Events in Boston in May

100 confirmed events are on sale in Boston for May, with dates running from Sat, May 1 through Thu, May 20 — headliners include Boston Red Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Ballet: Cinderella and Les Miserables.

Tickets currently start from $13, with live pricing for every date on the secure checkout.

The Who's Tommy on Tue, May 4 currently has the lowest starting price at $13.

May's lineup in Boston is mostly concerts (88), plus 8 sports events and 4 theatre events.

If an event is cancelled, refunds are handled by the verified seller per its policy — usually returned to the original payment method automatically. Rescheduled events are typically honoured on the new date.

Boston typically programmes a mix of touring concerts, league sports fixtures and stage productions in May. The listings on this page are pulled live, so the schedule reflects what is actually on sale.

Headline weekends and major tours can sell through well ahead of time, while quieter dates stay available longer. The listings on this page are live, so everything shown still has tickets.

Arrive 45 to 60 minutes before showtime for a Boston event in May to clear security and find your seat. Larger arenas typically take longer to fill at door-open.

Ticket prices for Boston events in May currently start from $13, varying by event type and seat tier. Concerts and major sports tend to sit higher; theatre and family events typically run lower.

Yes. Tickets arrive as e-tickets by email, so you can forward them to whoever you are gifting them to, and they scan them at the door from their own phone.