20+ Places to Enjoy Free Live Music in Boston for Every Day of the Week

Cue the drums. There’s no better way to spend the night than jamming out with your best friends and belting along to your favorite smash hits. Whether you’re a classical melophile or a rock-band groupie, seeing performers live and in person always beats your car radio. At some of Boston’s best spots for free live music, you can order a couple of cold beers and sing along all night with a round of talented musicians. By Kenneal Patterson <a href="https://link.joyraft.com/zJFWXAonhwb">View this roundup in our new app</a>. MONDAY:   <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Major+Mondays+at+the+Liberty+Hotel">The Liberty Hotel </a> Where: West End Info: The lobby of the Liberty is already pretty snazzy, and it gets even better on Mondays when a blues band plays all night. If you’re looking for a chill night, enjoy a glass of vino and some lovely blues tunes.  TUESDAY:  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Live+Music+Tuesdays+at+Telegraph+Hill">Telegraph Hill </a> Where: South Boston Info: Telegraph Hill is a Southie staple. Not only do they have great Tuesday night tunes, but you can also devour their Flatbread of the Day or a delicious cocktail. Discover a range of different musicians every week.  WEDNESDAY:  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Live+Music+at+Revolution+Hall">Revolution Hall </a> Where: Lexington Info: Revolution Hall has great vibes. Not only can you try an array of dishes (and incredible brews), but you can also hang out in their bright, open setting and play some fun games. Every Wednesday, they invite rock singers to play jams for the audience.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=irish+session">The Burren: Irish Session</a> Where: Davis Square Info: You’ll want to start a Celtic jig on Monday nights at the Burren’s Irish Session. This cozy Cambridge pub is a local favorite, and it’s the prime spot for classic Irish music (with fiddles, of course)! THURSDAY: <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Live+Music+Thursdays+at+Ward+4">Ward 4</a> Where: Newton Info: Ward 4 hasn’t even been open for two years, but it’s already become a favorite hangout for Newton locals. The restaurant and bar provides mouthwatering dishes and drinks, and even better— you can dine while listening to great tunes every Thursday. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Jazz+Night+%40+Long+Live+Roxbury">Long Live Roxbury</a> Where: Roxbury Info: Long Live Roxbury Boston Taproom, a hub of hop-forward brews and playful stouts, hosts jazz nights every Thursday at 6pm. It's the perfect fusion of great beer and soulful music.  FRIDAY:  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Live+Music+Fridays+at+Harpoon+Brewery">Harpoon Brewery</a> Where: Seaport Info: Enjoy beer, pretzels, and live music at Harpoon Beer Hall every Friday. Check out our lineup, grab a cold one, and soak up the good vibes. <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Blues+Jam+at+the+Bebop">The Bebop: Blues Jam</a> Where: Back Bay Info: The Bebop has great live music every day of the week, of course, but Fridays are especially special. That’s because you start the night with an incredible blues band– but after the first hour, all local musicians are invited to play. Go on, give it a go! SATURDAY:  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Live+Music+Saturdays+at+PKL">PKL </a> Where: South Boston Info: Exhausted after a day of playing pickleball? Relax at PKL, Southie’s coolest pickleball bar, and jam out to some amazing live tunes (or let the music hype you up for your next game!)  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Live+Music+Brunch+at+The+Beehive">The Beehive</a> Where: South End Info: The only thing better than weekend brunch is weekend brunch with live music. Try some of The Beehive’s famous baked French toast while watching live musicians perform on a jazzy raised stage.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Live+Music+at+Thirsty+Scholar">Thirsty Scholar</a> Where: Inman Square Info: Somerville’s most classic pub, the Thirsty Scholar, invites you to drink up and dance it out. Tap your feet along to the beat of talented local musicians, every Saturday night.   SUNDAY:   <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Blues+Sunday+at+The+Porch">The Porch</a> Where: Medford Info: Welcome to Boston’s best juke joint. Soak in the good vibes all Sunday during their blues jam— all local musicians are invited to play. After all the jamming, you’ll definitely work out an appetite for their amazing southern comfort food. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-sundays-jamaica-plain-401587">Sam Adams Brewery</a> (pictured) Where: Jamaica Plain Info: It’s famous for the best, most classic brews in the city, so why shouldn’t it also have some of the best music? Sam Adams invites you to sing along with their live performers every Sunday. End your week right! <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Sinatra+Sunday+in+the+Supper+Club+at+Capo+South+Boston">Capo</a> Where: South Boston Info: At Capo's Supper Club, you'll time travel back to the 1940s. Every Sunday, they host an interactive show: Frank Sinatra's classic hits paired with a traditional Italian dinner! ONGOING:  Check out these hip places for live music almost every night of the week. With a rotating schedule of amazing performers, you’ll never get bored.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-at-wally-s-cafe-jazz-club-south-end-boston-409494">Wally’s Café Jazz Club</a> Where: South End Info: You’ll feel transported back to 1910 at Wally’s Café Jazz Club, a famous little venue that’s one of the oldest family owned and operated jazz clubs in existence. From Blues to Funk to Latin Jazz Salsa, you’ll never be bored.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-at-loretta-s-last-call-boston-406275">Loretta’s Last Call </a> Where: Fenway  Info: You heard us right. You can listen to live music at Loretta’s Last Call almost every single night. Grab your cowboy boots and get ready to say yeehaw to the best night ever.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-at-aeronaut-brewery-somerville-somerville-407999">Aeronaut Brewery </a> Where: Somerville Info: Aeronaut’s got some of the best brews around, so it’s a phenomenal idea to pair them with Boston’s best live music. Whether you want a chill Sunday night of bluegrass, a Friday jazz jam, or some cool local indie bands on Saturday, Aeronaut’s the place to go.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-at-mastro-s-ocean-club-seaport-boston-408001">Mastro’s Ocean Club</a> Where: Seaport Info: Looking for something fancy? Look no further. Dress up for an elegant night of fine dining—and live music every night—at Mastro’s Ocean Club.  <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Traditional+Irish+Music+Sessions+at+The+Druid">The Druid</a> Where: Inman Square Info: On <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Traditional+Irish+Music+Sessions+at+The+Druid">Wednesdays</a>, <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Traditional+Irish+Music+Sessions+at+The+Druid">Saturdays</a>, and <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/?search=Traditional+Irish+Music+Sessions+at+The+Druid">Sundays</a>, there’s no better place to be than The Druid for their famous traditional Irish Sessions. Don’t forget to grab a pint of Guinness before it begins! <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-at-the-burren-davis-square-somerville-408318">The Burren </a> Where: Davis Square Info: The Burren is one of Boston’s most famous Irish pubs, and their music selection is unbeatable. Enjoy rock, folk, jazz, and everything in between, almost every night of the week.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-at-the-bebop-back-bay-boston-408320">The Bebop </a>  Where: Back Bay Info: From the owners of The Burren comes Back Bay’s Bebop, a cozy little pub with some of the best drinks, bites, and live music—seven days a week!   Whether you’re a jazz connoisseur, folk fan, or americana addict, check out the best spots around the city for live music in Boston.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/live-music-at-bostonia-public-house-downtown--2-boston-1002259">Bostonia Public House</a> Where: Downtown Info: Enjoy an array of different bands at Bostonia Public House, a sophisticated and classy bistro in the heart of downtown. Bands typically play through the weekend, but there’s also live piano music throughout the week too.  -- Photo: Sofar Sounds at Sam Adams Brewery

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