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2026 Season at Riverstage

FREE AND LOW-COST OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. 

 

Every summer, Riverstage at Herter Park comes alive with music, theater, and performance on the banks of the Charles. Bring a blanket, invite your neighbors, and make an evening of it. Most events are free and open to all — no tickets, no registration.

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There are no more events scheduled for this year, but join us in browsing some pictures to help relive events from earlier this year. 

Upcoming Events

  • Haunting Whispers: Volume 1
    Haunting Whispers: Volume 1
    Oct 03, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Oct 03, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    A free makers market and punk show, with food trucks and water trucks. Riverstage is getting loud. Start off your October with Haunting Whispers Volume 1, bringing three punk bands to the park.
  • CANCELLED: 43rd Annual Allston Brighton Parade
    CANCELLED: 43rd Annual Allston Brighton Parade
    Sep 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Allston & Brighton's Main Streets, 358 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
    Sep 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Allston & Brighton's Main Streets, 358 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
    This event is cancelled due to weather. From Union Square through Brighton Center ending in Oak Square, come see the marching bands, community groups, entertainers and much, much more!
  • CANCELLED: Boston A Cappella Festival
    CANCELLED: Boston A Cappella Festival
    Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    This event has been cancelled due to weather. Come celebrate the human voice with an extraordinary lineup of a cappella groups that take the Riverstage stage for a full day of unaccompanied harmony.
  • Mass Bar Association Fall Festival and Run for Justice
    Mass Bar Association Fall Festival and Run for Justice
    Sep 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    ]Due to expected rain, the Mass Bar Foundation Fall Festival at Riverstage has been cancelled. We're sorry for the short notice and hope to see everyone at a future event.
  • Planet for Peace – Community Gathering of Meditation & Music for Global Harmony
    Planet for Peace – Community Gathering of Meditation & Music for Global Harmony
    Sep 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    What if peace began with a moment of stillness—and grew through music, conversation, and community? Join us for Planet for Peace, an inspiring afternoon designed to help us slow down, reconnect, and explore how personal well-being can contribute to a more compassionate world.
  • The Honey Steelers
    The Honey Steelers
    Sep 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Music for all ages! Sweet grooves, soulful delivery, and a late-summer evening on the Charles. The Honey Steelers bring their signature sound to Riverstage at Herter Park for a free outdoor show that's equal parts laid-back and unforgettable.
  • Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “SpinS” by Janoah…anygoodjokes?
    Puppet Showplace Theater Presents: “SpinS” by Janoah…anygoodjokes?
    Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Janoah the Jester creates and performs energetic, stimulating and educational shows for family audiences with a unique blend of circus, puppetry, story and dance.
  • Blues and Soul Explosion with the H-BOM Sextet
    Blues and Soul Explosion with the H-BOM Sextet
    Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Six musicians. One stage. Zero excuses to stay home. The H-BOM Sextet brings a full-throttle blast of blues and soul to the stage — the kind of sound that fills an outdoor amphitheater and spills out over the Charles. Band features Eddie Scheer, Ricky (The King) Russell, and Diane Blue.
  • Malifoli: Traditional Rhythms of Mali & Guinea | An Evening of West African Drumming
    Malifoli: Traditional Rhythms of Mali & Guinea | An Evening of West African Drumming
    Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    OPENING PERFORMANCE: • Performance by Moussa Traoré's student ensemble • Traditional West African rhythms learned through Moussa's community classes • Celebration of student dedication and cultural preservation. FEATURED PERFORMANCE: • Malifoli • Traditional rhythms from Mali and Guinea
  • Evening of Steely Dan with The Nightflies
    Evening of Steely Dan with The Nightflies
    Aug 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Aug 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    The Nightflies are a popular 10-piece Boston-area cover band that exclusively performs the intricate and danceable music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen. They frequently perform at venues across Massachusetts, including regular shows at Boston Harbor Distillery , The Burren, among others.
  • Sunset Mission | with The Sol Project & Sons of Levin
    Sunset Mission | with The Sol Project & Sons of Levin
    Jul 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Jul 31, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Three bands bring high-energy rock to the Riverstage, kicking off a hot summer night with chill indie rock, stepping it up with progressive rock/metal and finishing the night with afterparty vibes of a jam band at makes a free summer night feel like a concert you've been waiting for all summer.
  • Julius Caesar - 2nd night
    Julius Caesar - 2nd night
    Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Dream Role Players stage Shakespeare’s classic outdoors at Riverstage. Two performances under the open sky — free and open to all.
  • Julius Caesar
    Julius Caesar
    Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Dream Role Players stage Shakespeare’s classic outdoors at Riverstage. Two performances under the open sky — free and open to all.
  • Wokestock
    Wokestock
    Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Wokestock is a free community festival built by local people who believe music, art, and activism belong together for a day of music, creativity, and community. A place to gather. To breathe. To dance. Visit wokestock.org for more information.
  • Blues Extravaganza
    Blues Extravaganza
    Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Jul 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    The Love Dogs bring their signature blues and soul to the Riverstage stage. A summer evening on the Charles doesn’t get much better. Show features special guests Johnny Blue Horn, and Toni Lynn Washington.
  • Satigata - Heart of Refuge Album Release Concert
    Satigata - Heart of Refuge Album Release Concert
    Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Satigata, performing live at Riverstage in celebration of their new album, Heart of Refuge. Satigata blends Buddhist chant, acoustic guitar, hand drums, and singing bowls into a sound that's part concert, part meditation — contemplative folk music meant to be felt as much as heard.
  • Walk to Cure Arthitis
    Walk to Cure Arthitis
    Jun 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Jun 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Together, let’s walk to a lifetime of Yes! Yes, to finding solutions, better treatments and a cure. Whether you have arthritis yourself or care about someone who does, sign up and raise funds for WALK to CURE Arthritis! Sign up: https://events.arthritis.org/wtcabostonma

​No tickets, no reservations required. Just show up! 

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CARD TO CULTURE

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We believe great live performance should be accessible to everyone. Most of our programming is free and open to the public.

 

For ticketed events, EBT, WIC, and Connector cardholders receive 50% off general admission through Mass Culture Council's Card to Culture program, making arts and cultural experiences accessible to families for whom cost is a barrier to participation.

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Not valid for special events or in combination with other offers.


Check out the complete list of more than 400 organizations participating in the Mass Card to Culture program in your area!

Free & Accessible

At Riverstage, we believe the best concerts shouldn’t require a credit card. Our 2026 season is almost entirely free and open to the public — no tickets, no registration, no catch. Just show up.

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Know Before You Go

Doors open 30 min before show time. Seating is general admission — stadium seating available or bring a blanket or a low lawn chair. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. In the event of rain or severe weather, check our website or social media for updates.

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Getting Here

Riverstage at Herter Park is located at  1175 Soldiers Field Road, Allston. 

  • MBTA and bike access available  

  • Parking lot on site

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Accessibility

Riverstage at Herter Park is committed to making every visit comfortable and accessible.

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

  • Accessible seating throughout the venue

  • Accessible restrooms located in the amphitheater

Riverstage at Herter Park

A program of Friends of Herter Park, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 8I- 4352394

Operated in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Herter Park

1175 Soldiers Field Road

Allston, MA. 02134

347-512-8802

© 2026 by Friends of Herter Park, Inc.

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