Frequently Asked Questions

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Location: Jetties Beach, Nantucket
Time: Lining up on Hulbert Avenue and Charles Street will be allowed beginning at 3 p.m. | General Admission gates open at 4:30 p.m. | Concert begins at 7 p.m. | A drone light show will cap off the event at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Map: Scroll to the bottom of this page for an event map.

Since 1997, the Boston Pops on Nantucket, presented by White Elephant Resorts, Jill and Stephen Karp, and sponsored by Fidelity Investments, continues to be the island’s most beloved summer event, bringing together thousands of community members for a night of unparalleled entertainment in support of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The annual event is held on the second Saturday in August.

General Admission

• General Admission tickets will be available to purchase in Spring 2024 online.  Tickets are not available to purchase in-person or at the gate. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for kids. Children under 5 may attend for free. 
• Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Lining up on Hulbert Avenue and Charles Street will be allowed beginning at 3 p.m. In the interest of safety, early arrival will NOT be permitted at the event.
• All tickets must be scanned by security staff at the entrance gate. You may show your confirmation code on your smartphone or by printing your confirmation email that shows your code.
• All ticket levels are non-refundable and there is no rain date for this event.
• Bring your own food and drinks – nothing is available for purchase at the event.
• Security staff will perform contactless bag checks at the entrance gate. The following items are prohibited:
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Glass bottles
  • Beach umbrellas including canopies and shade structures
  • Bicycles inside the concert (free bike parking is available near entrance at Bathing Beach Road)
  • Cordoning off your chairs with tape/rope
  • Drones or any other remote flying device
  • Firearms, explosives, and weapons of any kind (including pocketknives, pepper spray, fireworks, etc.)
  • Tarps larger than 8×8 feet
  • Pets (except service animals)
  • Any other items deemed as a possible threat to the safety of other guests

Reserved Seating

For a list of reserved seating options, please click here. All reserved seating must be purchased over the phone by calling the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Development Office at 508-825-8250.

Drone Light Show

A drone light show will cap off the event and launch from the Jetties tennis courts at approximately 9:00 p.m.

ADA Information for Guests Needing Special Assistance

Handicap accessible shuttle service is available to accommodate General Admission guests who need wheelchair accessibility and special assistance. Two companions can ride the shuttle service with the elderly or disabled guest. Transportation on the shuttle must be pre-arranged. The shuttle will depart from a mid-island location at 5:15 p.m. For guests who use the shuttle service, there is a dedicated beach section with ramped wheelchair access; two staff attendants will assist guests up onto the ramped seating platform. Return shuttle service will be provided after the concert at approximately 9:45 p.m. If guests need to leave early, the shuttle can be arranged to provide early departure. It is suggested that you bring comfortable beach chairs, water and food. Please call the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Development Office at 508-825-8250 for more information and to sign up for the handicap accessible shuttle service. A courtesy golf cart is also available to pick up guests at the top of Bathing Beach Road both before and after the event at the intersection of North Beach Street. Assisted Listening Devices will be available in the Information Tent on Bathing Beach Road.

Live Stream

The event will be live-streamed to Our Island Home, Sherburne Commons, and the Saltmarsh Senior Center. For information about viewing the event at the Saltmarsh, please contact the Saltmarsh directly at 508-228-4490.

Public Advisories During Event Weekend

• Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road, the Sandbar Restaurant and restrooms will be closed to the public on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9.
• Jetties Beach tennis courts will be closed to the public all day on Saturday, August 9.
• Parking at Jetties Beach is prohibited on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9, with the exception of Nantucket Community Sailing students on Friday morning.
• On Saturday, August 9, North Beach Street will be open to motor traffic for concert drop-offs only (at intersection of North Beach Street and Bathing Beach Road). Hulbert Avenue, Bathing Beach Road and the dirt portion of Charles Street will be closed to traffic on Saturday, August 10.
• To ensure public safety, we ask that no unauthorized drones be operated over the event for the duration of the concert.

All ticket levels are non-refundable and there is no rain date for this event. 100% of proceeds benefit Nantucket Cottage Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital. For further questions about the Boston Pops on Nantucket or about other programs and events at Nantucket Cottage Hospital, contact the Development Office at (508) 825-8250.

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