I had an awesome first visit to Leader Bank Pavillion for a concert! It was a gorgeous summer night - but if it were raining, the canopy would've kept us dry. I loved the venue size - totally manageable and not overwhelming. Lots of bathroom stalls meant any lines moved quickly. I loved taking a break between the opener and main act to stand quietly by the water. Several drink and food options (pizza, dumplings, chicken nuggets, fries, burgers), and a free water fountain + water bottle filling station. Definitely still plan on wearing ear plugs - the music was as loud as any other venue. read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Side view of the canopy, taken while standing by the water - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Went to a graduation, it was lovely ceremony. But it was so cold, being outside venue can be challenging, I Wishes for heats.

This was my first show at this venue and the show was really great, both bands were fantastic. The staff ant venue were very nice and helpful. The grade of the seating is a bit flat and makes for a challenging view of the stage. The breeze off the water was sweet and the sound was very good. Parking is very pricy but it's Boston, nothing is cheap. read more

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I have a love-hate relationship with this concert venue. What I love is the gorgeous sea side location, all of the fresh air, the plentiful bathrooms that rarely have lines, the multitude of nearby parking options, the variety of restaurants in the area, the fun photo backgrounds, and the sound is always good. However, the sight lines here are just so bad that I've often opted to see bands elsewhere. There just isn't enough of a slope to the floor to be able to see over the person in front of you. We were most recently here for the BNL show in 7/25 and our seats were in the front row of section 6. This wasn't too bad for sight lines - far better than being in the middle of a section. However, the best views were found by standing outside of the seating area. Great show anyway and there are lots of things to like about this venue, just wish the sight lines were better. read more

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What a great venue! Came here for a concert on a beautiful summer night. I arrived about 45 mins after doors opened since I didn't feel like waiting in a long line. Got in pretty fast. Lines for food and drinks were long, but expected. I almost ordered a water until I saw the price (again, I understand they jack up the price). Yeah not paying $8 for one water. The show started on time and I loved the seat I chose ... no one behind me. While the main artist was performing, fireworks started from a distance to my left and right! It could not have been more perfect, as it just made the night even more memorable. I would absolutely come here again!! read more

This place is a great venue to see a show in Boston! On the water, right in the Seaport, great location too. Parking is always a challenge in Boston but they do have plenty of it in the Seaport. The options for food and drink in the venue itself is really pretty good as well, I'd hit up one of the dozens of really great restaurants in the area per show. The VIP options are great, easy entry and great area to relax or take in the show. Chris (vip guest host) is awesome! read more

I love this venue! Intimate yet open. Loud and clear with great bass. Views all around as it is right on the water. It is larger than other local small venues, but the seating and breathing room are a worthy trade-off. Guest services was very polite, and signs showed they had everything you'd need in an emergency (Tide sticks, feminine products, etc.). Instead of waiting in line for opening, we ate across the street with a clear view of the line (check out my last review!). When we got in, the crowd thinned out, and they had a great setup to grab merch. It also seemed you could grab merch outside the venue, though I would not expect that for all artists. I would recommend coming early, as they had one main merch booth in the venue. It was well staffed, though, with at least 3 employees keeping the line going. They have great photo spots near the water and in front of the stage. If you'd like, the aisles were large, and you could take a pic in front of the stage with no issue before the concert. Right next to the stage was an opening near the water, and the smoking area also had a pretty good view too (not a lot of smokers at our concert, but it depends on the audience.) The food smelled good, and they had a good variety of drinks, but no way am I paying venue prices. That is the name of the game, though, and it will be the same at any concert venue you go to. Feel free to bring an empty water bottle or, in my case, a sealed water bottle, as they have a refill station near the restrooms. My other issue is not many artists I'd want to see head here, but when they do, I'll be there! read more

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Great outdoor venue for the summer!!! It is small and intimate, and right on the water. The stage is set up underneath a tent so once under the large Pavilion you will have shade, and basic seats to watch the concert in. Several bathrooms are located in the venue, that are easy to access and clean (so many that you probably won't wait in line). The best part about the venue is the area circling around the stage. This area contains all the vendors for food, drinks, and clothing. You can leave your seat and still see/hear whoever is performing, it is a GREAT setup. Parking in Seaport can be difficult, so just plan accordingly. Really cool "vibe" that will have you coming back (weather permitting!). read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have never had a bad time at this venue. It's like canobie lake for adults. This may be favorite venue in the city. Also, Kathleen at the front gate absolutely deserves a raise. She stands on business. read more

