MOON is a non-profit dedicated to increasing access to underground music in the greater Salem, MA area!

Founded in February of 2025 as part of the City of Salem’s Artist Row program, Moon Base Ones is the only all ages sober venue in the greater Boston area. We host live music every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and the occasional weekday in the heart of downtown Salem on Artist Row. Located at 42 New Derby Unit 1 Street Salem, MA you can always find live music of all kinds, that is fun, affordable, and a space filled with community. Scroll Down to see our upcoming shows!

MOON BASE ONE

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“Local all-ages venues are imperative to continuing the culture of independent music with new generations of musicians and music lovers. They also serve as foundational, safe space and life-affirming meeting spaces for all walks of life, young, old, and everything in-between. They are an incredible public health benefit.”
— Adam from Salem

Moon Base One can only keep its doors open with the support of our community members like you! Whether it’s one time donation of $5 or a monthly donation of $50 every dollar helps us support local musicians and keep the power on!

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Rehabilitation, Shinnozuke, Aden Prieto
Jun 6
Rehabilitation, Shinnozuke, Aden Prieto

Catch Rehabilitation, Shinnozuke, Aden Prieto on 6/6/25 at Moon Base One at 6pm

ALL AGES | SOBER SPACE | FREE

The Promises End, Payphones (Richmond), Plagues (reunion) Commemorative Cup
Jun 7
The Promises End, Payphones (Richmond), Plagues (reunion) Commemorative Cup

Catch The Promises End, Payphones (Richmond), Plagues (reunion) Commemorative Cup on 6/7/25 at Moon Base One at 6pm

ALL AGES | SOBER SPACE | $10

Witch City Emo Night
Jun 13
Witch City Emo Night

Catch Geronimostilton, Nurse Joy, Film & Gender, and Brace for Impact on 6/13/25 at Moon Base One at 6pm - ALL AGES | SOBER SPACE | FREE 
This evening made possible by the Salem Public Art's Commission.

Misery Party and Anne Bennett
Jun 14
Misery Party and Anne Bennett

Catch Misery Party and Anne Bennett at Moon Base One at 6/14/15 at 1pm

ALL AGES | SOBER SPACE | $10

Vallory Falls, Kirkby Kiss, Mt Ida, oak,fallen
Jun 14
Vallory Falls, Kirkby Kiss, Mt Ida, oak,fallen

Catch Vallory Falls , Mt. Ida, Kirby Kiss, and oak,fallen on 6/14/25 at Moon Base One at 6pm ALL AGES | SOBER SPACE | $10

Little Low, Megan from Work, the Dreaded Laramie, and TBA
Jun 19
Little Low, Megan from Work, the Dreaded Laramie, and TBA

6/19/25: Catch Little Low, Megan from Work, the Dreaded Laramie, and TBA at Moon Base One at 6pm

ALL AGES | SOBER SPACE | $10

One Fall, 40 reps, The Downhauls
Jun 21
One Fall, 40 reps, The Downhauls

A special benefit event for NAGLY featuring One Fall, 40 Reps (VA), and the Downhauls - ALL AGES | SOBER SPACE | $10

MOON OVER SALEM

Is our yearly festival which brings over 500 people to downtown Salem, MA. Our festival had a variety of accolades that we are very proud of:

  • 64% of artists identified as women or non-binary

  • 52% of artists were from the greater Northshore area

  • $3,000 raised for our Rising Artists Scholarship

This year will be bigger than ever with an extra day of music and additional stages across the city of Salem! For up to date info make sure to follow us on Instagram or signup for our mailing list below!