My kids are always singing. Like, always. Pop music, kid songs, self-created jams — it doesn’t matter. There are always tunes escaping their mouths. My daughters’ love of music, their infectious little voices, and their insistence at learning every lyric is contagious. And what better way to celebrate this love for all things music than to enjoy a few kid-friendly concerts in Boston! These artists are on our list of must-see shows:
Blippi Live
October 3
Lynn Memorial Auditorium
Come join Blippi, Meekah, and a host of live musicians as you rock the day away at the Blippi: Join the Band Tour! Blippi will be making a stop at the Lynn Memorial Auditorium on October 3.
Flor Bromley
Saturday, October 12
The Cabot Theater, Beverly
Originally from Peru, Flor Bromley’s shows are a multicultural musical celebration! Kids and families will join in the fun as they learn about different musical genres through dance, storytelling, and songs, traveling with Flor to the countries where the rhythms were born. This is not your typical children’s concert — it’s a whole family fiesta!
Koo Koo
October 19-20
Nashua, NH, and Hartford, CT
Two college friends formed a rock band that evolved into a kids rock band — with a strong elementary school teacher following on YouTube! They will be performing on October 19 at the Nashua Center for the Arts in Nashua, New Hampshire, and on October 20 at the Webster Underground in Hartford, Connecticut. Get your tickets here.
Laurie Berkner Band
October 26
Concord, NH
The Laurie Berkner Band has an awesome online presence with catchy songs that appeal to young audiences. Her “kindie-rock” music is so fun, you can’t help but sing and dance along. The band is touring this fall, with two shows on October 26, 2024 — one at 10:30 a.m., and one at 3 p.m., both at The Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, New Hampshire.
Matt Heaton
Saturday, December 14
The Cabot Theater, Beverly
Matt Heaton is back, and this time with a Holiday hootenanny! This is the perfect way to spend a Saturday in December — at a dance-filled, laugh-laced CD release party for the whole family. With his band the Outside Toys, Heaton will perform hits from his shiny new album “Snow Day!”
Birds of a Feather
Saturday, February 8
The Cabot Theater, Beverly
Birds of a Feather is a new American indie family superduo consisting of two kids music luminaries — Brooklyn’s longtime children’s music pioneer, Suzi Shelton, and Filipina-American Little Miss Ann of Chicago. Individually, Suzi and Ann have each maintained a strong presence in the national kids music scene. For over a decade, these longtime friends have also been inspired to perform together, and they will be sharing their new debut album, Rock Together, this February at the Cabot — one of our favorite venues for kids concerts near Boston!
Alastair Moock and Friends
Saturday, March 8
The Cabot Theater, Beverly
Alastair Moock and friends, with their unique brand of upbeat, socially conscious Americana music, will be playing in Beverly this March! Joining them for this special performance is the Teen Tour Choir of Boston City Singers from Dorchester. Moock, a Massachusetts resident, has worked closely with Boston City Singers for years. The Tour Choir travels all over the world, bringing with them their joy of singing and drumming and a repertoire that spans the music of Civil Rights, vocal jazz and classical pieces, and folk tunes from around the globe.
Concerts Not Currently Touring Near Us — But Worth Waiting For!
Raffi
With classics like “Baby Beluga” and “Down by the Bay,” the old school music of Raffi is sure to entertain the young and the young at heart.
Josh & the Jamtones
Danceable music for kids (and their adults) makes a Josh & the Jamtones concert fun for everyone! Described as an interactive, ultra-powered dance party machine, this concert is one you don’t want to miss.
Kidz Bop
Boasting the biggest bops of the year — with kid-friendly lyrics — Kidz Bop is the introduction to pop music all kids love!
Local Musicians With Regular Appearances
Looking for kids concerts and performances in Boston that are a bit more low key? These Boston-based musicians are always performing at libraries and other local venues with smaller crowds — and often for free!
Sulina Boucher
Sulina Boucher is a local musician who specializes in Brazilian music for children. The infectious rhythms and fun songs make for a great performance. Children of all ages enjoy listening to songs they know (like the Itsy Bitsy Spider) mixed with a bossa nova beat. Check out her show schedule here.
Matt Heaton
Matt Heaton, who believes that both children and their parents should be entertained during a show, is a local performer. He, along with his guitar, performs regularly in the greater Boston area. Check out his show schedule here.
Jeff Jam
Jeff Jam, a local entertainer with a great following, performs regularly in the Boston area. Silly songs combined with a memorable performance make for a great day out with littles. Check out his show schedule here.
Wayne Potash
With over thirty years of experience, Wayne has released eight award winning albums for children! Together with his Music Fun Band, Wayne is sure to delight audiences young and old with his catchy, silly songs! Check out his show schedule here.
