Boston Calling is on hiatus in 2026, so ten other festivals stepped up. From BCMFest in January to Boston GreenFest in August, here are the dates, venues and TNR reads.
An explorer's guide to the small clubs and music halls keeping Boston's indie scene alive in 2026: The Sinclair, The Middle East, Lizard Lounge, Brighton Music Hall, O'Brien's Pub, and The Lilypad.








