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Godsmack came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on July 2, 2026. This show was part of the Rise of Rock World Tour 2026. They were joined by Dorothy and Stone Temple Pilots. Dorothy was up first, playing fan favorites like Down To The Bottom, Raise Hell, and Rest In Peace. Next up was Stone Temple Pilots. They played a solid mix of hits including Dead & Bloated, Big Empty, Trippin’ On A Hole In A Paper Heart, and Sex Type Thing.
Carlos Santana came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on June 29, 2026. This show was part of the Oneness Tour 2026. The Doobie Brothers were also on the bill, as they opened things up for the night. They began the night with Rockin’ Down The Highway. They mixed in fan favorites like It Keeps You Runnin’, Minute By Minute, and Long Train Runnin’. Some covers they threw in included Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) by Eddie Holland, Jesus Is Just Alright (The Art Reynolds Singers), and What A Fool Believes (Kenny Loggins). They closed out their set with Takin’ It To The Streets and Listen To The Music.
Morgan St. Jean hit The Rockwell in Somerville, Massachusetts on June 24, 2026. She was joined by Chloe Jane and Ava Valianti, who opened the show. This was part of the Girls Just Wanna Tour.
All photographs provided by Jeffrey Thropp.
Jack Johnson came to the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on June 20, 2026. This show was part of the Surfilmusic Tour 2026. He was joined by Hermanos Gutierrez, who opened the show. Hermanos Gutierrez showed off their mastery on guitar, including the signature lap steel.
Yellowcard stopped by Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts on June 17, 2026. They were joined by New Found Glory and Plain White T’s. This show was part of The Up Up Down Down Tour. Plain White T’s kicked things off for the night. They played fan favorites like Hate (I Really Don’t Like You), Hey There Delilah, and Our Time Now. Next up was New Found Glory. They performed top hits such as Hit Or Miss, All Downhill From Here, and My Friends Over You.
Girli came to Brighton Music Hall in Allston, Massachusetts on June 12, 2026. Pig Milk was also on the bill, as they opened things up for the evening. A highlight from their set was when the drummer took over lead vocals for a cover of Cherry Bomb.
All photos provided by Jeffrey Thropp.
They Might Be Giants hit the House of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts on June 5-6, 2026 for a two night run. There were no openers for these shows, as each night featured two sets from TMBG. We were there for night two, which the first set was spotlighting their album Apollo 18 (1992). This was the last show of the first leg of their The Bigger Show Tour 2026.
All photos provided by Jeffrey Thropp
Josh Groban came to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on June 6, 2026. He was joined by Jennifer Hudson, who opened the evening up. This show was part of the GEMS North America Tour 2026. Jennifer Hudson sang fan favorites such as And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Trouble, Where You At?.
SatchVai Band (Joe Satriani and Steve Vai) came to Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion on May 20, 2026. This show was part of their Surfing with the Hydra 2026 North American tour. The tour kicked off April 1, 2026 in Seattle, Washington, and spanned 40 dates in all.
Photos provided by Max Cross Photography.
Boston Legacy FC hosted North Carolina Courage at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on April 29, 2026. Boston entered the match still seeking their first victory of the season (and their franchise). North Carolina came in with a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss. It was also Boston Sports Night at the stadium, with Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics getting the crowd going with a message before the game.