Finding Free Events in Boston may not be easy, but we’ve done the hard work so you can enjoy the freebies - our up-to-date BOSTON Free Events TODAY Calendar covers the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), free comedy shows, art exhibitions (museum, galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities & things to do right now, today, tonight in Boston including Somerville, Watertown, Cambridge, Brookline, Belmont, Dedham, Newton, Charlestown and more.

TODAY - Monday, Jan 19, 2026

  • Bluegrass & Brisket
    FREE Date Idea
    Bluegrass & Brisket
    January 19 @ 6pm - 11pm. Weekly

    Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

    Join us every Monday for Brisket and Bluegrass!The Royer Family Band kicks off the music at 8 pm. Arrive early for dinner, and stick around for the tunes. It's ...
  • Drag Bingo
    FREE Drinks
    Drag Bingo
    January 19 @ 7pm - 10pm. Weekly

    Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02115

    Play Drag Bingo with Mizery and her dazzling array of guest artists. Great prizes, performances and lots of dishing. AND - it’s free to play. Guarantee your ...
  • The Bachelorette Brewery Screenings
    FREE Date Idea
    The Bachelorette Brewery Screenings
    January 19 @ 7:30pm - 10pm. Weekly

    Lamplighter Brewing Co. - Broadway Taproom, 284 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139

    Heck yea, we’re doing it again… we’re back to our Bachelorette screenings here at the Lamplighter Brewing Co. Every Monday night, join us in the back taproom ...
  • Game Day is on Display at City Tap with Tailgate Specials
    FREE Drinks
    Game Day Is On Display At City Tap With Tailgate Specials
    January 19 @ 8pm - 11pm. Weekly

    City Tap House, 10 Boston Wharf Road, Boston, MA 02210

    NFL season is back in full swing and to get in the game, City Tap House has debuted a special teams lineup of “Game Day Grub” available in the bar area during ...
  • Thirsty Scholar Comedy Night
    FREE Date Idea
    Thirsty Scholar Comedy Night
    January 19 @ 8pm - 10pm. Weekly

    Thirsty Scholar Pub, 70 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA 02143

    A weekly comedy show featuring New England's BEST comics for FREE!Come to the Thirsty Scholar every Monday night to enjoy seeing the best comedians from Boston ...
  • Trivia Nights at The Burren
    FREE Date Idea
    Trivia Nights At The Burren
    January 19 @ 8pm - 10pm. Weekly

    The Burren, 247 Elm St., Somerville, MA 02144

    Head to this local Irish pub for some great tunes, delicious food and fun trivia! The Burren is a classic spot in Davis Square that hosts trivia competitions ...
  • Open Mic Night @ Porter Belly's Pub
    FREE Date Idea
    Open Mic Night @ Porter Belly's Pub
    January 19 @ 8:30pm - 11:59pm. Weekly

    Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington Street, Boston, MA

    Join us for our weekly Acoustic Open Mic Night every Monday at 8:30 PM! Signups start at 8 - bar is open until 2!
  • Neighborhood Night every Monday at Lansdowne Pub
    FREE Drinks
    Neighborhood Night Every Monday At Lansdowne Pub
    January 19 - January 20 @ 9pm - 1am. Weekly

    The Lansdowne Pub, 9 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215

    You made it through another Monday 🙌 so treat yourself to some smooth sounds from your favorite local solo acoustic artists 🎤🎶Shows start at 9pm until ...

More Free Things To Do in Boston Today

Besides many free events listed in our Free BOSTON Events TODAY calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in Boston Today & Every Day:

Relax on the Charles River Esplanade
Nestled in the Back Bay neighborhood, the Charles River Esplanade offers views of the south bank of the Charles River Basin. There's nothing quite like a three-mile stroll along the Charles River on the Boston side for getting incredible views. The walkway offers plenty of spots for stopping to sit in the shade. https://esplanade.org/

Tour Boston's Irish Heritage Trail
The Irish Heritage Trail offers 16 historic sites along a 3-mile walk that loops in with many of the city's other historic walks. The trail features 13 statues and memorials honoring important Irish-American figures. The Boston Irish Famine Memorial ocated at the intersection of School Street and Washington Street is an especially poignant stop on the trail. http://www.irishheritagetrail.com/boston/

Enjoy the Scenery at Jamaica Pond
Jamaica Pond is a kettle lake that belongs to Boston's Emerald Necklace of parks. It is the source of the Muddy River that eventually drains into the lower portion of the Charles River. During the 1.5-mile walk around the rim of the pond, visitors can expect to find people sailing, rowing, and fishing on any given day. https://www.boston.gov/parks/jamaica-pond

Ascend to the Top of the Bunker Hill Monument
See Boston from above! Visiting this iconic attraction costs nothing more than the energy expended to climb all 294 steps to enjoy stunning views of the city and harbor from 221 feet in the air. This well-known granite obelisk was erected to commemorate the first major battle in the American Revolution. Monument Square, Charlestown, MA | https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm

Discover an Untapped Gem at Castle Island
Some people live in Boston for a lifetime without discovering Castle Island! A peninsula located on the shore of Boston Harbor in South Boston, Castle Island offers 22 acres to explore while enjoying epic sea breezes. It's the perfect place for a picnic! 2010 William J. Day Boulevard, Boston, MA

Take Pictures at the Hatch Memorial Shell
The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell is an outdoor concert venue perched on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood that everyone has seen in photographs! The structure is significant because it's one of Boston's best examples of Art Deco architecture. In addition to being a great place to stop for a photo any day of the week, this venue also routinely hosts free live concerts for anyone who is lucky enough to be passing by! 47 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA | http://www.hatchshell.com/

Let the City Zip by on the Minuteman Bikeway
Pick up the Minuteman Bikeway in Cambridge to cover an 11-mile stretch that brings cyclists through some of the prettiest scenery surrounding Boston. Rollerblading, walking, and running are all permitted on this paved route. When it's time for a rest, pivot to Arlington's Spy Pond for breathtaking views across a 100-acre kettle-hole pond.

See a Different Kind of Tea Party in Boston
While everyone knows Boston for being home of the Boston Tea Party, a giant golden tea kettle located at the intersection of Court Street and Tremont Street is also worth seeing. Made in 1873 for a tea company called Hicks & Badger, this iconic kettle that hovers over the street has the capacity to hold more than 227 gallons!

Track Down the Bears at Franklin Park
While there aren't any actual bears still left at the old bear dens at Long Crouch Woods in Franklin Park, this abandoned zoo area does house some gorgeous stone bear carvings. Simply use the large staircase leading to a pavilion to enjoy an obscure treat that many Bostonians only know from lore! Be sure to take photos to prove this place is real. 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA

Enjoy Fresh Air in Boston Common
It's foolish to turn away the chance to spend time in America's oldest park while visiting Boston. Dating back to 1863, Boston Common is considered the heartbeat of the city by many. Sit in the grass with a good book, relax by the frog pond, or observe the many artists who make the park their muse! 115 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

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