Thousands Attend Boston Calling 2025 Amid Rain, Enhanced Security

The 2025 Boston Calling music festival commenced over Memorial Day weekend at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, drawing tens of thousands of attendees despite rainy and cold weather. Headliners included country stars Luke Combs and Megan Moroney, as well as T-Pain, Sheryl Crow, and others, with Fall Out Boy, Avril Lavigne, and the Dave Matthews Band scheduled for later days. Organizers implemented several improvements following 2024's issues, such as merging stages into a rotating deck for continuous performances, adding more water stations, redesigning stage layouts to reduce congestion, and enhancing security through collaboration with multiple police departments and security firms. The festival maintained a vibrant atmosphere with diverse crowds, including many in country attire, and featured local talents like Berklee jazz musicians. Despite a medical-related cancellation of TLC's Friday performance, the event continued to engage fans and foster a unique venue that attracts artists seeking new audiences in Boston. Overall, Boston Calling 2025 showcased resilience and innovation to ensure safety, comfort, and entertainment for its expected 100,000 attendees over three days.