The festival will feature a dynamic lineup of more than 50 artists
Boston Calling unveils its highly anticipated 2025 lineup for the three-day festival on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 – 25, 2025 in Allston, MA. Headlining on Friday, May 23rd is country superstar, Luke Combs; alt-rock favorites Fall Out Boy will headline on Saturday, May 24th; and 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Dave Matthews Band, will close out the weekend on Sunday, May 25th.
These renowned acts will top a stellar roster of 50+ performers, including over a dozen artists with area ties. Rounding out the incredible lineup are acts ranging from breakout stars to heavy hitters, including country hit-maker Megan Moroney, pop-punk megastar Avril Lavigne, nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow, and beloved indie rockers Vampire Weekend. Joining these acts are Cage The Elephant, Sublime, T-Pain, The Black Crowes, Public Enemy, Remi Wolf, TLC, All Time Low, Goth Babe, Mike., James Bay, Thee Sacred Souls, The Maine, Tom Morello, Lucius, and many more.
The weekend also offers festivalgoers the chance to fall in love with emerging artists, and viral new sounds, a Boston Calling hallmark since the festival’s debut in 2013. Look for Nashville-based rising country star Max McNown, alt-rock violin sensation Sofia Isella, Philadelphia’s seven-piece R&B, soul, funk and hip-hop ensemble Snacktime, and several other artists on the rise including Wilderado, Valley, Mon Rovîa, and Sam Austins, to name just a few.
Boston Calling is also a celebration of New England’s dynamic music scene, featuring a diverse array of artists with area ties this year. These local talents will perform on the main and Orange stages, devoted exclusively to regional acts. Exciting new area talents on the lineup include Bebe Stockwell, Latrell James, Simon Robert French, Rebuilder, Layzi, Megan From Work, Copilot, sidebody, Future Teens, Vivid Bloom, Nate Perry & Ragged Company, Pinklids, and Battlemode.
Boston Calling is also introducing layout improvements aimed at enhancing the festival experience. The Red and Green stages will merge into one epic rotating stage, with state-of-the-art sound and video for a seamless, immersive experience. Redesigned stage areas will improve crowd flow and ease congestion, making it easier for attendees to move between performances. Additional water stations will be strategically placed throughout the grounds to ensure hydration is easily accessible for everyone. For those moments when a break from the excitement is needed, the on-site indoor arena will be open to provide a spacious, temperature-controlled space to regroup and to recharge.
Boston Calling will once again host its highly popular GA+ experience this year. General Admission pass holders can step up their experience and add the GA+ upgrade to their ticket to gain unlimited access to the festival’s GA+/VIP Reserve Lounge, an oasis within the festival including access to a cash bar featuring craft cocktails, plus an expanded beer & wine menu, and complimentary water and soft drinks. There will be plenty of shade and seating to relax and escape the elements, as well as upgraded restrooms.
In addition to the full bars and unique comforts of the lounges, VIP and Platinum ticket holders will be treated to exclusive viewing areas within the VIP and Platinum sections. On top of access to all VIP amenities, Platinum pass holders also have a panoramic viewing deck within the Platinum section where menus by some of Boston’s best chefs will be served throughout each day. Returning this year for Platinum guests is a dedicated front-row viewing area in front of the Green stage within the VIP section. Finally, Platinum pass holders have an exclusive hosted bar featuring premium beer, fine wine and craft cocktails, a daily gifting suite with complimentary products, and a daily parking pass exclusively for 3-day Platinum pass holders.
Specially priced presale 3-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum tickets, as well as Single Day General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum tickets go on sale this Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 10 am ET. Some ticket prices have been reduced to provide added value and accessibility for fans in 2025.
Boston Calling 2025 is HERE! Presale begins this WEDNESDAY 1/8 at 10am ET with access to the lowest-priced tickets for TWO HOURS!
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