Paradise Rock Club

You'll find the Paradise Lounge on 969 Commonwealth and the Paradise Rock Club right next door at 967. The new lounge is open nightly for food, cocktails and music.

Originally opened in September of 1977, the Paradise has endured as one of Boston's premiere rock and roll clubs for over 25 years. It holds a place in history as the first venue that U2 ever performed in the USA and has hosted some of rock's elite including: The Police, AC / DC, Blondie, REM, The Jam, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, Billy Joel, INXS, Tom Waits, Tom Tom Club, Television, Mission of Burma, Cheap Trick, Joe Jackson, Rage Against the Machine, The Pixies, Joe Strummer, Coldplay and so so many more!!! To view a giant list click here >>

The Paradise continues its commitment to great music everyday by bringing to the stage some of music's hottest up and coming artists, such as: Kings of Leon, Bloc Party, Futureheads, John Butler Trio, Ray Lamontagne, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Dresden Dolls, Stereophonics, Caesars, Liz Phair, Louis XIV, Citizen Cope, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and many more! Check the on line schedule for upcoming shows – there is ALWAYS a star of tomorrow playing at the Paradise Rock Club.

The Paradise provides both artist and audience high quality, staging, sound and lights, making it one of the best rooms in the city to experience a show. Although it is a 650 capacity room, the layout gives the audience a feeling of intimacy and closeness to the band. Experiencing your favorite band in this setting will leave you with a feeling that you have just witnessed something special. Like those that were here for the first U2 show!

Our commitment to providing the best concert experience for the fans is foremost. We strive to deliver a quality guest service experience. We have kept our prices reasonable to help make going to a show at the Paradise one that doesn't break the bank.

We now offer the chance to sit down for dinner before the show in the new Paradise Lounge, with all items on the menu only $4.95 from 5p-8p. Once in the show, grab a snack at the food bar in the mezzanine or order from your server. Still hungry after the show, join us again in the Lounge where your ticket from the show gets you in free to see some of the best in local an national singer / songwriters performing. Don't forget – the kitchen is open til 1AM to satisfy your late night munchies.

Come experience the 25 year, Rock and Roll legacy that is the Paradise Rock Club. Maybe someday you will be saying "I was there when (insert band name here) played the Dise!"