Unlike any other venue I've been to, the call times they give the customers are always too late. They say doors open at 6:45 that means one of the bands you're seeing started before then. It's not the bands, it's the venue and their mismanagement of time. This is the fourth time it's happened. Some in the city of Boston are too drunk to care. You get there on time, you've missed out. I'm a regular concert goer and this only happens at the Pavilion. Because of this, I missed the band I really wanted to see in their entirety. I was there on time. I regret wasting a few hundred dollars on tickets just to be lied to by the venue. read more

HORRIBLE venue if YOU'RE SHORT & everyone is STANDING. Think of your kiddos too. There was a lovely mom and dad who took their young son to the Goo Goo Dolls with protective headphones on. It was his dream to see them live. His parents held him up while he stood on the chair. He and his parents still didn't have a good view. I'd say his mom is 5"5. The chairs aren't stable. And adults are not allowed to sit on them. Technically no one is but nobody complained. If you want to bring your 7 years plus child to a show here, get close to the stage and have them wear protective earphones. Also, the band will probably have a soft spot for your child and reach out to them. The venue is pretty much flat. So even if you're 5"6 you are craning your neck with 6ft + people. Or wide & tall people. In order to truly see anything you need to be as close to the stage as possible. This means Section 2 rows A through E. Venue protocol for the actual concerts: START exactly WHEN they START. They END exactly WHEN they END. Clockwork. THERE IS NO ENCORE!! I don't feel a show is a show without an encore. I'm not going to this event again. This broke my heart. 3 minutes after the Goo Goo Dolls played Iris, the crew were breaking down the stage. I was in shock. POSITIVES A) It's right on the HARBOR. It's right off the PIKE. PARKING TIP (you're welcome) GO DIRECTLY THROUGH Spot Hero or another SEPARATE PARKING BOOKING SITE!!! Ticketmaster/LiveNation/venues will have a directory to the local parking offerings. They offer TWO hours before the venue opens and only ONE hour after. For the SAME exact PRICE I parked for 24 HOURS! I don't want any of you having a blast & then receiving a ticket, boot, or tow. Have fun in Boston. This way you can roam around care free. And, you don't have to deal with traffic because you can come and go as you please, B) It's a small COVERED OUTDOOR venue. C) PLENTY of RESTROOMS. The opposite of Fenway. Even with the intense heatwave & everyone chugging water & drinks like crazy. D) Guest services provides things you may need like Tide Sticks, hair ties, bandaids, feminine hygiene products. All FREE. E) Safety is their priority. Yesterday the weather was in the RED for Boston. We were allowed to bring in up to a gallon of water! I brought in 50 ounces of a sealed water bottle. Normally it's 30 ounces. They urged us to bring neck fans and water mister bottles. My fan didn't do much. But bring a spray mister bottle. Not a pre made Evian can. A see through bottle that is empty to get through security. I bet $ you can bring a neck fan & mister even if it isn't a major heatwave. F) The staff are welcoming and friendly. As long as you abide by the guidelines for bags etc.. you're cool. G) Variety of vendors. You can bring your food to your seat no problem. Just do it plenty of time before the acts. I used to love this venue decades ago. It was run differently. People sat down for rock concerts and you could see. I saw the Goo Goo Dolls during their Dizzy Up the Girl tour and it was outstanding! Not anymore. It's like a different planet. There were several encores! Do NOT Take the T Getting there by T is extraordinarily time consuming. UNLESS YOU LIVE RIGHT ON THE T. I mean walk down your street. Don't bother. I went to see the Goo Goo Dolls when I was living right on the T and took the T in. read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Section 2 row S seat 5. I'm on my tippy toes with my arm up as far as it will go to the sky. Buy tickets A through E in this section. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's a nice space on the coastline and the sound system is good but they pump you for literally every dollar when you come in the door and even with the VIP experience they won't even give you a cup of water. I'll pass. read more

