Events North of Boston

Tulip Fest – May 3-4 & 10-11

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States
Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, United States

Cider Hill Farm  

Cider Hill Farm 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M

Enjoy blooming orchard walks, hard cider bars, free live music, food truck and fitness events, family activities, pop-up events and pick-your-own tulips. Important: Pre-purchased online tickets required for pick-your-own tulips. Limited tickets are available for the best possible experience for all. Tickets will go live in late April or early May as we monitor the...

Prices vary

Cantemus Presents “I Hear America Singing”

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport  

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Newburyport 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA

Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 40 members from across the North Shore, will present two May concerts in Beverly and Newburyport titled “I Hear America Singing.” Featuring African-American Spirituals and music by Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Rosephanye Powell, Charlene Archibeque, Cecil Effinger, Bob Dylan, and more, texts are by American poets Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Langston...

Roger McGuinn

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, United States
The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, United States

The Cabot  

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA

An Evening with Roger McGuinn begins with the stage dark and the sound of Roger’s 12-string Rickenbacker guitar filling the house as he approaches the standing microphone to sing his signature Bob Dylan song “My Back Pages.” He always begins his concerts with this song because he takes the audience on the journey through which...

$42.50 – $79.50

Music in the Gallery

Event Series Music in the Gallery
Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

Cape Ann Museum Green  

Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

Wednesdays, April 16 – June 25, 2025 1:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. Parking is first come, first served. Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played...

Free and Open to the Public

Roomful of Blues

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Singer Phil Pemberton brings his sweet and soulful vocals and adds...

$35

Carbon Leaf

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

Shalin Liu Performance Center  

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

Beloved by Rockport audiences, Carbon Leaf—the first band to play the American Music Awards unsigned by a record label—returns with their signature blend of folk-infused indie rock and heartfelt storytelling. Celebrating over 30 years together, the Richmond, Virginia-based band continues to captivate fans with their infectious energy and thought-provoking lyrics. This time around, they’ll feature...

$26.00

Boston String Academy

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

Shalin Liu Performance Center  

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

Enjoy an inspirational performance from the talented youth musicians from the Boston String Academy. Serving 130 students each year in the Greater Boston community, the BSA was cofounded in 2012 by violinists Mariesther and Marielisa Alvarez, twin sisters who learned music in Venezuela’s storied national music education program, El Sistema, before attending Boston Conservatory together....

Free

Cape Ann Youth Chorus

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

Shalin Liu Performance Center  

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

Kristina Martin & Thomas Smoker, co-directors Rockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus brings a program full of fun and joy with their inaugural spring concert. ABOUT THE CAPE ANN YOUTH CHORUS Rockport Music’s Cape Ann Youth Chorus provides a comprehensive musical experience in an inclusive and supportive environment for young singers ages 8 and up....

Free

Music in the Gallery

Event Series Music in the Gallery
Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States
Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, United States

Cape Ann Museum Green  

Cape Ann Museum Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA

Wednesdays, April 16 – June 25, 2025 1:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m. Janet & William Ellery James Center, CAM Green 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 Free and open to the public. Parking is first come, first served. Join us Wednesdays, April – June in the James Center Gallery to enjoy music during your visit played...

Free and Open to the Public

Darlin’ Corey with Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Darlin’ Corey features the singing and playing of three accomplished musicians of the thriving music scene of Portland, ME. Award winning fiddler and singer Erica Brown on fiddle, guitar, vocals, notable songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Shipman on guitar, vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, banjo and Portland’s favorite bass player Kris Day, who has also toured with legends...

$25

Johnny A. Trio

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States
Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, United States

Shalin Liu Performance Center  

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA

Johnny A., lead guitar | Dean Cassell, bass | Marty Richards, drums Grammy-nominated guitarist Johnny A. returns to the stage with his powerhouse trio, including bassist Dean Cassell and drummer Marty Richards. Known for his genre-defying style and collaborations with legends like BB King and Aerosmith, Johnny A. brings a rich blend of rock, blues...

$29.00

Story Songs of the 70’s

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States
Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Firehouse Center for the Arts  

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA

Come get your friends together and experience a night of Story Songs of the 70s performed by Maine-based singer/songwriter Tom DiMenna. Tom will be joined with accompaniment, bringing to life classic songs by Gordon Lightfoot, Cat Stevens, and Harry Chapin that we all know and love. DiMenna’s impressive vocal range and guitar style have been...

$28