Listen to the Music: ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 8
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2026 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series, which will offer first-rate musical entertainment in local parks from July 8 through August 3.
The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented in City of Boston parks and made possible by our title sponsor, Bank of America, and with additional support from Berklee College of Music. Below is the schedule of events:
Five Against None (A Tribute to Pearl Jam)
Wednesday, July 8 | 7:00 p.m.
Hynes Playground, West Roxbury
Monday, July 13 | 7:00 p.m.
Town Field, Dorchester
Wednesday, July 15 | 6:30 p.m.
Rain Date: July 29
Ramler Park, Fenway
Monday, July 20 | 7:00 p.m.+
Blackstone Square, South End
Wednesday, July 22 | 7:00 p.m.
Fallon Field, Roslindale
Monday, July 27 | 7:00 p.m.
Smith Playground, Allston
Friday, July 31 | 7:00 p.m.
Medal of Honor Park, South Boston
Jazz at the Fort featuring George W. Russell Jr. & Company
Sunday, August 2 | 5:00 p.m.
Highland Park, Roxbury
National Night Out featuring Stone Gon
Monday, August 3 | 6:30 p.m.
Hunt-Almont Park, Mattapan
All ParkARTS neighborhood performances are free to attend and open to all. For more information, visit boston.gov/parkarts. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit boston.gov/parks, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