This place absolutely blows. The bag policy is extremely strict (no more than 6 inches) and my boyfriend's bag fully fit the dimensions but they still wouldn't let him in. The bag checking woman also fully profiled him and said out loud "I think there's a language barrier here" which is genuinely flat out racist. We then promptly took off our bags (which were very small) put them in our pockets, and walked through the detectors no problem. read more

First item to note, the cell service really sucks here. Be sure to screenshot your tickets or save them to your iPhone wallet so you're not stuck without them. Secondly, there is a strict bag policy but I found the info online before the show & was able to find a bag that would comply. We parked on D street around a 15 minute walk away. It wasn't too bad but we didn't bother trying to get closer. There are food & drink booths but the prices are pretty steep. I stuck with expensive water. We had great seats in section 2, row W. It was a rainy night but it was comfortable under the tent. The venue is right on the harbor and I'm sure would be great on a beautiful summer night. The bathrooms I saw were not handicap accessible. Not sure if there were other ones. Overall, I'd definitely come here again. It's a small venue and must easier to navigate than some of the arenas/stadiums. read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Hozier - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I went here for Slash's Serpent Festival. I really liked the venue for the most part. I made the mistake of purchasing VIP access, which was very underwhelming. I enjoyed the vendors out in the main venue much more. Seating was good. Staff was helpful. Sound was mostly good. I do not know about parking, as we walked from our hotel. But, its Boston, so I imagine parking is both limited and expensive. I would definitely go here to see other shows. read more

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Very nice small venue for a concert by the Boston harbor. Looking forward to going to mor concerts here. read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - View look out toward Boston Harbor toward Logan Airport. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Adore catching shows here, mainly because the vibe pretty laid back for a large venue. The harborside locale makes for nice breezes, and even the uncovered seats in the way back have ideal sight lines to the stage. Tickets for relatively high demand acts are reasonable, and the super tallboys of domestic beer average out to $10/pint. Still stupid, but not as stupid as other venues. Clean, widely available bathrooms; COVID screenings (either vax cards or rapid testing results) are mandatory, and the staff are not jerks - providing just the right level of ushering when the crowd starts to get wild. You will likely need to stand the whole time - no stadium seating and of course, all it takes is one or two folks near the front to start (and maintain) a chain reaction. read more

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I saw Hozier here. I was in section 2, row M. We had an excellent view, but the view was relatively good from anywhere in the pavilion. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The seats were pretty comfortably sized. It's relatively easy to get to for concert venues if its size in the area and a nice semi-outdoor vibe for a summer or early fall/late spring concert! (Needless to say, Hozier was incredible live!!) read more

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A great little spot to see a show. It's not the biggest so you won't see like massive, Coldplay, stadium tours there, but still a great place with lots of different shows going on. It has a beautiful view of the water and is not to hard to get in and out of. (It's also not to to far into Boston which is a plus) food is incredibly expensive but so is every concert so it's not surprising or a huge deal. Good spot to go for a first concert as it's not overwhelming like Gillette might be. Good employee service as well. Highly recommend read more

One of the best venues around. Great light shows and sound. Great vendors all over like a festival. Parking options nearby. Thanks for making Goose and JRAD a super fun time. The pavillion kept us dry in a hell of a rainstorm too! read more

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Had the very worst experience at a show in my life at the Leader Bank Pavillion last night! And I have been to many shows!!! They had a very large bird trapped in the tent during the Sarah Mclauglin show that was circling and circling over our heads because it was extremely stressed with the loud noise and not able to get out!! This is torturous and Its very disheartening that they allowed this happen!!!!!! read more

You better get yourself together, this is one of the best places to see Live Music ... ever. Small venue right on the water. This venue is first class to me. If you pass on it ... we'll that's a mistake on you read more

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I think this venue is great but the operations are highway robbery. Last night at the Kaytranada show they were being unbelievably strict about the bag limit. I had a nearly empty bag and they directed me to check it for $10. The storage container was sketchy and opened to the street that left no feeling of safety to deposit my bag. Honestly feels so exploitative and not a safety measure, just another greedy business taking advantage of the people who already overpaid for concert tickets. read more

