Boston, October 21, 2025
News Summary
Dropkick Murphys will kick off a U.S. tour on February 9, leading to their traditional St. Patrick’s Day shows in Boston. The tour features stops across several cities, culminates in Boston with four performances, and includes a charity concert and special post-game shows. Fans can expect new material and community engagement as part of this milestone celebration for the band.
Boston — Dropkick Murphys will embark on a tour throughout the U.S. starting February 9, 2026, leading up to their St. Patrick’s Day residency in Boston. The announcement lays out a multi-city run in February and March that culminates with multiple shows in Boston around St. Patrick’s Day and a final performance on March 17.
Key tour dates and Boston residency
The tour begins in Portland, Maine, and spans several cities across the U.S. in February and March. The band will perform a total of four shows in Boston, with three concerts at MGM Music Hall from March 13 to March 15. The final show of the tour is scheduled at House of Blues in Boston on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day.
Support acts, special events and charity details
The Aggrolites and Haywire will provide support for the tour, excluding the Boston shows. A mini charity concert will be held on March 14, with proceeds going to the Claddagh Foundation, the band’s charity. The family-friendly charity concert on March 13 will allow ticket buyers to bring two children aged 13 and under for free.
The tour includes special hockey post-game shows on March 7 and March 11 in Milwaukee and Springfield, respectively. This itinerary adds short post-game performances in those cities to the broader tour schedule.
Album release and collaborations
This tour coincides with the release of the physical editions of their recent album, “For The People,” which was initially released digitally on July 4, 2025. The album features collaborations with artists such as The Scratch, Billy Bragg, and The Mary Wallopers.
Milestones, tradition and advocacy
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Dropkick Murphys since their formation. The Boston shows are a tradition for the band, aligned with the city’s celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and its Irish cultural roots. Throughout their career, Dropkick Murphys have been advocates for labor rights and have participated in charitable initiatives through their Claddagh Fund.
Tickets and access
Tickets for the tour are currently on sale, with presale options available for fans. Specific ticketing windows, venue entry policies and accessible seating information will be managed by each venue and through official ticketing channels.
What to expect at the Boston concerts
The Boston residency includes four shows: three consecutive concerts at MGM Music Hall (March 13–15) and a final show at House of Blues on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. The March 13 concert will include a family-friendly component allowing ticket buyers to bring two children aged 13 and under for free. The March 14 program will include a mini charity concert with proceeds designated to the Claddagh Foundation.
Context and background
Dropkick Murphys have staged regular performances in Boston around St. Patrick’s Day for many years, building a local tradition linked to the city’s Irish cultural calendar. Their advocacy work and charitable efforts, including through organizations identified as the Claddagh Foundation and the Claddagh Fund, have been recurring elements of their public activity. The band’s decision to release physical editions of “For The People” while touring reinforces the connection between new material and live engagement.
Logistics and additional notes
Support acts will accompany the band for most U.S. dates, though the Boston residency will not include the listed opening acts. Attendees should consult venue pages for show-specific policies, arrival times and public-transit or parking information. The tour schedule spans multiple states and cities; the band’s announced stops include city-level and statewide locations as listed in the itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the tour start and what is the overall scope?
A: Dropkick Murphys will embark on a tour throughout the U.S. starting February 9, 2026, leading up to their St. Patrick’s Day residency in Boston.
Q: Where does the tour begin?
A: The tour begins in Portland, Maine, and spans several cities across the U.S. in February and March.
Q: How many Boston shows are scheduled and where are they held?
A: The band will perform a total of four shows in Boston, with three concerts at MGM Music Hall from March 13 to March 15.
Q: When is the final show and where?
A: The final show of the tour is scheduled at House of Blues in Boston on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day.
Q: Which acts will support the tour?
A: The Aggrolites and Haywire will provide support for the tour, excluding the Boston shows.
Q: Are there any charity events connected to the tour?
A: A mini charity concert will be held on March 14, with proceeds going to the Claddagh Foundation, the band’s charity.
Q: Is there a family-friendly concert?
A: The family-friendly charity concert on March 13 will allow ticket buyers to bring two children aged 13 and under for free.
Q: Does the tour relate to a recent album release?
A: This tour coincides with the release of the physical editions of their recent album, “For The People,” which was initially released digitally on July 4, 2025.
Q: Who appears on the album?
A: The album features collaborations with artists such as The Scratch, Billy Bragg, and The Mary Wallopers.
Q: Has the band engaged in advocacy and charitable work?
A: Throughout their career, Dropkick Murphys have been advocates for labor rights and have participated in charitable initiatives through their Claddagh Fund.
Q: Are there any special additional shows during the tour?
A: The tour includes special hockey post-game shows on March 7 and March 11 in Milwaukee and Springfield, respectively.
Q: Is this a milestone year for the band?
A: This year marks the 30th anniversary of Dropkick Murphys since their formation.
Q: Are tickets available?
A: Tickets for the tour are currently on sale, with presale options available for fans.
Quick reference table
| Date | City / State | Venue / Note | Relevant fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Portland, Maine | Tour begins (venue unspecified) | The tour begins in Portland, Maine, and spans several cities across the U.S. in February and March. |
| March 7, 2026 | Milwaukee | Special hockey post-game show | The tour includes special hockey post-game shows on March 7 and March 11 in Milwaukee and Springfield, respectively. |
| March 11, 2026 | Springfield | Special hockey post-game show | The tour includes special hockey post-game shows on March 7 and March 11 in Milwaukee and Springfield, respectively. |
| March 13–15, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts | MGM Music Hall (three concerts) | The band will perform a total of four shows in Boston, with three concerts at MGM Music Hall from March 13 to March 15. |
| March 13, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts | MGM Music Hall — family-friendly concert | The family-friendly charity concert on March 13 will allow ticket buyers to bring two children aged 13 and under for free. |
| March 14, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts | MGM Music Hall — mini charity concert | A mini charity concert will be held on March 14, with proceeds going to the Claddagh Foundation, the band’s charity. |
| March 17, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts | House of Blues — final show (St. Patrick’s Day) | The final show of the tour is scheduled at House of Blues in Boston on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. |
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- Google Search: Dropkick Murphys latest album
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