Boston Event Calendar

What to do in Boston - and where to get tickets

Our Boston Event Calendar lists a wide variety of interesting things to do in Boston for each month.  

You'll find information about all the biggest Boston events - the hottest Theatre District shows, big-name concerts, major sports events, and favorite celebrations - plus where to get tickets, special deals, and discounts. 

But in addition, this is also where you can find out about lower-profile events - book signings, film series, and even weekend classes on cool topics - the kind of things that are tough to discover on your own if you're a Boston visitor.

Quick Link:  Event Calendars for previous years

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Go to the monthly Boston event calendar (use the links in the previous section to see events for tht month.

What will you find on the Boston Event Calendars?

You'll find some big events - hot concerts, sports events, food and wine festivals, entertainment.   These big events get a lot of publicity because they spend money on advertising and promotion (of course, sometimes they also cost a lot). 

But other Boston events - many of which are free or inexpensive - have a lower profile.  In fact, unless you live here and are plugged into local communities, you might never know about them. 

Do these monthly Boston Event Calendars include everything that's going on?  Not possibly! 

But here's what they will give you:  a local's view of the "big picture" of what the city has to offer.  If you see an event such as a film series that looks interesting but the dates don't work for you, simply go to the website included with the listing and see what else is available.  Ditto for sports events, shows, concerts, and so forth. 

FAQs about the Boston Event Calendar

Here are the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that we hear about Boston events - and the answers.

Q - Where can I get tickets? 

A - Boston event tickets can be bought from a variety of sources.  Check out the best places to buy Boston event tickets to make sure you're getting them from the best source.

For some events, you can get tickets directly from the organizer, while for others, tickets are sold initially only through Ticketmaster or similar services.  In most cases, you can get tickets through both.  Third party sellers such as Ticketmaster usually charge a small additional convenience fee. 

StubHub, owned by eBay, provides fan-to-fan ticket sales on-line with a delivery guarantee.  Ticket holders who can't use their tickets sell them, and people who need tickets buy them.  You can find excellent bargains here.  StubHub can be the best place to find tickets for sold-out shows - although in those cases, you may pay more than the original price. 

Q - Should I make advance reservations?

A - If you want to be sure of attending the event, yes.  Also, if you're attending with a group and you all want to sit together, you'll find the best options when you reserve early. 

On the other hand, if you're not 100% sure about your schedule, you risk not being about to use tickets if you buy too far in advance.  In this situation, StubHub is a great alternative.  And you need tickets at the last minute, StubHub may have the best selection (or, if the event is sold out, the only selection). 

Q - What if I get tickets but then my plans change and I can't use them?

A - If you have tickets you can't use, you can also sell them on StubHub  - in fact, the Red Sox now promote StubHub as their recommended resale venue for season ticket holders with tickets they can't use.  You can also use Ticketmaster for football tickets.

Q - Can I buy tickets directly from the theater or sports venue and avoid convenience fees?

A - It depends.  Not all events and venues offer their own ticket sales.  But if there is a ticket office and it's open during hours that are convenient for you, that is definitely an option. 

My own rule of thumb is that if a box office is located where I happen to walk by anyway, then buying directly is fine.  But if I have to go to any inconvenience to get the tickets or if I need them at the last minute . . . well, I'm happy to pay the convenience fee!

Q - Where can I find discount tickets?

A - Check Bostix for last minute discounts, such as half price theater tickets.