Berklee Performance Center

Berklee Performance Center Performances by Berklee students, faculty, visiting artists, promoters, arts presenters, and more.
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Located in the historic Back Bay, the Berklee Performance Center (BPC) is at the core of Boston's entertainment and cultural community. Many excellent restaurants and hotels, as well as the Prudential Center, Fenway Park, and the Hynes Convention Center, are within walking distance. Showcasing over 200 events each year, the BPC may just be the busiest theatre in Boston, and it is certainly the mos

t unique. Owned and operated by Berklee College of Music, the BPC hosts concerts by talented students, faculty, and visiting artists, as well as a wide variety of productions presented by outside promoters, arts presenters, and community organizations. Events at the BPC span every musical genre and represent a broad range of countries and cultures, from traditional artists to contemporary innovators defining the future of music. The Berklee Performance Center is easily accessible by public transportation, with parking available in neighboring garages.

09/18/2024

Catch a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals and our chat with Srisley about her upcoming concert! 🎤 Get a sneak peek of what to expect at Srsley and Friends on September 26th. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable night! ✨
🎟 https://bit.ly/3BcfYlZ

September 30: Enjoy an evening that explores the intersection of jazz and classical music. 🎺🎻 The Lowell Chamber Orchest...
09/16/2024

September 30: Enjoy an evening that explores the intersection of jazz and classical music. 🎺🎻 The Lowell Chamber Orchestra invites you to experience the fusion of these styles through works spanning a century, from timeless classics to contemporary pieces. Masterful composers and performers will make this an intriguing adventure where expression shines in a new dimension.💫

Enjoy an evening that explores the intersection of jazz and classical music. The Lowell Chamber Orchestra invites you to experience the fusion of these styles through works spanning a century, from timeless classics to contemporary pieces.

October 29: The American Roots Music Program and Signature Series proudly present a concert featuring New Dangerfield, D...
09/12/2024

October 29: The American Roots Music Program and Signature Series proudly present a concert featuring New Dangerfield, Dom Flemons, Donna McElroy, and other talented artists. This event will explore the deep connections between Black music and country music, highlighting the contributions of Black artists and the dynamic interplay of Black and white musical traditions that have shaped the genre we know today as country music.

Berklee’s American Roots Music Program presents New Dangerfield, Dom Flemons, Donna McElroy, and more. This show is coproduced by Farayi Malek and Matt Glaser.

September 24: The Manuel Kaufmann Jazz Orchestra presents original compositions with a post-bebop flair and innovative i...
09/06/2024

September 24: The Manuel Kaufmann Jazz Orchestra presents original compositions with a post-bebop flair and innovative interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Their music ranges from introspective and intimate to lush, vigorous, and powerful. This performance will include "Peace," a tribute to the late Eric Jackson, the legendary DJ from WGBH jazz radio.

🎟 Tickets: https://bit.ly/4ee3pVC

Full Calendar of Events at the Berklee Performance Center   Gaia Wilmer and Jaques Morelenbaum Image courtesy of the artists Presented By Signature Series Presents The Music of Caetano Veloso and Antônio Carlos Jobim Featuring Gaia Wilmer and Jaques Morelenbaum Event Dates Wednesday / September 18...

October 2: Old Days: The Tribute to Chicago was formed out of deep admiration for the music often considered the soundtr...
09/05/2024

October 2: Old Days: The Tribute to Chicago was formed out of deep admiration for the music often considered the soundtrack to our lives. ✨ This group of Berklee musicians is dedicated to preserving Chicago’s legacy. They will be joined by special guest Danny Seraphine, the original drummer for Chicago and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.🔥
🎟 Tickets are on sale now!

Old Days: The Tribute to Chicago was formed out of deep admiration for the music often considered the soundtrack to our lives. This group of Berklee musicians is dedicated to preserving Chicago’s legacy. They will be joined by special guest Danny Seraphine, the original drummer for Chicago and a R...

