Boston Calling 2027

How past picks turned out: Possible played about 1 in 9, Long shot played about 1 in 16.

1. 1Snow StrippersPossible▲5At Primavera Sound the same weekendDouble-booked
2. 2Modest MousePossible▼5Played Boston Calling twice, last in 2022 on the second line. On 3 festival bills in 2026, including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. New record out Jun 2026New album
3. 3The StrokesPossiblePlayed Boston Calling in 2022 as a headliner. On 5 festival bills in 2026, including Bonnaroo and Coachella. New record out Jul 2026New album
4. 4Foo FightersPossible▲5Played Boston Calling in 2023. On 3 festival bills in 2026, including BottleRock Napa Valley and Rock in RioOur pick
5. 5SkrillexPossible▲5At Primavera Sound the same weekend. New record out Jun 2026Double-booked
6. 6Twenty One PilotsPossible▼6Played Boston Calling in 2019. On 4 festival bills in 2026, including Austin City Limits Music Festival and Riot FestOur pick
7. 7AfterPossiblePlaying Coachella 2027On the circuit
8. 8FlipturnPossible▲5On 6 festival bills in 2026, including Bonnaroo and BottleRock Napa Valley. New record out Jul 2026New album
9. 9Queens of the Stone AgePossible▼5Own show in Boston on May 24, inside the usual radius window. Played Boston Calling twice, last in 2023. Played Aftershock in 2026Schedule clash
10. 10Mariah the ScientistPossible▲5Playing Coachella 2027On the circuit
11. 11ParamoreLong shotPlayed Boston Calling twice, last in 2023 as a headlinerOur pick
12. 12Odd MobLong shot▲5Tour is nearby and the dates are open: New York on May 29. Playing Coachella 2027Routing fits
13. 13Hot MulliganLong shot▼7Playing Welcome to Rockville 2027On the circuit
14. 14Empire of the SunLong shotPlaying Coachella 2027On the circuit
15. 15LCD SoundsystemLong shotOn 2 festival bills in 2026, including BottleRock Napa Valley and Shaky KneesWould be a debut

• Pierce the VeilPlaying Pasadena on Jun 5, during Boston Calling. Playing Welcome to Rockville 2027
• WunderhorsePlaying Newcastle Upon Tyne on Jun 5, during Boston Calling. Played Boston Calling in 2023 on the third line. On 2 festival bills in 2026, including Lollapalooza and Outside Lands
• A Perfect CirclePlaying Daly City on Jun 4, during Boston Calling. Played Rock Werchter in 2026
• Wolf AlicePlaying Amsterdam on Jun 5, during Boston Calling. On 6 festival bills in 2026, including Lollapalooza and Rock Werchter
• The Airborne Toxic EventPlaying San Diego on Jun 5, during Boston Calling. Played Boston Calling in 2013
• A Day to RememberPlaying London on Jun 5, during Boston Calling. On 2 festival bills in 2026, including Aftershock and Download Festival
• Sam FenderPlaying Newcastle Upon Tyne on Jun 5, during Boston Calling. Genre fit
• The Lightning SeedsPlaying Dublin on Jun 5, during Boston Calling. Genre fit
• Kaiser ChiefsPlaying Halifax on Jun 4, during Boston Calling. Genre fit
• Sonny FoderaPlaying Cardiff on Jun 4, during Boston Calling. New record out Jun 2026
• Don BrocoPlaying Forest (Brussels) on Jun 5, during Boston Calling
• Neck DeepPlaying London on Jun 5, during Boston Calling