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Things to do in Boston, October 2026

Browse 105 upcoming events and things to do in Boston during October 2026. Highlights include Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, Rise Against: Ricochet 2026, Theo Katzman (18+) and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwayThu, Oct 1Music
Rise Against: Ricochet 2026

Rise Against: Ricochet 2026

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwayFri, Oct 2Music
Theo Katzman (18+)

Theo Katzman (18+)

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensFri, Oct 2Music
EPIK HIGH

EPIK HIGH

Boston · Big Night LiveFri, Oct 2Music
Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour

Gorillaz - The Mountain Tour

Boston · TD GardenFri, Oct 2Music
Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs

Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs · Oct 2

Boston · Roadrunner-BostonFri, Oct 2Music
Russian Circles (18 and Over)

Russian Circles (18 and Over)

Boston · Royale BostonFri, Oct 2Music
Bebe Stockwell - As Part of the Fenway Recordings Sessions

Bebe Stockwell - As Part of the Fenway Recordings Sessions

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensSat, Oct 3Music
YOKO MIWA TRIO

YOKO MIWA TRIO

Boston · Scullers Jazz ClubSat, Oct 3Music

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Sawyer Hill

Sawyer Hill

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensSat, Oct 3Music
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour

Boston · TD GardenSat, Oct 3Music
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

Boston · Agganis ArenaSat, Oct 3Music
Starbomb: Probably The Only Tour Ever

Starbomb: Probably The Only Tour Ever

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwaySat, Oct 3Culture & Art
Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs

Muna w/ Hemlocke Springs · Oct 3

Boston · Roadrunner-BostonSat, Oct 3Music
NOTD ( 21+ )

NOTD ( 21+ )

Boston · Big Night LiveSat, Oct 3Music
Public Image LTD: This Is Not The Last Tour (18+)

Public Image LTD: This Is Not The Last Tour (18+)

Boston · Big Night LiveSun, Oct 4Music
PETER WHITE

PETER WHITE · Oct 3

Boston · Scullers Jazz ClubSun, Oct 4Music

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ELDER (18+)

ELDER (18+)

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensSun, Oct 4Music
KATHY GRIFFIN: New Face, New Tour

KATHY GRIFFIN: New Face, New Tour

Boston · The WilburSun, Oct 4Culture & Art
Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

Polyphia Tour MMXXVI

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwaySun, Oct 4Music
beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour

beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour

Boston · TD GardenSun, Oct 4Music
PETER WHITE

PETER WHITE · Oct 4

Boston · Scullers Jazz ClubSun, Oct 4Music

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Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour

Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonMon, Oct 5Music
Kanan Gill: Not This Again

Kanan Gill: Not This Again

Boston · The WilburMon, Oct 5Culture & Art
Julia Wolf: Deep End World Tour

Julia Wolf: Deep End World Tour

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonTue, Oct 6Music
Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators

Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators

Boston · TD GardenTue, Oct 6Sport
Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour

Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour

Boston · Boch Center Shubert TheatreTue, Oct 6Music
The Linda Lindas

The Linda Lindas

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensWed, Oct 7Music
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour · Oct 6

Boston · TD GardenWed, Oct 7Music
Everything Everything (18 and Over)

Everything Everything (18 and Over)

Boston · Royale BostonWed, Oct 7Music
Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour

Foster The People: Good Mourning Sunshine Tour

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwayWed, Oct 7Music
Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour

Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwayThu, Oct 8Music
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour

Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour · Oct 7

Boston · TD GardenThu, Oct 8Music
Isaiah Falls: LVRS Paradise Side B Tour

Isaiah Falls: LVRS Paradise Side B Tour

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensFri, Oct 9Music
Boston Bruins vs. Utah Mammoth

Boston Bruins vs. Utah Mammoth

Boston · TD GardenFri, Oct 9Sport
Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Randy Feltface: Gimmick

Boston · The WilburFri, Oct 9Culture & Art
2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS] IN BOSTON

