Things to Do in Boston This Week
March 13–22, 2026 | Events, Concerts, Sports & Festivals
Looking for things to do in Boston this week? Here are concerts, sports games, festivals, theater shows and local events happening around the city from March 13 through March 22.
BEST EVENTS THIS WEEKEND IN BOSTON
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
📅 March 15–17
Major Irish celebrations across South Boston and downtown Boston pubs with live music and festive gatherings.
Boston Ballet — Swan Lake
📅 March 13–22
📍 Citizens Bank Opera House — 539 Washington St, Boston
A stunning production of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet performed by Boston Ballet.
Fenway Concert District Shows
📅 March 14–16
📍 MGM Music Hall at Fenway — 2 Lansdowne St
📍 House of Blues Boston — 15 Lansdowne St
Major touring artists perform throughout the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
ONGOING EVENTS
Boston Theater Productions
Musicals, dramas and family shows running all month at major theaters across the city. Browse full listings:
https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-theater.html
Venue examples:
Emerson Colonial Theatre — 106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
https://www.emersoncolonialtheatre.com
Citizens Bank Opera House — 539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
https://www.bostonoperahouse.com
Frog Pond Ice Skating — Boston Common
Ice skating season continues through late winter. Rentals available.
Address: 38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
Hours vary — check schedule: https://bostonfrogpond.com
Phone: (617) 635-2120
Boston Harbor Cruises (Early Spring Sightseeing)
Seasonal sightseeing cruises begin returning as weather improves.
Book here:
https://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/boston-harbor-cruises.html
Ongoing Workshops & Cultural Events
Cambridge, Somerville and Boston host daily drop-in classes, markets and art events.
Listings:
https://www.thebostoncalendar.com
FEATURED CONCERTS & SHOWS
Boston Ballet — Swan Lake
📅 March 13–22 (multiple performances)
📍 Citizens Bank Opera House
🎟 https://www.bostonballet.org
Candlelight: Classical Tribute Concert
📅 Saturday, March 14 — 7:00 PM
📍 Simons Theatre — 1 Central Wharf, Boston
🎟 https://feverup.com/boston
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Concerts
📅 March 14–17
📍 House of Blues Boston — 15 Lansdowne St
📍 MGM Music Hall at Fenway — 2 Lansdowne St
Tickets and lineup:
https://crossroadspresents.com
SPORTS & MAJOR HAPPENINGS
Boston Bruins — Regular Season Games
📍 TD Garden — 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
Full schedule:
https://www.nhl.com/bruins/schedule
Boston Celtics — Regular Season Games
📍 TD Garden
Schedule and tickets:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/boston-celtics-tickets/artist/805903
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across Boston
📅 March 15–17
South Boston, Back Bay and downtown pubs host major Irish celebrations with live music and community gatherings.
DAILY HIGHLIGHTS
Friday, March 13
🎭 Boston Ballet performance of Swan Lake at the Opera House.
🍽 Dining and nightlife across the Seaport District and Back Bay.
Saturday, March 14
🎶 Candlelight Concert — Simons Theatre — 7 PM.
🛍 Boston Public Market — local food vendors and artisan products.
Sunday, March 15
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations begin across South Boston.
🚶 Walk the Harborwalk or visit waterfront cafes reopening for spring.
Monday, March 16
🎭 Theater District shows and comedy performances throughout Boston.
☕ Cambridge cafes and bookstores offer a relaxed weekday outing.
Tuesday, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day
☘️ Boston’s biggest Irish celebration with pub gatherings, live music and festive crowds.
🎶 Traditional Irish music sessions across the city.
Wednesday, March 18
🎨 Evening museum hours at the MFA Boston and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
🎭 Local theater and improv shows around Cambridge and Boston.
Thursday, March 19
🏀 Celtics or Bruins game night (check TD Garden schedule).
🎶 Live music at clubs across Cambridge and Somerville.
Friday, March 20
🌸 First spring weekend events begin around Boston parks and gardens.
🎭 Live music and theater performances throughout the city.
Saturday, March 21
🎶 Concerts and nightlife in the Fenway music district.
🛍 Artisan markets and pop-up craft fairs around Somerville and Jamaica Plain.
Sunday, March 22
🛍 Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall — food vendors, shopping and street performers.
☕ A great day for a museum visit or a walk through the Public Garden.