Theatre District Travel Guide

Boston

Theatre District featuring signage, a city and central business district
Theatre District
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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.


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Top hotels in Theatre District

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
3.5 out of 5
275 Tremont St, Boston, MA
The price is ฿5,721 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿5,721
฿6,662 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,003 reviews)
Boston 2-Day Visit
"Great 2-night stay. Very close to a lot of entertainment venues and restaurants."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
Found Hotel Boston Common
Found Hotel Boston Common
2.5 out of 5
78 Charles Street South, Boston, MA
The price is ฿4,706 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿4,706
฿5,480 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (1,141 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025

Found Hotel Boston Common
HI Boston - Hostel
HI Boston - Hostel
2 out of 5
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
The price is ฿3,768 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
฿3,768
฿4,388 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this hostel in Boston. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (981 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2025

HI Boston - Hostel
citizenM Boston Back Bay
citizenM Boston Back Bay
4 out of 5
408 Newbury street, Boston, MA
The price is ฿5,383 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿5,383
฿6,268 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (911 reviews)
"Loved a lot about this place. Staff were terrific. Loved that the TV was smart, so that I could beam from my phone (especially since there were no movie channels and basic cable). Rooms are very small, but ingeniously designed. But I'm glad I was traveling alone. I can't imagine staying in this room ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
Seaport Hotel Boston
Seaport Hotel Boston
4 out of 5
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA
The price is ฿9,979 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
฿9,979
฿11,790 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,859 reviews)
"Excellent location, friendly and accommodating staff."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025

Seaport Hotel Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston
4 out of 5
185 State St, Boston, MA
The price is ฿5,057 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿5,057
฿5,889 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,948 reviews)
"The hotel is in the perfect location. Close to so many activities as well as food/bars. It's also close to the harbor in the event you want to take a ferry to another town. We loved it!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

Harborside Inn Of Boston
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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 Old South Meeting House – 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 Old South Church 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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