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Boston's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families This Summer
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Free Concerts and outdoor music festivals are coming to Boston for summer 2024! Boston takes pride in its culture, and the music scene is a vital part of this vibrant city. Summer brings some of the best outdoor music festivals for families to Boston. These shows feature a diversity of genres and styles, but they all get you moving and shaking in a fun, community-driven atmosphere. So read on for our guide to free Boston summer concerts and the best outdoor music festivals for families.
If you're looking for more family summer fun, check out Drive-in Movie Theaters in and around Boston for Outdoor Movie Nights with Kids. If you need to cool down rather than rock out, see our guide to the Best Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads in Boston. And there's always our Ultimate Boston Kids Summer Vacation Guide.
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Boston's Free Concerts
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Greater Boston's Free Concerts
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Greater Boston's Free Outdoor Music Festivals
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Salisbury Beach
Cambridge Crossing
NARA Park Amphitheater
Bridgewater State University On the “Quad”
Downtown
Danehy Park
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