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Experience an unforgettable evening with Maestro Elie El Alia as he makes his first-ever Boston appearance in a one-of-a-kind interactive musical event.
The Jean-Luc Ponty Legacy Concert will celebrate the storied career of one of the most influential figures in the contemporary string world. The concert will take place on Tuesday, September 29, which coincides with Jean-Luc Ponty’s 84th birthday.
The Planet MicroJam Institute presents bassist and songwriter MonoNeon performing original music and microtonal compositions with Berklee students and directed by David Fiuczynski.
Get ready for a laughter-filled evening as Amit Tandon brings his much-loved stand-up special, Halwa, to Boston. Known for his clean and relatable humor, Tandon has become one of India’s most celebrated comedians, making waves with his hit Netflix special, Family Tandoncies.
Rodrigo Teaser is internationally recognized as one of the greatest Michael Jackson tribute artists in the world. Born in Brazil, he has dedicated his life to mastering every detail of Jackson’s artistry—from vocals and choreography to stage presence and visual production.
Confluencia: Mariachi Tropical Big Band is a bold celebration of musical fusion, tradition, and collaboration. Presented by the Latinx Student Alliance, this concert brings together three ensembles from distinct musical backgrounds for an unforgettable evening where cultures, genres, and artistry merge on one stage.
This annual concert showcases original musical compositions by Berklee students who have completed the LENS: Contemporary Issues/Mass Incarceration course as well as LMAS: Music and Mass Incarceration, both taught by Associate Professor Gretchen Shae.
The LOVE FLAMENCO WORLD TOUR arrives in the United States with a unique show that brings together the power, passion, and essence of the most authentic flamenco. The show is a vibrant homage to a universal art form declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
With a warm, honeyed alto and a folk-inflected jazz band, Lizz Wright creates original songs and covers that reflect the cultural fabric of America, inviting audiences into a musical heartland that makes anyone feel at home.
The Berklee Musical Theater Club Gala is an annual cabaret-style fundraising event which aims to showcase the Berklee musical theater community, bringing together vocalists, instrumentalists, orchestrators, and more to produce and perform a cabaret of musical theater songs.
The Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Arts’ annual benefit concert honors world-renowned musical director and producer Adam Blackstone. Make Them Hear You is an electrifying showcase of Black music, artistry, and rising talent. All proceeds go to supporting the Hamilton-Garrett Center for Music & Arts.
Italian Songbook with Scanzonati: Voices of the Mediterranean is a dynamic concert experience where Italian and Mediterranean songwriting is reimagined through contemporary jazz, improvisation, and multilingual expression. The performance is led by Stefano Marchese and Andrea Pejrolo.
The 11-time Grammy-winning superstar bassist and four rising stars build irresistible grooves and dazzle with explosive solos in music that's sometimes swinging, sometimes funky, and always easy to like.
Berklee's annual Guitar Night: Rock and Pop is a showcase featuring top student-led, guitar-centric bands selected by the Berklee College of Music Guitar Department. The concert features a variety of rock and pop styles, from acoustic duos to full band performances.
B-Girls: Global K-Pop Idol is a large-scale, women-led pop production that explores K-pop as a global cultural movement shaped by cross-border collaboration, musical diversity, and contemporary performance design centered around dance vocals.
Tony Award winner LaChanze—originator of the role of Celie in The Color Purple—possesses one of the most commanding and deeply felt voices on the American stage. An evening with LaChanze is an encounter with an artist at the fullest expression of her powers.
Berklee Asia Rising highlights the next generation of Asian and Asian American artists, creators, producers, and industry leaders. This concert showcases original projects, collaborations, and performances by students inspired by the music, creators, and cultural influences shaping audiences around the world.
Multi-Grammy Award–winning drummer, composer, and producer Marcus Gilmoreperforms with Morgan Guerin (EWI/sax), David Virelles (piano), Emmanuel Michael (guitar), and Endea Owens (bass).
This fall, drop in on Warren Miller’s 77th film, Days Off. Follow host Katie Burrell as the world’s best athletes show you what they do on their days off—no agenda, no competition, just pure, unscripted joy.
The Emperor's New Clothes is a musical adaptation for family audiences based on the classic tale, written by Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative Artistic Director Rene Pfister, and featuring the Theater for Young Audiences Ensemble.
Each semester, 250 talented Berklee College of Music vocal students audition for a coveted spot in Singers Night, one of the Voice Department’s most prestigious showcases. This semester, they present the music of Journey.
Join the Berklee community for A Celebration of Hip-Hop, an extraordinary evening presented by the Berklee Africana Studies Division, bringing together legendary pioneers and the next generation of musical innovators.
Experience the legendary Italian pop-rock band Pooh live for the final time in North America as they celebrate 60 years of iconic music in a once-in-a-lifetime farewell.
2026 marks the centennial of John Coltrane's birth. Coltrane 100 brings together saxophonists Joe Lovano and Melissa Aldana, pianist Leo Genovese, bassist Linda May Han Oh, and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts for a collective tribute to Coltrane's enduring influence.
Berklee’s Singers Showcase presents Forever Whitney Houston, a celebration of the artistry, performance, and legacy of one of the greatest singers of all time, featuring a global student cast.
Berklee’s Singers Showcase presents Forever Whitney Houston, a celebration of the artistry, performance, and legacy of one of the greatest singers of all time, featuring a global student cast.
This two-part concert features arrangements of holiday songs performed by the Gen-Next All-Stars, and Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite performed by the Diamond Cut Big Band.
The 8-Bit Big Band is a Grammy Award–winning contemporary symphonic jazz orchestra created to celebrate and reimagine the most beloved music from video game history.
FORMIDABLE! Aznavour: The Story of a Legend, is far more than a tribute concert. It is a moving journey through the life, music, passion, and extraordinary international career of the legendary performer Charles Aznavour, whose songs touched millions around the world.
Thomas Lauderdale’s globe-trotting “little orchestra,” Pink Martini, brings an all-new holiday show filled with triple the joy, featuring the radiant voices of NPR’s dashing Ari Shapiro, the soulful Edna Vazquez, and sensational America’s Got Talent finalist Jimmie Herrod.
A Star Called Sun (Zvezda po imeni Solnce) presents hits by the incomparable Viktor Tsoi and the legendary band Kino, accompanied by the Czech Live Symphony Orchestra.
Widely regarded as one of the most prodigious jazz guitarists of his generation, Julian Lage returns with music from his latest Blue Note album, Scenes from Above. Lage is joined by keyboardist John Medeski, bassist Jorge Roeder, and drummer Kenny Wollesen.
Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of South Africa’s most treasured choral groups. From their home base in the Moutse Valley in rural Limpopo to the finals of America’s Got Talent, the choir's performances thrill audiences around the world, sharing profound messages of hope, love, and togetherness.