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Live music in Boston

Room oriented around a stage.

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Example nights

Real Boston venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Jul 20.

Games at The Sinclair in Harvard Square, then dinner at One Reason Garden Bar.

  • 01The SinclairHarvard Square · $$
  • 02One Reason Garden BarHarvard Square · $$
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Games at Paradise Rock Club in Allston, then dinner at Henfolks in North Brookline.

  • 01Paradise Rock ClubAllston · $$
  • 02HenfolksNorth Brookline · $$
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Dinner at City Winery Boston in West End, then Democracy Brewing Beer Garden in Downtown.

  • 01City Winery BostonWest End · $$
  • 02Democracy Brewing Beer GardenDowntown · $$
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Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    MGM Music Hall at Fenway

    West Fens · $$$$

    5,000-capacity modern room with no bad sightlines, three levels, efficient entry. Solid shows, solid staff, lounge access if you can swing it.

  2. 02

    Wally's Cafe Jazz Club

    Roxbury · $

    Live jazz nightly, no cover — just a drink minimum. Small, old-school, packed with local talent and serious listeners.

  3. 03

    Citizens House of Blues Boston

    West Fens · $$

    2,000-capacity concert hall with efficient entry, decent Southern food, no bad sightlines — the place to catch touring rock bands without the sweat.

  4. 04

    Global Jazz Club

    Back Bay · $$

  5. 05

    The Sinclair

    Harvard Square · $$

    This gastropub & music venue features New American fare and live acts, with an open kitchen & patio.

  6. 06

    Brighton Music Hall

    Allston · $$

    Redesigned standing room, tight sound, high stage — indie & alternative acts pack the room Friday nights. Easy parking nearby.

  7. 07

    Paradise Rock Club

    Allston · $$

    Small, tight room with good sound and sightlines from anywhere — bands that matter, staff that doesn't suck, street parking nearby.

  8. 08

    Big Night Live

    West End · $$

  9. 09

    Sonia Live Music Venue

    Cambridgeport · $$

    Upbeat venue featuring a wide range of music performances from local & touring acts.

  10. 10

    The Cantab Lounge

    Riverside · $

    Rough-and-ready venue for entertainment such as live music, poetry slams, open-mike nights & beer.

  11. 11

    Midway Café

    Jamaica Plain · $$

    Live music most nights, local bands, cheap drinks, good bartenders — the old-school JP spot that actually still functions as one.

  12. 12

    JazzUrbane Cafe

    Roxbury · $$