City Hall Plaza Concerts
During the summer, there are free concerts at City Hall Plaza, and along the waterfront at Christopher Columbus Park. The plaza program is known today as the Dorothy Curran Concert Series, and are scheduled for Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. A stage is set up on the north side of Boston City Hall, with attendees sitting or standing on the plaza stairs opposite the stage.
There are also free concerts and other performances at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End, which are part of Boston's ParkArts and Waterfront Performing Arts Series programs.
Boston abounds in culture and the arts. The City of Boston has a long history of sponsoring free events in the city's neighborhoods. Earlier programs date back to the 1970s and even further, when an event series was known as SummerThing.
The free concerts showcase Boston's diversity and deep appreciation for the arts. From patriotic music to disco or reggae, the concerts provide a variety of music for residents and tourists. Performing artists can vary from Shakespeare to opera or even pantomime.
Enjoy a free performance at City Hall Plaza or Christopher Columbus Park. Boston's historic waterfront is just a short walk away!
June, 2009
Saturday June 27, 3:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, ParkArts Series
US Air Force Band of Liberty Concert
July, 2009
Wednesday July 22, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Dorothy Curran Series
Eugie Castrillo & Orchestra with the Hachay Machete Dance Company
Wednesday July 29, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Dorothy Curran Series
US Air Force Band of Liberty Presents Special Guest Jane Monheit
August 2009
Tuesday August 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Performing Arts Series
Dorchester Symphony
Wednesday August 5, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Dorothy Curran Series
Disco Night With Stardust
Tuesday August 11, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Performing Arts Series
Three Tenors From Opera Boston
Wednesday August 12, 7:00 pm
City Hall Plaza, Dorothy Curran Series
US Air Force Band of Liberty Presents Special Guest Ann Hampton Callaway
Tuesday August 18, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Christopher Columbus Park, Waterfront Performing Arts Series
Special Shakespeare Program
Contact Information & Address:
Dorothy Curran Concert Series
1 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA
cityofboston.gov/parks
Waterfront Performing Arts Series
Christopher Columbus Park, 220 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
cityofboston.gov/arts