What’s Happening in Boston

December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026

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 is open. Rentals available.
Address: 38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
Hours vary; check schedule: https://bostonfrogpond.com
Phone: (617) 635-2120

Harbor Cruises (Late Season Sightseeing)
Limited winter sailings continue, weather permitting.
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

Gunna — MGM Music Hall at Fenway
📅 Monday, December 29 — 8:00 PM
📍 2 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
🎟 https://mgmmusichall.com
☎️ (617) 262-2424

Erykah Badu — Mama’s Gun Tour
📅 Tuesday, December 30 — 8:00 PM
📍 MGM Music Hall at Fenway
🎟 https://mgmmusichall.com

Sarah McLachlan — Orpheum Theatre
📅 Thursday, January 1 — 8:00 PM
📍 1 Hamilton Pl, Boston, MA 02108
🎟 https://www.orpheumlive.com
☎️ (617) 482-0106

Penn & Teller — 50 Years of Magic
📅 January 2–4
📍 Shubert Theatre (Boch Center), 265 Tremont St
🎟 https://www.bochcenter.org
☎️ (866) 348-9738

SPORTS & MAJOR HAPPENINGS

Boston Bruins
Home games throughout the week
📍 TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114
📅 https://www.nhl.com/bruins/schedule

New England Patriots
Late-season matchups continue
📍 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
📅 https://www.patriots.com/schedule

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS

Monday, December 29

🎤 Gunna at MGM Music Hall — 8 PM
Good night for a gallery visit or a quiet dinner before the show.

Tuesday, December 30

🍷 Wine tastings and small-group classes around the city
Listings: https://www.thebostoncalendar.com

🎤 Erykah Badu at MGM Music Hall — 8 PM

Wednesday, December 31

🎨 Drop-in creative sessions across Cambridge, Somerville and Boston
Evening: New Year’s Eve performances, live music and special events citywide.

Thursday, January 1

🎭 Sarah McLachlan at the Orpheum Theatre — 8 PM
A relaxed New Year’s Day option with a classic live performance.

Friday, January 2

🎭 Penn & Teller — Opening Night at the Shubert Theatre — 8 PM
Live music, theater and late-night spots active across the city.

Saturday, January 3

🌊 Daytime museum visits, waterfront walks or winter harbor views
🕺 Cultural performances and community events across Boston neighborhoods

Sunday, January 4

🦃 Boston Public Market — 11 AM–6 PM
📍 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108
https://bostonpublicmarket.org

A calm close to the week with food, local vendors and winter walks.