Boston area · Before you go
Boston-area venues with a posted bag policy
Top of the bill City Winery BostonClub 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 that post a bag policy on foobos.net (bags OK, bag size limit, or clear bags only). Venues with no posted policy aren't included. Top 8 of 44 shown.
City Winery Boston leads with 53 upcoming shows from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026, 19 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: 53 upcoming shows
City Winery Boston
Bag size limitCapacity 300Near the T
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No. 2: 34 upcoming shows
Club Passim
Bags OKCapacity 100Near the T1 comedy · 33 music
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No. 3: 34 upcoming shows
The Lilypad
Bags OKCapacity 75Near the T
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No. 4: 32 upcoming shows
The Sinclair
Bag size limitCapacity 525Near the T
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No. 5: 30 upcoming shows
The Beehive
Bags OKNear the T
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No. 6: 27 upcoming shows
Brighton Music Hall
Bag size limitCapacity 450Near the T
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No. 7: 27 upcoming shows
Wilbur Theatre
Bag size limitCapacity 1,200Near the T18 comedy · 9 music
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No. 8: 25 upcoming shows
O'Brien's Pub
Bags OKCapacity 100Near the T
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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 that post a bag policy on foobos.net (bags OK, bag size limit, or clear bags only). Venues with no posted policy aren't included. Top 8 of 44 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.