The Roadrunner is a concert venue in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Since its opening on March 15, 2022, the Roadrunner has been the largest general admission concert venue in New England, with a capacity of 3,500. The venue is named after Jonathan Richman's song "Roadrunner".
History In October 1976, American rock band The Modern Lovers released the song "Roadrunner". Written by Jonathan Richman, the song details the freedom he feels while driving alone, specifically in Boston suburbs. Richman has described the song as an ode to Massachusetts Route 128. Elsewhere, it has been described as "one of the most magical songs in existence" and has had a significant influence on the culture of Massachusetts, with it even being proposed as the official rock song of the state.
On April 1, 2019, construction began on a new venue at 89 Guest Street. After significant delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue was opened on March 15, 2022, with a concert by American bluegrass artist Billy Strings. It was given the name Roadrunner as a tribute to Jonathan Richman's song.
In February 2025, the venue is set to host the Something in the Way Fest, featuring over 25 artists on Run for Cover Records. The event will introduce a temporary second stage.
Size With a capacity of 3,500, the venue is the largest general admission concert venue in New England.
The entire venue is 50,000 square feet (approximately 4,645 square meters) in total. Standing at 60 feet wide, the stage itself has been labeled "arena-sized".
Transportation and parking The Roadrunner is located at Boston Landing station, part of the MBTA's Framingham/Worcester Line. Alternatively, the Green Line train stops at the Allston Street and Harvard Avenue stations, which, when walking, are approximately 15 minutes away from the venue.
There is no parking area for cars at the Roadrunner, though the venue lists 71, 40, and 80 Guest Street as recommended parking garages.
Concerts
+ Date Headliner(s) Opening act(s) Event/Tour March 15, 2022 Billy Strings Venue inauguration March 17, 2022 Khruangbin Nubya Garcia Casa Surreal Tour March 18, 2022 March 19, 2022 Tom Misch Joel Culpepper NA Tour 2022 March 29, 2022 JoJo Tanerélle, Lindsey Lomis JoJo Tour 2022 March 20, 2022 Dropkick Murphys Jesse Ahern, Jim Lindberg, The Rumjacks St. Patrick's Day Tour 2022 March 24, 2022 Bleachers Charly Bliss Strange Desire live March 25, 2022 Gone Now live July 26, 2022 Mitski The Weather Station Laurel Hell Tour July 27, 2022 September 29, 2022 Japanese Breakfast Yo La Tengo Jubilee Tour December 2, 2022 Rina Sawayama DJ Coleslaw Hold the Girl Tour December 17, 2022 Foals Glove, Inner Wave Life Is Yours Tour May 9, 2023 Sabrina Carpenter Blu DeTiger Emails I Can't Send Tour September 22, 2023 Tegan and Sara Carlie Hanson Crybaby Tour 2023 November 29, 2023 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Michigander, Wildermiss New Friends Tour February 18, 2024 S Club The Good Times Tour October 11, 2024 Dayseeker Alpha Wolf, Catch Your Breath, Kingdom of Giants Dark Sun Protocol August 24, 2024 Something Corporate Zac Clark, Hidden in Plain View Out of Office Tour October 13, 2024 Fontaines D.C. Been Stellar Romance Tour October 16, 2024 Declan McKenna Vlad Holiday Live in Concert: USA & CA '24 October 26, 2024 Okean Elzy The Lighthouse Tour 2024 October 28, 2024 Clairo Alice Phoebe Lou Charm Tour October 29, 2024 October 30, 2024 June 6, 2025 Jack's Mannequin Yoke Lore The MFEO Tour September 12, 2025 Ethel Cain 9Million The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour September 18, 2025 Garbage Starcrawler Happy Endings tour
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