First time at Roadrunner for the LANY concert! The venue is nice capacity around 3500. Has a general admission on the ground level which is where we were, and also a balcony level - tickets are a bit more expensive for that level. It's all standing room. The high ceilings make it seem huge. The stage is large and spacious too. They had this red billowing curtain covering for the opening acts before the main band. Sound was great. Also the lighting effects for the different songs was good. We were quite close to the stage so had a great view. Great show! Restrooms are in the back and even though at the end of the show the women's had a long line but it moved fast. There are 17 stalls so that definitely helps move the line. There is a merch counter and a bar. The bar closed at the end of the show, so if you're looking for drinks or water make sure to get them during the show. Overall we had a great time! read more

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No cell service inside. Not sure if it was due to everyone trying to get on it, but the WiFi didn't work well for me either. Really small selection of seltzers/beers, and when my friend ordered a margarita, they gave her just tequila and orange juice. One of the security guards outside was rude and said "Do you even know your right from your left?" when she directing the line on where to go for bags vs no bags, when in reality i just didn't hear what she was saying because there was a long, loud line of people. read more

I saw a show here in May of 2025. It seemed to be a pretty typical venue to me. Security before getting in was relatively quick and painless. I was warned by a friend that there would be no cell signal inside, but they have free Wi-Fi and it worked very well for me. read more

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No thanks. Paid for train tickets, got a hotel and paid for 3 tickets to the RedBull Qualifier show-waste of money. First and foremost I emailed them about this specific show since it announced in New York as the second leg- they didn't reply for like a week and a half and the show wasn't even on the website. Why is a show being mentioned for promo but not on the venues site- after that week and a half they reply with the link for the tickets to the show. Terrible way to promote a show. Anywho let me carry on to day of. We arrive nobody standing in line, and line wasn't even set up yet. So we sit on the bench, there was one other young lady there maybe a workers daughter or something. Okay so now we see one other person come and a group so we now jump in the line that they made. So that would've made us number 3 and number 4 in line and this is extremely important because this is general admission and it's first come first serve. Well after the girl in front of us allowed her friends of 6-7 other people, and the girl who's family member worked there allowed another 5-6 people to cut as well, you see where I'm going with this- get my point? Why is cutting not enforced? Other states this doesn't fly, and when I tell the people in front of me stop letting people cut they give me an attitude. Ignorant souls to match this venue. So once they open the doors it's all hell breaking loose, everyone running in- if you have a bag (book bag or even wristlet) which online on the website says strictly prohibited book bags so how did people get in with them blows my mind. They pull all people with bags to the side, and check them in a line that doesn't even go into the venue. I've also never seen this most venues check everyone as they go in. This structure was weird. So now my mom didn't have a bag or wristlet so she could go inside but I was outside getting my small wristlet checked. Okay... We get inside easy to scan the tickets, easy to walk in after that and since we were sitting around the dancing stage this is why it was important in regards to all those people cutting we obviously arrived early for a reason. Anyways we did get a good seat. Now to the music. Horrible! The bass was so loud you couldn't even hear the song. Did they not do sound check? Like I had to hold my ears closed sometimes because I feel the bass in my soul and my ears were throbbing. Now as this was a dance battle music is imperative, because they need to hear the songs being played- well guess what during one performers battle the music cuts off and the dj's raise their hands like what the heck is going on. This is all around horrible. You would think this being In such a nice area that it would be good. Absolutely not. I would NEVER attend this venue for any reason. Young kids running around acting like they have no home training, a bunch of unhinged college kids and security doesn't seem to care. read more

G Eazy Freak Show 2024 Standing room only, unless you request specialty seating (limited to about 20 chairs, left stage "pit" area) We got general admission floor tickets and, in my opinion, were BETTER than balcony. Balcony is further away from the stage and costs more. You don't get to interact with the artists or have easy access to bar/bathrooms. We stood with our backs to the DJ equipment and had the best view Doors open an hour before show. Security and metal detectors/checkpoints upon arrival. Bathrooms are big and spacious. There are bar areas, but drinks are pretty steep ($18 for a down east cider) read more

