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Could such a concert even be held in Massachusetts? Here’s a look at the biggest concerts and concert venues in the Bay State.
What is the biggest concert in Massachusetts history?
The biggest concert in Massachusetts history was singer Ed Sheeran at Gillette Stadium on July 1, 2023.
For that event, 71,723 attended Sheeran’s concert, which broke the single-show attendance record at Gillette.
However, if you count orchestral concerts, the Boston Pops free concert on the Esplanade on the Fourth of July has attracted over 500,000 attendees.
What are the biggest concert venues in Massachusetts?
Gillette Stadium (Foxboro)
Concert capacity: 65,878 (depending on stage size)
Gillette transforms from a football stadium to a huge concert venue in the warmer months, hosting artists from Beyonce to Kendrick Lamar.
It was the first NFL stadium Taylor Swift ever headlined, and she gave three performances in The Eras Tour there in May of 2023. While she’s played 13 shows at Gillette, it’s country star Kenney Chesney that has played the venue more than any other: at least 24 times.
While 65,878 is the football capacity, depending on the stage size it’s possible for the event space to fit more people.
Fenway Park (Boston)
Concert capacity: 37,755
Since 2003, at least one concert has been held at Fenway Park thanks to the Fenway Concert Series. Last year, artists like Noah Kahan and the Foo Fighters performed at the iconic baseball stadium. This year, the season kicks off May 29 with Shakira.
Xfinity Center (Mansfield)
Concert capacity: 19,900
The Xfinity Center in Mansfield is an outdoor amphitheater that features open air seating and a lawn. It has 7,000 reserved seats, 7,000 lawn seats and 5,900 general admission seats.
This year, performing artists include Halsey, Wiz Khalifa, and the Doobie Brothers.
TD Garden (Boston)
Concert capacity: 19,600
It’s currently Celtics season, but the TD Garden hosts concerts of all types year round. This summer, artists like Tyler the Creator, Gracie Abrams and Stevie Nicks will take to the stage.
DCU Center (Worcester)
Concert capacity: 14,800
This indoor arena located in downtown Worcester holds a range of shows. Since the building was opened by Frank Sinatra in 1982, it has hosted the likes of Aerosmith, Elton John, and Madonna.
Other Massachusetts venues
- Agganis Arena (Boston): 7,200
- Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (Boston): 5,000
- Leader Bank Pavilion (Boston): 5,000
- Roadrunner (Boston): 3,500
- Orpheum Theatre (Boston): 2700
- Boston Opera House (Boston): 2,677
- Symphony Hall (Boston): 2,625
- House of Blues Boston (Boston): 2,200
- Shubert Theatre (Boston): 1,500
- Jordan Hall (Boston): 1,051
A mother charged with two counts of murder after the deaths of her two young children agreed Monday in Rutland County Superior Court to be transferred to Massachusetts, where she will face the charges.
The Massachusetts State Police have charged Janette MacAusland, 49, with murdering her two children, ages 6 and 7, after they were found dead at their home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Friday.
According to a Bennington police press release, MacAusland arrived at a relative’s home in Vermont on Friday night with a neck injury, bleeding and appearing “highly distraught.”
The relatives called the Bennington police, who then prompted police in Wellesley, Massachusetts, to check on MacAusland’s children. Both were found dead. No details have been released about the cause or manner of death.
The Bennington Police Department arrested MacAusland and took her to Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland, where she has been held without bail.
Appearing virtually in court Monday, MacAusland agreed to waive her right to a hearing and be immediately transferred back to Norfolk County in Massachusetts.
“She’s decided that the best thing is to get back to Massachusetts as soon as possible and address these charges,” Jeff Rubin, her attorney, said at the hearing.
The children’s deaths follow a custody battle between MacAusland and her former husband, according to the Associated Press. MacAusland’s husband filed for divorce in October after nine years of marriage and sought custody of the children and family home.
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WRGB) — A Massachusetts woman accused of killing her two children appeared in court virtually in Vermont on Monday.
Janette MacAusland joined the court hearing from Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland and waived her extradition rights, signing a waiver to be transported back to Massachusetts.
The case began Friday night, when Bennington police were reportedly called for a welfare check on MacAusland. Police say she arrived at a family home distraught and with a neck injury.
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While speaking with police, officers reportedly became increasingly concerned for her children in Wellesley, Massachusetts — a boy and a girl, ages 7 and 6.
Authorities there conducted a welfare check and found the children dead.
MacAusland was arrested and charged with murder.
The Boston Globe reports MacAusland was going through a contentious divorce and seeking custody of both children.
A check-in will be required in two weeks to ensure she is picked up. In the meantime, she remains in jail without bail.
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Janette MacAusland is accused of killing her two children in MA.
BENNINGTON, NY (WNYT) – 49-year-old Janette MacAusland was arrested Friday in Bennington, VT; she is accused of killing her two children in Wellesley, MA.
Bennington Police said they got a call around 9:15 Friday night to conduct a welfare check about a woman that had arrived at a family home in Bennington appearing highly distraught. That woman was Janette MacAusland.
It was also reported to police that MacAusland had a visible neck injury and was actively bleeding.
Benington Police said as officers tried to talk to the woman she became increasingly concerned about the welfare of her children.
Bennington Police then requested that Wellesley Police perform a welfare check on the children at the home in Wellesley, MA.
Around 9:50 p.m. Friday night, Wellesley Police called Benington Police and told them that MacAusland’s two children were found dead inside her home.
Woman accused of killing two children arrested in Bennington
Bennington Police then took MacAusland into custody as a fugitive from justice. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts charged Janette MacAusland with two counts of murder for the death of her children.
MacAusland is now being held at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility without bail, where she awaits to be transferred to Massachusetts to answer to the murder charges.
MacAusland is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Rutland Superior Court.
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