My kids are always singing. Like, always. Pop music, kid songs, self-created jams — it doesn’t matter. There are always tunes escaping their mouths. My daughters’ love of music, their infectious little voices, and their insistence at learning every lyric is contagious. And what better way to celebrate this love for all things music than to enjoy a few kid-friendly concerts in Boston! These artists are on our list of must-see shows:
Birds of a Feather
Saturday, February 8
The Cabot Theater, Beverly
Birds of a Feather is a new American indie family superduo consisting of two kids music luminaries — Brooklyn’s longtime children’s music pioneer, Suzi Shelton, and Filipina-American Little Miss Ann of Chicago. Individually, Suzi and Ann have each maintained a strong presence in the national kids music scene. For over a decade, these longtime friends have also been inspired to perform together, and they will be sharing their new debut album, Rock Together, this February at the Cabot — one of our favorite venues for kids concerts near Boston!
Alastair Moock and Friends
Saturday, March 8
The Cabot Theater, Beverly
Alastair Moock and friends, with their unique brand of upbeat, socially conscious Americana music, will be playing in Beverly this March! Joining them for this special performance is the Teen Tour Choir of Boston City Singers from Dorchester. Moock, a Massachusetts resident, has worked closely with Boston City Singers for years. The Tour Choir travels all over the world, bringing with them their joy of singing and drumming and a repertoire that spans the music of Civil Rights, vocal jazz and classical pieces, and folk tunes from around the globe.
Laurie Berkner
Saturday, April 26
11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Greenwich Odeum, Greenwich, RI
Sunday, April 27
11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The Cabot Theater, Beverly
You can catch Laurie Berkner streaming online anytime, but this summer she will be playing live in Greenwich, RI, and then in Beverly the next day! Hailed as the “queen of kids’ music,” Laurie is well known for her intuitive music and innovative style. Her tour includes her most famous hits, like “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming),” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” and “Rocketship Run,” as well as newer hits like “Waiting for the Elevator,” “My Bunny Goes Hop,” and “Chipmunk at the Gas Pump” — plus a few well-loved songs that are not often heard at her full-band concerts!
The Wiggles
Sunday, June 29
3 and 6 p.m.
The Colonial Theater, Boston
The Wiggles are back with a new show based on their hit single “Bouncing Balls!” Get ready to sing, dance, and wiggle in this high-energy musical extravaganza — featuring all eight Wiggles, including OG Blue Wiggle Anthony, Simon, Lachy, Tsehay, John, Lucia, Caterina, and Evie. The 6 p.m. show sold out so rapidly that they added a second at 3 p.m.! If you want in, it’s smart to get your hands on these coveted tickets now!
Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
Monday, August 25
TD Garden, Boston
With the recent release of “Descendants: Rise of Red” and the premiere of “Zombies 4” slated for 2025, this concert is sure to be amazing! It’s described as a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience that will feature Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton, Dara Reneé, Joshua Colley, and Mekonnen Knife. The arena tour will celebrate the chart-topping music from Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” movie franchises, inspiring families and fans of all ages to dance, sing, and engage with their favorite stars. This is a fun way to say goodbye to summer vacation!
Concerts Not Currently Touring Near Us — But Worth Waiting For!
Raffi
With classics like “Baby Beluga” and “Down by the Bay,” the old school music of Raffi is sure to entertain the young and the young at heart.
Josh & the Jamtones
Danceable music for kids (and their adults) makes a Josh & the Jamtones concert fun for everyone! Described as an interactive, ultra-powered dance party machine, this concert is one you don’t want to miss.
Kidz Bop
Boasting the biggest bops of the year — with kid-friendly lyrics — Kidz Bop is the introduction to pop music all kids love!
Local Musicians With Regular Appearances
Looking for kids concerts and performances in Boston that are a bit more low key? These Boston-based musicians are always performing at libraries and other local venues with smaller crowds — and often for free!
Sulina Boucher
Sulina Boucher is a local musician who specializes in Brazilian music for children. The infectious rhythms and fun songs make for a great performance. Children of all ages enjoy listening to songs they know (like the Itsy Bitsy Spider) mixed with a bossa nova beat. Check out her show schedule here.
Matt Heaton
Matt Heaton, who believes that both children and their parents should be entertained during a show, is a local performer. He, along with his guitar, performs regularly in the greater Boston area. Check out his show schedule here.
Jeff Jam
Jeff Jam, a local entertainer with a great following, performs regularly in the Boston area. Silly songs combined with a memorable performance make for a great day out with littles. Check out his show schedule here.
Wayne Potash
With over thirty years of experience, Wayne has released eight award winning albums for children! Together with his Music Fun Band, Wayne is sure to delight audiences young and old with his catchy, silly songs! Check out his show schedule here.
