Organisers of US festival Boston Calling have announced the event will not take place in 2026, but have vowed to return the following year.
The 40,000-cap, three-day festival was held from 23-25 May at Harvard Athletic Complex, headlined by Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy and the Dave Matthews Band. Other acts featured included Megan Moroney, Sheryl Crow, T-Pain, Avril Lavigne, Cage The Elephant, Vampire Weekend, and Sublime.
“Thank you for making this year’s Boston Calling such a wonderful experience,” says a social media statement. “As we look ahead, Boston Calling will take a short break in 2026 as we gear up for an exciting return on a new weekend.”
Boston Calling 2027 has been confirmed for 4-6 June
No reason has been given for the cancellation, but the 2027 edition has been confirmed for 4-6 June.
The festival reduced its ticket prices for 2025, with GA weekend ticket prices lowered from $383 to $350 all-in for 2025, and one-day passes falling from $189 to $169. A two-day option was also introduced for $330.
It also made several safety improvements following claims of overcrowding at the 2024 event.
First staged in 2013, the festival is produced by Boston Calling Events, part-owned by local Crash Line Productions and Austin-based C3 Presents.
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