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Tuesday, December 31
 

10:00am EST

How Do You See the World? Experience + Mapparium
Tuesday December 31, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
Enjoy free admission to the How Do You See the World?Ⓡ experience + MappariumⓇ globe from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., tours of The Mother Church at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and a third tour following the 3:00 p.m. organ concert. You are also welcome to visit The Christian Science Reading Room from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Schedule:
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - How Do You See the World?Ⓡ experience + MappariumⓇ globe (210 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston)
  • 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. - Tour of the Church (250 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston)
  • 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Christian Science Reading Room Open (194 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston)
  • 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Organ Concert in The Mother Church Extension (250 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston)

Tuesday December 31, 2024 10:00am - 5:00pm EST
First Church of Christ, Scientist – The Mother Church Extension

11:00am EST

Greenway Carousel
Tuesday December 31, 2024 11:00am - 6:00pm EST
The Greenway Carousel on Rose Kennedy Greenway is offering free carousel rides from 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 31, 2024 11:00am - 6:00pm EST
Rose Kennedy Greenway

12:00pm EST

Little Groove
Tuesday December 31, 2024 12:00pm - 12:40pm EST
Little Groove is a vibrant and engaging music program designed specifically for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Founded on the belief that music is a vital part of early childhood development, Little Groove offers a unique blend of education and entertainment that helps children build a foundation of motor, cognitive, and social skills while having fun.

Little Groove’s music classes are filled with songs that incorporate movement, rhythm, and sensory experiences through musical instruments and educational toys. These classes provide a fun learning environment that encourages children to explore and develop their creativity while having fun.

With experienced instructors and a collaborative approach, Little Groove music classes are the perfect way to introduce your child to the joy of music and learning.
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Little Groove

Little Groove uses sound, sight and touch to help children learn and interact in a live music setting. They offer classes for children aged 3 months to 4 years old, allowing the children to build social, cognitive, and motor skills. Little Groove uses catchy songs and a variety of... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 12:00pm - 12:40pm EST
City Hall Pavilion

12:00pm EST

Chu Ling Dance Academy
Tuesday December 31, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Learn about Chinese culture by watching traditional Chinese folk dances choreographed by the Chu Ling Dance Academy. They will be performing at CanalSide Food + Drink.
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Chu Ling Dance Academy

Chu Ling has worked as a performer and advocate in the arts for over 40 plus years in many capacities: dancer, choreographer, producer, arts administrator, fundraiser, and teacher. She founded Chu Ling Dance Academy in 1998, an organization of multi-age performance groups whose primary... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 12:00pm - 1:15pm EST
CanalSide Food + Drink

12:00pm EST

Fuller and Friends Organ Trio
Tuesday December 31, 2024 12:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Come to Boston Public Market to jam out with Fuller and Friends Organ Trio, led by saxophonist Nate Fuller! Rooted
in jazz, funk, and soul music, Fuller and Friends will take you on a journey across all genres of music and have you tapping your foot and shaking your hips. Fuller has worked alongside a diverse range of musicians that include Tower of Power, Inspectah Deck and Cappadonna of Wu Tang Clan, Pink Talking Fish, and even Jim Belushi. This organ trio will bring soul and funk into your life!

Tuesday December 31, 2024 12:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Boston Public Market

1:00pm EST

Emancipation Proclamation Concert
Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Handel and Haydn Society and the Museum of African American History co-present the Emancipation Proclamation Concert, a celebration of liberty and freedom. Join Handel + Haydn Scoeity musicians, National Poetry Slam Champion Regie Gibson, and conductor Anthony Trecek-King to commemorate Boston’s historic central role in the abolition movement, honor the spirit of progress for human rights, and foster alliance and belonging through music.


Photo credit: Handel and Haydn Society/Chris Petre-Baumer



Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Trinity Church

1:00pm EST

Arts and Crafts Presented by Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) will provide hands-on arts and crafts activities in City Hall Plaza on the second floor for all to enjoy! The GBCCA will also perform in the First Night Boston Parade at 6:00 p.m.

