UPDATE March 15: On Sunday night, Massachusetts Gov. Charles Baker issued a ban on gatherings of more than 25 people, among other measures, to curb the spread of coronavirus. Be safe, Boston.
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UPDATE, March 14: A significant number of live music events, shows, and parties around the greater Boston area scheduled for this weekend (March 14 and 15) have been cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns; please check venue listings for the latest information.
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Original post from March 13: As Massachusetts declares a state of emergency over the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), a significant number of live music events around the greater Boston area have been postponed or cancelled. Below is an updating list of shows, concerts, parties, and events that have confirmed to be affected by the ongoing pandemic. Please consult each venue or ticket outlet for refund information and the latest information.
Readers are encouraged to report any errors or updates to editorial@vanyaland.com.
Friday, March 13
- Olivia O’Brien at Royale in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Everlast at Big Night Live in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Dropkick Murphys at Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, rescheduled to November 6.
- JAUZ at House of Blues in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Noah Reid at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Whistlestop Rock Fest at Koto in Salem, postponed to a date TBA.
- Kenny O’Brien & The O’Douls at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, this show has been cancelled.
- Nathan Gray at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
- Wire at The Sinclair in Cambridge, this show has been cancelled.
- Normal Instruments at Great Scott in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
- Xmortis dance party at The Middle East in Cambridge, this event has been cancelled.
Saturday, March 14
- Archers of Loaf at Royale in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Dead Kennedys at Big Night Live in Boston, this show has been cancelled.
- Overdrive dance party at the Middle East in Cambridge, this event has been cancelled.
- LETTERKENNY live at The Orpheum in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues in Boston (matinee show), rescheduled to September 12 (matinee).
- Murphys Boxing at House of Blues in Boston, this event has been cancelled.
- This Bliss, Coo & Howl, Graneros at Sally O’Brien’s in Somerville, postponed to a date TBA.
- Whistlestop Rock Fest at Koto in Salem, postponed to a date TBA.
- Eldridge Rodriguez at Great Scott in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Soulelujah dance party at The Sinclair Kitchen in Cambridge, this event has been cancelled.
- Bern Baby Bern Disco Dance Fundraiser at ONCE in Somerville, this event has been cancelled.
- Monzo Cozmo at The Sinclair, postponed to a date TBA.
- Lower Dens at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Stonecutters at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Sunday, March 15
- Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues in Boston, rescheduled to September 13.
- Anti-Flag at Brighton Music Hall, postponed to a date TBA.
- pronoun and Future Teens at Great Scott in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Monday, March 16
- Dropkick Murphys at Big Night Live in Boston, rescheduled to September 11.
- Best Coast and Mannequin Pussy at Royale in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Mutual Admiration Society: Buckets, Tgonz at ONCE Lounge in Somerville, postponed to a date TBA.
- CP Unit, Pensado/Karlson at Dorchester Art Project in Dorchester, this show has been cancelled.
- Ceremony dance night at Wonderbar in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Tuesday, March 17
- Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues in Boston (evening show), rescheduled to September 12 (evening show).
- All Souls at ONCE in Somerville, postponed to a date TBA.
- Slaine at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Wednesday, March 18
- Hunny at Great Scott in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Gallant at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, this show has been cancelled.
- Ilana Glazer at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, postponed to a date TBA.
Thursday, March 19
- Billie Eilish at TD Garden in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Blood Orange and Tei Shi at Royale in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- COIN at House of Blues in Boston, rescheduled to June 27.
- Antibalas at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Social House at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Hippie Sabotage at Big Night Live in Boston, rescheduled to August 6.
Friday, March 20
- Ballroom Thieves at The Sinclair in Cambridge, rescheduled to July 8.
- Graduating Life at ONCE in Somerville, postponed to a date TBA.
- Emo Night Brooklyn at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
- Dashboard Confessional at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Bryan McPherson at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Saturday, March 21
- The Bentmen and CMB at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, this show has been cancelled.
- Jameson Rodgers at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- ZZ Ward at Royale in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Monster Magnet at The Sinclair in Cambridge, rescheduled for January 23.
- Dambuilders at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, postponed to a date TBA.
- Dashboard Confessional at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Thundercat at The House of Blues in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- CeeLo Green at Big Night Live in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- DRAMA at Great Scott in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
Sunday, March 22
- Colony House at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Lost Dog Street Band at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Yung Guv at Great Scott in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
- Dashboard Confessional at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Ritual Blade at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Monday, March 23
- The Dirty Knobs at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, rescheduled to September 30.
- Mutual Admiration Society: Nathan Dies, Emmett Patton at ONCE Lounge in Somerville, postponed to a date TBA.
- Prior Panic, Dee-Parts and more at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Tuesday, March 24
- The Dirty Knobs at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, rescheduled to October 1.
- Diva Karr, SEA, Midwestlust and more at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
- Bruno Major at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Wednesday, March 25
- Microwave at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Keane at The Orpheum in Boston, this show has been cancelled.
- Citizen at Great Scott in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Louzy, Pigeonman and more at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Thursday, March 26
- Caroline Rose at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Gimme Gimme dance party at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
- Lawrence at Royale in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Friday, March 27
- Sampa The Great at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Hey Zeus at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Saturday, March 28
- The Zulus at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, rescheduled to September 4
- The New Motif at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- L’Impératrice at Royale in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Clever Girls at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Sunday, March 29
- John Moreland at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Dylan Rockoff & Tim Riehm at Great Scott in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
Monday, March 30
- Carnifex and 3Teeth at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, this show has been cancelled.
- Show Me The Body and Code Orange at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Slow Boys at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Tuesday, March 31
- The Frights at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, postponed to a date TBA.
- MC HotDog at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, this show has been cancelled.
- Pussy Riot at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
Wednesday, April 1
- halfsour, Lilith, and more at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
- Avi Kaplan at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- Deafheaven at The Sinclair in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Mighty Oaks at Great Scott in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Thursday, April 2
- Kat Dahlia at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, this show has been cancelled.
- Sepultura at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Friday, April 3
- Wake of Sirens at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Saturday, April 4
- Dark Spring festival at ONCE in Somerville, this show has been cancelled.
- Soccer Mommy at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Sunday, April 5
- Allie X at Sonia in Cambridge, postponed to a date TBA.
- Soccer Mommy at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Monday, April 6
- Mayhem at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, this show has been cancelled.
Tuesday, April 7
- Young M.A. at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Thursday, April 9
- The 2020 Rock And Roll Rumble, through May 1, at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, this event has been postponed.
- Hot Chelle Rae at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Saturday, April 11
- Watsky at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
Sunday, April 12
- Watsky at The Paradise Rock Club in Boston, postponed to a date TBA.
- So Sensitive at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.
Monday, April 13
- Mo Tapper at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston, this show has been cancelled.