This year’s 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will feature Grammy-winning artists Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, and Trombone Shorty.
Governor Maura Healey and the Boston Pops have announced the lineup and programming for the 4th of July celebration. The event will also commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
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The show will have a revolutionary-themed drone show, a fireworks display, and world premieres of two new works by contemporary American composers. The concert will also feature performances by the Boston Children’s Chorus, Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and the U.S.S. Constitution Color Guard.
“Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and this July 4, we’re proud to welcome people from across the state and country to celebrate 250 years of our nation’s history right here in Boston,” said Governor Maura Healey. “From the incredible lineup of artists including the Boston Pops and fireworks over the Charles River, this year’s Spectacular will honor our past while celebrating the energy, creativity and diversity that define Massachusetts today. We’re excited to share this special moment with millions of people here in Boston and watching around the world.”
“This year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be an unforgettable celebration for our residents and visitors from around the world, honoring Boston’s revolutionary history, the courage of our communities, and the traditions that bring us together,” said Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. “Boston’s July 4th festivities are a cherished opportunity for friends and family to come together in celebration. We are proud to host this iconic event and to provide a memorable experience for all.”
“Back in 1976, Boston celebrated America’s Bicentennial with Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops on the Esplanade, establishing Boston as the place to celebrate Independence Day,” said conductor Keith Lockhart. “Fifty years later, I’m thrilled to welcome Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, and Trombone Shorty to the Hatch Shell as we celebrate America 250 with patriotic favorites, world premiere compositions, and what promises to be our biggest fireworks display yet.”
The free concert will take place on the Charles River Esplanade, which is expected to draw thousands to Boston. Beginning at 7 p.m., the event will be broadcast live on CNN.com.
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