,
Northampton
—
Back Porch Songwriter Series: The Songs of Johnny Cash at 3:00pm
sing cash
O'Brien's Pub,
Boston
—
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
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Indieferm Brewing Presents Sunday Funday with the Shady Roosters at 2:00pm
fun day
MONDAY - 3/23
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
—
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
—
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
Iron Horse Music Hall,
Northampton
—
The Surfrajettes: The "Road Dogs" Tour w/ Bethlehem Shalom at 7:00pm
tix
Mechanics Hall,
Worcester
—
Spring 2026 Brown Bag Concert Series featuring The Daniel Bennett Group at 12:00pm
jazz vibes
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
The Vault Music Hall,
New Bedford
—
The Stick Men (ft. T. Levin, P. Mastelotto & M. Reuter) // Paul Bielatowicz at 8:00pm
get sticks
FRIDAY - 3/27
Academy of Music Theatre,
Northampton
—
Bertha: Grateful Drag @ The Back Porch Festival at 8:00pm
get funky
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm-8:30pm — Kara Colvin check it out
- 8:30pm-11:00pm — Carnival of Light dance night
The Burren,
Somerville
- 10pm — Jimmy's Down cover band
- 7pm — Julie Rama live music
- 9:30pm — Irish Session session time
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Joan Osborne Sings the Song of Bob Dylan at 8:00pm
dylan night
SATURDAY - 3/28
Academy of Music Theatre,
Northampton
—
Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project playing music from Old & In The Way and more! @ Back Porch Festival at 7:00pm
bluegrass night
Luthier's Co-op,
Easthampton
- 7:00pm-8:00pm — Bobby D & Dean rock on
- 8:00pm-9:30pm — Lexi Weege's Honky Tonk Band honky tonk
- 9:30pm-11:00pm — Solmere good vibes
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
The Vault Music Hall,
New Bedford
—
Burning Witches (10 Year Anniversary Tour) // Dystopica at 8:00pm
metal queens
SUNDAY - 3/29
Academy of Music Theatre,
Northampton
—
I’m With Her w/ Olive Klug @ The Back Porch Festival at 7:00pm
girl power
Mechanics Hall,
Worcester
—
Worcester Youth Orchestras Masterwork Concert: Bruckner's Te Deum at 3:00pm
orchestra vibes
Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center,
Maynard
- 4:00 PM — Dennis Brennan Trio free event
- 7:30 PM — Tom Rush get loud
The Spire Center for Performing Arts,
Plymouth
—
Candlelight Concert III with Lenny Williams, Niav Maher & Friends at 4:00pm
candlelight