Theatre District Travel Guide

Boston

Theatre District featuring signage, a city and central business district
Theatre District
Theatre District showing shopping
Theatre District showing night scenes and signage
Theatre District showing night scenes and a city

From Broadway musicals to the ballet to the Blue Man Group, you have a wide selection of performances at your fingertips in Boston’s premier cultural district.

Boston’s Theatre District is a fantastic destination for staged entertainment in the city. Get your ticket and enjoy top quality entertainment. Discover an array of theatrical talent, ranging from stand-up comedies to extravagant musical productions, in the heart of downtown Boston.

Walk along Washington and Tremont streets and check out the shows currently playing. The Theatre District offers a range of performance spaces, from iconic theatres that seat thousands to intimate black box stages.

See a lavish production at Boston Opera House. The ornate French and Italian style theatre is known for putting on headline productions, such as Broadway musicals. Watch the Boston Ballet’s annual performance of Nutcracker here during November and December.

Prepare to laugh your way through any performance at Charles Playhouse. While the red-brick building may look unassuming from the outside, this black box theatre hosts two of Boston’s most unconventional acts: Shear Madness and the Blue Man Group.

If you prefer music concerts to theatrical productions, visit the Orpheum. The historic theatre attracts world-class musicians, bands and rock stars.

Time your visit around summer so you can attend Shakespeare on the Common. Every July and August, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company gives free performances of a Shakespeare play. Spread out your blanket on the Boston Common’s green lawn and enjoy theatre under the stars. Come early to hear jazz music performed by students and alumni of the New England Conservatory.

Even if you don’t have time to stay for a show, take a few minutes to walk through the lobbies of some of the Theatre District’s most beautiful venues. The Schubert and Wang theatres are known for being particularly stunning.

The Theatre District is in the heart of downtown Boston. Have a delicious meal at one of the restaurants lining the streets or enjoy a post-show stroll through Boston Common.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Theatre District

Found Hotel Boston Common

Found Hotel Boston Common

2.5 out of 5
78 Charles Street South, Boston, MA
The price is ₹13,464 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹13,464
₹15,679 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,212 reviews)
"Great staff and a great room! If you are looking for a place to rest your head, this is your spot!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Found Hotel Boston Common
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown

3.5 out of 5
275 Tremont St, Boston, MA
The price is ₹17,456 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹17,456
₹20,328 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"I liked the water machine ik the lobby"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
HI Boston - Hostel

HI Boston - Hostel

2 out of 5
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹16,100 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹16,100
₹18,747 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location was great. And good stay for a hostel"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

HI Boston - Hostel
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

4 out of 5
450 Summer Street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹15,486 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹15,486
₹21,556 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,713 reviews)
"The room was clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
citizenM Boston Back Bay

citizenM Boston Back Bay

4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹16,333 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹16,333
₹19,020 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Fenway Park and Copley Square ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,485 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston North Station

citizenM Boston North Station

4 out of 5
80-120 Causeway Street, Boston, MA
The price is ₹15,037 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹15,037
₹17,511 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,572 reviews)
"It was an amazing experience especially for my first time in boston, however, my fiancee was walked into by an employee while he was in a stall using the bathroom. His stall door was wide open and she just started cleaning it like he wasnt there. Other than that amazing workers, very kind and ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

citizenM Boston North Station
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Theatre District

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Chinatown

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Theatres and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy in Chinatown, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Chinatown Station.

Chinatown
Theatre District which includes night scenes and signage

Bay Village

While you're in Bay Village, take in top sights like Charles Playhouse and jump on the metro at Tufts Medical Center Station to see more of the city.

Bay Village
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Downtown Crossing

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Orpheum Theater to The Freedom Trail – discover Downtown Crossing, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Crossing
Beacon Hill showing landscape views

Beacon Hill

5/5(3 area reviews)

Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.

Beacon Hill
Back Bay showing a city

Back Bay East

If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.

Back Bay East
Boston Financial District which includes a city and a park

Boston Financial District

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Boston Harbor and Boston Massacre Site are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Boston Financial District. Travellers also love the fantastic nightlife, must-see aquarium and captivating waterfront views.

Boston Financial District

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