Boston Calling has issued a statement addressing complaints of dangerous overcrowding on Sunday, the final day of this year's fest, which took place over Memorial Day weekend. Performers for the day included the Killers, Hozier, Megan Thee Stallion, and Alvvays.
"We deeply appreciate the audience, staff, and performers who make Boston Calling possible, and want to acknowledge feedback from Sunday," the statement reads. "While attendee count was several thousand below the official capacity rating of the site, we never want anyone to feel uncomfortable or unsafe at the show."
"The safety and well-being of our fans, artists, guests and staff is paramount. We will continue to work with public officials and our operations team to improve the experience, layout, and ultimately create a better environment for everyone."
On social media, attendees voiced concerns about the size of the crowd, the lack of water stations, and multiple medical emergencies that took place throughout the day due to the heat. Boston Calling takes place at the Harvard Athletic Complex,
— Boston Calling (@bostoncalling) May 28, 2024
Live from Boston Calling. pic.twitter.com/SXNj3a4VeA
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) May 27, 2024
Lines for water stations. This was an absolute disaster @bostoncalling @WCVB pic.twitter.com/3XH8F1mwd9
— kar (@karrose91) May 27, 2024
boston calling was so fun on friday but good lord they oversold the hell out of that shit on sunday. like to an unsafe, dangerous level. so many health emergencies and crowd surges. shocked no one got seriously injured or died.
— Taylor (@taylorgabs_) May 27, 2024
Boston calling Sunday was actually ridiculously unsafe!!!! this was my third year AND I used to subject myself to parking lot warped tour for fun. People were passing out left and right at hozier’s set and there was a 30 minute line for water
— NEWSFLASH ASSHOLE (@denimchickem) May 27, 2024
