Every year, a certain Very Big Gig brings dozens of renowned musicians to Allston-Brighton, where they perform for 40,000 fans over 3 days. We’re always very excited to welcome them back to the neighborhood, so join us right down the road from the festivities for an essential pit-stop to eat, drink, and shop with some of the best small local businesses the area has to offer. When Boston Calls, Brighton answers!

*** Features ***

Experience Room: @therainbowrackboutique custom ransom note t-shirts! Design a message assembled from letter patches from thrifted shirts, to be made while you shop!

Sip ‘n Shop: carry beverages from @notchbrewing around while you browse!

Concessions:

Trucks – @snackboxboston , & @wanderlustglobalfood or @bonetownburgers

Stalls – @pizzaprojectboston , @rite.bos , & @the.koji.club

Free fizz at the door from TBA while supplies last

Vinyl DJ: @highenergyvintage

Poster: find @_sam_pao in their booth at the market, or the link in their bio

Afterwards, stop by @thebrightonemporium : our store with 40 more vendors, only a 5-min walk away!

*** Info ***

Dates: 5/24 – 5/25 2025

Time: 11am-6pm

Address: 525 Western Ave. Boston MA 02135

Location: @charlesriverspeedway historic complex – 6 restaurants, large indoor taproom + outdoor courtyard seating, big event space (@garagebevents ) + a small one (annex)

Admission: free & all ages

Bike: racks out front + behind building next door. New protected street lanes!

Bus: 70 & 86

Drive: we’re right by the highway!

Free parking:

– lots next door behind 495 Western Ave (Community Health) + across at 500

– no time limit on weekends for neighborhood streets

*overflow garage behind 280 Western Ave, $20 flat daily*

Weather: indoor + outdoor sections, rain or shine

Fully Accessible

Pets: You + fur baby can eat outside & shop together inside!