NICE, a fest is an extremely NICE local music and art festival in Somerville, MA, presented by Get To The Gig Boston.

FA(N)Qs

(Frequently Asked NICE Questions)

  • NICE, a fest is a 4 day local festival Boston music festival, presented by Get To The Gig Boston, that takes place place in Davis Square, Somerville.

  • Check out our lineup page and schedule page to see all the NICE bands!

  • Tickets are available online, or in-person at the following locations:

  • Neither NICE, a fest, or the venues have a designated parking lot. Please use street parking and public lots when driving to the festival. We recommend taking public transit. Use the app Park Mobile to easily track your meter payment,

  • If the venue you’re hoping to be at is at capacity, please check out the other NICE, a fest venues or feel free to wait in line. If you want to see a specific band, it might be best to camp out a few sets in advance in the venue where you’re hoping to see that act.

  • YES! Contact Josh here.

  • YES! Please email alex@get2thegigbos.com with your resumé and desired position!

  • Band applications for 2024 are closed. Booking is done by our talent buyer, feel free to email him!

  • Applications for 2024 vendors are now closed. Please email niceafest@gmail.com to learn more about next year!

NICE ITEMS (: 

  • Small bags, totes, and purses are permitted, but subject to search by venue staff

  • Reusable water bottles are permitted, but subject to search by venue staff

  • Phones

  • Comfortable shoes

  • A rock and roll mindset

WHAT ITEMS CAN I BRING TO NICE, A FEST?

NOT NICE ITEMS :(

  • No luggage or large bags or backpacks

  • No drugs, firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind

  • No professional photography/video permitted without a NICE photo pass

  • No outside food or alcohol

  • No skateboards/rollerskates/bikes etc. Please leave those things outside of the venues

  • No squirt guns/misters/spray bottles

  • No FAKE IDs

  • No bad attitudes