The Big Gig: Indie Music Festival & Market

🎸🎪 The Big Gig is on, ya dig? 🤝 We teamed up with @allstonpudding for our 3rd annual fall indie music festival &amp; market! ✅ 6 Boston area bands on the rise ✅ 100+ thoroughly unconventional vendors&nbsp; ✅ Boston’s biggest outdoor dining courtyard ✅ FREE ADMISSION <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t51/1/16/1f449.png"> ONE DAY ONLY: Sun. Oct. 4, 11am–6pm, Hosted by @notchbrewing at @charlesriverspeedway (525 Western Ave Brighton Boston MA 02135) *** FEATURES *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png"> Admission: FREE, all ages <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1f/1/16/1f3b6.png"> Schedule: 11am doors 12pm: Ivy Boy @ivyboymusic 1pm: Puppy Problems @puppy__problems 2pm: Mozz @mozz.wav 3pm: slo-anne @slo_anneee 4pm: Emi McSwain @emimcswain 5pm: Happy Just to See You @happyjusttoseeyou <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t98/1/16/1f37d.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4f/1/16/1f964.png"> Concessions: <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t96/1/16/1f37b.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taf/1/16/1f6cd.png"> Sip ’n Shop - carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t65/1/16/1f690.png"> Trucks - @wanderlustglobalfood <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc0/1/16/1f30e.png">, @atreveteaprobar_ <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfe/1/16/1f32e.png">, @tandoorandcurryonwheels <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t58/1/16/1f35b.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta9/1/16/1f3ec.png"> Stalls - @dosmanoskitchen <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t88/1/16/1fad3.png">, @pizzaprojectboston <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tab/1/16/1f355.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t33/1/16/1f957.png">, @mommascambridge <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcb/1/16/1f366.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/1/16/1f9fa.png">, @linger.boston <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te9/1/16/1f375.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/2615.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfc/1/16/1f96a.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t90/1/16/1f943.png"> / @weitogopopup <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td9/1/16/1f35c.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td7/1/16/1f35a.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tad/1/16/1f357.png">, @<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthe.koji.club%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebJdFWTEOmRJHBSyuf7IozxPm4P1RNMaEvKgI8T8Zdxyi8hOgER3mTlWBSKU_aem_COwEY66CKQcsRwiwTsnLBw&amp;h=AUAjuqcGlELuFjbytGtOl8e_seEIWhwZsh2z2bLQ9VdC6otEaKYHdglpOIqGWD2PYowC10tzSsGaOZ-j0TbrWtqJ_dq5lRtp1PFktCLUIQNPVhDY-tHGHmdblSBxIa46Fek7wMAVv7b0z9E2&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCPR6oKfyItj16vzwqavJuF-E6Bn9liIz2Nm3J5BoCLhHatJKfLZ1u4u-R5nP1Wno3T9lO4D5Cz4g_IhRE-6eSQKwJxj5VuE4s8gedhhDzKVK1IE8zAcH1BP5bSFKzUJynd5_e4msqssHu5P0mRa2q_eGo1SOUq71Q">the.koji.club</a> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/taf/1/16/1f359.png"><img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6a/1/16/1f376.png"> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t70/1/16/1f415.png"> Pets: you + fur baby can eat outside &amp; shop together inside! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t9c/1/16/1f9f1.png"> Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 60+ more vendors, a 5-min. walk away! 406 Western Ave 02135, 11am–7pm. Directions: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftr.ee%2FRM5be0%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeY27gh9d5fLYdLAohT3cXX2k4Nl6njSvR-r_FAaLQWxny6dlUx247xZmq1Os_aem_394hbK8vSX-EFe_OplvFKw&amp;h=AUDT5vecQta9fJxyoA6VlIcK-53AHhLQX5clL7din6p6DRQKHN8-PtGRdIsk_kJRf-bRVmhFJJXOOuAYE3BTGnOvIylREnS8TPA8-My5t0MBk078096rIylUs1fmRtwsAXuZfLIbnoeiTS8c&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCPR6oKfyItj16vzwqavJuF-E6Bn9liIz2Nm3J5BoCLhHatJKfLZ1u4u-R5nP1Wno3T9lO4D5Cz4g_IhRE-6eSQKwJxj5VuE4s8gedhhDzKVK1IE8zAcH1BP5bSFKzUJynd5_e4msqssHu5P0mRa2q_eGo1SOUq71Q">https://tr.ee/RM5be0</a> *** INFO *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5c/1/16/1f5d3.png"> Date: Sun. Oct. 4 2026 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t34/1/16/23f0.png"> Time: 11am–6pm <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png"> Address: 525 Western Ave Brighton Boston MA 02135 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc8/1/16/1f5fa.png"> Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t1/1/16/1f40e.png"> - 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, Boston’s largest outdoor dining courtyard, big event hall (@garagebevents ) &amp; a small one (annex) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t10/1/16/2614.png"> Weather: indoor + outdoor areas, rain or shine. *** GETTING THERE *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tde/1/16/1f6b2.png"> Bike: racks out front <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t79/1/16/1f68c.png"> Bus: 70, 86 <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tcc/1/16/1f686.png"> Commuter Rail: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same $ as the T) <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tec/1/16/1f697.png"> Drive: right by the highway! <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t18/1/16/1f17f.png"> Parking: <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta3/1/16/1f193.png"> Free: Speedway front lot, 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge, or “Guido’s Court” Park <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5c/1/16/1f4b2.png"> Paid: • $5 flat rate next door behind 495 Western Ave (cash or card) • SpotHero parking across the street at 500 Western Ave • $5 with validation from @parkbagelry / @mollysbookstorema , garage behind 280 Western Ave <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfc/1/16/267f.png"> Wheelchair accessible *** CREDITS *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4e/1/16/1f5bc.png"> Poster by @thirdcatpress , find their booth at the bazaar or more online: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2FSaturdaysketchbook%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJxlTQomVsuVXxof6Y8j_q_YHwVFi9otKlEeHPZVVXqyOPsp2Si0pEDoy8ro_aem_ZcuvVwJ7skNHUthmHzPo0w&amp;h=AUCJG_QbeFY8xQd2B5Rbdb17BxDQx4UAIarMQUsyHOfBylaqXrpmrkpbb9jAYSnhIgKCXpri_Mo5SikE99aoXwhUKwzhx489mYEIlcgDO-LibfuBfif1Y763YVRC0rCkwK3b2411RMwffojI&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCPR6oKfyItj16vzwqavJuF-E6Bn9liIz2Nm3J5BoCLhHatJKfLZ1u4u-R5nP1Wno3T9lO4D5Cz4g_IhRE-6eSQKwJxj5VuE4s8gedhhDzKVK1IE8zAcH1BP5bSFKzUJynd5_e4msqssHu5P0mRa2q_eGo1SOUq71Q">https://linktr.ee/Saturdaysketchbook</a> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png"> BIG thanks to our sponsors! Marquee: @brightonmainstreets Headliner: Benedict Miceli, Attorney at Law @commavecanna Featured: @planet_recordz Supporting: Allston Civic Association @judgeamps *** VENDORS *** <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tb7/1/16/1f58b.png"> Apply: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fthebrightonbazaar%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeJxlTQomVsuVXxof6Y8j_q_YHwVFi9otKlEeHPZVVXqyOPsp2Si0pEDoy8ro_aem_ZcuvVwJ7skNHUthmHzPo0w&amp;h=AUDTey6sn1YgktXm-LSA6jPNe4sePvyXlopEBnQ4zlwmgIL_L3zIEuw8uvTlBsCneVEO_GRtbHW2Cwaj-00Ap0B0shRa7BrwNCkryNjoIwx6ktI1eM9bGrDNjbYtUyUO22gTdxljyRmEtRea&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUCPR6oKfyItj16vzwqavJuF-E6Bn9liIz2Nm3J5BoCLhHatJKfLZ1u4u-R5nP1Wno3T9lO4D5Cz4g_IhRE-6eSQKwJxj5VuE4s8gedhhDzKVK1IE8zAcH1BP5bSFKzUJynd5_e4msqssHu5P0mRa2q_eGo1SOUq71Q">https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar</a> <img src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2b/1/16/1f3aa.png"> Vendor list: TBA

The Charles River Speedway

The Brighton Bazaar

Laura

Camille

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

Food & drink experiences 

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The Big Gig: Indie Music Festival & Market

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