September 26: Pianist, composer, and arranger and Berklee College of Music student Srisley, along with drummer Nacho Col...
08/28/2024

September 26: Pianist, composer, and arranger and Berklee College of Music student Srisley, along with drummer Nacho Colombini and bassist Ludwig Izaguirre, present her original works, as well as Latin-jazz fusion compositions, ranging from trio to big band arrangements.
🎟 Tickets: https://www.berklee.edu/BPC/events/srisley-and-friends

Srisley and Friends part III: Great Michel Camilo CucarachaComposed, arranged by Srisley (Yae Seul Kim) Pianist and Director Srisley (Yae Seul Kim) ...

September 18! Join us to celebrate Brazilian music featuring the works of Antônio Carlos "Tom" Jobim and Caetano Veloso....
08/27/2024

September 18! Join us to celebrate Brazilian music featuring the works of Antônio Carlos "Tom" Jobim and Caetano Veloso. This concert showcases legendary cellist/producer Jaques Morelenbaum, saxophonist Gaia Wilmer, the Berklee World Strings directed by Eugene Friesen, and Berklee’s top faculty and student soloists.

🎟 Admission: $15/$20 in advance and $20/$25 day of the show
Discounted admission with Berklee ID: Free/$5 in advance / $5-10 day of show

Berklee Performance Center celebrates Brazilian music featuring the works of two important Brazilian composers: Antônio Carlos "Tom" Jobim and Caetano Veloso.

📣 Berklee has announced its fall 2024 Signature Series lineup, with performances from a global collective of students, f...
08/26/2024

📣 Berklee has announced its fall 2024 Signature Series lineup, with performances from a global collective of students, faculty, alumni, and special guest artists. The concerts span diverse musical traditions from around the world, including Brazil and the Republic of Georgia, as well as the Black roots of country music. It will also honor the legacies of jazz titan Duke Ellington and pop icon Mariah Carey.
🎟 Tickets are available now!

This season’s performances celebrate musical traditions from country music to the music of Brazil and the Republic of Georgia, as well as icons Duke Ellington and Mariah Carey.

08/14/2024

🎶 Fall Concerts Are Here! 🎶
Get ready for an unforgettable season of music! We have some of our lineup on sale now with much more to come. It is packed with incredible performances you won't want to miss.
🍁✨ Secure your seats today!
🎟 Explore the Fall Calendar:
https://www.berklee.edu/BPC/full-calendar-of-events-at-the-bpc

FREE concert tonight at 7:00 p.m.! This is the opening night of Guitar Sessions, featuring modern, original, impressioni...
08/12/2024

FREE concert tonight at 7:00 p.m.!
This is the opening night of Guitar Sessions, featuring modern, original, impressionistic, and spontaneously composed music for classical guitar, slide guitar, and drums, with Kim Perlak, David Tronzo, and Francisco Mela, with special guest Wendy Jehlen.

Can't make it? Watch the live stream! Link ⬇️

This is the opening night of Guitar Sessions, featuring modern, original, impressionistic, and spontaneously composed music for classical guitar, slide guitar, and drums, with Kim Perlak, David Tronzo, and Francisco Mela.

08/07/2024

Berklee student Gabriel Jonas talks about his experience performing on the Berklee Performance Center stage and more. 🤩 The magic of coming together to make music is all about doing your part so that it feels good for everyone! 🎤

Please join us on Thursday, July 25, for this free event! Students from Berklee's Gospel Performance Summer Program will...
07/16/2024

Please join us on Thursday, July 25, for this free event!
Students from Berklee's Gospel Performance Summer Program will perform a concert under the direction of Christie McAllister, who will be inducted into the Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Dr. Teresa Hairston Jackson will host the musical presentation at 7:00 p.m. ✨
Read more. ⬇️

The Grammy-nominated choir director, songwriter, producer, and scholar will be inducted into the Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

07/16/2024

A peaceful afternoon at Berklee ✨ How are you enjoying the summer?☀️

What's on your summer playlist?☀️🎧Comment below! ⬇️
07/02/2024

What's on your summer playlist?☀️🎧
Comment below! ⬇️

SATURDAY NIGHT at 7:30 p.m.! Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow) and award-winni...
06/25/2024

SATURDAY NIGHT at 7:30 p.m.! Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow) and award-winning vocalist Candice Night created a new genre of music for all ages—Blackmore's Night. ⚡
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Legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow) and award winning vocalist Candice Night created a new genre of music for all ages—Blackmore's Night.

06/20/2024

Last February, the “T” Tap Club presented its show, Slyde! Named after the iconic performer Jimmy Slyde, this show was truly a celebration and tribute to tap dance. 👏

Saturday night at 6:00 p.m., don't miss PJ Morton and Issac Delgado Presented by Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Art...
06/14/2024

Saturday night at 6:00 p.m., don't miss PJ Morton and Issac Delgado Presented by Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Arts!

🎟 https://bit.ly/4b8i2IO
50% off tickets with Student ID 💥

Don't miss PJ Morton and Issac Delgado Presented by Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Arts on Saturday, June 15! 🌟Read...
05/30/2024

Don't miss PJ Morton and Issac Delgado Presented by Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Arts on Saturday, June 15! 🌟

Read more here ⬇️

For years, students at the Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Arts, an after-school program in Roxbury, had regularly performed “Make Them Hear You,” the triumphant number from the musical “Ragtime.” The song became an integral part of the program’s repertoire. So, when Gerami Groover-Flo...

5x Grammy Award® winner PJ Morton headlines the Hamilton-Garrett Music & Arts benefit concert on Saturday, June 15! Cuba...
05/08/2024

5x Grammy Award® winner PJ Morton headlines the Hamilton-Garrett Music & Arts benefit concert on Saturday, June 15! Cuban salsa icon Issac Delgado will be honored and perform along with the extraordinary students in HGMA's Drumline and Youth Choir.

🎟 Don’t miss out! Visit https://bit.ly/4b8i2IO for tickets and information.

PJ Morton and Issac Delgado presented by Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music and Arts for its annual concert fundraiser.

05/07/2024
Tonight: Berklee Symphonic Winds presents Western Sunsets, featuring the contemporary wind ensemble music of Jacob de Ha...
05/07/2024

Tonight: Berklee Symphonic Winds presents Western Sunsets, featuring the contemporary wind ensemble music of Jacob de Haan, Thomas Doss, Karl King, and John Mackey.
Admission is FREE! 🙌

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05/01/2024

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🎟 Limited tickets available for NaNa Ou-Yang Berklee Graduation Scholarship Concert THIS FRIDAY night! Take a nostalgic ...
05/01/2024

🎟 Limited tickets available for NaNa Ou-Yang Berklee Graduation Scholarship Concert THIS FRIDAY night!
Take a nostalgic journey through the milestones of Ou-Yang's career, from her admission to Berklee, the release of her Disney album, her English LP, NaNa I and Chinese original "NaNa I’I", her pop album, NaNa Collection, and the soulful melodies of her albums Live Today and The Star. ✨

Tonight we gather to celebrate NaNa Ou-Yang's musical evolution, spanning classical scores and contemporary pop, where Ou-Yang's unwavering passion shines brightly.

04/26/2024

Terri Lyne Carrington, Grammy Award–winning drummer, producer, and founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice speaks about her memories of Lee and Susan Berk. 💞 Tonight, she’ll perform a piece from her book, “New Standards: 101 Lead Sheets By Women Composers” for 25 Tributes: Celebrating Lee Eliot Berk.
Join us for this special evening honoring the legacy of the former Berklee president. ✨
Tickets and information: https://bit.ly/3JCRXp8

TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m.: Don’t miss this dazzling array of musical theater talent at the 15th annual showcase of original m...
04/23/2024

TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m.: Don’t miss this dazzling array of musical theater talent at the 15th annual showcase of original musical theater songs written, orchestrated, and performed by Berklee students. 🌟

Don’t miss this dazzling array of musical theater talent at the 15th annual showcase of original musical theater songs written, orchestrated, and performed by Berklee students.

04/19/2024

Another sneak peek 👀 for a piece to be performed at Curtain Up: New Musical Theater Songs by Berklee Students on April 23!
Watch to learn about “The Librarian’s Protest Song No. 1” 📚 from Berklee student performer Angelica Ramos!
🎟Tickets & information: https://bit.ly/3QbdPvl

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