Boston Landmarks Orchestra
July 22 – August 12, 2026
The Esplanade Association is proud to partner with Boston Landmarks Orchestra for their 2026 season of free concerts at iconic Boston locations, including their home at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell! As EA leads the year-round care of the Hatch Shell lawn that welcomes audiences of thousands to their concerts, we are thrilled to be invited as a partner for their 2026 season, to promote their season AND to co-present their final concert on August 12th!
Charles River Jazz Festival
August 8, 2026
Join the Boston Jazz Foundation on August 8, 2026, at Boston’s iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell for a full day of live music, food, and community. With a bigger stage and room to grow, this year’s Festival will welcome more artists, more vendors, and more of this community, while keeping the vibe you know and love.
Rooted right here in Boston, CRJF brings together world-class musicians with some of the best in the local jazz scene for this FREE, family-friendly day of music, creativity, and connection.
Register for your free ticket or upgrade your experience with a VIP ticket here.
GroundBeat Concert Series
May 31 – June 17, 2026
A big thank-you to this year’s incredible producers of all four GroundBeat concerts: ZUMIX Hatch Shell Takeover (5/31), Abilities: Amplified with Harvard Biodesign Lab and Luigi’s Fishtank (6/3), Caribbean Heritage Month with Travel Through Music (6/10), and Salsa at the Shell with Boston Music Project (6/17).
In 2026, we were pleased to welcome over 2,000 concert-goers to our 4 concerts. Over 50 community partners joined us on the DCR Memorial Hatch Shell lawn with activities, giveaways, and more!