The arts and crafts projects include:
  • Translate your name into Chinese
  • Calligraphy for New Year blessings, the year of the Snake
  • Sparkling New Year good wishes
  • Dragons in motion
  • Silk macrame dolls
  • Face painting
  • Chopsticks and marble game
  • Snow flake making

The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) is a registered non-political, non-profit organization that promotes public awareness of Chinese culture and heritage, and enhances the well-being and social standing of Chinese Americans. At First Night, the group entertains and educates audiences about Chinese culture, language, and arts. With nearly 60 years of history, GBCCA has innumerable accomplishments and memories from over the years. They are a returner to First Night!

No tickets or purchase are required for entry. All availability is on a first come, first served basis.
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Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association

The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) is a registered non-political, non-profit organization to promote public awareness of Chinese culture and heritage, to enhance the well-being and social standing of Chinese Americans; and to provide an environment for people... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
City Hall Second Floor

1:00pm EST

Performances by The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Check out the performances in City Hall, and try out drumming and dulcimer, guzheng, and Chinese yo-yo!

Enter at the City Hall north entrance across from the playground.
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Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association

The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA) is a registered non-political, non-profit organization to promote public awareness of Chinese culture and heritage, to enhance the well-being and social standing of Chinese Americans; and to provide an environment for people... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:00pm - 5:00pm EST
City Hall

1:10pm EST

Boston Saxophone Quartet
Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:10pm - 1:50pm EST
The Boston Saxophone Quartet is a professional Ensemble which has been performing and teaching together for the past 30 years. Our programs have been presented for Boston First Night for the past 15 years and have been very successful with high school students from Boston Latin School, Community Music School of Boston, Boston Arts Academy, Belmont, etc. Our members have performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, Boston Ballet, Boston Opera House, Colonial and Wang Theaters, American Repertory Theatre, Boston Lyric Stage, North Shore Music Theatre.

Program:
1. "Jingle Bells" --- Pete
2. "Festivities" --- William Sun (Lou, intro)
3. "Feels So Good" --- Chuck Mangione arr. by Parker Brookins (Jim, intro)
4. "Reaching" --- Max Abouzeid (Bob, intro)
5. "Scherzo" --- Jacqueline Zhu (Pete, intro)
6. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto --- Bob
7. “A Whole New World” from Aladdin --- Lou
8. "Let it Snow" --- Jim
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Boston Saxophone Quartet

The Boston Saxophone Quartet is a unique blend of musicians combining a tremendous range of repertoire and individual experience in wind performance. Members of the BSQ have performed with the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony Orchestra and leading Broadway theaters throughout New England... Read More →
Tuesday December 31, 2024 1:10pm - 1:50pm EST
City Hall Pavilion

2:00pm EST

Hill House The Band
Tuesday December 31, 2024 2:00pm - 2:40pm EST
Hill House the Band delivers an electrifying live show that blends groovy rhythm, colorful horn lines, and soaring vocals. Their sound is a dynamic fusion of funk, soul, and pop, guaranteed to keep you on your feet. Each performance is an energetic, fun-filled experience where you’re encouraged to embrace the groove and be yourself. Hill House invites you to let loose and join the party!


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Hill House the Band

Hill House the Band consists of a 5 piece horn section, with two trumpets, a baritone saxophone, a tenor saxophone, and a trombone, as well as a full rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals. Hill house is known to bring the energy to a stage with so many musicians... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 2:00pm - 2:40pm EST
City Hall Plaza

2:00pm EST

Puppet Showplace Theater
Tuesday December 31, 2024 2:00pm - 4:35pm EST
Puppet Showplace Theater and CactusHead Puppets present excerpts from their puppet show "Magnificent Monster Circus." Encounter magnificent creatures from the wilds of your imagination as their human caretaker tries to teach them new tricks in this colorful, silly, multi-sensory show full of friendly monster puppets. Bring the whole family!
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Puppet Showplace Theater

Puppet Showplace Theater is New England’s center for puppetry arts. Each year, they present over 300 performances by professional puppet companies to audiences of all ages at the intimate Brookline Village theater. Their touring productions reach thousands more at schools, libraries... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 2:00pm - 4:35pm EST
CanalSide Food + Drink

2:20pm EST

The Lied To’s
Tuesday December 31, 2024 2:20pm - 3:00pm EST
The Lied To’s, an americana-folk rock duo from Massachusetts made up of musicians Doug Kwartler and Susan Levine will take the stage.

