Live updates from the festival

Believe it or not, Memorial Day weekend is already upon us, which means Boston Calling 2024 is here.

The city’s premier music festival will bring more than 50 artists to the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston this weekend, featuring English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, folk-country artist Tyler Childers and rock stars d The Killers arena headlines Friday, Saturday and Sunday programming. , respectively.

Whether it’s your first or tenth time attending Boston Calling, our Boston Calling 2024 guide will give you all the information you need to get the most out of your festival experience.

Even if you’re not going to make it to Lower Allston this weekend, Boston.com will be on the festival grounds all three days to provide live updates on the best performances, must-see food, fashion ahead -guardian and much more. .

Be sure to check back throughout the weekend as we’ll be adding photos, videos, and interviews featuring all of your favorite artists to Boston Calling 2024.

Renee Rapp and Ed Sheeran spotted at Celtics game

Friday, 12:30 p.m.

Before their Friday performances on Boston Calling, Renee Rapp and Ed Sheeran sat courtside at TD Garden to watch the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Photos posted to the Celtics’ Instagram showed Sheeran wearing green sneakers sitting next to Rapp, whose anthem “I Hate Boston” apparently didn’t stop her from attending.

Along with Rapp and Sheeran, the Celtics also had Run DMC rapper Darryl McDaniels among the famous faces sitting in “celebrity row” at Thursday night’s game.

Everything you need to know for Boston Calling 2024

Friday, 12 p.m.

We’re an hour away from the doors of the Harvard Athletic Complex opening for Boston Calling 2024, and just under two hours from Divine Sweater kicking off the music at 1:45 a.m. on the Red Stage.

As you prepare to head to Allston, be sure to check out our complete guide to Boston Calling 2024, which has information on some of the best artists to see, the best food at Boston Calling, the rules on what what not to bring to the festival, transportation logistics, and more.

Below is a small sample of some of the answers to the most frequently asked questions, which are covered in more detail in our comprehensive guide.

How do I get to and from Boston Calling 2024?

The easiest way to get to the festival is to take the MBTA Red Line to Harvard Station. From there you can access the festival directly: take John F. Kennedy Street, cross the Anderson Memorial Bridge and you will see the festival entrance on the right side of the street. In total, the walk lasts ten minutes.

If you’re not near the Red Line, you can also take the commuter rail to Boston Landing Station, located 1.1 miles from the festival. Bus routes 66 and 86 also stop at Harvard Stadium. To get transportation directions from your specific location, use the MBTA Trip Planner.

How can I avoid long lines at Boston Calling?

Boston Calling is a large music festival, so you’re inevitably going to encounter crowds at some point during the day. But as someone who has attended every edition, I’ve learned some useful tips along the way.

1. Pre-register your bracelet

In an effort to speed up lines for concessions and merchandise, Boston Calling 2024 is a completely cashless festival.

Festival-goers can register their wristband before or during the festival to connect it to a credit or debit card through the Boston Calling website. Sellers will also accept credit cards.

2. Buy artist products early

The biggest lines at past editions of Boston Calling have been for official artist and festival merchandise, which can be purchased right at the door.

Boston Calling 2024 has added a second merch booth to help minimize the problem, but if you’re looking to snag a Reneé Rapp tank or Killers t-shirt, you might want to consider reserving the first 30 minutes of your time at the festival to make your purchase.

3. Learn the festival map and take the road less traveled

Another way to avoid bottlenecks is to familiarize yourself with the festival map (see below) before heading to Allston on Friday.

The presentation remains basically the same as previous festivals, with a few small modifications. You enter from the corner of Soldiers Field Rd. and N. Harvard St., then walk towards the entrance.

If you’re heading towards the Red or Green stages, continue straight, where you’ll pass a number of food options and brand activations. If you want the blue or orange scenes, turn left towards the vending stations.

There is always less traffic on the path from the blue scene to the red scene (located on the far left of the map below). It’s not only a more direct route, you’ll also come across local artists on the Orange stage that you might not have known.

Can I still buy tickets at Boston Calling 2024?

You can still purchase tickets of almost any type on the Boston Calling website. The only day with limited availability is Sunday, where GA and Platinum tickets are sold out.

Single-day tickets are $196 for GA, $320 for GA+, $499 for VIP, and $1,399 for Platinum. All prices listed already include fees, so you won’t get the usual unpleasant surprise of prices going up when you get ready to pay.

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