Events in Boston in May 2027
Boston has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Boston calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Luke Combs - My Kinda Saturday Night Tour 2027May 1Gillette Stadium · Source: Ticketmaster
- Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterMay 1Boch Center Wang Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- Foy VanceMay 1The Wilbur · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- May 1
Boston Symphony Orchestra - Jakub Hrůša conducts Suk, Martinů, & Brahms
Boston Symphony Hall. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 1
Foy Vance World Tour | 2026 & 2027: Celebrating "The Wake" and "If"
The Wilbur. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 2
Boston Symphony Chamber Players perform Haydn, Martinů, & Hahn
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 4
- May 5
- May 6
- May 6
Boston Symphony Orchestra - Joana Mallwitz conducts Bruch & Mahler
Boston Symphony Hall. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- May 6
- May 7
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1 - May 2
Boston Marathon Expo
The official expo for the Boston Marathon, featuring vendors, athlete meet-and-greets, and race packet pickup.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 3
Boston Marathon
The world-famous Boston Marathon held annually on the third Monday of April, but in 2027 it is postponed to May 3 due to special scheduling.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 10 - May 20
Boston International Film Festival
A festival showcasing independent films from around the world, including premieres, panels, and Q&A sessions with filmmakers.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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