Theatre District Travel Guide

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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 £159 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£159
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Safe and comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 £141 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£141
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,204 reviews)
"Great location, affordable, clean room."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Found Hotel Boston Common
HI Boston - Hostel
HI Boston - Hostel
2 out of 5
19 Stuart Street, Boston, MA
The price is £159 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£159
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Everything I need was there. The bed was comfortable and clean. The staff were also heloful with my inquiries."

Reviewed on 3 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 £227 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£227
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (3,618 reviews)
"Upscale, clean modern overall great stay"

Reviewed on 4 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 £157 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£157
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,362 reviews)
"Pretty cozy place for city life trips"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

citizenM Boston Back Bay
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Harborside Inn Of Boston
4 out of 5
185 State St, Boston, MA
The price is £176 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£176
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,272 reviews)
"Always a pleasure to stay at Harborside! We will be back soon!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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 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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