Dropkick Murphys and Celtic Nights: Your Saturday Guide to Boston

A City Turning Green

Boston is alive with energy this Saturday, March 14, 2026, as the city gears up for the height of St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Whether you are looking for family-friendly step dancing, high-energy concerts, or quiet museum galleries, there is something for everyone to enjoy today. From the waterfront of Southie to the historic stages of the Theatre District, here is your curated guide to what’s on.

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities and Community Gatherings

The spirit of the season is in full swing with several local markets and community celebrations across the city and surrounding neighborhoods:

• St. Patrick’s at Bow Market: Head over to Union Square for a family-friendly courtyard party hosted by Saus and Remnant Brewing. The day features face painting, live music, and yard games starting at noon.
• PKL Southie Family Day: Located in South Boston, PKL is hosting a festive afternoon from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Expect Irish step dancing performances, kids' pickleball courts, and seasonal crafts.
• Somerville Winter Farmers Market: For a more relaxed morning, visit the Center for the Arts at the Armory. Starting at 9:30 AM, you can browse local produce, artisanal cheeses, and handmade crafts from New England vendors.
• JFK Library Performance: Catch a morning performance by the Greene-O’Leary School of Irish Dancers at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum at 10:30 AM.

Music and Theater Highlights

The city's stages are packed today with everything from punk rock to classical masterpieces:

• Dropkick Murphys: The hometown legends continue their iconic residency at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Expect a raucous atmosphere as they perform their Celtic punk favorites.
• Symphony Hall Double Header: The Boston Symphony Orchestra offers two distinct experiences today. At noon, bring the family for the "Something Borrowed, Something True" concert. Later at 7:30 PM, the hall transforms for "Celtic Night," a tribute to the late Brian O’Donovan featuring world-class Irish musicians.
• Boston Ballet: Winter Experience: Visit the Citizens House Opera for a matinee performance of the "Winter Experience" program. This production features contemporary masterpieces including Crystal Pite’s acclaimed The Seasons’ Canon.
• Huntington Theatre: Enjoy a performance of "We Had a World," with showtimes at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at the Huntington Theatre.

Museum Exhibitions and Art

If you prefer a more cultured retreat, Boston’s museums are debuting significant new works this weekend:

• Museum of Fine Arts: Today marks a special look at the "Framing Nature: Gardens and Imagination" exhibition, which explores the concept of the garden across global cultures and centuries.
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Explore the "Persona: Photography and the Re-Imagined Self" exhibition, which examines self-expression and identity through a century of photographic works.

As you navigate the city, please be mindful of increased crowds and early road closures in South Boston in preparation for tomorrow's parade. Enjoy the festivities and stay safe, Boston!