Around Boston · Some nights
Free and no-cover live music around Boston
Top of the bill The BurrenThe Midway CafeUnCommon Corner
Ranked by: Number of upcoming music shows listed on foobos.net from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026, with weekly repeats counted once, most first (ties A–Z).
Who's included: Boston-area venues whose foobos.net description mentions free shows or no cover (some only on certain nights). Ticket prices aren't checked. Top 8 of 18 shown.
The Burren leads with 55 upcoming music shows from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026, 24 more than The Midway Cafe. At No. 7, Sally O'Brien's in Union Square holds 75 people and still has 19 upcoming music shows from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026 (weekly repeats counted once).
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No. 1: 55 upcoming music shows
The Burren
Capacity 120Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 2: 31 upcoming music shows
The Midway Cafe
Capacity 100Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 3: 26 upcoming music shows
UnCommon Corner
Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 4: 22 upcoming music shows
The Plough & Stars
Capacity 80Near the TBags OK
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No. 5: 22 upcoming music shows
Toad
Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 6: 19 upcoming music shows
Middle East Corner
Capacity 100Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 7: 19 upcoming music shows
Sally O'Brien's
Capacity 75Near the TBags OK
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No. 8: 16 upcoming music shows
Aeronaut Brewing
Capacity 200Near the TBags OK
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Number of upcoming music shows listed on foobos.net from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026, with weekly repeats counted once, most first (ties A–Z). Nothing else changes the order, and paid placements never do.
Who's included?
Boston-area venues whose foobos.net description mentions free shows or no cover (some only on certain nights). Ticket prices aren't checked. Top 8 of 18 shown.
Where does the data come from?
Venue facts and show counts come from foobos.net, as of Oct 7, 2026. Counts cover shows dated Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026; a show that repeats every week at the same time counts once. Check showtimes and policies on the venue's own site before you go.
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Venue and show data from foobos.net, as of Oct 7, 2026.