Short Answer:
If you need medical assistance at Boston Calling 2025, the festival has you covered with multiple first aid stations staffed by trained professionals across the Harvard Athletic Complex. These stations are strategically placed to handle the 40,000+ daily attendees and are marked on the official festival map, accessible via the Boston Calling app or printed at entry points.
Common issues like dehydration (a big concern in past years, especially on warm May days), minor injuries, or heat exhaustion can be treated onsite—last year, over 400 medical incidents were reported, mostly heat-related. For emergencies, alert any staff member or security personnel, who can radio for immediate help; in crowded areas, bystanders may need to assist in lifting someone over barriers to reach aid, as seen during busy sets in 2024.
Stations stock basics like bandages, water, and pain relievers, and EMS teams are on standby for serious cases requiring transport to nearby hospitals like Mount Auburn or Beth Israel Deaconess. Bring personal medications (in original packaging) and note that free water stations are plentiful—new for 2025—to prevent dehydration. Check bostoncalling.com’s Help Center for exact locations and protocols before arriving.
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