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2026 Season at Riverstage

FREE AND LOW-COST OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES, JUNE THROUGH SEPTEMBER. 

 

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.

Upcoming Events

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Sole Project | Sunset Mission | Sons of Levin
    The Sole Project | Sunset Mission | 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.
  • 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.
  • Moussa Traore | Drum Circle Performance
    Moussa Traore | Drum Circle Performance
    Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Moussa Traore is a Malian Master Drummer, djembe composer, and interactive charismatic performer, bringing people together in community.
  • 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.
  • The Honey Steelers
    The Honey Steelers
    Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    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.
  • Day of Peace – Meditation & Music
    Day of Peace – Meditation & Music
    Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    A different kind of summer afternoon. Riverstage at Herter Park slows down for a free Day of Peace — an afternoon of live music and guided meditation on the banks of the Charles. Come as you are, stay as long as you like, and let the river do the rest.
  • 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
    The Massachusetts Bar Association's (MBA) Fall Festival & Run for Justice is a family-friendly community event that combines a scenic 2.6-mile walk/run with an afternoon of food, live music, and outdoor activities to raise money for civil legal aid and local innocence projects.
  • Boston A Cappella Festival
    Boston A Cappella Festival
    Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    Sep 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Riverstage at Herter Park, 1175 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA 02134, USA
    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.

No tickets, no reservations required. Just show up! 

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Calendar of Events

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7:00 PM
Blues Extravaganza
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Wokestock
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7:00 PM
Julius Caesar
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7:00 PM
Julius Caesar - 2nd night
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The Sole Project | Sunset Mission | Sons of Levin
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7:00 PM
Evening of Steely Dan with The Nightflies
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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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