Concert Venues

First Church Cambridge

First Church in Cambridge
11 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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DIRECTIONS. This site is T accessible, with parking options in local garages and on-street (note that resident parking only in Cambridge is not in effect on Sundays)..Directions.

ACCESSIBILITY. The sanctuary is wheelchair accessible. There are four accessible restrooms on the first floor, and two accessible (or disability) parking spaces on Garden Street in front of the church. These spaces require a disability plate or placard. The entrance at 11 Garden Street (near the playground on the north side of the church) has a push-button automatic door opener.

First Church in Cambridge is a historic congregation that was established in 1633, making it one of the oldest churches in New England. Located at 11 Garden Street, it has long served as a spiritual, cultural, and community hub in Cambridge. The church’s building, completed in 1872, is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture, with a distinctive stone facade and striking stained glass windows.

First Church has a deeply-rooted commitment to social justice, inclusivity, and outreach, actively participating in local and global causes. Seraphim is a partner in supporting their weekly Friday Cáfe outreach program, which offers food and coffee, rest, a sense of community, and resources to people living on the margins. Throughout its history, the church has been a welcoming space for all, promoting dialogue and action on issues such as racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, climate change, and homelessness. Its congregation reflects a diverse and vibrant community that values both tradition and progress.

Today, First Church continues to foster community engagement through the arts and music. The church’s acoustically resonant sanctuary is the stage for numerous concerts and events, and has become a beloved and highly regarded venue for musical performances in Cambridge.

Holy Name Parish
West Roxbury

Holy Name Parish
1689 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
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DIRECTIONS. The site is T accessible, using the West Roxbury stop on the Needham Line commuter rail. The venue is a seven minute walk from the stop.

There is on-street parking and off-street parking at the school across the street (525 West Roxbury Parkway). Directions.

ACCESSIBILITY. The upper church is handicap accessible. Enter the church driveway from Centre Street. You’ll find a small parking lot with handicap spaces and see a ramp entrance. Accessible restrooms are available only in the lower church. Enter the lower church through the street level front entrance.

Trinity Parish of Newton Centre

Trinity Parish of Newton Centre
11 Homer St
Newton Centre, MA 02459
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DIRECTIONS. Trinity Parish of Newton Centre is located at 11 Homer Street in Newton.. Find directions. There is no parking lot, but ample parking is available on the streets by the church. Meters are not in effect on Sundays.

The venue is T accessible. Take the D train of the green line to the Newton Centre stop. The church is a 10 minute walk from there.

ACCESSIBILITY. There are no designated handicap parking spaces. An entrance ramp is located to the right of the main entrance to the church. There is an accessible restroom on the same level as the sanctuary.