Boston Calling Music Festival 2025 [05/23/25]

Boston Calling Music Festival is a multi-day, multi-stage, outdoor festival featuring the biggest and best acts in live music, DJs, visual arts, and more. It is held at Harvard’s Athletic Complex in Allston, MA on Memorial Day weekend. The event will provide easy access to all performance areas, incredible concessions, indoor performances and many surprises to be announced. All ages are welcome and children under 10 are free.

2025 LINEUP JUST ANNOUNCED!

FRIDAY, MAY 23

Luke Combs

Megan Moroney

Sheryl Crow

T-Pain

TLC

mike.

Thee Sacred Souls

Max McNown

Wilderado

Infinity Song

Kyle Dion

Bebe Stockwell

Holy Roller

Latrell James

Megan From Work

Future Teens

Battlemode

SATURDAY, MAY 24

Fall Out Boy

Avril Lavigne

Cage The Elephant

The Black Crowes

All Time Low

James Bay

The Maine

Lucius

Valley

Mon Rovîa

Amble

SOFIA ISELLA

Timmy Skelly

simon robert french

Rebuilder

sidebody

PINKLIDS

SUNDAY, MAY 25

Dave Matthews Band

Vampire Weekend

Sublime

Public Enemy

Remi Wolf

Goth Babe

Tom Morello

The 502s

Spin Doctors

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME

Mo Lowda & the Humble

Sam Austins

SNACKTIME

Layzi

Copilot

Vivid Bloom

Nate Perry & Ragged Company

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the nationally acclaimed three-day music festival, taking place Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 - 25, 2025 in Allston, MA, unveils its highly anticipated 2025 lineup today. Headlining the popular 3-day festival on Friday, May 23rd is country superstar, Luke Combs; alt-rock favorites Fall Out Boy will headline Saturday, May 24th; and 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Dave Matthews Band, will close out the weekend on Sunday, May 25th.

These renowned acts will top a stellar roster of 50+ performers, including over a dozen artists with area ties. Rounding out the incredible lineup are acts ranging from breakout stars to heavy hitters, including country hit-maker Megan Moroney, pop-punk megastar Avril Lavigne, nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, and beloved indie rockers Vampire Weekend. Joining these acts are Cage The Elephant, Sublime, T-Pain, The Black Crowes, Public Enemy, Remi Wolf, TLC, All Time Low, Goth Babe, mike., James Bay, Thee Sacred Souls, The Maine, Tom Morello, Lucius, and many more.

The weekend also offers festivalgoers the chance to fall in love with emerging artists, and viral new sounds, a Boston Calling hallmark since the festival’s debut in 2013. Look for Nashville based rising country star Max McNown, alt-rock violin sensation SOFIA ISELLA, Philadelphia’s seven-piece R&B, soul, funk and hip-hop ensemble SNACKTIME, and several other artists on the rise including Wilderado, Valley, Mon Rovîa, and Sam Austins, to name just a few.

Boston Calling is also a celebration of New England's dynamic music scene, with this year featuring a diverse array of artists with area ties. These local talents will perform on both the main stages and the Orange stage, devoted exclusively to regional acts. Exciting new area talents on the lineup include Bebe Stockwell, Latrell James, simon robert french, Rebuilder, Layzi, Megan From Work, Copilot, sidebody, Future Teens, Vivid Bloom, Nate Perry & Ragged Company, PINKLIDS, and Battlemode.

Boston Calling is also introducing layout improvements aimed at enhancing the festival experience. The Red and Green stages will merge into one epic rotating stage, with state-of-the-art sound and video for a seamless, immersive experience. Redesigned stage areas will improve crowd flow and ease congestion, making it easier for attendees to move between performances. Additional water stations will be strategically placed throughout the grounds to ensure hydration is easily accessible for everyone. For those moments when a break from the excitement is needed, the on-site indoor arena will be open to provide a spacious, temperature controlled space to regroup and to recharge.

Boston Calling will once again host its highly popular GA+ experience this year. General Admission passholders can step up their experience and add the GA+ upgrade to their ticket to gain unlimited access to the festival’s GA+/VIP Reserve Lounge, an oasis within the festival including access to a cash bar featuring craft cocktails, plus an expanded beer & wine menu, and complimentary water and soft drinks. There will be plenty of shade and seating to relax and escape the elements, as well as upgraded restrooms.

In addition to the full bars and unique comforts of the lounges, VIP and Platinum ticket holders will be treated to exclusive viewing areas within the VIP and Platinum sections. On top of access to all VIP amenities, Platinum pass holders also have a panoramic viewing deck within the Platinum section where menus by some of Boston’s best chefs will be served throughout each day. Returning this year for Platinum guests is a dedicated front row viewing area in front of the Green stage within the VIP section. Finally, Platinum pass holders have an exclusive hosted bar featuring premium beer, fine wine and craft cocktails, a daily gifting suite with complimentary products, and a daily parking pass exclusively for 3-day Platinum passholders. Additional information on the festival’s VIP and Platinum experiences can be found on Boston Calling’s website.

Specially priced presale 3-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum tickets, as well as Single Day General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum tickets go on sale this Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am ET. Some ticket prices have been reduced to provide added value and accessibility for fans in 2025.

Boston Calling Music Festival 2025

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