Hatch Shell Events
| Venue: | The Hatch Shell |
| Dates: | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun from 4/25/26 - 10/25/26 |
| Hours: | Varies with program |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Music & Concerts |
The Department of Conservation & Recreation presents free concerts and events throughout the year at the parks they manage. From summer concerts and performances to free family movies on Friday nights - come enjoy some free family entertainment at the Hatch Shell this year!2026 Event Schedule
April
Apr 25-26 - Charles River Cleanup, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Apr 30 - River Fit: Broadway Burn, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May
May 2 - Salsa ASL by the Hatch, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May 3 - Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education, TBA
May 7 - River Fit: Broadway Run, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May 9 - March for Babies, 10:30 am
May 14 - River Fit: Broadway Run, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May 21 - River Fit: Broadway Run, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May 28 - River Fit: Broadway Run, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
May 31 - Community Day and Groundbeat Concert Series: ZUMIX, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
June
Jun 3 - Groundbeat Concert Series: Abilities Amplified, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jun 6 - Charles River Swimming Club: Charles River Race, 8:00 am
Jun 10 - Sonic Passports: Caribbean Heritage Month, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jun 14 - Children's Hospital Walk for Kids, 9:00 am
Jun 17 - Salsa at the Hatch Shell, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July
Jul 10 - Free Friday Flicks: Hamilton, Sundown
Jul 17 - Free Friday Flicks: Minecraft Movie, Sundown
Jul 24 - Free Friday Flicks: Zootopia, Sundown
Jul 31 - Free Friday Flicks: Lilo & Stitch, Sundown
August
Aug 7 - Free Friday Flicks: How to Train Your Dragon, Sundown
Aug 14 - Free Friday Flicks: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Sundown
Aug 21 - Free Friday Flicks: Superman, Sundown
September
Sep 26 - Breakthrough T1D Walk (JDRF), Walk begins 9:00 am
October
Oct 3 - American Cancer Society: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Registration 7:30 am, Rolling Start 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Oct 24 - Boston Heart Walk, Check-in 9:00 am, Walk begins 10:15 am
Oct 25 - Esplanade 5K Run, 9:00 am
The Hatch Shell and surrounding Esplanade area is a renowned venue for free outdoor events and programs. From classical music concerts and summer outdoor movies, there are lots of free things to do in Boston.
Plus, just steps away - kids & families can enjoy a good-sized, unique climbing playscape. This totally unique rope structure is a great way to burn off some energy along banks of the Charles River.
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