Boston area · Capacity
Small Boston-area venues (capacity under 200)
Top of the bill The BurrenClub PassimThe Lilypad
Ranked by: Number of upcoming 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 with a listed capacity under 200. Venues with no listed capacity aren't included. Top 8 of 33 shown.
The Burren leads with 55 upcoming shows from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026, 21 more than Club Passim. At No. 3, The Lilypad in Inman Square holds 75 people and still has 34 upcoming shows from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026 (weekly repeats counted once).
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No. 1: 55 upcoming shows
The Burren
Capacity 120Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 2: 34 upcoming shows
Club Passim
Capacity 100Near the TBags OK1 comedy · 33 music
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No. 3: 34 upcoming shows
The Lilypad
Capacity 75Near the TBags OK
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No. 4: 33 upcoming shows
The Mad Monkfish
Capacity 75Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 5: 33 upcoming shows
The Midway Cafe
Capacity 100Near the TNo bag policy posted2 comedy · 31 music
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No. 6: 32 upcoming shows
The Comedy Studio
Capacity 151Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 7: 28 upcoming shows
Middle East Upstairs
Capacity 194Near the TNo bag policy posted1 comedy · 27 music
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No. 8: 25 upcoming shows
O'Brien's Pub
Capacity 100Near the TBags OK
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FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Number of upcoming 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 with a listed capacity under 200. Venues with no listed capacity aren't included. Top 8 of 33 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.