# Roadrunner (venue)

The Roadrunner is a concert venue in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Since its opening on March 15, 2022, the Roadrunner has been the largest general admission concert venue in New England, with a capacity of 3,500. The venue is named after Jonathan Richman's song "Roadrunner".

## History

In October 1976, American rock band The Modern Lovers released the song "Roadrunner". Written by Jonathan Richman, the song details the freedom he feels while driving alone, specifically in Boston suburbs. Richman has described the song as an ode to Massachusetts Route 128. Elsewhere, it has been described as "one of the most magical songs in existence" and has had a significant influence on the culture of Massachusetts, with it even being proposed as the official rock song of the state.
On April 1, 2019, construction began on a new venue at 89 Guest Street. After significant delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the venue was opened on March 15, 2022, with a concert by American bluegrass artist Billy Strings. It was given the name Roadrunner as a tribute to Jonathan Richman's song.
In February 2025, the venue is set to host the Something in the Way Fest, featuring over 25 artists on Run for Cover Records. The event will introduce a temporary second stage.

## Size

With a capacity of 3,500, the venue is the largest general admission concert venue in New England.
The entire venue is 50,000 square feet (approximately 4,645 square meters) in total. Standing at 60 feet wide, the stage itself has been labeled "arena-sized".

## Transportation and parking

The Roadrunner is located at Boston Landing station, part of the MBTA's Framingham/Worcester Line. Alternatively, the Green Line train stops at the Allston Street and Harvard Avenue stations, which, when walking, are approximately 15 minutes away from the venue.
There is no parking area for cars at the Roadrunner, though the venue lists 71, 40, and 80 Guest Street as recommended parking garages.

## Concerts

| Date | Headliner(s) | Opening act(s) | Event/Tour |
| March 15, 2022 | Billy Strings | — | Venue inauguration |
| March 17, 2022 | Khruangbin | Nubya Garcia | Casa Surreal Tour |
| March 18, 2022 | Khruangbin | Nubya Garcia | Casa Surreal Tour |
| March 19, 2022 | Tom Misch | Joel Culpepper | NA Tour 2022 |
| March 29, 2022 | JoJo | Tanerélle, Lindsey Lomis | JoJo Tour 2022 |
| March 20, 2022 | Dropkick Murphys | Jesse Ahern, Jim Lindberg, The Rumjacks | St. Patrick's Day Tour 2022 |
| March 24, 2022 | Bleachers | Charly Bliss | Strange Desire live |
| March 25, 2022 | Bleachers | Charly Bliss | Gone Now live |
| July 26, 2022 | Mitski | The Weather Station | Laurel Hell Tour |
| July 27, 2022 | Mitski | The Weather Station | Laurel Hell Tour |
| September 29, 2022 | Japanese Breakfast | Yo La Tengo | Jubilee Tour |
| December 2, 2022 | Rina Sawayama | DJ Coleslaw | Hold the Girl Tour |
| December 17, 2022 | Foals | Glove, Inner Wave | Life Is Yours Tour |
| May 9, 2023 | Sabrina Carpenter | Blu DeTiger | Emails I Can't Send Tour |
| September 22, 2023 | Tegan and Sara | Carlie Hanson | Crybaby Tour 2023 |
| February 18, 2024 | S Club | — | The Good Times Tour |
| October 11, 2024 | Dayseeker | Alpha Wolf, Catch Your Breath, Kingdom of Giants | Dark Sun Protocol |
| October 13, 2024 | Fontaines D.C. | Been Stellar | Romance Tour |
| October 16, 2024 | Declan McKenna | Vlad Holiday | Live in Concert: USA & CA '24 |
| October 26, 2024 | Okean Elzy | — | The Lighthouse Tour 2024 |
| October 28, 2024 | Clairo | Alice Phoebe Lou | Charm Tour |
| October 29, 2024 | Clairo | Alice Phoebe Lou | Charm Tour |
| October 30, 2024 | Clairo | Alice Phoebe Lou | Charm Tour |