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About First Church in Cambridge

Welcome to the First Church in Cambridge, a historic Gothic Revival sanctuary perched at 11 Garden Street in Cambridge, MA. Known as the sixth meeting house of the First Church in Cambridge, Congregational, this 1871 stone sanctuary thoughtfully hosts a range of classical and choral performances. With a seating capacity of about 450–500 seats (including balcony and north transept) and a main platform roughly 29 by 46 feet, the venue offers an intimate yet majestic setting for exceptional live music. Our guide provides seating details, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your tickets and plan your visit with ease.

Notable performers and ensembles regularly grace the First Church Cambridge stage, including Musica Sacra and Handel and Haydn Society, along with other esteemed presenters like Global Arts Live and Night Song. The venue has maintained its historic charm, with exterior renovations completed in 2021 as part of ongoing maintenance. Access is straightforward via MBTA and local streets, and limited on-site parking makes planning ahead essential. We’ve teamed up with trusted partners to help you secure convenient lodging and dining near the venue—so you can focus on the performance. Whether you’re a local or visiting Boston’s academic hub, First Church Cambridge is a timeless choice for memorable concerts.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 11 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
  • Venue type: Sixth meeting house of the First Church in Cambridge, Congregational; Gothic Revival stone sanctuary built in 1871 at Garden and Mason Streets.
  • Sanctuary capacity: 450–500 seats (including balcony and north transept); main platform ~29' x 46'.
  • Seating chart: 2024/25 season seating chart published by Boston Early Music Festival for First Church Cambridge.
  • Parking: Limited street parking; nearby garages include University Place Garage and Charles Square Garage.
  • Transit: MBTA Red Line to Harvard Station; walking directions via Garden Street from the station.
  • Nearby hotels: Sheraton Commander Hotel (16 Garden Street) and The Charles Hotel (1 Bennett Street).
  • Notable events hosted: Regular concert use by ensembles such as Musica Sacra and Handel and Haydn Society; also hosted by other presenters (Global Arts Live, Night Song, etc.).
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming; venue remains First Church Cambridge at 11 Garden Street; exterior renovations occurred in 2021 as part of maintenance.