Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: April 17-April 19

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 21: A general view of the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Boston Marathon weekend energizes the city with numerous activities beyond the racecourse. From a free world-class running expo and live comedy to bachata royalty and a headline arena rock show, you'll have plenty of options to fill the weekend.

Boston Marathon Expo

What: Bib pickup, Adidas store, and more
When: Friday, April 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., Boston
Cost: Free

Enjoy this free, public Bank of America Boston Marathon Expo. This event features bib and packet pickup, an Adidas store, sponsor exhibits, and photo ops. Attend the live stage panels to explore topics such as artificial intelligence in running, elite athlete Q&As, women's running history, and para athletics. The expo takes place three days before the 130th Boston Marathon.

Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour

What: Comedian Sherri Shepherd
When: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Wilbur, 246 Tremont St., Boston
Cost: Tickets start at $38

Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy-winning comedian, actress, and talk show host whose career spans three decades across television, film, Broadway, and stand-up comedy. She's known for her memorable roles in "30 Rock and Friends," hosting the nationally syndicated talk show "Sherri," co-hosting the podcast "Two Funny Mamas" with Kym Whitley, and recently, co-starring in Tyler Perry's film "Straw." A multiple NAACP Image Award winner, she advocates for inclusivity and the representation of children with special needs. She's also releasing her first children's book, "The Sunshine Queens."

Romeo Santos & Prince Royce: Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour 2026

What: Bachata's biggest names share a stage for the first time
When: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Where: TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston
Cost: Tickets start at $238

Romeo Santos and Prince Royce, widely regarded as the kings of bachata, perform together for the first time at TD Garden, featuring hits and songs from their joint album "Better Late Than Never," which debuted at No. 1 and No. 2 on Billboard's Tropical Albums and Top Latin Albums charts, respectively. Join them in Boston, one of their stops on their 25-date North American tour from April to late May.

Other Events

The weekend features entertainment for a variety of interests, including baseball at Fenway, a candlelit concert, and an arena rock show.

Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 4:10 p.m.; Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 1:35 p.m.; and Monday, April 20, 2026, at 11:10 a.m. at Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Boston
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons: Friday, April 17, 2026, at 9 p.m. at Simons Theatre, 1 Central Wharf, Boston
Florence + The Machine: Everybody Scream Tour: Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston

More To Explore This Week

This week, Boston's stages host a variety of live entertainment across reggaeton, folk, pop, and contemporary dance. Choose between an acoustic show or a larger arena-style concert. There are plenty of options to suit a wide range of musical preferences.

FEID vs. FERXXO: Falxo Tour — El Mano a Mano Del Año: Monday, April 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Citizens House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston
JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 8 p.m. at Royale, 279 Tremont St., Boston
Demi Lovato: It's Not That Deep Tour: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. at TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston
Flight: Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. (additional dates available through April 26, 2026) at Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston