Rock Out at Your Favorite Concert in Boston

Just Take the Train to See Your Favorite Bands in Boston

Boston is buzzing with live music! Right in the Fenway and Brighton neighborhoods, you’ll find a number of concert venues where you can listen to your favorite band play or discover the magnificent work of the Boston Pops. Ride the Commuter Rail to Lansdowne, Boston Landing, and the Back Bay Stations near Downtown Boston. Skip the traffic and plan out your trip with the Commuter Rail’s $10 Weekend Pass, where you can get off and on as many times as you want on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Explore some of the live music venues in the Boston area. 

Note: The Framingham/Worcester Line travels to the Boston Landing, Lansdowne, and Back Bay Stations. Other lines that travel to Back Bay Station include Franklin/Foxboro, Needham, and Providence/Stoughton. 

Concert Venues Near the Fenway Neighborhood

MGM Fenway

The MGM Music Hall at Fenway is a 5,000-capacity music venue that opened in 2022 and is only a 0.39-mile walk away from Lansdowne Station. Watch comedy acts and listen to live music performances at this state-of-the-art, multi-purpose live performance venue. 

House of Blues

A 0.3-mile walk from Lansdowne Station is the Citizens House of Blues. This Rock-& Blues-themed venue has concerts, a restaurant and bar, and a special lounge only for VIP members. 

Jordan Hall

A little over a mile walk or just a quick rideshare from Lansdowne Station, this historic concert hall is the main performance space for the New England Conservatory. Here you can explore performances by the world’s leading soloists and ensembles. Jordan Hall hosts concerts of many genres from classical, jazz, chamber music, and more. 

If you’re coming from Back Bay Station, you can walk about 0.8 miles to get to the music hall. Or take the Orange Line inbound towards Forest Hills, get off at Massachusetts Ave, and walk about 0.2 miles.

Symphony Hall

Symphony Hall is another concert hall in Boston for those who appreciate the beautiful sounds of live orchestras. With roots dating back to October 1900, this hall is home to the famous Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops. Symphony Hall is a little more than a mile walk from Lansdowne Station or you can take a rideshare. For those coming from Back Bay Station, you can also take the Orange Line inbound towards Forest Hills, get off at Massachusetts Ave, and walk about 0.2 miles. 

Berklee Performance Center 

Located on Berklee College of Music’s campus is the Berklee Performance Center. At this venue, you’ll find student and faculty concerts as well as live performances by various visiting artists. The Berklee Performance Center is about a 0.7-mile walk from Lansdowne Station, but you can also take a rideshare.  

Paradise Rock Club 

Get ready to rock at the Paradise Rock Club. This standing-room-only venue has a 40+ year history, featuring artists including U2, Tom Petty, The Talking Heads, Joan Jett, and others. Take a rideshare from Lansdowne Station (1.3 miles) and enjoy the intimate and energetic atmosphere at the Paradise Rock Club. You can also take the Green Line (B Line). Use the MBTA Trip Planner to help you find the best route.

Concert Venues Near the Brighton Neighborhood

Roadrunner

Roadrunner is a standing-room concert venue in the heart of Brighton where you can watch live music of diverse genres from smaller niche artists to more mainstream performers. It is one of the largest indoor general admission venues in New England with a capacity of around 3,500, two coat checks, and four large bars. Plus, the venue is only a 0.2-mile walk from the Boston Landing Station.  

Brighton Music Hall

Brighton Music Hall is another standing-room venue located in Allston. Offering an industrial aesthetic with exposed brick and a flexible floor plan, this music hall hosts a variety of live performances from local bands and artists to stand-up comedy. This venue also is home to wild raves from “Emo Night” to a “Broadway Rave.” Walk about 0.7 miles to Brighton Music Hall from the Boston Landing Station or take a rideshare. 

Gift yourself or a loved one an experience with concert tickets in Boston and let the Commuter Rail help you on your journey. Plus, explore other concert venues near Fenway and North Station.