The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 52nd year, led by conductor Keith Lockhart. Special guest artists include Grammy-winning country star Lainey Wilson, three-time Grammy winner Chance The Rapper, and Grammy-winning New Orleans musician Trombone Shorty, each making their first appearance with the Pops. The program features world premieres of two new works by composers Carlos Simon and James M. Stephenson, as well as performances by the Boston Children's Chorus, Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, USS Constitution Color Guard, and pianist Pelin Su Yavuz. The event concludes with a fireworks display over the Charles River choreographed to music performed by the Boston Pops.
Cast and Creative Team for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at Hatch Shell
Cast
Lainey Wilson
Ensemble
Chance The Rapper
Ensemble
Trombone Shorty
Ensemble
Boston Children's Chorus
Ensemble
Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps
Ensemble
Pelin Su Yavuz
Ensemble
USS Constitution Color Guard
Ensemble
Tanglewood Festival Chorus
Ensemble
Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums
Ensemble
Creative Team
James M. (Jim) Stephenson
Composer
USS Constitution Color Guard
Performers
Tanglewood Festival Chorus
Performers
Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes and Drums
Performers
Boston Crusaders
Performers
Boston Children's Chorus
Performers
Pelin Su Yavuz
Pianist
Regie Gibson
Poet
Carlos Simon
Composer
Keith Lockhart
Conductor
News About Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at Hatch Shell
Jane Lynch and Megan Hilty Join Lineup for 2026 Boston Pops July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
June 16, 2026 Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning actress Jane Lynch has been tapped to host the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Tony- and Grammy-nominated actress Megan Hilty joins as a new special guest artist.
Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper & Trombone Shorty Join Boston Pops July 4 Spectacular
May 12, 2026 The Boston Pops has announced details for its 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular, featuring performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty.
LeAnn Rimes to Headline the 2025 Boston Pops July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
May 20, 2025 The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will return to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 51st year, featuring LeAnn Rimes and more. Learn how to attend!
Kelli O'Hara to Headline 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular 50th Anniversary Concert
May 15, 2024 The Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed this year’s musical program for its annual 4th of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. See who is performing, and learn more about the event!
R&B/Soul Group En Vogue Will Headline The 2023 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
June 21, 2023 The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced program details of its annual July 4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, returning to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade with Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops and an exciting lineup of guest performers.
Heather Headley, Chaka Khan & Javier Colon Headline 2022 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
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