UnCommon Corner
About
UnCommon Corner is an outdoor performance venue and beer garden on Boston Common, presented by Emerson College, Harpoon Brewery and the City of Boston. It offers food and drinks alongside free daily entertainment from Boston performers, open to everyone. The venue aims to draw both Bostonians and tourists, and the programming is meant to build community through shared experiences while supporting the local arts economy.
Harpoon supplies the beer garden. The brewery was founded in Boston in 1986, created the first craft IPA brewed in New England and is employee-owned, with the motto “Love Beer. Love Life.” Harpoon also plans beer-focused events at the garden through the summer. Performances are organized with a group of community curators and backed by sponsors, and visitors can make donations of any size to keep the programming free.
What to Know
- The venue operates seasonally, with a 2026 season underway.
- Its full name is the Emerson College UnCommon Corner.
- Season updates and event news are posted on the venue’s Instagram.
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