Things to Do in Boston This Week

April 15–30, 2026 | Events, Concerts, Sports & Festivals

Looking for things to do in Boston this week? Here are concerts, sports games, theater shows and local events happening around the city from April 15 through April 30.

BEST EVENTS THIS WEEK IN BOSTON

Patriots’ Day Weekend & Boston Marathon
📅 April 20
📍 Boston (Hopkinton to Boylston St)
One of Boston’s biggest days of the year. The Marathon brings citywide energy, packed streets and events all weekend long.

Spring in Full Swing
📅 All Week
Outdoor dining, waterfront walks and parks are fully active as Boston shifts into peak spring mode.

Fenway Season Momentum
📅 Ongoing
📍 Fenway Park — 4 Jersey St
Baseball crowds, street vendors and game-day buzz continue to build across Fenway and Kenmore.

ONGOING EVENTS

Boston Theater Productions
Musicals, dramas and touring productions running across the city.

Browse listings:
https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-theater.html

Venue examples:
Emerson Colonial Theatre — 106 Boylston St
https://www.emersoncolonialtheatre.com

Citizens Bank Opera House — 539 Washington St
https://www.bostonoperahouse.com

Candlelight Concert Series (Ongoing)
📅 Multiple evenings
📍 Various venues
Immersive live music performances by candlelight across the city.

Boston Public Garden & Common (Spring Season)
Walking paths, spring blooms and longer daylight hours.

📍 4 Charles St, Boston

Boston Harbor Cruises (Season Active)
Sightseeing and harbor cruises ramping up for spring.

https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-harbor-cruises.html

Workshops, Markets & Cultural Events
Daily events across Cambridge, Somerville and Boston.

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com

FEATURED CONCERTS & SHOWS

Boston Symphony Orchestra — Spring Performances
📅 Mid-to-late April dates
📍 Symphony Hall
🎟 https://www.bso.org

Theater District Shows
📅 Ongoing
📍 Downtown Boston
Touring Broadway shows and local productions continue through April.

Live Music Across the City
📅 Weekly
Venues in Cambridge, Allston and Somerville hosting indie, jazz and touring acts.

SPORTS & MAJOR HAPPENINGS

Boston Red Sox — Home Games
📍 Fenway Park
https://www.mlb.com/redsox/schedule

Boston Bruins — End of Season
📍 TD Garden
https://www.nhl.com/bruins/schedule

Boston Celtics — Regular Season / Playoff Push
📍 TD Garden
https://www.ticketmaster.com/boston-celtics-tickets/artist/805903

New England Revolution — MLS Matches
📍 Gillette Stadium
https://www.gillettestadium.com

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
🎶 Midweek concerts and theater
☕ Spring walks along the Charles

THURSDAY, APRIL 16
🎭 Theater District shows
🍽 Dining and nightlife in Back Bay

FRIDAY, APRIL 17
🎶 Weekend concerts ramp up
🌆 Seaport and Fenway nightlife

SATURDAY, APRIL 18
🛍 Boston Public Market and shopping
🎶 Live music citywide

SUNDAY, APRIL 19
🚶 Pre-Marathon energy builds
☕ Brunch and waterfront walks

MONDAY, APRIL 20 — MARATHON DAY
🏃 Boston Marathon
🎉 Citywide celebrations and crowds

TUESDAY, APRIL 21
☕ Recovery day
🎶 Smaller venues and relaxed pace

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
🎨 Museum day — MFA and Gardner
🌿 Earth Day outdoor time

THURSDAY, APRIL 23
🏀 Bruins/Celtics game night (check schedule)
🎶 Cambridge and Somerville music

FRIDAY, APRIL 24
🎶 Live shows and nightlife
🌆 Seaport busy again

SATURDAY, APRIL 25
🛍 Markets, shopping and parks
🎶 Street performers and events

SUNDAY, APRIL 26
☕ Brunch across neighborhoods
🚶 Harborwalk and Esplanade

MONDAY, APRIL 27
☕ Quiet weekday reset
🎭 Theater continues

TUESDAY, APRIL 28
🎨 Museums and galleries
🎶 Jazz and small venues

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
🎻 Midweek concerts
🌆 Light nightlife

THURSDAY, APRIL 30
🎶 End-of-month shows
🌸 Spring evenings across the city

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