Boston Calling 2025 is coming up this Memorial Day weekend, bringing together 13 local acts alongside global headliners for a music extravaganza in Boston. From indie rock to punk to power-pop, these artists represent the vibrant music scene of New England.
Who’s Who in the Lineup
Friday kicks off with Bebe Stockwell, a singer-songwriter from Boston, now based in New York City. Her mix of folk, indie, and pop is sure to captivate the audience at the Green Stage from 1:30-2 p.m. Then, get ready for Battlemode, an electropop trio from Boston, bringing back the nostalgic 8-bit chiptune vibes at the Orange Stage from 2:50-3:20 p.m. Future Teens will take the stage next, offering their unique blend of “bummer pop” that spans alternative, indie, and pop-punk genres. Catch them at the Orange Stage from 4:05-4:35 p.m. And don’t miss Megan From Work, the indie rock meets punk meets power-pop band from Manchester, NH, delivering infectious melodies at the Orange Stage from 5:20-6:00 p.m. Lastly, wrap up the night with Latrell James, Boston’s hip-hop gem, showcasing sharp lyricism and smooth production at the Orange Stage from 7:00-7:40 p.m.
Saturday’s lineup is equally exciting with PINKLIDS bringing their whirlwind of garage rock and punk-psychedelia to the Orange Stage from 2:55-3:25 p.m. Sidebody, an experimental and art-punk band from Somerville, will follow, blending performance art with music at the Orange Stage from 4:10-4:40 p.m. Rebuilder, the punk rock powerhouse with six Boston Music Award nominations, will hit the stage at the Orange Stage from 5:25-6:05 p.m. Simon Robert French, the viral sensation with a heartfelt ballad, will close out the night at the Orange Stage from 7:05-7:45 p.m.
Sunday brings Nate Perry & Ragged Company, a Boston-based Americana and alternative rock band, to the Orange Stage from 2:45-3:15 p.m. Vivid Bloom, the shoegaze enthusiasts from Boston, will follow with their dreamy soundscapes at the Orange Stage from 4:00-4:30 p.m. Copilot, the rock-pop band born out of an impromptu house party set, will grace the stage at the Orange Stage from 5:15-5:55 p.m. Lastly, close out the weekend with Layzi, the pioneer of Boston’s DIY music scene, showcasing her hazy, heartfelt music at the Orange Stage from 6:55-7:35 p.m.
Get Ready to Rock
Boston Calling 2025 promises a weekend full of music, energy, and unforgettable performances. With a mix of local talent and global headliners, this festival is set to be the highlight of Memorial Day weekend. So grab your tickets, gather your friends, and get ready to rock out at one of New England’s biggest music events.
