Boston Calling Announces Headliners Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Fall Out Boy for 2025 Festival, Tickets on Sale January 8

BOSTON, MA – Boston Calling Music Festival is poised to return in 2025, promising a weekend featuring a diverse array of musical talent spanning multiple genres. Organizers on Tuesday unveiled the initial lineup for the annual event, set to take place from Friday, May 23, through Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, Massachusetts.

The festival is scheduled to host over 50 acts across its stages throughout the three-day Memorial Day weekend. The announcement highlights a compelling mix of rock, pop, country, hip-hop, and alternative music, catering to a wide audience.

Headlining Acts Revealed

Leading the roster of performers are three prominent acts slated to headline the festival. Veteran rock and jam band Dave Matthews Band is set to return, known for their dynamic live performances and extensive catalog. They will be joined by country superstar Luke Combs, signaling the festival’s continued embrace of the genre’s mainstream appeal.

Rounding out the headlining trio is the popular rock band Fall Out Boy. Their inclusion underscores the festival’s roots in alternative and pop-punk sounds, ensuring a broad appeal for rock enthusiasts.

Diverse Supporting Lineup

Beyond the headliners, the initial lineup reveal features a robust list of artists, promising a rich and varied listening experience for attendees. Noteworthy acts announced include country singer Megan Moroney, iconic singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, Grammy-winning artist T-Pain, legendary R&B/hip-hop group TLC, pop-punk sensation Avril Lavigne, indie rock favorites Cage The Elephant, pop-punk veterans All Time Low, acclaimed indie band Vampire Weekend, reunited ska-punk pioneers Sublime (featuring Jakob Nowell), and influential hip-hop collective Public Enemy.

The breadth of the lineup, from the classic sounds of Sheryl Crow and Public Enemy to the contemporary hits of Megan Moroney and the enduring popularity of acts like Avril Lavigne and TLC, is expected to draw music fans from across the United States and internationally to the Boston area.

Ticketing Information and Options

Tickets for Boston Calling 2025 are scheduled to go on sale to the general public starting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8. Prospective attendees will have several options for securing passes to the festival.

Available ticket tiers include one-day passes for those wishing to attend on a specific date, the standard three-day passes for full-weekend immersion, and a new two-day pass option, providing flexibility for attendees who may not be able to commit to the entire weekend but wish to experience more than a single day.

Attendees can also choose from different experience levels, including General Admission (GA), VIP, and Platinum passes. These tiers typically offer varying levels of access, amenities, and viewing opportunities, with VIP and Platinum options providing enhanced services such as dedicated entry lines, premium viewing areas, and exclusive lounge access.

Venue and Enhancements for 2025

The festival will once again utilize the sprawling grounds of the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, Massachusetts. This venue has served as the festival’s home for several years, providing space for multiple stages, food vendors, art installations, and other festival amenities.

Organizers have also indicated that enhancements have been made for the 2025 event. While specific details of these improvements were not fully disclosed in the initial announcement, the festival noted that these changes follow safety concerns raised at previous events. This suggests a proactive approach by the organizers to address logistical or security challenges experienced in past iterations, aiming to improve the overall attendee experience and safety for the forthcoming festival.

Anticipation Builds for Memorial Day Weekend

The announcement of such a high-profile and genre-spanning lineup, coupled with the introduction of new ticket options and planned site enhancements, sets the stage for Boston Calling 2025 to be a significant event on the North American music festival calendar. As May approaches, fans are expected to eagerly anticipate the full schedule and further details regarding the weekend’s activities at the Harvard Athletic Complex.