The Big E + Major Punk Act In Boston And 15 MA Events This Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — It isn't so much a question of what there is to do in the Boston area and beyond, but rather, what should locals do?

Welcome to Patch's latest weekly roundup of highlight-worthy events across the city and surrounding areas. We've compiled them into one, easy-to-follow list, for your weekend planning.

This week, we learned that two big acts are coming to Massachusetts within the next year.

Jerry Seinfeld is headed to Worcester for two live stand-up shows. He will perform at the Hanover Theatre on Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

This won't be the first time Seinfeld has performed in Worcester. He has made a number of appearances throughout the years, even making a joke about the city's name in a social media post back in 2017.

"I cannot understand the spelling and pronunciation of Worcester, Mass. So I'm coming in for 2 shows Saturday night to figure it out," the comedian wrote on X.

• Read more: This Iconic Comedian Is Coming To Worcester

Additionally, Ed Sheeran announced expanded dates on his upcoming North American tour, which includes two in 2026 at Gillette Stadium.

Ticket presales begin next week for the Sheeran show, which has local dates scheduled for Sept. 25 and 26, 2026.

As for what's happening locally this weekend, The Big E is still running as is the King Richard's Faire. It's starting to feel a lot like fall.

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Here's what else is going on this weekend in Massachusetts:

Friday

• The Big E (through Sept. 28) — West Springfield
• King Richard's Faire (through Oct. 19) — Carver
• Eric Church at TD Garden — Boston
• New England Metal and Hardcore Festival Pre-Party at The Palladium — Worcester
• Waylon Wyatt at The Sinclair (Friday and Saturday) — Cambridge
• Fuzztival at Arts at the Armory (Friday and Saturday) — Somerville
• Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series at The Institute of Contemporary Art (Friday and Saturday) — Boston
• Billy Currington and Kip Moore at MGM Music Hall — Boston

Saturday

• Mt. Joy at TD Garden — Boston
• New England Metal and Hardcore Festival at The Palladium — Worcester
• What the Fluff Festival — Somerville
• Turnstile at The Stage at Suffolk Downs — Boston

Sunday

• Bruins vs. Capitals preseason game at TD Garden — Boston
• Laura Stevenson at The Sinclair — Cambridge
• Babytron at Big Night Live — Boston