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Published on January 09, 2024
Ed Sheeran to Headline Boston Calling 2024, with The Killers and Tyler Childers in Star-Studded LineupSource: Eva Rinaldi from Sydney, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Boston's music scene is set to pulsate with the diverse rhythms of Ed Sheeran, The Killers, and Tyler Childers as Boston Calling 2024 announces its star-studded lineup. Taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, this fest promises to rock the Harvard Athletic Complex with talents from across the spectrum, as reported by CBS News Boston.

Sheeran, who's known for his heartfelt ballads and ubiquity on pop charts, is slated to charm audiences on Friday night, a performer who's no stranger to Boston with his declaration of Gillette Stadium being his "favorite place to play" in the U.S. Meanwhile, Saturday's stage will be graced by Tyler Childers, notably the first country music headliner in Boston Calling's history, followed by The Killers wrapping up the festival on Sunday night, returning triumphantly after their 2018 headline act where the band famously pulled a local high schooler up on stage, according to Boston.com.

The event, renowned for its eclectic blend of artists, will also feature Leon Bridges, Reneé Rapp, indie favorites Young the Giant, and hip-hop sensation Megan Thee Stallion throughout the three-day extravaganza. With more than 50 acts, including over 20 local New England artists like Beach Weather and Bad Rabbits, the festival is doubling down on its commitment to showcase a spectrum of talent.

Tickets will be up for grabs starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, the festival is delivering a tiered ticketing system with no hidden fees—GA, GA+, VIP, and the lux Platinum, which now boasts a new front-row viewing area at the Green Stage, Boston Calling officials shared the extras and pricing details, and these can be dissected further on their website. Three-day passes kick off at $360 for the standard GA and soar to $2799 for the top-shelf Platinum, while single-day digs span from $175 to a cool $1299 for the ritziest of revelers, so wallets out and let the music play.

For those looking for a premium festival experience, GA+ and VIP tiers offer amenities including access to craft cocktails and comfy restrooms. Platinum ticket holders will not only enjoy the best views but also savor food prepared by award-winning local chefs, a temptation not easily overlooked by gourmet music lovers.