Major Events and Venues in Boston USA – Features Hotels Travel and Nearby Attractions

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Major Events and Venues in Boston USA – Features Hotels Travel and Nearby Attractions

Boston, Massachusetts is one of the United States’ premier destinations for conventions, exhibitions, cultural events, and live entertainment. The city houses world-class event venues, luxury hotels, historic neighborhoods, markets, and a thriving cultural scene — making it a rich destination for attendees of all kinds of live events, conferences, and performances.

1. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), soon to be renamed the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, is the largest exhibition space in the Northeastern United States and a hub for major conventions, trade shows, and large-scale events in Boston. With over 516,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, it can accommodate exhibitions of all sizes, from industry trade shows to national conventions. BCEC offers advanced technology infrastructure, flexible layout options including meeting rooms and large exhibit floors, and is located near the South Boston waterfront.

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Features & Facilities

516,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with multiple bays
82 meeting rooms and a 40,020 sq. ft. ballroom
World class audio-visual and networking capabilities
Outdoor event space at The Lawn On D adjacent to the center
Easy access to public transit and close to a wide range of hotels and restaurants

Travel & Distance
BCEC is approximately 2.9 miles from Boston Logan International Airport, making it easily accessible by taxi, ride-share, or the Silver Line bus service.

Major Hotels Nearby

The Westin Boston Seaport District – Connected and adjacent to BCEC with over 94,000 sq. ft. of event space and scenic waterfront views.
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport – Upscale lodging with easy access to the convention center.
Seaport Hotel Boston & World Trade Center – Large event space and over 180,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
Hyatt Place Boston/Seaport District – Modern yet affordable option near Seaport venues.

Major Hangouts Nearby

Seaport Boulevard shopping and dining district
Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport area
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Innovation District waterfront eateries

Major Events
BCEC hosts a range of trade shows, industry conventions, and fan expos, including Fan Expo Boston, one of the region’s major annual conventions.

Accommodation Price Estimate
Near BCEC, nightly rates typically range from $250 to $450+, depending on season and venue proximity.

2. Hynes Convention Center

The John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center is a long-standing event venue in Boston’s Back Bay, offering approximately 176,480 square feet of space, 38 meeting rooms, and a grand ballroom suitable for large conventions, corporate events, and cultural gatherings. The venue’s downtown location places it near major retail, dining, and cultural hotspots.

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Features & Facilities

176,480 sq. ft. of exhibit and meeting space
24,544 sq. ft. grand ballroom
38 permanent meeting rooms
Easy pedestrian access to shops and restaurants

Travel & Distance
Hynes Convention Center is centrally located in Back Bay, and easily reached via the MBTA Green Line at Hynes Convention Center station. It is approximately 5–7 miles from Logan Airport.

Major Hotels Nearby

Sheraton Boston Hotel – Connected to Hynes and offers nearly 70,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space.
The Westin Copley Place, Boston – Offers event space and is linked via skybridge to Hynes.
Boston Marriott Copley Place – Large meeting space with breakout rooms and catering services.
Other nearby Back Bay hotels include Hyatt Regency Boston and boutique properties close to Boylston Street.

Major Hangouts Nearby

Newbury Street shopping and café culture
Prudential Center
Boston Public Garden
Copley Square attractions

Major Events
Annual events such as Anime Boston, Harvard Model Congress, and university-centric festivals make use of Hynes’ adaptable event spaces.

Accommodation Price Estimate
Back Bay hotel rates usually range between $220 to $500+ per night depending on hotel category and season.

3. Seaport World Trade Center

Located in the South Boston Waterfront area, the Seaport World Trade Center and adjacent Seaport Hotel complex offer over 180,000 square feet of meeting and event space along with convention facilities and a large exhibition floor. The venue is ideal for industry events, trade shows, and mid-size conventions.

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Features & Facilities

Extensive exhibit halls
Multiple ballrooms and breakout rooms
Underground parking for large events
Proximity to waterfront views and attractions

Travel & Distance
Just a short distance from Logan International Airport, the venue is accessible by the MBTA Silver Line and local transit.

Major Hotels Nearby

Seaport Hotel Boston & World Trade Center – Part of the same complex, ideal for attendees.
The Westin Boston Seaport District – Walkable event hotel with panoramic views.
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport – Upscale partner property within walking distance.

Major Hangouts Nearby

Boston Harborwalk promenade
Seaport Boulevard array of restaurants and boutiques
Institute of Contemporary Art nearby cultural hub

Major Events
The complex sees frequent trade shows, corporate summits, and networking forums throughout the year.

Accommodation Price Estimate
Seaport district hotel rooms often range from $280 to $500+ per night, higher for luxury options.

4. Boston Marriott Burlington

The Boston Marriott Burlington serves as a major hotel and events venue outside downtown Boston, ideal for regional conferences, corporate events, and professional gatherings. It offers extensive meeting rooms and ballroom facilities suitable for conventions and social events.

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Features & Facilities

Over 1,097 guest rooms
Flexible meeting and banquet facilities
Catering services and modern AV technology

Travel & Distance
Located further from Logan Airport than central Boston venues, its proximity to I-95 makes it convenient for regional access.

Major Hotels Nearby
As a hotel itself, Marriott Burlington offers accommodation, dining, business services, and event support.

Major Hangouts Nearby

Burlington Mall shopping and dining
Local restaurants and nightlife in Burlington center

Accommodation Price Estimate
Room rates typically range $180 to $300+ per night depending on season.

5. George Sherman Union Building (Boston University)

The George Sherman Union (GSU) at Boston University is a multifunctional campus facility that hosts student events, cultural programming, lectures, and smaller conferences. Featuring a large Metcalf Hall, auditorium spaces, and lounges with scenic views of the Charles River, GSU supports academic and creative events in an urban university environment.

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Features & Facilities

Metcalf Hall (12,000 sq. ft.) for exhibitions and receptions
Conference auditorium seating up to ~260
Ziskind Lounge and terrace for social events

Travel & Distance
GSU is located in Boston’s Back Bay near Boston University campus — accessible by public transport and about 7 miles from Logan International Airport.

Hotels Nearby

Hyatt Regency Boston – Central downtown location.
Sheraton Boston Hotel – Back Bay historic location.
Various boutique and university area inns and guest houses

Major Hangouts Nearby

Newbury Street
Boston Public Garden
Faneuil Hall Marketplace

6. Hyatt Regency, Boston

The Hyatt Regency Boston is a large downtown hotel with extensive event space including a grand ballroom and outdoor terrace. With modern meeting technology, attractive breakout rooms, and proximity to key attractions like Boston Common and Faneuil Hall, it serves as both event venue and luxury accommodation.

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Features & Facilities

30,000 sq. ft. of event space including ballroom and terrace
State-of-the-art audiovisual services
On-site dining, fitness center, and business services

Travel & Distance
Located near downtown Boston, Logan International Airport is about 7 miles away.

Major Hangouts Nearby

Boston Common and Public Garden
Downtown Crossing shopping district
Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market

Accommodation Price Estimate
Room rates typically $250 to $450+ per night.

7. The Westin Copley Place, Boston

The Westin Copley Place is a premier event hotel in Boston’s Back Bay, offering over 57,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space across 32 unique venues. Connected via skybridge to Hynes Convention Center and adjacent to major shopping and dining destinations, it is ideal for corporate conferences, weddings, and receptions.

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Features & Facilities

32 meeting rooms and ballrooms
State-of-the-art audiovisual support
Full catering and event planning services
Direct access to Back Bay attractions

Travel & Distance
Situated in Back Bay, about 6–8 miles from Logan Airport.

Major Hangouts Nearby

Copley Place Mall and Prudential Center
Newbury Street boutiques and cafés

Accommodation Price Estimate
Rooms typically $280 to $550+ per night.

Upcoming Major Events in Boston, USA – 2026

1. New England Boat Show

Date: January 7–11, 2026 (5 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
The New England Boat Show is a premier international exhibition showcasing hundreds of boats, yachts, and marine vessels. The event also features boating accessories, water sports equipment, and interactive exhibits focused on on-the-water adventures, attracting boating enthusiasts and industry professionals from across North America.

2. New England RV Supershow

Date: January 16–19, 2026 (4 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
The New England RV Supershow presents a comprehensive display of recreational vehicles, travel trailers, motorhomes, SUVs, and tow vehicles. The expo also highlights automobile parts, tools, and camping accessories, making it a key event for travel and outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts.

3. RE+ Northeast

Date: February 4–5, 2026 (2 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
RE+ Northeast brings together professionals from the solar, renewable energy, and energy storage industries. The event focuses on business networking, technology innovation, and regional clean energy development across the Northeastern United States.

4. SLAS Conference & Exhibition

Date: February 7–11, 2026 (5 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
The SLAS Conference is an international forum on emerging laboratory automation technologies. It connects academic researchers, industry leaders, government scientists, and technology providers to explore innovations in laboratory tools and automation solutions.

5. ACCESS MBA – Boston

Date: February 11, 2026 (1 Day)
Location: Boston, USA (Venue to be announced)
Description:
ACCESS MBA Boston is a global MBA recruitment and networking event designed to connect prospective students with leading international business schools. The event includes one-to-one meetings, panel discussions, and expert guidance on MBA programs worldwide.

6. Seafood Expo North America / Seafood Processing North America

Date: March 15–17, 2026 (3 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
Seafood Expo North America is the largest seafood trade event in North America, bringing together buyers, suppliers, processors, and service providers. The exhibition covers fresh, frozen, packaged, and value-added seafood products along with processing equipment and logistics services.

7. Pharma Forum

Date: March 22–25, 2026 (4 Days)
Location: The Westin Copley Place, Boston, USA
Description:
Pharma Forum is a high-level industry event designed to shape the future of pharmaceutical meetings and events. It features insights from senior leaders in bio/pharma, healthcare, and medical communications, focusing on strategy, innovation, and compliance.

8. PAX East

Date: March 26–29, 2026 (4 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
PAX East is one of the largest gaming and gaming culture events in the United States. The event features a massive expo hall, game demos, esports tournaments, live performances, and community-driven experiences for gamers, developers, and publishers.

9. Boston Marathon Expo

Date: April 20, 2026 (1 Day)
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, USA
Description:
The Boston Marathon Expo is a flagship event for the global running community, showcasing the latest products, apparel, footwear, and services related to endurance sports. It is a key attraction for marathon participants and fitness enthusiasts.

10. AEE East Conference & Expo

Date: May 2026 (Exact dates to be announced)
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, USA
Description:
AEE East Conference & Expo brings together energy professionals from commercial, industrial, and government sectors. The event focuses on energy efficiency strategies, sustainability solutions, and emerging technologies in the energy management space.

11. Pharmacovigilance USA

Date: May 6–7, 2026 (2 Days)
Location: USA (Venue to be announced)
Description:
Pharmacovigilance USA is an international conference dedicated to drug safety and regulatory compliance. The event explores global best practices, risk management strategies, and advancements in pharmacovigilance to ensure safer medicines.

12. PEGS Boston – Protein Engineering Summit

Date: May 11–15, 2026 (5 Days)
Location: Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, USA
Description:
PEGS Boston is a leading life sciences conference focused on protein engineering and biotherapeutic drug development. The summit attracts scientists, researchers, and industry leaders involved in biologics and therapeutic innovation.

13. Boston CHRO Summit

Date: May 13, 2026 (1 Day)
Location: Hyatt Regency, Boston, USA
Description:
The Boston CHRO Summit is a human resources leadership event designed for senior HR professionals. It focuses on leadership development, workforce transformation, and strategic HR practices impacting global business environments.

14. World Orphan Drug Congress USA

Date: May 19–21, 2026 (3 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
The World Orphan Drug Congress USA is a major biopharma conference dedicated to orphan and rare diseases. It brings together industry leaders, researchers, regulators, and patient advocacy groups to advance rare disease therapies.

15. Small Business Expo Boston

Date: May 27, 2026 (1 Day)
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, USA
Description:
Small Business Expo Boston is a large-scale networking and trade show for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The event offers workshops, vendor exhibitions, and opportunities to build new business partnerships.

16. InfoQ Dev Summit – Boston

Date: June 2026 (Exact dates to be announced)
Location: George Sherman Union Building, Boston University, USA
Description:
InfoQ Dev Summit Boston is a technology-focused conference for senior software developers and architects. It emphasizes real-world solutions, system design, and modern development practices.

17. QCon AI

Date: June 1–2, 2026 (2 Days)
Location: George Sherman Union Building, Boston University, USA
Description:
QCon AI is an advanced engineering conference centered on artificial intelligence in enterprise systems. The event explores how organizations embed AI to innovate, scale systems, and improve software resilience.

18. MEDevice Boston

Date: August 26–27, 2026 (2 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
MEDevice Boston is a specialized medical device conference and exhibition focused on design, engineering, and manufacturing innovation within the medtech industry.

19. Finance & Accounting for Bioscience

Date: September 2026 (Exact dates to be announced)
Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, USA
Description:
This forum addresses financial, accounting, and commercial challenges faced by pharmaceutical and biotech companies. It covers growth strategies, risk management, and digital transformation in life sciences.

20. Wind Turbine Blade North America

Date: September 2026 (Exact dates to be announced)
Location: USA (Venue to be announced)
Description:
Wind Turbine Blade North America focuses on materials, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of wind turbine blades. The forum supports development of local supply chains and renewable energy infrastructure.

21. LSX World Congress USA

Date: September 22–24, 2026 (3 Days)
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, USA
Description:
LSX World Congress USA brings together leaders from biotech, medtech, and pharmatech sectors. The event emphasizes partnerships, investment opportunities, and innovation across the life sciences ecosystem.

22. BiotechX USA

Date: September 29–30, 2026 (2 Days)
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, USA
Description:
BiotechX USA is a leading digital transformation conference for precision medicine. The event explores data, AI, and innovation strategies in pharma, healthcare, and life sciences.

23. CMHC West – Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Date: October 2026 (Exact dates to be announced)
Location: USA (Venue to be announced)
Description:
CMHC West addresses prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases. It brings together medical professionals, researchers, and healthcare leaders to discuss advances in cardiometabolic health.

24. World Drug Safety Congress Americas

Date: October 14–15, 2026 (2 Days)
Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, USA
Description:
The World Drug Safety Congress Americas is a global pharmacovigilance event addressing regulatory challenges, safety monitoring, and compliance strategies for drug safety professionals.

25. The MedTech Conference

Date: October 18–21, 2026 (4 Days)
Location: USA (Venue to be announced)
Description:
The MedTech Conference is a comprehensive forum featuring global leaders, educational programs, and networking opportunities in medical technology and healthcare innovation.

26. Business Analyst World – Boston

Date: October 19–22, 2026 (4 Days)
Location: Boston Marriott Burlington, USA
Description:
Business Analyst World Boston is a professional development event offering practical skills, tools, and methodologies for business analysts and project professionals, focusing on delivering projects on time and within budget.