Celebrate Patriots' Day Weekend at Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is THE place to be to celebrate the Patriots’ Day/Boston Marathon weekend. For 300 years, Bostonians have gathered at the Marketplace to shop, mingle and celebrate, and this Patriots’ Day will be no different! Spring is in the air – the market will be buzzing, merchants will be offering a variety of exciting discounts, and outdoor cafes will be open (weather permitting.) In the Marketplace itself, local high school and college bands and orchestras will be serenading shoppers throughout Friday and Saturday, while the US Army 3rd Infantry Regiment Fife and Drum Corps will be performing on Sunday. And merchants will be celebrating the weekend with deals and events of their own – Ned Devine’s Irish Pub, for one, will be hosting live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Nearby, our friends at the Hard Rock Café will hosting a series of exciting live music events, including a concert by Keith Harking, formerly of Celtic Thunder. And venture outside to Marketplace Center to see the 23-foot fruit tree, a public art exhibition installed as part of the MFA’s “Megacities Asia” exhibit. Come celebrate spring, the Boston Marathon, and Patriots’ Day at Faneuil Hall Marketplace for fun events, exciting deals, and good times!

List of Events at Faneuil Hall Marketplace for Patriots’ Day/Marathon Weekend

Friday, April 15

Westfield High School Orchestra

11 am - 1 pm, West End

Westfield High School (NJ) is home to a vibrant music community that features 7 choirs, 6 bands, and 3 orchestras. The orchestra program features over 100 students and continues to grow. Members of the orchestra are involved in other orchestras at the community, regional, and All-State level. They are excited to be branching out and to give their students more playing opportunities and new, exciting musical experiences.

Ewing High School Band

11 am - 1 pm, South Market

Saturday, April 16

Lunenburg High School

11 am - 1 pm, South Market

Performing on Saturday, April 16th, at 11am is the Lunenburg High School Concert Band and Chorus under the direction of Caryn Wardwell and the LHS A cappella group, PULSE, under the direction of Lisa Mitchell. The groups' performances will feature a variety of selections, such as Themes from Disney's Aladdin, Some Nights by FUN, and Under the Boardwalk by the Drifters.

Mamaroneck High School

11 am - 1 pm, West End

The Mamaroneck High School Jazz band is a highly acclaimed High School Jazz group from Mamaroneck in Westchester County, New York. Mamaroneck has a long standing tradition of high quality performance under the direction of Mr. Timothy Hooker. Recently, this MHS Jazz Band took 1st place at the Sleepy Hollow Jazz Festival in partnership with Purchase College, Purchase, New York. MHS Jazz Band perform a Jazz repertoire with wonderful dynamics and artful improvisation and syncopation in all of their performances.

BC Music Guild

1 pm - 7 pm, West End

Come break the BC bubble Saturday April 16th and enjoy the Music Guild's second annual Boston College music festival at Faneuil Hall! It's going to be a day full of amazing BC bands, singer-songwriters, duos, rappers and everything in between. The event is free and all are encouraged to come out for the day to enjoy your favorite BC acts in the beautiful city of Boston.

Sunday, April 17

4 pm

U.S. Army 3d Infantry Regiment The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps – The Official Ceremonial Unit and Escort of the President of the United States, lead by Drum Major William Parks.

MFA Art Installation – Fruit Tree Sculpture at Marketplace Center

Marketplace Center has a tropical atmosphere as an enormous Fruit Tree sculpture is on display until July. The Fruit Tree sculpture is part of the Museum of Fine Arts Art Installation of Megacities Asia. Artists in the Asian megacities, which include Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Delhi and Mumbai, have created art that represents the unparalleled wave of urbanization that has swept over the region the last 50 years. Themes depicted in the installation include economic mobility of migrants and city dwellers, construction of homes and communities, rural-to-urban migration, waste management, consumption and preservation of objects, neighborhoods and buildings. Visitors will have the opportunity to encounter these large sculptures and installations in the MFA’s Gund gallery as well as other spaces across the Museum’s campus and our very own Marketplace Center. Take a picture with the tree and hashtag it #mfamega to get free admission to the MFA.

Ned Devine’s Irish Pub

Friday, April 15

The Wild Ones

Saturday, April 16

Kick

Hard Rock Cafe

Friday, April 15

Live music: Greg Adams, Dirty Dotty’s, Frank Viele and The Instigators

Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8 pm, $10

Saturday, April 16

Live music, 9:30-2 am. Video release for Cruel Miracle – also featuring 3 Parts Dead and Poncherello

Doors at 9 pm, show at 9:30 pm, $12

Sunday, April 17

Live music: Keith Harkin (formerly of Celtic Thunder)

Doors at 7: 30 pm, show at 8 pm

VIP meet and greet tickets available, $50 VIP meet and greet/$35 general admission

Monday, April 18

SING FOR YOUR SUPPER!

In preparation for tax day on Tuesday, April 19, guests can take the opportunity to pick a selected song to sing for a free Legendary Burger!

Live Music: Motivate Monday

Doors at 8:30 pm, $10

About Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of the nation’s premiere retail destinations combining a rich history with innovative retail concepts. The cobblestone streets are lined with famous restaurants, ethnic food stalls and a wide variety of stores. Renowned for outdoor entertainment, Faneuil Hall has hosted many events and performances from acrobats and magicians to musicians and more. This one-of-a-kind marketplace has something for everyone and promises a memorable experience every time.