The Lied To’s “uniquely blend folk, rock, bluegrass, and country in ways that capture their distinctive style, one that feels both contemporary and timeless.” - The Daily Country

The Lied To’s took their name from the revered Everly Brothers song, "When Will I Be Loved.” Their self-titled debut cd, released in 2015, rose to the top of the roots rock charts and landed in the top 100 of the prestigious No Depression readers’ poll. Their second cd, The Lesser of Two Evils, released in May 2018, received universal praise for its gritty instrumentation, impeccable harmonies and honest songwriting. Tom Haugen of The Daily Vault called it, “…nothing short of brilliant.”

Their recently released third album,The Worst Kind of New, has garnered outstanding reviews and received radio airplay around the world. The Lied To’s have played sold-out concerts at Club Passim in Cambridge, MA, and The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN.
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The Lied To’s

The Lied To's, an americana-folk rock duo from Massachusetts made up of musicians Doug Kwartler and Susan Levine have received high accolades since joining forces in 2013. They recently released their 3rd album, The Worst Kind of New, which has received amazing reviews, widespread... Read More →
Tuesday December 31, 2024 2:20pm - 3:00pm EST
City Hall Pavilion

3:00pm EST

Boston Music Project
Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:00pm - 3:40pm EST
Boston Music Project is a creative youth development program committed to ensuring the long-term social-emotional and musical success of Boston youth. Through before, in-school, after school programs, students unleash their musical creativity, developing their instrumental skills on string, brass, and wind instruments.
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Boston Music Project

Boston Music Project is a creative youth development program committed to ensuring the long-term social-emotional and musical success of Boston youth. Through before, in-school, after school programs, students unleash their musical creativity, developing their instrumental skills... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:00pm - 3:40pm EST
City Hall Plaza

3:00pm EST

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular – Show 1
Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Experience a spectacular figure skating show produced by The Skating Club of Boston. The outdoor show offer the public a chance to see national and international competitive figure skaters, soloists, groups, wee skaters, Team Excel Synchronized Skating and Theater On Ice of Boston teams in the center of the historic and iconic Boston Common Frog Pond.
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Skating Club of Boston

The Skating Club of Boston is New England’s premier figure skating club, and home to a community of families, athletes and professionals united by their love of skating and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the sport. The Club is currently amidst one of the most exciting... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Boston Common

3:00pm EST

Organ Concert
Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
Start your First Night Boston 2025 with the glorious sounds of one of the world’s largest pipe organs at The First Church of Christ, Scientist. Co-sponsored by the Boston chapter of the American Guild of Organists, the concert will feature three celebrated Boston-area organists: Bryan Ashley, Organist of The Mother Church; Louise Mundinger, Music Director at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul; and Jeremy Bruns, Director of Music and Organist at Parish of the Epiphany (Episcopal) in Winchester, MA. Solo organ music will be performed on the impressive Aeolian-Skinner Opus 1203, installed in 1952. With over 13,000 individual pipes ranging in size from mere inches to 32 feet long, this pipe organ was one of the largest church organs in the world at its installation. Enjoy a variety of music composed by J. S. Bach, Barber, Widor, Diemer, Parker, Langlais, Daquin, Wammes, and Mulet.


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Bryan Ashley

A native from New Jersey, earned a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Music degree in organ performance from Maryville College and Wichita State University, respectively. Bryan’s career as a concert organist was definitively launched in 1988 when he won the First International... Read More →
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Jeremy S. Bruns

Jeremy S. Bruns has been heard on the nationally-syndicated radio show Pipedreams, BBC Radio, and the Pro Organo label. He has been featured at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston SC and has performed numerousrecitals with engagements including St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster... Read More →
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Louise Mundinger

Louise Mundinger is the Music Director at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston where she conducts the Choral Scholars and convenes a weekly meeting of musicians from the Diocese of Massachusetts. She was a prize winner in the San Anselmo Organ Improvisation Competition and has... Read More →
Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST
First Church of Christ, Scientist – The Mother Church Extension

3:30pm EST

Chester Brezniak, Susan Jackson, and Adrian Jojatu
Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:10pm EST
Our trio (flute/clarinet/bassoon) will perform a 40-minute program of music of Beethoven, Muczynski, Ibert, Mozart, and Jobim.

For more than three decades, clarinetist Chester Brezniak has performed extensively as an orchestral and chamber music player throughout the United States. Presently principal clarinetist with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Mr. Brezniak served as principal clarinet with the Orquestra Sinfonica de Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra, Bridgeport, CT and was a member of the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.

Born in Bucharest, Romania, Adrian Jojatu studied bassoon at the George Enescu School of Music. In 1982, 1984, and 1985 he won the 1st prize at the woodwind Romanian national competitions. Between 2005-2008 he was appointed principal bassoon of the State Symphony of Mexico. He has performed over 20 concertos as soloist with many orchestras such as the Guanajato Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of Boston, and the Boston Pops.

Flutist Susan Jackson received degrees from Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music where she studied with Fenwick Smith and Claude Monteux. She has performed with numerous orchestras throughout New England including the Portland Symphony, Vermont Symphony, Boston Philharmonic and New Hampshire Philharmonic. Susan is currently principal flutist with the Concord Orchestra and the Carlisle Chamber Orchestra where she has been featured as a soloist numerous times with both groups.
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Adrian Jojatu

Born in Bucharest, Romania, Adrian Jojatu studied bassoon at the George Enescu School of Music. In 1982, 1984, and 1985 he won the 1st prize at the woodwind Romanian national competitions. In 1985, he was the only woodwind player from the Enescu High School invited to participate... Read More →
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Chester Brezniak

Chester Brezniak has been a clarinetist for more than three decades, performing as a chamber music, solo and orchestral player. He has played with a variety of different groups which led him to his current role as principal clarinetist with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra... Read More →
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Susan Jackson

Flutist Susan Jackson received degrees from Tufts University and the New England Conservatory of Music where she studied with Fenwick Smith and Claude Monteux. While at NEC she was a member of the honors woodwind quintet and a second prize winner of the prestigious Pappoutsakis Flute... Read More →
Tuesday December 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:10pm EST
City Hall Pavilion

4:00pm EST

Houston Bernard
Tuesday December 31, 2024 4:00pm - 4:40pm EST
Houston Bernard is a country music artist born in Oklahoma and raised in Alaska and Massachusetts. He is an Army veteran inspired by a diverse range of artists. He comes from a family with deep country music roots and captivates audiences across the nation with his performances. He has hundreds of thousands of streams on both YouTube and Spotify and has also been featured on platforms such as Country Rebel, CMT.com, The Heartland Network, and The Country Network. Houston Bernard continues to rise in the music industry while staying true to his country roots.


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Houston Bernard

Houston Bernard is a country music artist born in Oklahoma and raised in Alaska and Massachusetts. He is an Army veteran inspired by a diverse range of artists. He comes from a family with deep country music roots and captivates audiences across the nation with his performances. He... Read More →
Tuesday December 31, 2024 4:00pm - 4:40pm EST
City Hall Plaza

5:00pm EST

Koliba
Tuesday December 31, 2024 5:00pm - 5:45pm EST
It’s time to party as Koliba’s amazing sounds fill City Hall Plaza. Bringing together musicians from two continents, Koliba blends traditional and modern styles including West African rhythms, Hi Life, Reggae, Ska, Zouk, and more.
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Koliba

Bandleader Mohamed Kalifa Camara takes listeners on a joyful journey from ancient Africa to modern, urban America with a sound and beat that brings our audiences to their feet, dancing and singing along. They don't just attend performances of Koliba, they experience Koliba.The 5-9... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 5:00pm - 5:45pm EST
City Hall Plaza

