Dropkick Murphys to headline 'No Kings' rally in Boston

The Irish punk band will perform at the demonstration planned on the Boston Common on March 28.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:34pm

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The Dropkick Murphys, a Quincy-based Irish punk band, will be headlining the next "No Kings" rally in Boston, Massachusetts, next week. The band announced they will perform a short set at the demonstration planned on the Boston Common on March 28.

Why it matters

The Dropkick Murphys have a history of lending their voice to matters of social justice, having performed at a protest against the Trump Administration's ICE activity and DOGE activities last year. The "No Kings" rally is expected to draw a large crowd, with the last one in October 2025 bringing about 125,000 people to the Boston Common.

The details

The Irish punk band said they are "happy to take part in anything that offers resistance to the horrible things that are happening in America today," according to founder and vocalist Ken Casey. Boston police reported no arrests at the last "No Kings" rally in October 2025.

  • The Dropkick Murphys will perform at the "No Kings" rally on March 28, 2026.
  • The last "No Kings" rally in Boston was held in October 2025.

The players

Dropkick Murphys

An Irish punk band based in Quincy, Massachusetts that has a history of supporting social justice causes.

Ken Casey

The founder and vocalist of the Dropkick Murphys.

Boston Police

The law enforcement agency that reported no arrests at the last "No Kings" rally in Boston.

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What they’re saying

“We're happy to take part in anything that offers resistance to the horrible things that are happening in America today.”

— Ken Casey, Founder and Vocalist, Dropkick Murphys

What’s next

The next "No Kings" rally in Boston is scheduled for March 28, 2026, where the Dropkick Murphys will perform a short set.

The takeaway

The Dropkick Murphys' decision to headline the upcoming "No Kings" rally in Boston demonstrates the band's continued commitment to using their platform to advocate for social justice and resist what they see as "horrible things" happening in America.