Gig Watch: January 2026
Shows not to miss in and around Boston for the month of January.
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Yo La Tengo played Bowery Ballroom – 12/21
Indie rock stalwarts Yo La Tengo wrapped up their annual Hanukkah residency at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom last month with surprise openers Florry and Jon Benjamin.
The Dream Syndicate played Crystal Ballroom – 12/10
Legends of the Paisley Underground The Dream Syndicate returned to Somerville’s Crystal Ballroom this month supporting a reissue of 1984’s Medicine Show.
Converge brought a Saddest Day to Roadrunner – 12/13
Metalcore heroes Converge held the first edition of their Saddest Day festival in Allston earlier this month with Touché Amoré, Soul Glo and more.
The Beths played Royale – 12/1
New Zealand quartet The Beths rolled into town for the first of two shows at the Royale with NZ neighbors Phoebe Rings.
Ulcerate played Sonia – 11/12
New Zealand death metal exports Ulcerate hit Cambridge last month with support from Obsidian Tongue and Spirit Possession.
Big Thief played MGM Music Hall – 10/21
Free-spirited folk-rockers Big Thief headlined a sold-out MGM with support from Lomelda.
Destroyer played Paradise Rock Club – 10/10
Dan Bejar’s Destroyer returned to the ‘Dise with support from singer/songwriter Jennifer Castle.