If you have celiac, make sure you eat before you go. No outside food allowed, but literally no gluten-free options available at refreshments. The seats were pretty comfortable and the venue overall seemed nice. read more

Great place to see a band. Right on the Ocean. Cool breezes on a hot day. Not to big. Not to small. Lots of food & drink options. Park just past the Pavilian on that side for $30. Well worth it. 2 min walk to Venue. Come out get right on 93 or 90 in less than 5 min!. Police block off Northern Ave after show so you can't go back that way. Great night! read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Pavillion - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I really enjoyed watching Of Monsters & Men in this venue. It suddenly looks more spacious once you're inside, and there's less blind spots than typical venues since it's set up outdoors. The prices for beers, seltzers, cocktails are pretty typical Boston prices (steep) so opt for the larger versions from the get-go. Decent food stands; when I went, there was Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Regina Pizzeria, etc. Weather permitting, it's a really solid spot for a concert! read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - A perfect September night outside the Pavilion - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Bathrooms are clean and easy access They do serve pizza Water is in a fancy can $5 and it is not labeled water it looks like a beer can If you want to roam around and be free het the tables outside of the tent Best sound where you can feel the base is under the tent. Great views as well as breezeParking garage are from $15-$30 Staff is friendly They have a designated smoking area that you can bring your drink in and you are still in the venue If you want to eat a dinner in the Seaport area before or after the show STRONGLY recommend reservations it's crazy busy and staff cannot keep up making service at local spots. We saw Shorty Trombone and he was great, he was the main act and did not get on stage till 9:30! Three opening acts. Not sure if the venue controls the base and sound but it was difficult to here the singers all night as the band over powered them. With Shorty it was a bit better but still noticeable. I will visit here again!! read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Trombone Shorty Voodoo - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Decent sound here, a good outdoor space in general. Only real downside is that everyone stands the whole time, making it impossible if you want to sit, as you can't see or hear anything much. read more

Four stars, maaaaaaaaybe 3.75, but I'm in a mood , ;) Super nice staff. Moderately priced downtown Boston parking, hot AF. Lots of filling stations! saw weird al here over the summer, very hot! however, he brought a symphony orchestra with him and it sounds very good here, so there is that. im not so sure i am running out to buy tickets to see anyone else here, but if thats what it takes. mic dropped read more

Great show - great venue! Outside & on the water. Service was terrific. We had trouble opening the Live Nation app & the attendant helped us get our tickets - no issue. Even the food was decent! read more

No closeup of the performer was shown on the two screens located on each side of the stage. Why bother seeing him when we could not see him? read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Could not see the performer, Harry Connick Jr at all From HH, 34 rows back. A waste of money even though the performance is excellent. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Blue Hills Pavilion wouldn't be my first choice of venue to see an artist. Located on a pier in downtown Boston near Harpoon Brewing Company & Yankee Lobster. I must warn you'll this place is a negative for sound quality, you lose all of your acoustics due to being outdoor and a tent. Now site lines at this venue blow, it's a flat surface so no elevated bowl seating, just prefect for staring at some slobs bald spot. I'd suggest grabbing seat in beer garden with cheapest seat possible just to enjoy the music. As for amenities it's got plenty of beer, Heineken VIP tent, pizza and much more. I'm sure you can locate something to fill your belly and get your buzz on. So if your fav artist is playing and your in need of something to do maybe it's worth checking out. read more

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Now that I'm a grown up, this is one of my favorite venues for live music. The atmosphere is fun and lively. Excellent layout by the water with standing tables for simultaneously gazing at the water and enjoying the entertainment. Courteous, knowledgeable, and polite staff. Super clean bathrooms. I personally prefer the table seating but the auditorium seating under the tent is fine as well. My one complaint is that they do not sell Guinness. P.S. For those not from the area, the cost of a 24 oz. PBR or Modelo is $15 ea plus tip. You have been warned. read more

So so service, had problems with Live Nation as well and were difficult to resolve. Difficult location to get to without extra expenses, would only go for concerts with performers that weren't holding shows elsewhere within reasonable driving distance. read more

