Fodor's Expert Review Hatch Memorial Shell

The Back Bay Free

Situated on the wonderfully scenic Charles River Esplanade, this acoustic and artful concert venue—100 feet wide and wood inlaid—annually hosts the Boston Pops' famous July 4 concert and dozens of other free, summer classical-orchestra performances, music festivals, film screenings, and other events. It's called a shell, well, because it looks like one.

Free Family City Park

Quick Facts

David G. Mugar Way at Beacon St.
Boston, Massachusetts  02114, USA

617-626–1250

www.hatchshell.com

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