Cambridge Crossing • June 18, July 16 & August 20, 2026
Free neighborhood events with live music, food trucks, lawn games, & more.
Summer means the return of CX Summer Nights!
Join us for this free outdoor event series featuring live music accompanied by a fresh lineup of local brews, food trucks, lawn games, and opportunities to support the Cambridge non-profit community.
THU
6/18
5:30pm - 8:30pm
*The backup date for this event is Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Jill McCracken +
The Far Out
About Jill McCracken: Jill McCracken (they/them) is a queer singer/songwriter making emotionally raw retro soul music. Heartfelt passion and vocal power remain front and center whether it’s a boisterous full band performance or an intimate solo set. McCracken’s influence has resonated with their home city of Boston, earning consistent Boston Music Award nominations over the past five years (Singer/Songwriter, Vocalist of the Year), clinching a New England Music Award (Soul/R&B act of the year), and being regarded as “a force to reckon with in the Boston Music Community” (Allston Pudding).
About The Far Out: The Far Out is a funk and soul pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. The six powerhouse musicians have been playing together since they were kids - learning and growing through shared experiences in jazz, theatre, a cappella, and orchestra. Now, they engage their audiences with high-energy grooves, lush vocals, and funky horn lines, supported by undeniable chemistry of a group of lifelong friends. Their goal is to include audiences in their infectious joy and spread the love of funk and soul music to younger generations.
Taking after the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and Earth, Wind & Fire, The Far Out is stacked with multiple lead singers and songwriters. Their genre is a cohesion of their individual tastes and influences, brought together by a shared aim to entertain and inspire. You’ll often catch the group of multi-instrumentalists switching roles during their shows — passing guitars around, moving from lead vocals to horn section, or stealing a moment behind the keys.
Since their formation in summer ‘21, TFO has quickly become a notable part of the Greater Boston music community. In 2025, they secured the awards for Live Act of the Year and Video of the Year (for “Laurel”) at the New England Music Awards. In addition, their debut album, Greetings from The Far Out, was nominated for Album of the Year at both the NEMAs and Boston Music Awards. The record is a total groove-fest and a celebration of the group’s chemistry and musicianship.
JILL MCCRACKEN
THE FAR OUT
Food // Bon Me, The Lexington, Tenoch Mexican, Hometown Poke
Drinks // Lamplighter, Hard Cider, High Noon, & more.
Community Spotlight // TBA
THURS
7/16
*The rain date for this event is Wednesday, July 22, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Hill House +
Over the Bridge
About Hill House: Hill House is a high-energy funk-pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. Featuring a funky horn section, tight rhythm section, and soaring vocals, Hill House performs both original music and covers with their own funky twist. Hill House aspires to create music influenced by each of their members unique musical backgrounds — a sound that resonates with all who listen and encourages them to get on their feet and be themselves.
Since their formation in 2022, Hill House has played shows at venues such as the Middle East’s Club Sonia, the Cantab Underground, the Rockwell, the Radio Bean, Cambridge CX Summer Nights, and most recently, kicking off Boston’s First Night City Plaza Main Stage performances. Hill House was also nominated for the New England Music Award’s “Rising Star - Massachusetts” in 2024.
About Over the Bridge: OTB is an East Coast Rock-Reggae band from the North Shore of Massachusetts. Their debut self-titled Album released at #1 on the iTunes Reggae Albums Chart and has since amassed nearly a half million streams across all platforms completely independently. The band has headlined throughout New England and beyond in addition to supporting various opportunities with such acts as the legendary Steel Pulse on their 50th Anniversary World Tour, G. Love & Special Sauce, Jakob Nowell of Sublime, Shwayze, Collie Buddz, Long Beach Dub All Stars, Tropidelic, The Elovaters, Badfish, Bumpin Uglies, and Fortunate Youth amongst many others and have performed on such festivals as High Hopes Fest, Garden Grove Music Fest, Oddity By The Ocean, G. Love’s Juice Fest, Boston Hempfest, Ziontific Music Fest, Higher Education Music Fest, Mountain Music Fest, and Sugarloaf Reggae Fest. Their highly anticipated full length sophomore album is set to release in 2026 and has the New England reggae scene buzzing with excitement!
HILL HOUSE
OVER THE BRIDGE
Food // Bon Me, The Lexington, Tenoch Mexican, Chicken on the Road
Drinks // Lamplighter, Hard Cider, High Noon, & more.
Community Spotlight // TBA
THURS
8/20
5:30pm - 8:30pm
*The rain date for this event is Wednesday, August 26, 2026
About Jake Swamp and the Pine: Jake Swamp and the Pine is an Americana band born out of Boston, Massachusetts. Led by singer, songwriter and guitarist Drew Zieff, the band features 8 time Boston Music Award winner Jonathan Ulman on drums, Chris Haley on electric guitar, pedal steel and backup vocals, and Austin Beveridge on bass, among other talented musicians who sit in on special occasions.
What started as a songwriting project in 2018 quickly turned into something much bigger. Jake Swamp and the Pine cut their teeth at small basement shows, porch fests, and bars in the Greater Boston area - and are now regularly playing prestigious national festivals and major venues. Through this - and a genuine focus on connecting with fans at an individual level - Jake Swamp and the Pine continue to amass a following that the band lovingly coined ‘The Pine’ - a community of fans who not only connect with the music, but also appreciate the band’s ability to create a sense of camaraderie and intimacy, no matter the size of the room or distance between them.
The band has had the privilege of sharing the stage with artists like Alanis Morissette, Trampled by Turtles, The Wood Brothers, Ziggy Marley, and more.
Keep an eye out for a special announcement of August’s second act!
Jake Swamp and the Pine + Special Guest TBA
JAKE SWAMP
AND THE PINE
Food // Bon Me, The Lexington, Boston BBQ, Tenoch Mexican
Drinks // Lamplighter, Hard Cider, High Noon, & more.
Community Spotlight // TBA
FAQs
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No! CX Summer Nights is not ticketed and is FREE to attend. If you wish to receive updates or reminders, you may register on Eventbrite.
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CX Summer Nights takes place in The Common at CX, located at 320 Morgan Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
Taking MBTA? The event is a 2-minute walk from Lechmere Station (Green Line, as well as the 69, 80, 87, and 88 bus lines) and a 5-minute walk from Community College Station (Orange Line).
Biking? We'll have free bike valet + there are several Bluebikes stations nearby.
Driving? There is no public event parking on-site. There are three garages within an 8-minute walk, the First Street Municipal Garage (Cash Only), CambridgeSide Garage, and Museum of Science Garage.
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Yes! These events are dog friendly.
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Yes! We strive to provide something for everyone at CX Summer Nights, including our youngest neighbors!
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You are not required to show ID to enter the event. However, adults 21 years of age and older who wish to purchase and consume alcohol at the event must present a valid Government-issued ID at the entrance and be given a wristband. Bartenders may only serve patrons wearing an official CX Summer Nights wristband.
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Yes. By entering this event, attendees consent to appear in photos and/or video recordings that may be used by DivcoWest, its partners and affiliates for commercial or other purposes.