2026 MONSTA X WORLD TOUR [THE X : NEXUS]

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwayFri, Oct 9Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Rest is Politics U.S. - The Battle for America: Midterms Tour 2026

Boston · The WilburTue, Oct 6Culture & Art
MYANNA and FRIENDS

MYANNA and FRIENDS

Boston · Scullers Jazz ClubSat, Oct 10Music

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Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

Boston · TD GardenSat, Oct 10Music
Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour

Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour

Boston · The WilburSat, Oct 10Culture & Art
Daði Freyr - Too Much, Not Enough

Daði Freyr - Too Much, Not Enough

Boston · Big Night LiveSun, Oct 11Music
PATRICK LAMB

PATRICK LAMB

Boston · Scullers Jazz ClubSun, Oct 11Music

🎟️ From $37

gymclassheroes. & Lupe Fiasco - Back To Basics Tour

gymclassheroes. & Lupe Fiasco - Back To Basics Tour

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonMon, Oct 12Music
Kristin Key: The Ca-Caw Tour

Kristin Key: The Ca-Caw Tour

Boston · The WilburMon, Oct 12Culture & Art
Lewis OfMan

Lewis OfMan

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensTue, Oct 13Music
CHIEF KEEF

CHIEF KEEF

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwayTue, Oct 13Music
The Residents - ESKIMO LIVE (18+)

The Residents - ESKIMO LIVE (18+)

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensWed, Oct 14Music
Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome

Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome

Boston · The WilburWed, Oct 14Music
feeble little horse w/ Snuggle

feeble little horse w/ Snuggle

Boston · Royale BostonThu, Oct 15Music
Alana Springsteen's I HOPE THIS HELPS Tour

Alana Springsteen's I HOPE THIS HELPS Tour

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensFri, Oct 16Music
Lifehouse Best Of Acoustic (18+)

Lifehouse Best Of Acoustic (18+)

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensFri, Oct 16Music
Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour

Boston · TD GardenFri, Oct 16Music
Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour

Little Big Town - For The Art Of It Tour

Boston · Boch Center Wang TheatreFri, Oct 16Music
The Damned (18 and Over)

The Damned (18 and Over)

Boston · Royale BostonSat, Oct 17Music
Bertha: Grateful Drag (18+)

Bertha: Grateful Drag (18+)

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensSat, Oct 17Music
Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26

Ryan Beatty - Arms Over Armor North American Tour '26

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonSat, Oct 17Music
Desert Dwellers with Entangled Mind and Skysia (18+)

Desert Dwellers with Entangled Mind and Skysia (18+)

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensSat, Oct 17Music
Sylvan Esso

Sylvan Esso

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonSun, Oct 18Music
Gilla Band (18+)

Gilla Band (18+)

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensSun, Oct 18Music
ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY - HERE'S TO LIFE

ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY - HERE'S TO LIFE

Boston · Scullers Jazz ClubSun, Oct 18Music

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Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour

Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour

Boston · The WilburSun, Oct 18Culture & Art
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR

BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwaySun, Oct 18Music
Sienna Spiro: My House Tour

Sienna Spiro: My House Tour

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonMon, Oct 19Music
LAUREN SANDERSON: COME SAY SUM TOUR

LAUREN SANDERSON: COME SAY SUM TOUR

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensMon, Oct 19Music
for KING & COUNTRY

for KING & COUNTRY

Boston · Boch Center Wang TheatreMon, Oct 19Music
Brand New

Brand New

Boston · Roadrunner-BostonMon, Oct 19Music
EMEI - Night at the Opera Tour

EMEI - Night at the Opera Tour

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensTue, Oct 20Music
CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II

CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II

Boston · Big Night LiveWed, Oct 21Music
Plini: An Unnameable Desire North American Tour (18+)

Plini: An Unnameable Desire North American Tour (18+)

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensWed, Oct 21Music
HEY, NOTHING: THE HOUND TOUR