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Came here for the Sofi Tukker concert. Top row had a lot of nice viewpoints but would appreciate some crowd control as there were several very young children (? No idea why) and they were out of control...so were the parents. Was crowded and hard to get a space to see the stage, which isn't amazing because we paid extra for the balcony. Won't be doing that again. Besides that, tons of space, nice bar. The security is absolutely insane. +1 star for being so thorough but also -1 for being very rude to an extreme. Sure felt safe though! Overall had a nice time at Roadrunner because the music was sublime. read more

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Saw a concert here and it was a fun night. It gets packed inside and the line to get in can take a long time. It helps if you only care about the main act so you can go in last minute. Big props because they give you large cups of iced water for free! read more

Roadrunner - The image shows a live music performance at an indoor venue, with several musicians playing instruments on stage. The stage is lit with blue lighting, and a large screen behind the performers displays visuals. Audience members are visible in the foreground, watching the performance. The setting suggests a concert or music event, with professional lighting and sound equipment present. - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We drove from Providence for the Red Bull Dance your Style competition. The venue was a 5 minute drive which was nice. We arrived early and were the third one in line, unfortunately it didn't stay that way. The young lady at the front of the line (her dad was working the venue) he allowed her friends to cut and stay with her that was another 5 ppl then the young lady in front of us let 3 of her friends cut the line and then another friend when they tried to have another friend my daughter spoke that it wasn't fair. Once the line started moving they decided to do check bags outside to the side which made my daughter have to leave the line while I went in waiting for her. Usually checked bags are done inside as you enter. So it allowed many to enter first. The sound system was not great at some points in the show too much base which interfered with the dancers. I would recommend they make adjustments in the future read more

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This was my second time at Roadrunner for a concert, and I've now experienced both the ground level and the upper level. Personally, I prefer the upper level -- the view is great, it's much easier to move around, and if you have guest pass access there's a private bar, bathrooms, and even a screen to watch what's happening on the floor. The lower level just feels more crowded and chaotic, so the upstairs vibe works better for me. From a bar perspective, I haven't been impressed. The drink options aren't really to my taste, so I kept it simple with a Shirley Temple -- which was pretty lackluster. Honestly, I don't feel pressed to order drinks here. Concerts themselves are wonderful -- sound and atmosphere are on point. The staff at the front door who scan tickets have consistently been solid and efficient. I did have one encounter with an aggressive worker before a show once, which wasn't great, but overall the crowd flow in and out of the venue is handled well. If you're coming here, I'd recommend the upper level for a more comfortable experience -- especially if you like room to breathe without sacrificing the view. read more

Inside the venue. Amazing. The second floor with the riser seats were awesome. Outside the venue. Where are the food trucks? Minus one point read more

- AT LEAST 2 people fainted during still woozy, the band had to stop playing (2 minutes into the show) Staff handed out water bottles only at the front of the venue, fully fully packed - ridiculously long lines. We paid $25 a person to go in a faster line - uneven flooring, tripped often - lights were only blue between sets - no fun music between sets pros: music wasn't too loud read more

Manager was extremely rude, completely unprofessional and on a power trip. def in a dry season with men. sorry you're working halloween but you don't have to make it everyone's problem. Honestly, so many bad reviews on this places' security, i genuinely hope they make some changes. read more

A quick update after seeing a show tonight: the adjacent garages increased their rate to $20 :/ Other than that had a similar experience although I was able to connect to The Track wifi while inside the venue. read more

Always great to see quality new music venues open. Roadrunner fills a much-needed niche between The Sinclair and The Garden. It's a great mid-size venue that consistently books solid indie artists. I've seen over a dozen shows here and have never had an issue - the venue is clean, the sound is great, and the refreshments are solid. A couple of callouts: 1. The entry line can be absurd. At times, it stretches nearly around the block back to the entrance. Whatever the bottleneck is, the process could definitely be more efficient. 2. The location is a mixed bag. It's a bit out of the way, which means there aren't many pre-show dining or drinking options nearby. But on the plus side, parking is relatively easy, and getting back on the highway post-show is painless. Overall, a welcome addition to Boston's music scene. read more