5:30pm EST

Frog Pond Skating Spectacular – Show 2
Tuesday December 31, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Experience a spectacular figure skating show produced by The Skating Club of Boston. The outdoor show offer the public a chance to see national and international competitive figure skaters, soloists, groups, wee skaters, Team Excel Synchronized Skating and Theater On Ice of Boston teams in the center of the historic and iconic Boston Common Frog Pond.
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Skating Club of Boston

The Skating Club of Boston is New England’s premier figure skating club, and home to a community of families, athletes and professionals united by their love of skating and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the sport. The Club is currently amidst one of the most exciting... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST
Boston Common

6:00pm EST

First Night Parade
Tuesday December 31, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
  • We’re thrilled to welcome back our First Night Parade that will take colorful and celebratory groups from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common at 6:00 PM. Once the performers pass by, the public is invited to walk along to the Boston Common, where fireworks will begin at 7:00 PM.
  • Participating Groups include the Boston Cup, Boston Windjammers, Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA), Hot Tamales Brass Band, Jamaica Plain Honk Band, Miss Massachusetts, New Liberty Firetruck, New Magnolia Jazz Band, The Puppeteers’ Cooperative, Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles, and William Diamon Fife and Drum

Tuesday December 31, 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
City Hall Plaza

6:30pm EST

Zuleica Rosário
Tuesday December 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Zuleica Rosário is a Cape Verdean singer and songwriter that has performed at the 2024 Cabo Verdean Independence Festival, and regularly performs at local favorite Restaurante Cesaria. Her music expresses the vibrant musical legacy of Cape Verde while incorporating modern influences. Catch her at City Hall Plaza on December 31 for her first First Night Boston performance! 
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Zuleica Rosário

Zuleica Rosário, originally from Fogo Island, Cape Verde, is a singer and songwriter that has performed in her native country and the United States. Her music is inspired by the musical legacy of Cape Verde while incorporating modern influences.

Tuesday December 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:00pm EST
City Hall Plaza

6:30pm EST

Pipes and Pops Concert
Tuesday December 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
The best of Boston’s brass and percussion artists join organist Mitchell Crawford in a supersonic program of popular classics. Featuring fun and engaging programming for the whole family, this concert includes a seasonal sing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Experience Old South’s incredible E. M. Skinner organ, with over 7,000 room-shaking pipes! Free and open to the public.
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Tuesday December 31, 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Old South Church

7:00pm EST

Mugar Family Fireworks
Tuesday December 31, 2024 7:00pm - 7:15pm EST
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display over the Boston Common, brought to you by The Mugar Foundation and The City of Boston.
Tuesday December 31, 2024 7:00pm - 7:15pm EST
Boston Common

7:20pm EST

Guess Method
Tuesday December 31, 2024 7:20pm - 8:00pm EST
Guess Method has been drawing growing crowds of smiling, grooving, young-spirited people all over the Northeast. Coming from southern Rhode Island, Guess Method has been providing high-energy funk music since 2018. From packing venues such as The Ocean Mist in Matunuck Rhode Island, to new territories- such as Nectars in Burlington Vermont, The Middle East Downstairs in Boston, The Mercury Lounge in New York City, their sound has expanded alongside their geographic ambitions. Since the addition of Luca Simeone on vocals, keys and trumpet in 2021, they have created a 5-piece party sure to get you moving, hit you in the feels, and of course, entertain you to no end. This band incorporates a foundation of dance-funk, with sturdy walls made from jazz and neo-soul, as well as a solid a roof of psychedelic rock. Their sonic structure remains consistent while also being unpredictable. Influences range broadly, including Vulfpeck, Lettuce, Daft Punk, Jackson 5, John Mayer, and the Grateful Dead.
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Guess Method

Guess Method has been drawing growing crowds of smiling, grooving, young-spirited people all over the Northeast. Coming from southern Rhode Island, Guess Method has been providing high-energy funk music since 2018. From packing venues such as The Ocean Mist in Matunuck Rhode Island, to new terri... Read More →
Tuesday December 31, 2024 7:20pm - 8:00pm EST
City Hall Plaza

