The Big Gig: Indie Music Festival & Market

The Big Gig is on, ya dig? 6 Boston-area indie acts on the rise • 100+ thoroughly unconventional vendors ONE DAY ONLY: Sun. Oct. 4, 11am–6pm, Hosted by @notchbrewing at @charlesriverspeedway (525 Western Ave Brighton, Boston MA 02135) *** FEATURES *** Admission: FREE, all ages Schedule: 11am doors 12pm: Ivy Boy @ivyboymusic 1pm: Puppy Problems @puppy__problems 2pm: Mozz @mozz.wav 3pm: slo-anne @slo_anneee 4pm: Emi McSwain @emimcswain 5pm: Happy Just to See You @happyjusttoseeyou Concessions: Sip ’n Shop – carry @notchbrewing beverages around while browsing! Trucks – @wanderlustglobalfood , @atreveteaprobar_ , @tandoorandcurryonwheels Stalls – @dosmanoskitchen , @pizzaprojectboston , @mommascambridge , @linger.boston / @weitogopopup , @the.koji.club Pets: you + fur baby can eat outside & shop together inside! Afterwards, stop by our store @thebrightonemporium : 60+ more vendors, a 5-min. walk away! 406 Western Ave 02135, open 11am–7pm. Directions: https://tr.ee/RM5be0 *** INFO *** Date: Sun. Oct. 4 2026 Time: 11am–6pm Address: 525 Western Ave Brighton Boston MA 02135 Location: @charlesriverspeedway complex – 7 restaurants, indoor taproom, Boston’s largest outdoor dining courtyard, big event hall (@garagebevents ) & a small one (annex) Weather: indoor + outdoor areas, rain or shine. *** GETTING THERE *** Bike: racks out front Bus: 70, 86 Commuter Rail: @boston_landing station, zone 1A (same $ as the T) Drive: right by the highway! Parking: Free: Speedway front lot, 1245 Soldiers Fld Rd over footbridge, or “Guido’s Court” Park Paid: • $5 flat rate next door behind 495 Western Ave (cash or card) • SpotHero parking across the street at 500 Western Ave • $5 with validation from @parkbagelry / @mollysbookstorema , garage behind 280 Western Ave Wheelchair accessible