Festivals
Boston Calling 2025 Lineup Announced
Boston Calling Music Festival has officially unveiled its star-studded lineup for the 2025 edition, set to take place from May 23 to 25 at the Harvard Athletic Complex. This year’s headliners include the legendary Dave Matthews Band, country superstar Luke Combs, and pop-punk icons Fall Out Boy, promising an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend for music lovers.
Joining the headliners is a diverse roster of acclaimed artists, including Vampire Weekend, Avril Lavigne, Public Enemy, Sublime, TLC, Sheryl Crow, T-Pain, Remi Wolf, and many more. The festival’s Friday kickoff will feature a country-themed lineup led by Luke Combs, who gained massive acclaim with his chart-topping cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.” Other highlights include performances from Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, TLC, and T-Pain. Saturday will showcase rock favourites Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne, Cage The Elephant, The Black Crowes, and All Time Low. The festival will close on Sunday with Dave Matthews Band, supported by Vampire Weekend, Public Enemy, Sublime, and emerging talent like Goth Babe and Remi Wolf.
Following feedback from last year’s attendees, Boston Calling is introducing several changes to improve the festival experience. In 2024, overcrowding raised safety concerns, prompting organizers to collaborate with public officials to create a more comfortable and secure environment.
One of the most significant upgrades is the merger of the Green and Red stages into a single, state-of-the-art rotating stage. “We’ve invested in a world-class rotating stage system to provide better views, more space to roam, and enhance the audio/video experience for everyone,” organizers shared in a recent announcement. Additional enhancements include increased water stations and the addition of an air-conditioned indoor arena where attendees can escape the heat and recharge.
Tickets for Boston Calling 2025 will go on sale starting Wednesday, January 8 at 10am, with a special early-bird window offering the lowest prices until noon. In response to rising costs in the live music industry, Boston Calling has adjusted ticket prices to be more accessible. One-day general admission passes start at $169, with three-day passes priced at $350—both reduced from last year’s rates.
Boston Calling continues to be a cornerstone of the New England music scene, drawing fans from across the country for its eclectic lineups and vibrant atmosphere. As the festival evolves with innovative improvements and a lineup featuring some of music’s biggest names, 2025 is shaping up to be a year to remember.
For the full lineup, ticket information, and updates, visit www.bostoncalling.com.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts – Train
After almost 10 years away, Train made its highly anticipated return to Vancouver, taking the stage at the PNE as part of the Summer Nights series for an electric night of nostalgia, energy and some of the band’s biggest hits. Nearly 10,000 fans packed the venue to welcome the group back to the city.
With nearly 33 years of performing together, Train proved that its signature sound and undeniable stage presence remain as strong as ever. Currently on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic album with a set that served as both a celebration of its enduring catalogue and a reminder of why these songs have remained fan favourites for decades.
Opening with “Calling All Angels,” the band quickly launched into a crowd-pleasing run of classics, including “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Drive By.” Throughout the night, the set balanced humour and heart, with frontman Pat Monahan connecting with the crowd and reflecting the warmth and personality that have become synonymous with Train’s live performances.
The night ultimately came full circle with the song that started the 25th-anniversary celebration: “Drops of Jupiter.” As the familiar opening notes rang out across the PNE, nearly 10,000 voices joined in, creating a fitting finale to a night that celebrated not only one of Train’s most beloved albums, but an iconic career spanning more than three decades.
Check our our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Barenaked Ladies
Barenaked Ladies have spent decades perfecting the art of making a concert feel like the world’s biggest, weirdest, most Canadian house party.
Taking the stage on September 2, 2026, at the new Freedom Mobile Amphitheatre as part of the PNE Summer Night Concert series, the hometown legends brought their signature blend of goofy humour and radio hits to Vancouver for a night that felt a little like raiding the best parts of your childhood playlist.
With a catalogue spanning decades, there was no shortage of familiar favourites, with the band dipping into the hits that have made their way into everything from radio playlists to childhood memories. Songs like “The Old Apartment,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” and “Brian Wilson” remain just as catchy as ever, proving that some songs simply refuse to leave your brain.
The new venue made for a fitting home for the show, with the open-air atmosphere adding to the festival-like feeling of the evening. Between the music, the laughs, and plenty of singing along, Barenaked Ladies delivered exactly what you’d hope for from an end-of-season summer concert: good tunes, good laughs, and a whole lot of happy people singing “One Week” at 100% volume!
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
BARENAKED LADIES
All Photo Credit: Heather Horncastle