Lansdowne Street runs along the back of Fenway Park in Boston’s Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, directly beneath the ballpark’s famous Green Monster left-field wall. For Red Sox fans it is hallowed ground, packed before and after games with crowds spilling between bars, restaurants, and the street’s long-standing reputation as a nightlife hub. The short, atmospheric block has hosted generations of music venues and clubs, and its proximity to the park makes it one of the liveliest spots in the city on game nights.
Today the street mixes sports-bar energy with music and entertainment venues such as MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Because event calendars, club lineups, and game schedules change constantly, check the venues’ or the Red Sox official sites for what’s on and for ticketing. Lansdowne Street is well served by transit: Kenmore on the Green Line is a short walk, and the Lansdowne commuter rail stop on the Framingham/Worcester Line is even closer.
Good to know
- Runs directly behind Fenway Park’s Green Monster
- Long known as a nightlife, music, and sports-bar destination
- Home to venues including MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- Very busy on Red Sox game days; check venue and Red Sox official sites for schedules and tickets
Getting there
- Address: Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215 (behind Fenway Park)
- Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore, Boston
- Nearest T: Kenmore (Green Line); Lansdowne commuter rail station (Framingham/Worcester Line) is also adjacent