by Gary Alpert
Boston Calling, one of the country’s most celebrated three-day music festivals, unveils its 2024 lineup today. Set to transform Memorial Day Weekend into an epic music experience from May 24 to May 26, 2024, in Allston, MA, the festival proudly presents a thrilling headlining trio. Kicking off the festival on Friday, May 24th is GRAMMY® winning global superstar Ed Sheeran; Saturday, May 25th brings the acclaimed country of Tyler Childers, and closing out the weekend on Sunday, May 26th will be rock icons The Killers.
These headline acts will be joined by an impressive array of over 50 artists, each bringing their unique sound to the Boston Calling stages. The lineup includes the captivating soul of Leon Bridges, the dynamic Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB, the emotive voice of Hozier, singer-actress and star of the upcoming musical film, Mean Girls, Reneé Rapp, the genre-bending Khruangbin, chart-topping hip hop powerhouse Megan Thee Stallion, breakout star Jessie Murph, folk-punk trailblazer Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, and the beloved indie rock of Young the Giant.
Boston Calling 2024 is also a celebration of New England’s dynamic music scene, featuring a diverse array of over 20 artists from the region. These local talents will be performing on both the main stages and the Orange stage, devoted exclusively to regional acts. This year’s local lineup includes indie pop band Beach Weather, singer-songwriter Kieran Rhodes, the quirky Senseless Optimism, fiery hip hop of kei, guitar driven rockers Tysk Tysk Task, and Bad Rabbits, making their return to the festival after opening the very first Boston Calling in 2013, along with many more.
Boston Calling will host its highly popular GA+ experience this year. General Admission passholders can step up their experience and add the GA+ upgrade to their ticket to gain unlimited access to the festival’s GA+/VIP Reserve Lounge, an oasis within the festival including access to a cash bar featuring craft cocktails, plus an expanded beer & wine menu, and complimentary water and soft drinks. There will be plenty of shade and seating to relax and escape the elements, as well as upgraded restrooms.
In addition to the full bars and unique comforts of the lounges, VIP and Platinum ticket holders will be treated to exclusive viewing areas within the VIP and Platinum sections. On top of access to all VIP amenities, Platinum pass holders also have a panoramic viewing deck within the Platinum section where menus by some of Boston’s best chefs will be served throughout each day. New this year for Platinum guests is a dedicated front row viewing area in front of the Green stage within the VIP section. Finally, Platinum pass holders have an exclusive hosted bar featuring premium beer, fine wine and craft cocktails, a daily gifting suite with complimentary products, and a daily parking pass exclusively for 3-day Platinum passholders. Additional information on the festival’s VIP and Platinum experiences can be found on Boston Calling’s website.
2024 Boston Calling Lineup
The day-by-day lineup for Boston Calling 2024 is as follows
(artists are subject to change; performance times are forthcoming):
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
Lovejoy
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
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