Boston Calling
Boston Calling 2024 returns to Lower Allston Friday, 24 through Sunday, 26 May. A summer fest-style fest in spring time, just as schools get out and the hard seltzer crowd is ready to stop giving a fuuuuuuck.
You can stop giving a fuuuuuck too, and join the party.
The 3-Day Platinum VIP tickets are available for the low cost of $2,899. No hidden fees!
Browse other ticket offerings for mere mortals here.
With top notch international, national, and local acts gracing four stages, a goddamn ferris wheel, plus a shitload of weird corporate add-ons like the White Claw Shore Club, a two-story Dunkin’ Donuts tourist trap (“House of Dunkin’”), and Chase credit cardholders VIP benefits galore, there’s something for every deranged sensibility.
You like Ed Sheeran? You motherfucking got Ed Sheeran.
But don’t miss out on a strong middle class at the festival with acts like Khruangbin, Alvvays (a late add, which doesn’t seem to be updated on the main lineup poster, but can be found on the schedule), Blondshell, and more. Plus, Trey Anastasio for the Phishheads.
Here are some must-hit highlights, including a slew of strong local acts making an appearance at the big show.
Day Two at Boston Calling AKA “your second chance to wait in line at House of Dunkin.”
Lowell’s Senseless Optimism crafts a breezy vibe that updates 20th century R&B textures with new millennium cool.
Day Two at Boston Calling AKA “your second chance to wait in line at House of Dunkin.”
Finally Reloaded Fest arrived at Boynton Yards on Saturday, September 10.
On Saturday ONCE/Boynton Yards in Union Square played host to SomerPride, a musical festival celebrating queer diversity, good friends, and proto-summer vibes.
Day Two at Boston Calling AKA “your second chance to wait in line at House of Dunkin.”
Paper Lady eschews the plastic at Arlene’s Grocery for The New Colossus Fest.
Khraungbin
(Saturday, Green Stage, 6:05-7:05)
Indie music goes global.
Day Three at Boston Calling AKA “your third chance to wait in line at House of Dunkin.”
The Freqs, The Endorphins, Tysk Tysk Task, and Ruin the Nite are ready to rumble at Middle East.
Zola Simone
(Sunday, Orange Stage, 5:15-5:50)
Spritely pop with hooks aplenty.
Megan Thee Stallion
(Sunday, Green Stage, 6:25-7:25)
Rap to the rescue!
Alvvays
(Sunday, Blue Stage, 7:50-8:50)
Indie rock from north of the border.
A soulful call and response between the flute and the kora.
A live solo ditty from an artist you know from Lewis Del Mar.
Andrew Stern; interview with DIY venue 4th Wall organizers; and more.