Boston Events in May 2027

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

Updated: September 8, 2026
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Find 72 events in Boston, MA this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Fenway Park in Boston, MA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 28, with listings updated as of September 8, 2026.

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May 1 · 3:30 AM · Boston, MA
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Upcoming Events: 72
  • May
    01
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
    Fenway Park • 37,731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $319Tickets Available: 90
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  • May
    01
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 60
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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
    location02116, 270 Tremont Street  Boston, MAlocation02116, 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Remaining: 6
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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
    location02136, 43 Fairmount Ave  Hyde Park, MAlocation02136, 43 Fairmount Ave Hyde Park, MA, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 110
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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
    location02116, 246 Tremont St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 246 Tremont St Boston, MA, US
    From $51Avg. price ~ $90Tickets Available: 1051
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $162Tickets Available: 66
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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
    location02115, 301 Massachusetts Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02115, 301 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $79Avg. price ~ $170Tickets Available: 604
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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
    location02116, 270 Tremont Street  Boston, MAlocation02116, 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • May
    02
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Weekend Event
    Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals
    Fenway Park • 37,731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $118Avg. price ~ $317Tickets Available: 90
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  • May
    02
    2027
    1:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $191Tickets Remaining: 20
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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
    location02116, 270 Tremont Street  Boston, MAlocation02116, 270 Tremont Street Boston, MA, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $211Tickets 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
    location02136, 43 Fairmount Ave  Hyde Park, MAlocation02136, 43 Fairmount Ave Hyde Park, MA, US
    From $43Avg. price ~ $58Tickets Available: 105
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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
    location02115, 30 Gainsborough St  Boston, MAlocation02115, 30 Gainsborough St Boston, MA, US
    From $64Avg. price ~ $108Tickets Remaining: 11
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $150Tickets Available: 45
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  • May
    03
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
    Fenway Park • 37,731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $111Avg. price ~ $311Tickets Available: 90
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  • May
    04
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
    Fenway Park • 37,731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $130Avg. price ~ $315Tickets Available: 90
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $12Avg. price ~ $182Tickets Available: 140
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  • May
    05
    2027
    Time TBA
    Professional (MLB)
    Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
    Fenway Park • 37,731 seats
    Fenway Park
    location02215, 4 Yawkey Way  Boston, MAlocation02215, 4 Yawkey Way Boston, MA, US
    From $127Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 90
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $12Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 108
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $87Avg. price ~ $167Tickets Available: 124
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    CLASSICAL
    Boston Symphony Orchestra: Mahler
    Boston Symphony Hall • 2,625 seats
    Boston Symphony Hall
    location02115, 301 Massachusetts Avenue  Boston, MAlocation02115, 301 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 157
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Boston Ballet: Cinderella
    Citizens Bank Opera House • 2,677 seats
    Citizens Bank Opera House
    location02111, 539 Washington St  Boston, MAlocation02111, 539 Washington St Boston, MA, US
    From $157Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 80
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    The Who's Tommy
    Emerson Colonial Theatre • 1,700 seats
    Emerson Colonial Theatre
    location02116, 106 Boylston St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 106 Boylston St Boston, MA, US
    From $38Avg. price ~ $209Tickets Available: 100
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  • May
    06
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    General
    Valery Meladze
    Shubert Theatre At The Boch Center • 1,500 seats
    Shubert Theatre At The Boch Center
    location02116, 265 Tremont St  Boston, MAlocation02116, 265 Tremont St Boston, MA, US
    From $125Avg. price ~ $316Tickets Available: 1557
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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 Symphony Hall
Boston, MA
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 5
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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Emerson Colonial Theatre
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: May 04, 2027
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Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
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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Orpheum Theatre - Boston
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 22, 2027
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Riverside Theatre Works
Hyde Park, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Royale Boston
Boston, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 14, 2027
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Shubert Theatre At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 06, 2027
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Wang Theater At The Boch Center
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Wilbur Theatre - MA
Boston, MA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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THEATRE
46 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
14 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
11 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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January
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114 Upcoming Events
February
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105 Upcoming Events
March
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72 Upcoming Events
April
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73 Upcoming Events
May
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72 Upcoming Events
June
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48 Upcoming Events
July
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25 Upcoming Events
August
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25 Upcoming Events
September
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October
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November
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435 Upcoming Events
December
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325 Upcoming Events