Skip to content
GoingOutly
Language: English

Visiting The Sinclair: what to know before you go

52 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States

The Sinclair is a music venue in Cambridge, open since 2012, with room for about 525 people.

Of the 18 upcoming shows with a published time, 72% start at 8:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Saturday and Friday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 8 dates.

4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus stop and Train); the nearest is Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority-Massachusetts Ave Holyoke St, 90 m away.

Key facts

Type of venue
Music venue
Capacity
525
Opened
2012
Address
52 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
Upcoming events
19
Usual start time
8:00 PM
Busiest days
Saturday, Friday

The Sinclair, month by month

  • October 20261 date, including Divaland of the Dead
  • November 20268 dates, including Earlybirds Club, Half Alive and halfalive
  • December 20264 dates, including Taper's Choice (18+), Earlybirds Club - Cambridge (21+) and Amtrac
  • February 20272 dates, including CG5 and Rare Americans with Naethan Apollo (18+)
  • March 20272 dates, including DeathByRomy and Haken
  • April 20272 dates, including Diiv and The Sheepdogs

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Concerts (17) and Plays & Musicals (2).

Arriving by public transport

  • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority-Massachusetts Ave Holyoke StBus stop90 m
    1 min walk
  • Harvard (MBTA station)Train140 m
    2 min walk
  • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority-Harvard Sq Garden St - Dawes IslandBus stop140 m
    2 min walk
  • Harvard Square Upper BuswayBus stop140 m
    2 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 50 m from the venue.

Hotels near The Sinclair

Next events at The Sinclair

half alive
Nov3Tue
Concerts

Half Alive

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM

The Sinclair

half alive
Nov4Wed
Concerts

halfalive

Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM

The Sinclair

Adult.
Nov6Fri
Concerts

Adult.

Fri, Nov 6 · 8:30 PM

The Sinclair

Other venues near The Sinclair

The Sinclair: practical questions

How many people fit in The Sinclair?

The Sinclair has a capacity of about 525; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did The Sinclair open?

The Sinclair opened in 2012.

What time do shows start at The Sinclair?

Usually at 8:00 PM (72% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to The Sinclair?

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority-Massachusetts Ave Holyoke St (Bus stop), 90 m away – about 1 min on foot.

Can I park near The Sinclair?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 50 m away.

What kind of events does The Sinclair host?

Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (17) and Plays & Musicals (2).

Which month has the most events at The Sinclair?

November 2026, with 8 dates, including Earlybirds Club and Half Alive.

Which other venues are close to The Sinclair?

The Sinclair Music Hall (1.3 km), Middle East - Upstairs (1.9 km), Middle East - Zuzu (2 km) and Sonia (1.9 km).

Transport, parking and hotel data © Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).