Black toilets? I see you Roadrunner- Fancy! What a nice venue! 1. Easy to find parking around the venue- Check! 2. Easy to enter (fast, quick and efficient)- Check! 3. Clean upon entry- Check! 4. Security was super nice to us and the 2 kids I had with me- Check! 5. Lots of opportunities for good vantage points- Check! Overall WAY better than The House of Blues! Also shout out to the security guard who was very interested in our kids being into Ween at a young age. He sought us out at the beginning of the show and engaged in conversation. At the end of the show he plowed through the crown to find us. Asked if we were staying for a few minutes. He went up to the stage and got each kid the set list! What a nice guy! We had a great experience at Roadrunner! read more

Roadrunner - HalloWEEN 2022 - A concert scene shows a band performing on stage with several musicians, including a guitarist and a vocalist, under vibrant green and purple stage lighting. The backdrop displays a large circular graphic with a stylized face and spiky hair. The audience is visible in the foreground, with some people raising their hands. The venue has professional lighting equipment and musical instruments set up for the performance. - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Spacious and well organized, this is my new favorite music venue in Boston. The lights and sound for shows from rock to EDM were consistently great, but best of all there was enough space for everyone to get a good view of the artists. With their gender neutral restrooms, I'm curious if long waits are now eliminated since there are plenty of stalls available for everyone. They're also well staffed and so lines go by quickly, including the coat check line which may seem long when they direct the queue to wrap up the stairs but only takes twenty minutes. Event parking in the parking garage nearby was $30 for the night, and there are restaurants and a commuter rail stop within the same plaza. The biggest con is that there's no cell service as others mention so don't expect to be able to call anyone in your group that's inside the venue. I was able to get some service with T-Mobile though but couldn't reach anyone else. read more

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What a craphole. No seats. Standing room only. Massive crowd, cheek to jowl, this is no way to enjoy a show. Last time I put up with this I was at the Cape Cod Colosseum seeing Ritchie Blackmore in the late 70s. These people need to buy some chairs. read more

Mainly GA and the top is standing only I think I'm not sure on that because I was in GA. Nothing special. At least you get to be close to the performer. Workers terribly rude and acted sexist. The workers were extremely offensive to me and treated a man and also my boyfriend completely differently than how they treated me. Also, they kicked the artist off at 12:30. All around terrible venue. If you want to pay for a concert and be kicked out because they shut everything down at 12:30.... this is the place to do it. Per most places the drinks are insanely expensive. Gave 2 stars for being close to the performer. read more

Despite reviews warning about security, our experience went smoothly. Not a sold-out show though. Also folks were sitting on cement riser steps and chairs were set out in areas of the balcony that were not VIP. read more

I'm happy about the addition of Roadrunner to the Boston music scene. We desperately needed it. They've been getting so many great acts of all different genres. The venue is beautiful and the sound and acoustics are great. I also had an awesome experience with one of the bartenders Chrys. Can't wait to visit again! read more

I had a pleasant experience, my friend and I saw Sampha at this venue. The check in process was speedy, and we were seated before we knew it. We sat in the balcony and had a great view. It's the perfect venue for a simplistic musician. Will be on the lookout for more shows here. read more

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Awesome venue. We stood against the rail on the balcony and it was a great view. I would get there early before doors open to get the spot you want. I would go back read more

Been to many shows here and always went to the balcony, easier for me to see and lean since I have some issues standing. Went to a show 6/28 and they made the entire balcony a paid upgrade. If you go to the map when you purchase tickets, the balcony is part of the selection for GA. Incredibly misleading. This show was a smaller band that did not sell out, so this slimy company wants to make more money to make the balcony a paid upgrade. So gross. read more

A great place to see a concert in Boston. They do it all well, from service to security. It's also handicapped accessible, and if you need one and let them know in advance, they'll provide a chair. I look forward to future visits. read more

Awesome venue to see a show. Went to see The Red Clay Strays and it was a fantastic show! The venue was very clean including the bathrooms which were spotless. Doors opened at 7pm, we arrived around 7:30. There was a line outside but it moved quickly. Decided to walk around inside for a bit to check this place out. Very impressed with everything. Headed upstairs and ultimately stayed up there since the view was better. No issues leaving after the show. Wish the mech line wasn't so backed up. Inside is a total dead zone for cell service! They do have free WiFi though. read more

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Before you read any further. This place has 0 cell reception, so don't expect to send anything out while being inside. More on this later. Overall the Venue sets the bar high for the Boston Concert Scene. With Clean bathrooms, easy entrances and close public parking garages this place is great. Public transportation can be tough from some areas of Boston but that seems to be my only caveat. I've been to a couple shows here now and each has been a great experience. Great overall sound and a brand new facility is always a plus. What the tickets lack in price is made up for at the bar with most drinks being priced a bit high. Although being next to a Beer hall has its benefits. No Service Continued: Sorry Gen Z no Snapchat stories or 300 story posts on IG until after the show. Although there is Wifi if you opt in for the "Guest Room" which gains you access to a private bar and dedicated entrance. For $50 you get to skip the general admission line and get complimentary coat check as well. Overall this venue sets a high bar for its long standing competitors. Cough cough "House of Rules" read more

Roadrunner - Post Show Denzel Curry Tour - A large indoor music venue with a stage at the front, illuminated by stage lights. The floor is scattered with trash, and several groups of people are standing or walking around, some near the stage and others on the main floor. The venue has a balcony area and dark walls, with some lighting fixtures visible on the ceiling. - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We've been to a couple shows here- it's a nice venue to have in the neighborhood. For parking, you're best off in one of the garages for $20, though it takes forever to get out at the end. The bars inside are fully stocked and the bartenders are nice. The staff is also good about ADA accommodations, but if you have a group, they're unlikely to be able to be near you in the ADA section. There's basically no cell service, which isn't great if you get split up from your group. Overall a pretty good spot for a show. read more

Actual rating 4.5. Went to the opening Maggie Rogers show (2/9/2023). Had "Guest" tickets so we watched the show from upstairs but I made sure to scope out downstairs to evaluate the views if downstairs. I did not believe that there's not a bad view in the building. I was wrong. This is a larger version of the House of Blues. Doors opened at 7 PM and by 8 PM most of the "on the rail" vacancies were gone (this was a sold out show so I'd consider this worst case). The rails which circle the dance floor and the balcony would be highly desired if you are drinking beverages because they have a flat service you can set you cup on. In addition it offers unobstructed views of the stage. The dance floor is large and I crouched pretending to be a 5' 6" person and I could easily see waist up of the performers (of course if you're standing behind the Boston Celtics you best move). Even the rail behind the sound station offered great views of the stage. The sound was good. A little muddy and this did not improve as i moved to a center position. It was not a distraction to the quality of the music. I've read reviews in which the workers were criticized. I can tell you we had nothing but courtesy and helpfulness from all the staff we encountered. The beer prices were better than expected. Perhaps they are cheaper in the "Guest" section. $8 for a Miller and $13 for a large Sierra Nevada. Tap water was free. The half point deduction: They may have oversold the "guest" section as the stairs became standing room areas and it made it more difficult to leave your spot and go to the bathroom or bar. Ticket prices ($100) and guest passes ($50) made this one of the more expensive concerts of the year (the quality of the show more than made up for this - of course this is relative to one's net worth :) ). Finally - the lighting and effects for the Maggie show were very well done. I did not expect this from a large "club" and not seen this at the HOBs. I was thoroughly impressed by nearly every aspect of this place and look forward to more visits in the future. read more

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Horribly rude and aggressive staff at the door. Completely mismanaging the line and on a power trip when dealing with teens at an all ages show. Be on high alert if you have younger kids/ teens going to a show at this venue. There seems to be no actual grown ups in charge. read more

