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Things to do in Boston, August 2026

Browse 11 upcoming events and things to do in Boston during August 2026. Highlights include Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox, Houndmouth w/ Rayland Baxter, Premier Lacrosse League and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox

Boston · Fenway ParkFri, Aug 7Sport

Houndmouth w/ Rayland Baxter

Boston · Roadrunner-BostonFri, Aug 7Music

Premier Lacrosse League · Aug 7

Boston · Harvard StadiumSat, Aug 8Sport

Qveen Herby - Isle of Qveen Tour

Boston · Citizens House of Blues BostonSat, Aug 8Music

Riff Wood - As Part of The Fenway Recordings Sessions

Boston · Brighton Music Hall presented by CitizensSat, Aug 8Music

Boston Red Sox vs. Athletics · Aug 7

Boston · Fenway ParkSat, Aug 8Sport

Daniel Sloss: BITTER

Boston · The WilburSat, Aug 8Culture & Art

J. Cole: The Fall-Off Tour

Boston · TD GardenSat, Aug 8Music

Premier Lacrosse League · Aug 8

Boston · Harvard StadiumSat, Aug 8Sport

Boston Red Sox vs. Athletics · Aug 8

Boston · Fenway ParkSat, Aug 8Sport

Eli Brown ( 21+ )

Boston · Big Night LiveSat, Aug 8Music

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead