Skip to content
anightoutBOS

Theatre & shows

Theatre & shows in Boston

Theatre, opera, magic, cabaret — a curtain time.

Plan a theatre & shows night →

Example nights

Real Boston venues, put together by our planner. Refreshed Oct 19.

Games at Comedy Magic, Mentalist and Hypnosis Shows - Boston Hysterical Society in Downtown, then dinner at City Winery Boston in West End.

  • 01Comedy Magic, Mentalist and Hypnosis Shows - Boston Hysterical SocietyDowntown · $$$
  • 02City Winery BostonWest End · $$
Plan your own →

Games at Jacques' Cabaret in Bay Village, then dinner at Club Café in Back Bay.

  • 01Jacques' CabaretBay Village · $$$
  • 02Club CaféBack Bay · $$
Plan your own →

Dinner at Scullers Jazz Club in Allston, then Zuzu in Cambridgeport.

  • 01Scullers Jazz ClubAllston · $$
  • 02ZuzuCambridgeport · $$
Plan your own →

Top 12 venues

  1. 01

    Diva Royale Drag Queen Dinner, Brunch & Cabaret Show Boston

    Downtown · $$$

  2. 02

    Riot Theater Company

    Roslindale · $$

    Thirty-person room, folding chairs, free improv Fridays. Bring your own beer, stay for the sweat.

  3. 03

    The Rockwell

    Davis Square · $$

    150-seat basement theater: comedy, concerts, plays. No bad seat, friendly staff, reasonable drinks — intimate enough to feel the show.

  4. 04

    Symphony Hall

    Fenway–Kenmore · $$$

    World-class acoustics, Boston Pops fixtures, seasonal concerts — the sound alone justifies the ticket price and tight floor seating.

  5. 05

    Jacques' Cabaret

    Bay Village · $$$

    An offbeat bar & cabaret hosting over-the-top drag performances & a weekly karaoke night.

  6. 06

    The Wilbur

    Downtown · $$$

    Historic theater with standout sightlines for comedy and live music. Expect tight aisles, pricey drinks, and seats that weren't built for modern legroom.

  7. 07

    Comedy Magic, Mentalist and Hypnosis Shows - Boston Hysterical Society

    Downtown · $$$

    Mind-reading and sleight-of-hand mentalism — corporate events, fundraisers, and crowds that don't expect to be amazed. Peter Gross kills.

  8. 08

    Mystery Cafe' Mystery Dinners and More!

    Downtown · $$$

    Long-standing venue for murder mysteries with audience participation, accompanied by dinner.

  9. 09

    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.

  10. 10

    Jordan Hall

    Fenway–Kenmore · $$

    Intimate 1000-seat hall with phenomenal acoustics and no bad seats. NEC students and guests, many free concerts.

  11. 11

    Lil Chuck Boston

    Downtown · $$$

    Comedy and burlesque in a small, tight room — friendly staff, packed shows, late nights.

  12. 12

    Red Velvet Burlesque & Cabaret Dinner Show Boston

    Downtown · $$$$