Honestly was pretty happily surprised after finally having my first visit to this new concert spot. Been going to shows since I was 10 and this is definitely a good space. The security was kind of ridiculous, but after that the rest of the staff was fast and nice. The space is well designed and we could see and hear very well even at the back of the room. Lots of bathrooms as well. A little pricey for tickets, but that is the ticketing company's fault read more

The guest room is a joke; I paid 50/ticket for it, and it came with no special area but that little tiny room up in the balcony. Every corner was blocked off for "VIP SEATING". The coat check wasn't even open for the band I went to see. The seating was horrible. Enchalladas were cold in the middle. They don't take cash, which is annoying, especially if I didn't go; my son wouldn't have had a way to get merch or food. They only have Pepsi at the bar for soda. I don't drink alcohol, and neither do the kids that I brought. The Strobe lights from the balcony were obnoxious. and kept going into my eyes even when switching multiple spots. The band I went to see was amazing, though. read more

This place is an absolute mess. The bathrooms are open to all but the entire one side is just urinals? The bartenders were nice but slow moving. I bought ONE drink from this place and was kicked out for drinking. I supplied valid id, had a wristband, and am well past 21. They were determined that I was wasted because I was trying to catch my breath after someone came after me up front and beat the living crap out of me. I spent $1000 on flights and $1000 on hotels to see a show here. Didn't get to see them, got jumped, and had to stand out in the rain to try and listen to the band I paid $2200 to see. They also wouldn't accept my other ticket as it "wasn't real" because it was an AXS certified resale. read more

Went here last night to see Kelsea Ballerini. First time at Roadrunner and was super impressed. I wasn't sure how I'd like standing general admission with no assigned seats, but it's such a small venue that no matter where you're standing (even if you're short like me) you can see. Everything is so nice and new on the inside, and they're very organized. No one scanned our tickets though, so that was kind of weird. Could have gone for free. KIDDING!!! They had a good selection of beverages and all the employees were were friendly and helpful. read more

Roadrunner - A female performer with long blonde hair, wearing a white crop top and high-waisted jeans, sings into a microphone on stage. Behind her, backup dancers and musicians are visible, with colorful stage lighting and curtains. Audience members are seen in the foreground, watching the performance. - Performing Arts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

