Events

Celebrate the rising stars of tomorrow at the year-end completion concert presented by the Berklee City Music Preparatory Academy. This vibrant performance showcases music, theater, and dance from talented young artists in fourth–eighth grade.

A singular force in contemporary music, Tyshawn Sorey seamlessly blends jazz, classical, and improvisatory traditions from Europe and Africa to redefine the expressive potential of the drum kit. 

Pianist Alfredo Rodríguez was born into a prominent Cuban musical family and trained in classical conservatories, while percussionist Pedrito Martinez honed his deeply-rooted Afro-Cuban folkloric percussion and vocal techniques on the streets of Old Havana.  Rodríguez and Martinez take center stage for a high-energy evening that pulses with the spirit of Cuban musical traditions.

Drum Tao ignites the stage with thunderous taiko rhythms, acrobatic choreography, and a dazzlingly modern take on ancient Japanese tradition.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Tap Club presents a showcase of live music and tap dancing celebrating tap dance as an art form, career path, culture, and community. 

The Berklee Annual International Folk Festival, directed by Christiane Karam and Vessela Stoyanova, unites Berklee’s vibrant community of students, faculty, and alumni in a compelling celebration of global musical traditions and cross-cultural performance. This performance features Grammy Award–winning singer and composer Arooj Aftab '10.

Captivating vocals, compelling storytelling, and a gift for improvisation make Dianne Reeves’s live performances can’t-miss events. Experience her artistry when she returns to the Berklee Performance Center.   
 

In her headlining debut with Celebrity Series, Meshell Ndegeocello will perform a powerful set drawn from her Grammy Award–winning 2024 album No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, offering an unforgettable evening with one of music’s most original and captivating voices.
 

Blending high-energy performance with heartfelt lyricism, the Paramore Ensemble celebrates the electrifying and emotional music of Paramore with dynamic arrangements and a passion for the band’s iconic sound.