Hatch Memorial Shell, Outdoor concert venue in Back Bay, Boston, US
The Hatch Memorial Shell features a semicircular arch opening measuring 40 feet high and 110 feet wide along the Charles River Esplanade.
The Edward A. Hatch Memorial Shell, funded by Maria Hatch in memory of her brother Edward, opened its permanent structure in 1941 after temporary wooden and metal versions.
The venue presents free concerts, movies, and classical performances by the Boston Pops Orchestra and Landmarks Orchestra during summer months from April through October.
The grass pavilion contains no permanent seating, requiring visitors to bring blankets, while footbridges over Storrow Drive provide access from neighboring areas.
A U.S. Army Cannon positioned next to the shell fires during the annual Boston Pops Fourth of July concert, accompanied by fireworks over the Charles River.
Location: Back Bay
Inception: 1941
Official opening: 1941
Address: 47 David G. Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02108
GPS coordinates: 42.35730,-71.07370
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:44
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