Top Things to Do in Boston This July

• The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks
• Recurring daily

In this immersive exhibit, Tom Hanks narrates an epic 50-minute experience that offers a unique new perspective on humankind's past and future voyages to the Moon. Telling the stories of the Apollo missions in intimate detail, The Moonwalkers also provides an insight into the…

• Citizens Opera House
• Recurring daily

Great Scott! Back to the Future , the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway World Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The…

• Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• Recurring weekly on Thursday

The Elaine and Jerome Rosenfeld Concerts in the Courtyard return to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), on Thursdays this summer. Tucked inside the MFA’s Calderwood Courtyard, this series is a summer music tradition showcasing musicians from Boston and around the globe…

• Boston Arts Academy Main Stage Theater

Welcome to Kufre N' Quay by Mfoniso Udofia. This is a world premiere and play # 5 in the Ufot Cycle. Set in Harlem in 2019. We meet Kufre, son of Iniabiasi and grandson of Abasiama. The play explores childhood experiences, and how we navigate the contrast between African and…

Boston JerkFest is a family-friendly Caribbean-style food festival offering two days of fun in the sun and featuring Jamaican jerk spiced food and all things jerk hot! Taking place July 11-12, 2025, at the Harvard Athletic Complex, this festival celebrates Caribbean flavors…

• Herter Park Amphitheatre, Allston

The Charles River Jazz Festival is back for our 5th Annual entertainment extravaganza! Join us on July 12, 2025 at Herter Park Amphitheater (1175 Soldiers Field Rd) starting at 12:00 pm FREE, family-friendly event featuring local art & food vendors, ice cold beverages, arts…

• Levitate Music Festival
• Recurring daily

Levitate, New England’s homegrown creative brand, announced their lineup for their 13th annual Levitate Music & Arts Festival, set to take place July 12th and 13th, 2025, at the Marshfield Fairgrounds in Marshfield, MA. Building on last year’s milestone 11th festival…

• Prudential Center
• Recurring weekly on Saturday

Lights, camera, action! Prudential Center’s annual outdoor movie series is hosted in South Garden every Saturday evening from July 12th through August 23rd. From classics to recent blockbusters, the movie selections are curated to appeal to audiences of all ages and is free to…

• Various Locations

The 2025 Boston Open Streets dates have been announced! During Open Streets events, neighborhood streets are closed to vehicular traffic to create room for community and play. The events allow local businesses to expand into the street, and to safely make space for music, games…

• Hatch Shell, Esplanade

Join Boston Landmarks Orchestra and community partners for a day of musical fun and games for the whole family! Explore instrument petting zoos, enjoy face painting, and celebrate the joy of music together—completely free and open to all.

• Gillette Stadium at Patriot Place
• Recurring daily

Coldplay’s record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour is coming to Gillette Stadium on July 15 & 16, 2025! The international superstars will return to the home of the New England Patriots and Revolution for the first time since 2017, marking their third and fourth…

• Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
• Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

After her father’s kingdom is seized by his power-hungry brother, Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee in disguise, seeking refuge in the Forest of Arden. There, they find new freedom and wisdom about love, family, community, and acceptance. Shakespeare’s lush romantic comedy As…

• Franklin Park

The annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts will be held July 26 and 27, 2025 at Franklin Park! Come immerse yourself in our rich Puerto Rican culture and enjoy music performances, delicious Puerto Rican food from several vendors, carnival rides, local arts & crafts…

• Danehy Park

The 10th annual Cambridge Jazz Festival will be held at Danehy Park on the afternoons of Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 2025. The festival, which is organized by the Cambridge Jazz Foundation with support from Cambridge Arts, is free for all to attend! The Jazz Festival…

• Huntington Theatre Company

Experience Peter Pan reimagined with Ballet of Lights! Six performers in illuminated costumes bring this classic story to life through dance, light, and color. Get your tickets now for Ballet of Lights: Peter Pan in a Sparkling Show in Boston! Join Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the…

• The Grand

Join us for an upscale and sophisticated tasting of some of Boston's most lavish ethnic restaurants at the 11th Annual Taste of Ethnic Boston! We want to invite you into the lives and culture from the Caribbean & Mediterranean kitchens to whimsical and soul-infused…

• The North End
• Recurring daily

Join us during the first weekend of August to kick off the Feast season in Boston's North End with The Saint Agrippina di Mineo Feast, one of Boston's most cherished and time-honored Italian festivals. This multi-day event venerates Saint Agrippina di Mineo, a beautiful blonde…