HEY, NOTHING: THE HOUND TOUR

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensThu, Oct 22Music
Cavetown - Running With Scissors Tour

Cavetown - Running With Scissors Tour

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonThu, Oct 22Music
Ecca Vandal

Ecca Vandal

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensThu, Oct 22Music
The Tallest Man on Earth

The Tallest Man on Earth

Boston · Royale BostonThu, Oct 22Music
Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely

Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonFri, Oct 23Music
Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators

Boston Bruins vs. Nashville Predators

Boston · TD GardenFri, Oct 23Sport
Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

Nate Jackson: BIG DOG

Boston · The WilburFri, Oct 23Culture & Art
Eros Ramazzotti - UNA HISTORIA IMPORTANTE

Eros Ramazzotti - UNA HISTORIA IMPORTANTE

Boston · Boch Center Wang TheatreFri, Oct 23Music
Assembly of Dust (18+)

Assembly of Dust (18+) · Oct 23

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensSat, Oct 24Music
Big D And The Kids Table: A Nightmare Before Halloween

Big D And The Kids Table: A Nightmare Before Halloween

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensSun, Oct 25Music
Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks

Boston Bruins vs. San Jose Sharks

Boston · TD GardenSun, Oct 25Sport
Assembly of Dust (18+)

Assembly of Dust (18+) · Oct 24

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensSun, Oct 25Music
Trae Crowder

Trae Crowder

Boston · The WilburSun, Oct 25Culture & Art
DRIVEWAYS with special guests The Spill Canvas & Have Mercy

DRIVEWAYS with special guests The Spill Canvas & Have Mercy

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonSun, Oct 25Music
The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour

The Airborne Toxic Event - The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour

Boston · Orpheum Theatre presented by CitizensSun, Oct 25Music
Jesse Welles

Jesse Welles

Boston · Roadrunner-BostonSun, Oct 25Music
Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour

Holywatr: Deo Gratias Tour

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensMon, Oct 26Music
Movements w/ Balance & Composure

Movements w/ Balance & Composure

Boston · Roadrunner-BostonMon, Oct 26Music
The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash

Boston · The WilburMon, Oct 26Music
Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour

Boston · TD GardenMon, Oct 26Music
LØLØ: God Forbid a Girl Goes on Tour

LØLØ: God Forbid a Girl Goes on Tour

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensTue, Oct 27Music
L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026

L7: The Last Hurrah Tour 2026

Boston · The WilburTue, Oct 27Music
THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

THE ARMY, THE NAVY: THE FAKE BRAVE TOUR 2026

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensWed, Oct 28Music
Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026

Candlebox - Can't Quit You Tour, Fall 2026

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonThu, Oct 29Music
Judah and The Lion

Judah and The Lion

Boston · Royale BostonThu, Oct 29Music
Arcángel - La 8va Maravilla World Tour

Arcángel - La 8va Maravilla World Tour

Boston · MGM Music Hall at FenwayThu, Oct 29Music
Toad The Wet Sprocket - Rings: The Acoustic Tour

Toad The Wet Sprocket - Rings: The Acoustic Tour

Boston · The WilburThu, Oct 29Music
JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

JOHN SUMMIT - CTRL ESCAPE ARENA TOUR

Boston · TD GardenFri, Oct 30Music
A live music performance.

Have Heart

Boston · Big Night LiveSun, Oct 25Music
20 Years of Nekrogoblikon with Special Guests Aborted

20 Years of Nekrogoblikon with Special Guests Aborted

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensSat, Oct 31Music
Jenna Davis

Jenna Davis

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensSat, Oct 31Music
Michael Feinstein

Michael Feinstein

Boston · Emerson Colonial TheatreSat, Oct 31Music
Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Boston Bruins vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Boston · TD GardenSat, Oct 31Sport
Sueco

Sueco

Boston · Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensSun, Nov 1Music
BENNY GREEN

BENNY GREEN

Boston · Scullers Jazz ClubSun, Nov 1Music

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