Just because Boston’s weather is getting colder doesn’t mean that the stage isn’t heating up! Grab your loved ones or take yourself on a night out with our recommendations of Top Performances to See in Boston This Winter.  

 

 

Dancing With the Stars: Live!​

Where: The Boch Center – Wang Theater 
When: January 11, 2023

Heating up the stage this winter, and celebrating its 31st season, is Dancing With the Stars: Live!. Featuring your favorite professional dancers, such as Sasha Farber and Alan Bertsen and co-host Gabby Windey from The Bachelorette, experience the glitz, glamour and ballroom moves of this show on January 11 at the Boch Center. 

Boston Celtic Music Festival​

Where: Club Passim & The Sinclair  
When: January 12 – 15, 2023

Known as BCMFest, the 20th annual Boston Celtic Music ​Festival is returning to Cambridge at Club Passim and The Sinclair on January 12 – 15, 2023. This year’s showcase will feature Greater Boston’s deep tradition of music song and dance from Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton and other Celtic communities. Audiences can expect both traditional and contemporary sounds and entertainment – from all generations! 

Hamilton

Where: Citizens Bank Opera House 
When: January 17 – March 12, 2023

Arriving in Boston to kick off the year, this story of one of America’s Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton, has taken the world by storm and created a revolutionary movement in the theater world.  

 

Jessica Vosk

Where: Symphony Hall

When: February 5, 2023

Jessica Vosk makes her local concert debut at Boston’s iconic Symphony Hall. Star of Wicked’s second national tour, she is sure to wow the audience into a magical world. Inspired by her sold-out performance at Carnegie Hall and paying homage to iconic voices such as Judy Garland, Taylor Swift and Elton John – this is a rescheduled performance that you should be sure not to miss.

Arriving in Boston to kick off the year, this story of one of America’s Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton, has taken the world by storm and created a revolutionary movement in the theater world.  

 

Maggie Rogers

Where: Roadrunner Boston 
When: February 9 – 11, 2023

Back with her new album and performing three nights at one of Boston's newest concert venues is producer, songwriter and performer – Maggie Rogers. Performing at the 2022 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and headlining sold-out tours all over the world, she is well known for her songs "Love You for a Long Time," "Light On" and "Alaska." 

Andris Nelsons conducts Beethoven, Bloch, and Simon with Sheku Kanneh-Mason

When: February 9 – February 12, 2023 
Where: Boston Symphony Hall

Join young English cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason as he makes his Boston Symphony Orchestra debut in Ernest Bloch’s 1916 Schelomo. Opening the concert is BSO-commissioned work by Carlos Simon, a Washington, DC-based composer. This performance would make for a beautiful and relaxing date night out in the city.  

CARRIE UNDERWOOD​

Where: TD Garden 
When: February 17, 2023

America’s sweetheart will be performing at the TD Garden as part of her Denim and Rhinestones Tour this February. Accompanied by special guest Jimmie Allen, this will be the 8-time GRAMMY Award winner’s triumphant return after headlining the Stagecoach festival.  

YG

Where: MGM Music Hall at Fenway 
When:  February 20, 2023

Following the release of his sixth studio album, YG has been on a 17-city tour throughout the United States. The rapper, actor, entrepreneur, designer and philanthropist will be performing at the MGM Music Hall in Fenway on Monday, February 20th.

Niko Moon

Where: The Paradise Rock Club 
When: March 2, 2023

Heating up the sound stage at the Commonwealth Avenue gem, Paradise Rock Club, is artist, writer and musician, Niko Moon. Known for songs such as "Paradise to Me" and "No Sad Songs" the show is sure to be a "GOOD TIME."

The Simon & Garfunkel Story​

Where: Emerson Colonial Theater 
When: March 4, 2023

After traveling to 50 countries worldwide, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is arriving in Boston this March. This critically acclaimed show about two young boys from Queens is filled with hit after hit – including favorites like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Scarborough Fair."     

Don Quixote​

Where: Citizens Bank Opera House 
When: March 16 – 26, 2023

Join the city’s iconic Boston Ballet as they travel with Don Quixote on a quest for true love. This charming, romantic and imaginative comedy is filled with not only a heartwarming story, but also dynamic and demanding classical ballet dancing.  

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Where: TD Garden 
When: March 20, 2023

After 31 performances across the United States, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will end the winter season in Boston on March 20. With their first time in North America since 2016, audiences can get excited about hearing favorites such as "The River," "Thunder Road" and "Born in the U.S.A." 

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