News Summary
The Boston Calling Music Festival is returning for Memorial Day weekend with a remodeled layout and a star-studded lineup, including Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy, and Dave Matthews Band. This year’s event features a new single rotating stage for seamless performances and improved attendee movement. Various ticket options and discounts are available, alongside enhanced safety measures and amenities. Festival-goers can look forward to exciting afterparties and local artist showcases, making it a significant cultural event in Boston.
Boston – The Boston Calling Music Festival is set to return for its highly anticipated Memorial Day weekend celebration from May 23-25, 2025. Taking place at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, MA, this year’s festival promises an exciting remodel and a star-studded lineup featuring major headliners including Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy, and Dave Matthews Band.
This year introduces a new feature: a single rotating stage replacing the previous Red and Green stage areas. This innovative design facilitates seamless transitions between acts, offering attendees a continuously engaging experience with top-of-the-line sound and video technology. Additionally, a redesigned festival layout aims to improve attendee movement and minimize crowd congestion, in response to feedback collected from last year’s events. Increased water stations will be available throughout the festival grounds to ensure that attendees stay hydrated.
Performances will begin on Friday, May 23, featuring notable artists such as TLC at 4:40 p.m., Sheryl Crow at 5:50 p.m., and Luke Combs closing the day at 8:55 p.m. Day two, May 24, presents another impressive lineup with The Maine kicking off the day at 3:45 p.m., followed by performances from All Time Low and Avril Lavigne, culminating with Fall Out Boy at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, May 25 will showcase acts like Spin Doctors, Sublime, and Dave Matthews Band closing out the festival at 8:40 p.m.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Boston Calling are available in various categories, including general admission, GA+, VIP, and platinum options. Discounts are offered for students, military personnel, first responders, and educators. Attendees are reminded of the festival’s full bag policy, which restricts the types and sizes of bags allowed on-site. Prohibited items include coolers, weapons, professional cameras, and non-service animals.
Travel and Safety Measures
With a reminder for festival-goers to use public transportation due to limited on-site parking, nearby MBTA access includes the Red Line at Harvard Square station. The expected weather forecast for the weekend suggests mostly cloudy skies on Friday with temperatures in the 50s, warming to the 60s on Saturday, and sunny conditions in the 60s on Sunday. The festival will enforce a zero-tolerance harassment policy, with enhanced security checks in place to ensure patron safety and comfort.
Additional Features
In addition to the music lineup, Boston Calling will feature various sponsor activations and freebies, including coffee samples from Dunkin’. Attendees can look forward to new food vendors, including popular choices like Flip The Bird and Sally’s Apizza. Local acts such as Bebe Stockwell and Future Teens will showcase the regional music scene, adding to the festival’s diversity.
Afterparties and Accessibility
For those seeking after-hours entertainment, local venues will host afterparties featuring popular bands, such as All Time Low at Brighton Music Hall and iDKHOW at Paradise Rock Club. The festival will also cater to fans with disabilities, providing access centers and designated entrance lanes to ensure an inclusive experience for all attendees.
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Additional Resources
- Harvard Square: Boston Calling Music Festival 2025
- Wikipedia: Boston Calling Music Festival
- North Shore Magazine: Flip the Bird at Boston Calling
- Google Search: Boston Calling Music Festival 2025
- Boston.com: Meet the Local Artists at Boston Calling 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Music Festival
- Melodic Magazine: Ones to Watch at Boston Calling 2025
- Google News: Boston Calling Music Festival 2025
- MassLive: Indoor Arena at Boston Calling
