The Ultimate Back to School Event

Come join us in Boston for the 41st annual CollegeFest at Citizens House of Blues Boston on September 27, 2026! Grab your friends and visit and interact with your favorite brands, get FREE SWAG, and be entered to win prizes and sweepstakes, all for FREE!

 

2025 brands included Citizens Bank, IKEA, Dunkin, Zipcar, B-Side, EF Tours, The Red Sox, and more. Don’t miss this chance to get off campus and explore the ultimate college town. Skip the line & register to be a VIP for additional perks and giveaways! We can’t wait to welcome you back to Citizens House of Blues Boston on September 27, 2026!

WHEN

September 27, 2026 | 11am-4pm

ADMISSIONS

This event is free to college students, RSVP now to become a VIP. You’ll get to skip the line and be entered to win great prizes.

WHERE

Citizens House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne St,
Boston, MA 02215

DIRECTIONS

Directions coming soon.

Using the T: Coming Soon

WHAT TO BRING

Your college ID, energy to carry FREE stuff & your phone to capture and share your day. For faster access, leave bags at home, we’ll have SWAG Bags for you!

Do I need to be in college to attend?”

Yes, this event is exclusively for college students. You must present your active college ID to get in, even if you RSVP as well. If your school doesn’t give out ID’s, please be prepared to pull up your current class schedule to present along with an ID.

Can I bring a bag in?

For expedited access, leave bags at home. We have SWAG bags for you to carry all of your free stuff. Bags are not allowed in the House of Blues and you’ll be required to check your bag for a fee.

Besides the T, how can I get there?

If you don’t want to take the T, you can reach Citizen’s House of Blues using rideshare services. There are also many nearby parking garages and some limited street parking.

Why should I RSVP?

RSVPing will get the latest event info, and to stay informed about giveaways and prizes. We give away a lot of prizes (tickets, gift cards, free products) randomly to our RSVP’s! You’ll also get access to the VIP line, which will help you bypass the general admission line, getting you in faster.

If I do RSVP, do I need to print out my ticket?

You can either print out your ticket or pull it up on your phone. Don’t forget that you’ll still need an active college ID, even with a Universe ticket.