Things To Do in Boston This Weekend: February 27 – March 1

Boston offers a wide range of events this weekend, including Candlelight: A Tribute to Phil Collins and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, ‘Pastoral,' featuring Augustin Hadelich performing Adès. Chamber elegance shines with Goldmund Quartet with Gloria Chien, Piano, while cultural celebrations, arena concerts, and theatrical storytelling round out a calendar filled with music, movement, and unforgettable live experiences.

Candlelight: Tribute to Phil Collins is part of the Candlelight concert series, offering audiences the chance to hear musicians perform classic songs in an intimate, stylish setting, with candlelight enhancing the evening. The music from these concerts includes great tracks, such as "In the Air Tonight," "You Can't Hurry Love," and "Against All Odds." It's presented in an elegant setting that enhances both the artist's performance and the concert's overall ambience, delivering the best possible experience.

Beethoven Symphony No. 6, Pastoral, and Augustin Hadelich Performs Adès bring together timeless masterworks and contemporary brilliance. Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 is a work that evokes the power of nature as well as several works by British composer Thomas Adès. The program will present a highly praised violinist, Augustin Hadelich, who will perform Adès's Violin Concerto, "Concentric Paths." The concert will provide an exciting connection between traditional and contemporary music expression.

Boston-based pianist Gloria Chien joins the acclaimed Goldmund Quartet for an evening of dynamic chamber music. The concert will include Haydn's "Joke" quartet, Amy Beach's quintessential piano quintet from the Boston School of Composition, and Grażyna Bacewicz's dramatic fourth quartet. Together, the repertoire blends Classical wit, Romantic richness, and striking 20th-century modernism in a vibrant showcase of ensemble artistry.

Boston's weekend lineup blends vibrant cultural tradition, waterfront romance, and chart-topping live music. The city offers a dynamic mix of sights and sounds that capture the spirit of the season.

Weeknights in Boston pulse with energy, from live music and large-scale storytelling to arena-level excitement. Boston's midweek nights offer many ways to have an equally exciting or unforgettable experience as on weekends.