8:00pm EST

Pipes and Pops Concert
Tuesday December 31, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
The best of Boston’s brass and percussion artists join organist Mitchell Crawford in a supersonic program of popular classics. Featuring fun and engaging programming for the whole family, this concert includes a seasonal sing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Experience Old South’s incredible E. M. Skinner organ, with over 7,000 room-shaking pipes! Free and open to the public.
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Tuesday December 31, 2024 8:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Old South Church

8:10pm EST

Veronica Robles
Tuesday December 31, 2024 8:10pm - 8:30pm EST
Veronica Robles has utilized the power of arts and culture to bring together the Latino community in Boston, while raising awareness on the importance of diversity. She is a Mariachi singer, musician, and Latin American folkloric dancer and choreographer who has empowered the youth of Boston. She brings joy and passion to her work, always inspiring her audience.
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Veronica Robles

Veronica Robles has utilized the power of arts and culture to bring together the Latino community in Boston, while raising awareness on the importance of diversity. She is a Mariachi singer, musician, and Latin American folkloric dancer and choreographer who has empowered the youth... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 8:10pm - 8:30pm EST
City Hall Plaza

8:50pm EST

The Femmes
Tuesday December 31, 2024 8:50pm - 9:30pm EST
The Femmes are an all-woman and non-binary party band specializing in songs by female and non-binary artists. When you’re at a Femmes show, you’re at a high energy concert experience. Epic sing-alongs, expertly crafted harmonies, and musicians who absolutely LOVE to interact with the audience, the Femmes are Boston’s go-to women’s party band!

The Femmes have been booked solid since their sold-out debut showcase at Club Cafe in September of 2023. Finding quick success in the MA market and all across New England, The Femmes have become one of Boston's top bands, performing for the Human Rights Campaign, Boston Pride, Martha’s Vineyard Pride, Harley Davidson’s Women’s Rider Day, and have been featured on CBS News and the Boston Globe.
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The Femmes

The Femmes are a wedding band consisting of all women and non-binary artists. They specialize in songs by female artists, bringing high energy to every concert. Their performances are always easy to sing along to, with musicians constantly engaging with the audience to make their... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 8:50pm - 9:30pm EST
City Hall Plaza

9:35pm EST

DJ WhySham
Tuesday December 31, 2024 9:35pm - 9:45pm EST
DJ WhySham is a Boston local and a recent inductee to the Grammy Recording Academy (Class of '23). She has had the opportunity to DJ a variety of events, including the 2024 NBA Boston Celtics Championship, Boston Calling, Boston Pride and has previously performed at First Night Boston. DJ WhySham is a 5x Boston Music Award Nominee whose eclectic music taste and innovated approach to music was formed here in Boston.
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DJ WhySham

DJ WhySham is a Boston local and a recent inductee to the Grammy Recording Academy (Class of '23). She has had the opportunity to DJ a variety of events, including the 2024 NBA Boston Celtics Championship, Boston Calling, Boston Pride and has previously performed at First Night Boston... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 9:35pm - 9:45pm EST
City Hall Plaza

9:50pm EST

Nancia
Tuesday December 31, 2024 9:50pm - 10:10pm EST
Back to First Night for another action packed 20-minute set, Nancia brings the beats of Boston to City Hall Plaza for 2025! Nancia is an R&B artist and 3x Boston Music Awards nominee for Best R&B artist of the year. She has performed for First Night Boston several times bringing in the new year with joy and excitement! She also sang the National Anthem for the Boston Red Sox, performed at Six Flags New England, Summer Jam for Jamn 94.5 and performed for celebrities like Cardi B, Keyshia Cole, Nicki Minaj, and Ashanti!

Managed by Smokehouse Media, Nancia has released several popular albums that can be streamed online. In addition, Nancia's music empowers women by uplifting and creating safe spaces and community for women everywhere! Her dedication to the arts and culture in Boston continues to grow and inspire other young girls to be Queens and be the best they can be!













