Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, and Fall Out Boy are all coming to town Memorial Day weekend to headline Boston Calling 2025.
Set to once again take over the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston May 23-25, the annual, three-day music festival revealed the lineup for its latest edition on Monday. Combs, the country crooner who brought the house down performing “Fast Car” with Tracy Chapman at last year’s Grammys, headlines the first night of fun on Friday, May 23. Meanwhile, emo rockers Fall Out Boy headline the second night on Saturday, May 24, with 2025 marking the 20th anniversary of the band’s hit second studio album “From Under the Cork Tree.” Headlining the final night of the fest on Sunday, May 25, is Dave Matthews Band, which comes to Boston fresh off the group’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this past fall.
The lineup of more than 50 artists has a bit of something for everyone, including country star Megan Moroney; emo and pop-punk talent including Avril Lavigne, All Time Low, and The Maine; indie rockers Vampire Weekend; plus hip-hop and R&B legends Public Enemy, T-Pain, and TLC. Other artists and bands set to perform include Sheryl Crow, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Remi Wolf, Goth Babe, mike., James Bay, Thee Sacred Souls, Tom Morello, and Lucius, as well as up-and-comers like country singer-songwriter Max McNown and rock violinist SOFIA ISELLA.
As for the local music scene, a number of artists with ties to Boston and New England are set to perform, including 2024 Boston Music Awards pop artist of the year nominee Copilot, singer Bebe Stockwell, hip-hop artist Latrell James, shoegaze band Vivid Bloom, and more. According to a press release, attendees will get to see local acts on the main stages, as well as the festival’s orange stage, which will exclusively feature performances by regional artists.
Speaking of the festival’s stages, Boston Calling teased “improvements” coming to its layout in a social media post shared last week, revealing that its red and green stages would merge into a single stage. According to a press release, the new set-up will feature “one epic rotating stage, with state-of-the-art sound and video” that will provide an “immersive experience.” The release also noted that the redesign will “improve crowd flow and ease congestion, making it easier for attendees to move between performances.” The changes come in the wake of last year’s event drawing criticism for overcrowding during its third and final day, with the large crowd size prompting safety concerns.
According to the press release, Boston Calling 2025 will have more water stations on hand that are “strategically placed throughout the grounds to ensure hydration is easily accessible for everyone.” The air-conditioned, indoor arena is back this year as well and will be open for attendees to relax in throughout the weekend. The festival teased in its social media post last week that “special indoor programming” for the arena will be announced at a later date.
Noting in its press release that some tickets have reduced prices to “provide added value and accessibility for fans,” the festival will again offer an array of experiences this year. In addition to general admission, fans can upgrade to “GA+” to gain access to a special GA+/VIP lounge, featuring its own cash bar, bathrooms, and shaded seating. Fans with VIP or platinum tickets will receive access to exclusive viewing areas, plus other amenities. Platinum pass holders will enjoy a panoramic deck where they can watch the festival, tasting bites from some of the city’s top chefs throughout the event.
The presale for single- and three-day general admission, GA+, VIP, and platinum tickets begins Wednesday at 10 a.m. at bostoncalling.com.
Check out the full Boston Calling 2025 lineup below.
Boston Calling 2025 lineup
Friday, May 23
Luke Combs
Megan Moroney
Sheryl Crow
T-Pain
TLC
mike.
Thee Sacred Souls
Max McNown
Wilderado
Infinity Song
Kyle Dion
Bebe Stockwell
Holy Roller
Latrell James
Megan From Work
Future Teens
Battlemode
Saturday, May 24
Fall Out Boy
Avril Lavigne
Cage The Elephant
The Black Crowes
All Time Low
James Bay
The Maine
Lucius
Valley
Mon Rovîa
Amble
SOFIA ISELLA
Timmy Skelly
simon robert french
Rebuilder
sidebody
PINKLIDS
Sunday, May 25
Dave Matthews Band
Vampire Weekend
Sublime
Public Enemy
Remi Wolf
Goth Babe
Tom Morello
The 502s
Spin Doctors
Mo Lowda & the Humble
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
Sam Austins
SNACKTIME
Layzi
Copilot
Vivid Bloom
Nate Perry & Ragged Company
Matt Juul can be reached at matthew.juul@globe.com.