Live music & comedy
Things to do in Boston: live music & comedy
Top of the bill City Winery BostonThe Midway CafeLaugh Boston
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: Venues in the city of Boston, including neighborhoods like Allston-Brighton and Jamaica Plain. Top 8 of 109 shown.
City Winery Boston leads with 53 upcoming shows from Oct 7 to Nov 5, 2026, 20 more than The Midway Cafe. UnCommon Corner closes the list at No. 8 with 26.
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No. 1: 53 upcoming shows
City Winery Boston
Capacity 300Near the TBag size limit
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No. 2: 33 upcoming shows
The Midway Cafe
Capacity 100Near the TNo bag policy posted2 comedy · 31 music
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No. 3: 30 upcoming shows
Laugh Boston
Capacity 300Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 4: 30 upcoming shows
The Beehive
Near the TBags OK
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No. 5: 27 upcoming shows
Brighton Music Hall
Capacity 450Near the TBag size limit
See shows on foobos.net · Venue website
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No. 6: 27 upcoming shows
Wilbur Theatre
Capacity 1,200Near the TBag size limit18 comedy · 9 music
See shows on foobos.net · Venue website
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No. 7: 26 upcoming shows
The Black Rose
Near the TNo bag policy posted
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No. 8: 26 upcoming shows
UnCommon Corner
Near the TNo bag policy posted
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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?
Venues in the city of Boston, including neighborhoods like Allston-Brighton and Jamaica Plain. Top 8 of 109 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.