Summer Concerts at the Institute of Contemporary Art

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) and Berklee have partnered for more than 10 years for Harborwalk Sounds at the ICA. Performances are free and open to the public on Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m. Located in a breathtaking waterfront building, the ICA is one of Boston’s most popular summertime destinations for visual art and performance. Experience the museum’s dynamic exhibitions, then head to the ICA’s outdoor grandstand to enjoy standout talent from Berklee. (View map.)

Stayed tuned for updates on dates and artists in 2021.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 5, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Mom Rock performs at the ICA on August 5 as part of Berklee's Summer in the City concert series.

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Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 12, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

The Thistle Brothers perform at the ICA on August 12 as part of Berklee's Summer in the City concert series. 

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Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 19, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

The Ruta Beggars perform at the ICA on August 19 as part of Berklee's Summer in the City concert series. 

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Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 26, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Nia Ashleigh performs at the ICA on August 26 as part of Berklee's Summer in the City concert series. 

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Past Events

Check out some of the great shows that have been part of the Summer in the City series in recent years.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / July 29, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Taylor Deneen performs at the ICA on July 29 as part of Berklee's Summer in the City concert series. 

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / July 22, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Alyssa Payne will perform at the ICA on July 22 as part of Berklee's Summer in the City concert series.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / July 15, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Mestizas will perform at the ICA on July 15 as part of the Summer in the City concert series. 

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / July 8, 2021 / 6:00 pm
Rescheduled
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Kristalis Sotomayor and her band will perform at the ICA on July 8.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 29, 2019 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Malaya first captured attention when she placed in the top eight on season 13 of American Idol. She is pursuing a solo career as an electronic soul singer-songwriter, and is inspired by India.Arie, Bryson Tiller, and Aretha Franklin.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 22, 2019 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Them Fantasies, an indie/alt rock trio from Boston, Massachusetts, merges styles from alternative rock, punk, classic rock and blues/jazz, indie rock, gospel, and R&B.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 15, 2019 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Mestizas is a female group specializing in a fusion of flamenco, Latin, and jazz genres, with an extended repertoire of covers and originals.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 8, 2019 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Dreion is a vocalist, songwriter, and performing artist from Omaha, Nebraska. As a student at Berklee College of Music, majoring in songwriting with a minor in Africana studies, he balances his academic and performing life with being a husband and a father.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / August 1, 2019 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

Tristan Simone, born in Spain, is a sociopolitical hip-hop rapper and jazz artist who performs in Spanish and English.

Presented By
Summer in the City
Event Dates
Thursday / July 25, 2019 / 6:00 pm
Venue
Institute of Contemporary Art
Putnam Investments Plaza, 25 Harbor Shore Drive
Boston
MA
02210
United States

One Drop: A Bob Marley Tribute is a large band featuring local musicians and Berklee College of Music students and alumni. Founded and led by drummer Luke Appleton-Webster, its mission is to faithfully present the repertoire of Bob Marley and the Wailers.