The Herter Park Amphitheater is an outdoor venue along the Charles River in Allston, MA, a neighborhood in the City of Boston.  

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LOCATION

The Amphitheater is located next to the Herter Community Garden, in a secluded wooded landscape with the technical address of 1175 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston.  It is at the opposite end of the large parking lot from the Artesani Splash Park & Wading Pool.

SEATING

The amphitheater has benches & stadium-type seats for 350 with two grassy knolls which can accommodate another 200 patrons on blankets or lawn chairs.  Seating is general admission.

RESERVATIONS

Seating is general admission.  No reservations are required.

PARKING

There is plenty of FREE parking in the large parking lot.  The Amphitheater is at opposite end of the large parking lot from the Artesani Splash Park & Wading Pool.

DOORS & SHOWTIMES

Showtimes vary depending on the event.  Please check the  schedule page.  Doors open 1 hour prior to showtime.

ADMISSION

All shows for the 2019 season are FREE.  Show your appreciation for the artists/performers by donating when they pass-the-hat.  Help us keep the lights on & continuing to bring great, free programming to the community by donating at our table, or through our website or Facebook page.

cancellations

Being an outdoor venue, all events are subject to weather.  Please check our  schedule page  or social media (Facebook, Twitter or Instragram) for cancellation notices.  We try to make the call whether or not to go forward by 5:00 PM, whenever possible.

Facilities

There are two portable restroom units onsite.  One of the units is ADA accessible.

Accessibility & Special Needs

The Amphitheater is approximately 500 feet from the parking lot.  The venue is wheelchair accessible.  There is an ADA accessible portable restroom unit onsite.  Assisted listening devices are not available.  For those parents who have children with spectrum or attention disorders, who need to vocalize or move around a bit, there is room to walk around up back & still watch the show.  We also keep the house lights on in that area, too, all still within view of the stage.  Feel free to bring a small ball, or sidewalk chalk etc.  We love wiggly kids who can’t sit still!  ​

Age Policy

All events are open to all ages.  Parents are encouraged to listen to music samples or research theater synopses beforehand.  FoHP does our best to provide links to band/production company websites &/or Facebook pages whenever possible.

FoOd

FoHP will have light snacks & water/soft drinks for sale.  Patrons are welcome to bring picnics & coolers.

Smoking 

Smoking/Vaping is not permitted anywhere inside the the venue.  If you are caught smoking/vaping on the premises you will be asked to leave immediately.  ​​

Conduct

Please remember, the Amphitheater is in an open area, in a public park, along a bicycle/walking trail.  There will be people passing by - families with children.  We ask all performers and individuals to refrain from foul language, or lewd/obscene behavior.  Patrons shall use the premises in a considerate manner at all times.  Conduct deemed disorderly at the sole discretion of FoHP shall be grounds for immediate expulsion from the premises.

Public Transportation

The Amphitheater is located directly along the Paul Dudley White Bike Path.  However, it not directly on any other major public transportation route.  The nearest bus route is the 70/70A/86 stop at Western Ave./Everett St.  The venue is about a 6 minute walk from there.  The 66/86 at N. Harvard St./Western Ave. is about 3/4 of a mile away.  The nearest Commuter Rail stop is the Boston Landing stop, about 3/4 of a mile away.  The nearest MBTA T-stops are along the Green B Line.  The Warren St., Allston St., Griggs St., Harvard Ave., or Packard's Corner stops are all about equal distance - about 1.5 miles away.  Walk to Brighton Ave. & then straight down Everett St.  It will bring you right into the park.

Other Stuff You SHould KNow

The venue is an outdoor venue.  Patrons are encouraged to anticipate typical outdoor needs such as bug spray, sunscreen, hand sanitizer or a light jacket.