Boston Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Boston, MA.

Updated: July 24, 2026
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Find 32 events in Boston, MA this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 26, with listings updated as of July 24, 2026.

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Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
May 1 · 3:30 AM · Boston, MA
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Upcoming Events: 32
  • May
    01
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
    Fenway Park • 37731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $218Avg. price ~ $2512 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Foy Vance
    Wilbur Theatre - MA • 1200 seats
    Wilbur Theatre - MA
    location02116, 246 Tremont St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 246 Tremont St Boston, MA, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $88Tickets Available: 622
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Boston Symphony Orchestra: Jakub Hrusa - Suk, Martinu, & Brahms
    Boston Symphony Hall • 2625 seats
    Boston Symphony Hall
    location02115, 301 Massachusetts Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02115, 301 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $285Avg. price ~ $35712 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    02
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
    Fenway Park • 37731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $218Avg. price ~ $2512 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    03
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
    Fenway Park • 37731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $157Avg. price ~ $1572 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    04
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
    Fenway Park • 37731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $157Avg. price ~ $1572 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $112Tickets Available: 190
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  • May
    05
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
    Fenway Park • 37731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $136Avg. price ~ $1572 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $116Tickets Available: 167
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $24Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 171
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  • May
    06
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    General
    Valery Meladze
    Shubert Theatre At The Boch Center • 1500 seats
    Shubert Theatre At The Boch Center
    location02116, 265 Tremont St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 265 Tremont St Boston, MA, US
    From $129Avg. price ~ $310Tickets Available: 1009
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  • May
    07
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $105Tickets Available: 207
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  • May
    08
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $40Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 355
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  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 327
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  • May
    09
    2027
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 295
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  • May
    09
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 160
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  • May
    11
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $44Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Available: 177
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  • May
    12
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $42Avg. price ~ $127Tickets Available: 175
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  • May
    13
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 181
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  • May
    14
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $110Tickets Available: 269
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  • May
    15
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
    Fenway Park • 37731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $400Avg. price ~ $4612 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    15
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $29Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Available: 323
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  • May
    15
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $31Avg. price ~ $125Tickets Available: 308
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  • May
    16
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
    Fenway Park • 37731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $400Avg. price ~ $4612 tickets remaining!
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May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Boston and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Boston and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Venues With Events in May

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Agganis Arena
Boston, MA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 47
Next Event: Aug 27, 2026
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Alumni Stadium - Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill, MA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Sep 11, 2026
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Arrow Street Arts - Black Box Theater
Cambridge, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 18, 2026
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Arts At The Armory
Somerville, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 13
Next Event: Aug 30, 2026
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Berklee Performance Center - Boston
Boston, MA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: Aug 16, 2026
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Big Night Live
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 40
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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Bijou Night Club
Boston, MA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Boat Cruise Summer Series
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Boston Symphony Hall
Boston, MA
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 84
Next Event: Sep 24, 2026
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Brighton Music Hall - MA
Allston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 63
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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Carr Amphitheater
Hingham, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 07, 2026
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Cary Memorial Hall
Lexington, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Aug 19, 2026
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Chevalier Theatre
Medford, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 18
Next Event: Aug 20, 2026
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Citizens Bank Opera House
Boston, MA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 231
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Citizens House Of Blues - Boston
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 60
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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City Winery - Boston
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 78
Next Event: Jul 24, 2026
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Club Passim
Cambridge, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 29
Next Event: Jul 29, 2026
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Comedy Club At Duck Duck Goofs
Somerville, MA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 25
Next Event: Aug 01, 2026
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Conte Forum
Chestnut Hill, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Oct 09, 2026
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Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre
Somerville, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 35
Next Event: Jul 27, 2026
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
16 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
13 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
3 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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January
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65 Upcoming Events
February
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71 Upcoming Events
March
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32 Upcoming Events
April
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60 Upcoming Events
May
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32 Upcoming Events
June
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40 Upcoming Events
July
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August
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September
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379 Upcoming Events
October
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423 Upcoming Events
November
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274 Upcoming Events
December
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207 Upcoming Events