- Multiple bathrooms at almost every corner upstairs and downstairs. All gender neutral. One side being urinal and stalls, and the other being just stalls. - There's a ton of things you aren't allowed to take inside. There's also bag size restrictions, so definitely go to the venue website FAQ for the prohibited items to save yourself any hassle. - There's 3 parking garages around the venue that are easy to access, the venue website lists 3 parking garage addresses nearby, but the one located on 80 guest street is the closest (imo) parking cost us 20 bucks. - there is no smoking area, at all. FYI to you smokers out there, get your puffs in before the show. Also there's no lighters allowed inside. - I purchased the quick pass, but also the guest room addition pass. They both have dedicated separate entry ways but both have their separate advantages. - The quick pass is only a fast pass to get in the venue and has its own dedicated line up front. It also has a little sign confirming its the "quick pass" lane. You proceed to walk through a metal detector and they search your bags. If you're trying to secure merch/beat the crowd, this entrance is beneficial because all of the merch tables are right there when you walk in. - the guest room pass has its own dedicated entrance also, you have to walk past the venue to the far left side of it (do not not go up the stairs lol). You'll hit that right pretty much loop to the back side of the building but also see the signage that says "guest room entrance" this is an alternative option that provides another "fast entrance" inside the venue, but this entrance way is on the opposite side, close to the stage area so not close to the merch. You get exclusive access to this small private bar area upstairs. This room has 2 closed door private bathrooms that are gender neutral, it can get packed with a line. This area also has a private bar, some couch seats and bar seats, one tv monitor that will stream the show/artist performing if you're there relaxing. It has a "self service" coat check area, so if you have " expensive" stuff I wouldn't recommend trying to utilize this because it's just a hanger rack that is out in the open for everyone to use. - if you plan to buy merch, bring empty/extra small tote bags or string backpacks with you so you can utilize them to keep your stuff secure. Trust - You'll need it! - if you go through the front entrance, but you also purchased the guest room pass, you need to grab your pass from the guest room staff. You have no option to obtain these virtually because they need to give you a sticker for access. Anywho, if you're looking for how to find the area after entering through the front of the venue: walk towards the stage area, past the left side bar closest to the stage, there will be metal doors at the back wall area near the stage on the left hand side. There will be a set of stairs, and the doors. There will also be a security guard standing by the doors guarding them. You just need to tell the security guard that you entered from the front entrance, but need to get your guest room passes to get entry to the guest room. The security guard will let u through, then you will be lead to a table of people who will give you your guest room pass ticket stub, and a yellow sticker. They will proceed to let you back inside. You can walk up those stairs next to the guest room entrance doors, once upstairs turn left and you will see a security guard standing at the open doors. You will need to put this yellow sticker on and keep it on/secure the entire night for the guest room security guard at the door to allow you in and out of the guest room. (Photo attached of guest room sticker badge thingy and ticket stub I got for the guest room pass as well) - the stairs to get upstairs are a pretty epic workout and unavoidable, so if you are handicapped or just hate steep stairs, I wouldn't recommend purchasing the guest room pass since it's on the second floor. I didn't see any sort of ramps or elevators to help people. reach out to the venue if accommodations are needed to see how they can help. - The venue doesn't have a number, but has an information email address listed on their site. They're super quick to respond, so I appreciated that. - the coat check area downstairs inside is next to the Merch area but seems like it isn't usually open and available. Select shows it is but seems to be rare. The show we attended this weekend they used the coatcheck space for an additional band to sell merch out of. - My cell service was in and out of service in certain areas of the venue but the spot has free Wi-Fi to connect to. - plenty of spaces to sit or stand upstairs where the bleacher style seats are and the ac in the place is top notch so you won't overheat. The bleachers are concrete, so not the most comfortable long term seat. The staff was nice and helpful, but hope this data dump helps y'all! read more

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The sound quality is still great, but the security at this venue has gotten outrageous. What was once a breeze is not a full body pat down, with them going through all your personal items (like every little fold in your wallet). I'm not sure if they had some sort of incident, but the new security practices are invasive and cause a ridiculously long wait to get inside. read more

Venue is awesome.... when we finally got in!! Took a half hour in line for id & bag check. And it was FREEZIN!!! Then the lines were crazy long at the bars but we found the quickest bartender!!! Cool place to see a show....acoustics & sound were excellent. It is general admission so if you're behind the jerky people w their phones out, kinda sucks. The worst was the parking garage... took another hour to even MOVE from our pkg spot. Made for a long night.... Don't know if I'd go back... I'm too old for all that sh*€ read more

Easily my new favorite venue in Boston. Not sure if it was the specific crowd (Chelsea Cutler), but everyone was SO polite and kind to each other. The vibes were fantastic, the best of any show I've ever been to. Bartenders, security, staff were all great. Everything moved efficiently and quickly, from getting in, getting drinks, bathrooms. The sound system was unbelievable. (but also very loud, definitely recommend earplugs) Plenty of nearby street parking when we went! read more

Really great concert space that has lots of different areas for you to see what works best for you to enjoy the show.

Great venue! Highly recommend getting the guest room passes if they are offered. I received an email to purchase them before Jack White's show and they were well worth it. It was freezing out and the line was so long to get in the main entrance but with the guest room pass you enter on the side of the building. The guest room is on the left balcony side where we had tickets with a private bar and restrooms (only 2 so plan accordingly). But a nice place to chill and socialize before the show, and you can go in and out from the balcony seating during the show. read more

Great venue that always has killer bands! I've seen two shows here and the balcony always feels like the secret spot. Great visibility with plenty of room, if you're not in the mood for being on the floor. Big venue that feels like a hidden gem, especially with parking available directly across the street. read more

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