2012 Award Winner: BEST Concert Venue (Finalist), BEST Live Music Venue (Finalist)

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The Paradise

Nominated for: BEST Concert Venue BEST Live Music Venue

The Paradise 969 Commonwealth Ave Boston MA (617) 562-8800

Originally opened in September of 1977, the Paradise has endured as one of Boston's premiere rock and roll clubs for over 25 years. It holds a place in history as the first venue that U2 ever performed in the USA and has hosted some of rock's elite including: The Police, AC / DC, Blondie, REM, The Jam, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, Billy Joel, INXS, Tom Waits, Tom Tom Club, Television, Mission of Burma, Cheap Trick, Joe Jackson, Rage Against the Machine, The Pixies, Joe Strummer, Coldplay and so so many more!

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23 Tips from Voters

Chris M. on July 12, 2011

Great shows / not too hype-y

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Christina M. on June 21, 2011

intimate venue, which is awesome.

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DJ Mr Ed Mullen on June 16, 2011

Legendary

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Simona S. on June 14, 2011

So much love for the 'dise. Best lineups in Boston. Rock on!

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Peter H. on June 4, 2011

best in boston since avalon closed

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Brendan K. on June 4, 2011

much improved sight lines with the renovations!

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Harry R. on May 24, 2011

Pete Richard Band. Bring 'em back!!

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Allison R. on December 21, 2010

small and intimate, and $5 beers

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Brian M. on December 20, 2010

Concerts are my forte and the Paradise is hands down one of the best venues to check out a band blowing up.

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Jean I. on December 20, 2010

As in past decades, The Paradise draws major bands before they start world tours! A great place to get up and close!

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