Does this page include venues outside the city of Boston?

It includes the close-in music cities most Boston bands actually play — Cambridge, Somerville and Allston — alongside Boston proper.

Is it free for bands to request a date?

Yes. Browsing venues and sending a date request through a venue's BANDANA booking form is free, and always has been.

Do I need an account to browse venues?

No. Listings are public. You'll need a free BANDANA account to submit a booking request or see a venue's direct contact details.

What does 'open dates' mean on a venue listing?

It counts bookable dates inside the window you pick — by default the next 60 days — based on the nights that venue takes bookings, minus any dates already marked closed on its calendar.

Boston venues

Book a venue in Boston

This is a directory of indie music venues in Boston and its close-in music neighborhoods — Cambridge, Somerville and Allston included. Every listing shows the room's city, capacity and real open dates, and links straight to a booking form. No account is needed to browse, and requesting a date is free for bands.

4 venues listed · 4 with open dates in the next 60 days.

Sep 13 – Nov 11

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4 venues

Arts at the Armory
Somerville, MA395 capacity
Arts at the Armory is a cultural center and performance space in Somerville, MA, with a capacity of 395. Featuring spaces including its Performance Hall, ROOTED Café, and The Lavender Room, the venue hosts live music concerts, signature programs, dance workshops, and community events.
22 open dates · Sep 13 – Nov 11
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Lizard Lounge
Cambridge, MA100 capacity
Lizard Lounge is an intimate, 100-capacity subterranean live music lounge and bar in Cambridge, MA. Operating Wednesday through Sunday nights, this 21+ room hosts live performances, poetry slams, and private events.
36 open dates · Sep 13 – Nov 11
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Middle East Upstairs
Cambridge, MA194 capacity
Middle East Upstairs is a 194-capacity live music club in Cambridge, MA, situated within the multi-room Middle East complex. The performance space hosts live concerts and events across a wide range of musical genres.
11 open dates · Sep 13 – Nov 11
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The Rockwell
Somerville, MA200 capacity
The Rockwell is a 200-capacity black-box performance venue in Somerville, MA, hosting live music, comedy, theater, and fringe events.
10 open dates · Sep 13 – Nov 11
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Common questions

Does this page include venues outside the city of Boston?: It includes the close-in music cities most Boston bands actually play — Cambridge, Somerville and Allston — alongside Boston proper.
Is it free for bands to request a date?: Yes. Browsing venues and sending a date request through a venue's BANDANA booking form is free, and always has been.
Do I need an account to browse venues?: No. Listings are public. You'll need a free BANDANA account to submit a booking request or see a venue's direct contact details.
What does 'open dates' mean on a venue listing?: It counts bookable dates inside the window you pick — by default the next 60 days — based on the nights that venue takes bookings, minus any dates already marked closed on its calendar.

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Book a venue in Boston

Arts at the Armory

Lizard Lounge

Middle East Upstairs

The Rockwell

Common questions

Free to start. No card, no trial clock.