Boston Calling festival is returning to the Harvard Athletic Complex this month during Memorial Day Weekend from May 24 to May 26.
Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers and The Killers will headline the festival, making it the first time a country artist headlines Boston Calling. Over the course of three days with four stages, the lineup has over 50 artists—many coming from the New England area. The Orange Stage will solely feature artists from New England, with Boston artists Zola Simone, Cakeswagg, The Wolff Sisters and more.
Here is the full lineup for the weekend:
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Ed Sheeran
Leon Bridges
Reneé Rapp
Young the Giant
Luke Hemmings
David Kushner
Cannons
Beach Weather
Ric Wilson
Madi Diaz
Maris
Divine Sweater
Kieran Rhodes
kei
JVK
Justin Clancy
The Wolff Sisters
SATURDAY, MAY 25
Tyler Childers
Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB
Khruangbin
Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls
Jessie Murph
d4vd
The Red Clay Strays
Tanner Usrey
Bad Rabbits
The Castellows
Motherfolk
Senseless Optimism
Tori Tori
Ward Hayden
Paper Lady
Cakeswagg
Highwater Haulers
SUNDAY, MAY 26
The Killers
Hozier
Megan Thee Stallion
The Revivalists
Alvvays
Chappell Roan
Blondshell
Royel Otis
The Heavy Heavy
Christone Kingfish Ingram
Francis of Delirium
Stefan Thev
The Thing
Fleshwater
Zola Simone
Billy Dean Thomas
Tysk Tysk Task
This year’s food and drink lineup is one to look forward to as well. The festival is equipped with a wide variety of vendors, catering to multiple dietary restrictions. There are many drink options, ranging from soft drinks to hometown beers and wine.
For students commuting from the JFK/UMass area, the Harvard Athletic Complex can be easily accessed via the Red Line. The festival entrance is a quick walk from the Harvard Square T Stop. There are bus options and parking garages available as well. The grounds are ADA accessible and ASL interpreters are available upon request.
For those who haven’t bought their tickets yet, there is still time. Tickets can be purchased online at the Boston Calling Website. Passes are available for both one day and three days.
Like any year, Boston Calling is an exciting local experience not to miss. There is more to come as the festival approaches this month.