Arts & Culture
First Night Boston
- When
- Thu Dec 31 · schedule TBA
- Where
- Copley Square (main site); procession to Boston CommonDowntown
- Admission
- Free
Boston's New Year's Eve arts festival with performances, ice sculptures, a procession and fireworks. No purchase needed. The 2026 schedule hasn't been posted yet.
Official event page ↗Plan your visit
Getting there
Copley Square (main site); procession to Boston Common
Copley Square, Boston, MA
On the T: Copley (Green Line B/C/D/E)
Get directions ↗Good to know
- Indoor performances may have capacity limits and are first come, first served.
- Organizers recommend the T; parking is limited and area streets have parking bans.
- Site lists 7 PM fireworks over Boston Common and midnight fireworks over the harbor.
Details checked against the official page on Nov 4, 2026. Times and details can change. Check the official page before you head out.