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Nancia

Nancia is an R&B artist and 3x Boston Music Awards nominee for Best R&B artist of the year. She has performed for First Night Boston several times bringing in the new year with joy and excitement! She also sang the National Anthem for the Boston Red Sox, performed at Six Flags New... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 9:50pm - 10:10pm EST
City Hall Plaza

10:15pm EST

DJ WhySham
Tuesday December 31, 2024 10:15pm - 10:25pm EST
DJ WhySham is a Boston local and a recent inductee to the Grammy Recording Academy (Class of '23). She has had the opportunity to DJ a variety of events, including the 2024 NBA Boston Celtics Championship, Boston Calling, Boston Pride and has previously performed at First Night Boston. DJ WhySham is a 5x Boston Music Award Nominee whose eclectic music taste and innovated approach to music was formed here in Boston.
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DJ WhySham

DJ WhySham is a Boston local and a recent inductee to the Grammy Recording Academy (Class of '23). She has had the opportunity to DJ a variety of events, including the 2024 NBA Boston Celtics Championship, Boston Calling, Boston Pride and has previously performed at First Night Boston... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 10:15pm - 10:25pm EST
City Hall Plaza

10:30pm EST

STL GLD
Tuesday December 31, 2024 10:30pm - 11:10pm EST
STL GLD combines elements of Hip Hop, Rock, Punk, and Cinematic Orchestra to provide an unforgettable experience for their audiences. Formed in 2014, the band quickly gained popularity and were named the winners of “Live Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Boston Music Awards and “Boston's Best Band” by Improper Bostonian in the same year.
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STL GLD

The Hip Hop band, STL GLD, combines elements of Hip Hop, Rock, Punk, and Cinematic Orchestra to provide an unforgettable experience for their audiences. Formed in 2014, the band quickly gained popularity and were named the winners of “Live Artist of the Year” at the 2018 Boston... Read More →

Tuesday December 31, 2024 10:30pm - 11:10pm EST
City Hall Plaza

11:30pm EST

Bermuda Search Party
Tuesday December 31, 2024 11:30pm - Wednesday January 1, 2025 12:30am EST
Headlining First Night Boston is Bermuda Search Party!

Bermuda Search Party, formally known as “The Q-Tip Bandits,” emerged into the Boston music scene in 2018. The band consists of guitarist Leo Son, bassist Claire Davis, trumpet player Maclin Tucker and trombone player Hoyt Parquet. They use the raw energy of rock and the coolness of R&B and funk to create a colorful experience on the stage.

Bermuda Search Party creates groovy beats with soul-inspired riffs and meaningful lyrics to create a blend of sounds that get audiences moving. During the pandemic the band spent time focusing on their music. After writing lyrics and discovering their sound, the band recorded and released their self-produced debut LP in 2022. The album titled, Melancholy Flowers, earned them four Boston Music Awards nominations, including Live and Pop Act of the Year, Song of the Year for “Daisy,” and Album of the Year. After touring in support of the album’s release in 2022, the band continued playing stages across the country into 2024. They had the opportunity to play several festivals along the way, including SXSW, Levitate Music Festival, and Boston Calling.

Bermuda Search Party returned to the studio in 2023 to record their sophomore LP with producer Eric Palmquist, known for his work with half alive, Tate McRae, and Bad Suns. Throughout 2024 the band has released several singles, leading to the continuation of their live performances across the East Coast in early winter of this year.

Tuesday December 31, 2024 11:30pm - Wednesday January 1, 2025 12:30am EST
City Hall Plaza

11:30pm EST

First Night City Hall Countdown
Tuesday December 31, 2024 11:30pm - Wednesday January 1, 2025 12:30am EST
The First Night Countdown will bring Boston closer to 2025 with live performances, and a laser show display high above City Hall Plaza. Music will continue until 12:30 a.m. 
Tuesday December 31, 2024 11:30pm - Wednesday January 1, 2025 12:30am EST
 
Wednesday, January 1
 

12:00am EST

Boston Harbor Fireworks Presented by Meet Boston
Wednesday January 1, 2025 12:00am - 12:30am EST
Welcome the New Year with a breathtaking Fireworks display over the Boston Harbor at midnight, brought to you by Meet Boston.
Wednesday January 1, 2025 12:00am - 12:30am EST
Boston Harbor