Boston Events in May 2027

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

Updated: October 24, 2026
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Boston Ballet: Cinderella
May 1 · 1:30 PM · Boston, MA
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Upcoming Events: 155
  • May
    01
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
    Fenway Park • 37,731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215location4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215
    From $94Avg. price ~ $460Tickets Available: 249
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  • May
    01
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
    From $102Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Remaining: 28
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
    From $154Avg. price ~ $215Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Les Miserables
    Lyric Stage Boston
    Lyric Stage Boston
    location140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116location140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116
    From $236Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • May
    01
    2027
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Marcus D. Wiley
    Laugh Boston
    Laugh Boston
    location425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210location425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210
    From $51Avg. price ~ $84Tickets Available: 34
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    POP / ROCK
    Weekend Event
    Foy Vance
    Wilbur Theatre - MA • 1,200 seats
    Wilbur Theatre - MA
    location246 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116location246 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $50Avg. price ~ $85Tickets Available: 1420
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
    Riverside Theatre Works
    Riverside Theatre Works
    location43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136location43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
    From $43Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 78
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    ALTERNATIVE
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Keo
    Brighton Music Hall - MA • 476 seats
    Brighton Music Hall - MA
    location158 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134location158 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
    From $28Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Remaining: 17
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Pirates! The Penzance Musical
    Footlight Club
    Footlight Club
    location7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130location7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
    From $109Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 60
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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 • 2,625 seats
    Boston Symphony Hall
    location301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115location301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
    From $77Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 1025
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
    From $70Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 118
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:30 PM
    Sat
    COMEDY
    Weekend Event
    Marcus D. Wiley
    Laugh Boston
    Laugh Boston
    location425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210location425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210
    From $55Avg. price ~ $87Tickets Available: 36
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  • May
    02
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
    Fenway Park • 37,731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215location4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215
    From $89Avg. price ~ $446Tickets Available: 259
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  • May
    02
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
    From $109Avg. price ~ $149Tickets Available: 58
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Pirates! The Penzance Musical
    Footlight Club
    Footlight Club
    location7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130location7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
    From $43Avg. price ~ $50Tickets Remaining: 24
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Les Miserables
    Lyric Stage Boston
    Lyric Stage Boston
    location140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116location140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116
    From $236Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • May
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
    Riverside Theatre Works
    Riverside Theatre Works
    location43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136location43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
    From $43Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Available: 73
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  • May
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    Boston Symphony Chamber Players
    Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory
    Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory
    location30 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA 02115location30 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA 02115
    From $66Avg. price ~ $134Tickets Available: 226
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  • May
    02
    2027
    3:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center • 3,600 seats
    Wang Theater At The Boch Center
    location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116location270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
    From $70Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 118
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    DANCE
    Weekend Event
    Burn the Floor: Maks & Peta Live
    Burn the Floor: Maks & Peta Live
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116location106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
    From $86Avg. price ~ $164Tickets Available: 82
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sun
    LECTURE
    Weekend Event
    Esther Perel
    MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park
    MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park
    location4 Jersey St., Boston, MA 02215location4 Jersey St., Boston, MA 02215
    From $58Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 9319
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111location539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
    From $109Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 60
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  • May
    02
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sun
    ALTERNATIVE
    Weekend Event
    Hazlett
    Paradise Rock Club Presented by Citizens • 933 seats
    Paradise Rock Club Presented by Citizens
    location967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215location967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
    From $62Avg. price ~ $77Tickets Remaining: 16
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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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Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
Professional (MLB)
4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215
Upcoming Events 24
Next Event: May 01, 2027 Time TBA
Cinderella - Ballet
Cinderella - Ballet
BALLET
539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Upcoming Events 12
Next Event: May 01, 2027 1:30 PM
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
BALLET
270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Events 7
Next Event: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
Les Miserables
Les Miserables
MUSICAL / PLAY
140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Events 41
Next Event: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
Marcus D. Wiley
Marcus D. Wiley
COMEDY
425 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: May 01, 2027 6:00 PM
Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
43 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Upcoming Events 8
Next Event: May 01, 2027 7:00 PM
Keo
Keo
ALTERNATIVE
158 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134
Upcoming Events 10
Next Event: May 01, 2027 7:00 PM
Foy Vance
Foy Vance
POP / ROCK
246 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027 7:00 PM
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
MUSICAL / PLAY
7A Eliot St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Upcoming Events 8
Next Event: May 01, 2027 7:30 PM
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
CLASSICAL
301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Upcoming Events 5
Next Event: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM
Boston Symphony Chamber Players
Boston Symphony Chamber Players
CLASSICAL
30 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA 02115
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 02, 2027 3:00 PM
Esther Perel
Esther Perel
LECTURE
4 Jersey St., Boston, MA 02215
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 02, 2027 7:00 PM
Maks & Peta Live
Maks & Peta Live
DANCE
106 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Events 11
Next Event: May 02, 2027 7:00 PM
Hazlett
Hazlett
ALTERNATIVE
967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
Upcoming Events 18
Next Event: May 02, 2027 8:00 PM
The Amy Winehouse Band
The Amy Winehouse Band
OTHER
246 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Upcoming Events 3
Next Event: May 02, 2027 8:00 PM
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Venues With Events in May

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All Saints Parish
Brookline, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: May 08, 2027
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Boston Symphony Hall
Boston, MA
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Brighton Music Hall - MA
Allston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Chevalier Theatre
Medford, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 28, 2027
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Citizens Bank Opera House
Boston, MA
Cultural Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Citizens House Of Blues - Boston
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 10, 2027
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Emerson Colonial Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 17
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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First Church in Belmont Unitarian Universalist
Belmont, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 14, 2027
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Footlight Club
Jamaica Plain, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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Laugh Boston
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Lyric Stage Boston
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 26
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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Orpheum Theatre - Boston
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 22, 2027
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
102 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
36 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
14 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
7 Upcoming Events

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January
Events in January 2027
192 Upcoming Events
February
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217 Upcoming Events
March
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161 Upcoming Events
April
Events in April 2027
140 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
155 Upcoming Events
June
Events in June 2027
74 Upcoming Events
July
Events in July 2027
27 Upcoming Events
August
Events in August 2027
26 Upcoming Events
September
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19 Upcoming Events
October
This Month
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136 Upcoming Events
November
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564 Upcoming Events
December
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447 Upcoming Events