Allston Calling: Harvard Athletic Complex to Host 2017 Boston Calling

Nov 11, 2014; Cambridge, MA, USA; An aerial view of the Harvard athletic complex and Harvard Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-Harvard University

Nov 11, 2014; Cambridge, MA, USA; An aerial view of the Harvard athletic complex and Harvard Stadium. Credit: Greg M. Cooper/Harvard University

Boston Calling is relocating to Harvard’s Lower Allston athletic complex in May 2017, festival organizers announced today.

The festival will happen once every year from now on, starting with this year’s edition, which kicks off today.

UPDATE: Other than the big move to Lower Allston, the festival’s biggest change comes in the form of a film festival curated and hosted by Academy Award-winning actress, producer and director (as well as Harvard alum) Natalie Portman. “I’m excited for Boston Calling to take place at Harvard for the first time,” Portman confirmed in a press release. “I’m proud to be curating a new film section for the festival, and feel lucky to celebrate the art form I love in a place that means so much to me,” she said.

“I am particularly excited about being able to include more underground and eclectic music and about our new partnership with Natalie Portman to develop a unique film component for the festival,” festival talent curator and The National guitarist Aaron Dessner added. “We can’t wait to unveil the expanded festival next year.”