Several major events are scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, in Boston, including the Red Sox Home Opener and the start of Anime Boston.
Would you like more information on ticket availability for the Red Sox Home Opener or registration details for the Anime Boston convention?
Major Featured Events
Arts & Culture
Live Music & Performance
Other Local Activities
Red Sox Home OpenerThe Boston Red Sox face the San Diego Padres at Fenway Park at 1:10 PM (or 2:10 PM per some listings) for their first home game of the 2026 season.
Anime Boston 2026: The largest anime convention in New England begins its three-day run (April 3–5) at the Hynes Convention Center and Sheraton Boston Hotel, featuring cosplay, Japanese pop culture exhibits, and special presentations.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: A performance of "The Greatest Show On Earth" is scheduled for 7:00 PM at Agganis Arena.
First Friday EventsSeveral "First Friday" social and art events occur across the city:
ICA First FridaysProm: A 21+ retro-glam gala at the Institute of Contemporary Art starting at 6:00 PM.
SoWa First FridayArt and shopping celebrations at the SoWa Art + Design District at 450 Harrison Ave.
MFA First FridaysA social gathering at the Museum of Fine Arts at 6:00 PM.
The OutsidersA touring live performance of the musical at the Citizens Opera House at 8:00 PM.
Boston Symphony OrchestraAndris Nelsons leads the BSO in a performance featuring Sibelius’s Symphony No. 1 at Symphony Hall at 1:30 PM.
lespecial with MihaliA live concert for ages 18+ at the Paradise Rock Club starting at 7:00 PM.
Boston Progressive Jazz FestivalA multi-artist festival kicking off at Deep Cuts in nearby Medford at 7:00 PM.
Boston’s Talent Showdown: A high-energy community talent competition at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building starting at 5:00 PM.
Mariette in EcstasyThe Boston premiere of this theatrical production at the Boston Center for the Arts at 7:30 PM.
Technology & National Security Conference 2026: A professional conference held at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium starting at 5:00 PM.
Bingo!: A community game with snacks and drinks at the Fenway Community Center at 12:30 PM.
Red Velvet Burlesque ShowA weekly variety and cabaret performance at 25 Union Street starting at 6:00 PM.
Updated at 24 Mar 2026