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Boston is set to host the 2025 edition of the Boston Calling festival, themed the ‘eras edition,’ celebrating millennial nostalgia. Scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, the festival will take place at the Harvard Athletic Complex. Headliners include Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy, and the Dave Matthews Band, along with notable artists like Avril Lavigne and T-Pain. This year’s enhancements aim to improve the audience experience, with changes such as a rotating stage and reduced ticket prices. Presale tickets will be available in early January, appealing to music lovers looking for connections to their formative years.
Boston will host the 2025 edition of the popular Boston Calling festival, themed as the “eras edition,” specifically catering to millennial nostalgia. The festival is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend from May 23-25, 2025, taking place at the Harvard Athletic Complex and featuring an impressive lineup that includes well-known artists from the ’90s and 2000s.
The headliners for this year’s festival are country star Luke Combs on Friday, rock band Fall Out Boy on Saturday, and the Dave Matthews Band on Sunday. This diverse selection aims to attract a wide audience, with each night showcasing a blend of classic hits and contemporary performing styles.
The lineup also boasts a number of notable artists, including:
- Friday: Sheryl Crow, T-Pain, TLC, Megan Moroney, and Max McNown.
- Saturday: Avril Lavigne, All Time Low, The Black Crowes, and Cage the Elephant.
- Sunday: Vampire Weekend, Sublime, and Public Enemy.
This year’s festival focuses on acts that evoke feelings of nostalgia, particularly among attendees who remember the early days of MySpace. The Saturday performances include a variety of acts that exemplify the festival’s commitment to intergenerational music appreciation. Highlights from the day include gothic pop artist Sofia Isella, Afro-Appalachian folk music by Mon Rovîa, and the indie sounds of Valley. Additionally, the nostalgia-driven performances kick off with early 2000s emo and pop-punk vibes brought to life by The Maine and All Time Low. Cage the Elephant captivated the audience with hits such as “Ready To Let Go” and “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” while Avril Lavigne showcased her timeless hits, performing songs like “Girlfriend,” “Complicated,” and “Sk8er Boi.” Fall Out Boy rounded out the day with a retrospective performance spanning their extensive 20-year catalog, featuring fan favorites like “Thnks fr th Mmrs.”
This year’s festival will also implement several key improvements designed to enhance the audience experience. A newly introduced rotating stage will combine the festival’s Red and Green stages to facilitate better viewing, while attendees will have the option of using a return to an indoor arena for performances, providing respite from the heat. Additionally, multiple water stations will be available to ensure hydration throughout the event.
Ticket prices have seen a slight reduction this year, with three-day passes now starting at $350 for general admission. For those who cannot attend all three days, a new option for two-day passes is available, starting at $330. Presale tickets are set to go live on January 8, 2025, with access to the presale code being “WATERFALLS.”
The festival’s lineup and theme reflect a growing trend in music festivals that embrace nostalgia, appealing directly to millennial audiences looking for a connection to their formative years. With its focus on familiar favorites and improvements for attendees, the Boston Calling 2025 festival is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience for music lovers.
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- Boston Globe: Boston Calling – Fall Out Boy
- Wikipedia: Boston Calling Music Festival
- Cambridge Day: Millennials Clap Your Hands
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Music Festival
- Boston.com: Boston Calling Lineup 2025
- Google Search: Boston Calling 2025
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- Google News: Boston Calling festival
- Boston.com: Boston Calling 2024 Festival Review
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