Hatch Memorial Shell - Esplanade concert venue

The Hatch Memorial Shell at 47 David G Mugar Way on the Charles River Esplanade is an outdoor performance venue managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. It is the traditional site of the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert and fireworks and hosts numerous free summer concerts and civic events that draw large local audiences. The shell's role as a public music venue is a well-documented element of Boston's cultural life.