This venue pissed me off to no end. First, I brought a small purse which I bring to virtually every concert I've ever been to, including at this exact venue. It's tiny. Immediately flagged as too big and forced to check. Clearly the dimensions were shrunk to force people into paying more money, because it's $10 to check your bag. Not to mention waiting a half hour in an incredibly long bag check line since no one was aware of this new tiny ass bag rule. Get into the venue already pissed off about my purse. Go to buy a vodka lemonade which is $24 (I needed something to fix my mood I knew it was gonna be expensive) pull out some cash and am told nope card only. Everything just going so wrong Later, I go to the bathroom and notice you have to WALK UP STEPS to get to the stalls. Not joking, a woman in a wheelchair came in and was like uh "this is less than ideal" like you don't say???? Idc if there are other accessible bathrooms, all of your bathrooms need to be accessible. Like what the hell. That was the worst of all and so weird. I now hate this venue which is a shame because it's in a beautiful area and a nice outdoor space. But so disorganized and scammy read more

Came here with a friend for the first time to check out a Beck concert. Love the location right on the water. It was a gorgeous evening, so that made it even better. This facility is clean and I really liked that they had recycling bins available for drink containers. Also, another great thing is they offer FREE soda for designated drivers... that is so awesome! We were in the next to last row of seating and I could still see pretty well. The crowd spanned such a wide age range, which I thought was awesome... everyone was just there to enjoy the tunes! We parked in one of the garages that was about a block or two away. I expected it to take a while to get out of the area after the concert let out, but it went pretty smoothly and we were outta there in no time. Overall it was a wonderful evening and I'd definitely love to see another show here! read more

Leader Bank Pavillion - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Bank of America Pavilion is an easy walk from South Station. Feel free to arrive a bit early to relax before your evening's entertainment, but bring cash because some of the refreshment stands are marked "cash only." If you like, they sell margaritas in these cute tall guitar glasses. The bathrooms are at the far end of the pavilion with 12 stalls in the women's side. The pavilion is basically a huge tent, which isn't great for acoustics, but they have projectors playing against the wall on either side of the stage so you can get a closer view of the performance. The seats are plastic, with armrests and cup-holders in front of each seat, and plenty of leg room - for dancing, I presume. Concourse seats are metal tables and chairs located just outside of the pavilion, and entirely exposed to the elements. If you find yourself requiring caffeine after your concert, we located an open 7-Eleven at the World Trade Center, just a walk down Seaport Boulevard towards Boston. read more

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I love this Pavilian but their new bag policy is absolutely ridiculous. Women beware: they've instituted a new bag policy (that was NOT e-mailed to me, nor was it included in the information that came with the tickets). Unless you have "medication" in your purse, you have to pay a whopping $10 to check your purse, plus wait in line on either end. I missed the first half of the show I went to see because of it, and had to wait afterwards for quite a while. It's supposedly for safety, but it largely targets women (who, let's be honest, are not responsible for most of the mass shootings in this country) and seems to be a nice way for Leader Bank to make a lot of extra money. They should really deal with this in a much different way. read more

Great venue. Very well organized. They handles the flow of the crowd well. The VIP area was well appointed and worth it.

I came here for my sister's graduation, she got her Master's Degree and it was held here. It was rainy that day, but that didn't mattered, they still had it held here and I don't know whether to be irritated by UMASS Boston or Blue Hills Pavilion about that. The other issue is that because you're just an overpriced tent, you would think that you would have space heaters to keep people warm and not have them die from catching pneumonia, but nope, nothing like that and so for 4 hours, we sat under this tent while it was raining, windy, and freezing cold...in May...in Boston. Parking was a nightmare, the lot nearby was full yet they didn't block it off and allowed people to circle around several times to realize that on their own. Then the other lots nearby are for residents. If you're going to have a venue that holds a lot of people, expand on the parking lot. My dad wasn't allowed to bring in a hot thermos of tea, which I get, but then they had NO hot drinks left. He had to buy a $7 cup of coffee that was less than 8 oz. and black coffee only. The table with cream and sugar were completely empty and destroyed with nothing left. I've been to this place when it was called the Bank of America Pavilion over 10 years ago and you would think that had time to figure out logistics through the years, but it's still just a cheap, overpriced tent that robs you for your money when it gives little to nothing in return. If a concert is ever held here, I would recommend you don't bother going. read more