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The event features a dynamic program of performances showcasing the richness of Scanzonati's Italian songwriting, blending traditional and contemporary influences.
Crepusculum Choir returns to the Berklee Performance Center for a full-length concert featuring traditional and contemporary choral repertoire. The program also includes student compositions in collaboration with the Society of Composers, a longtime partner of Crepusculum Choir.
Larnell Lewis presents a culminating concert, featuring Joy Lapps, as part of the Percussion Department's Fall 2025 Armand Zildjian Artist-in-Residency Program.
Grammy-winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant returns to Celebrity Series with a spellbinding set of rare gems and reimagined classics—each song a story, each moment unforgettable.
Known for his elegance and unique style, Marco Flores presents Rayuela (Hopscotch), a production that celebrates his 25-year career and pays homage to the three pillars of the art form: dance, vocals, and guitar.
The Jazz Composers Alliance was founded in 1985, and the JCA Orchestra has been performing new music ever since. The ensemble and its resident composers blend improvisation and composition in fresh, distinctive ways, drawing on a wide range of stylistic influences.
In this genre-spanning concert, students from across Berklee honor legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan through bold, original arrangements of his timeless songs, as well as the songs he was influenced by.
Rock and Pop Guitar Night will feature seven student-led, guitar-centered live bands. Selected by Berklee's Guitar Department and faculty, these groups represent the college's finest in this style.
One of India’s most popular comedians, Biswa Kalyan Rath is a furiously funny nerd who brings a unique perspective to comedy through mathematics, language, and life. Catch him live at the Berklee Performance Center.
Legendary MC Rakim, hailed as one of hip-hop’s most influential lyricists, will be inducted into Berklee’s Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. The celebration features a performance of his greatest hits alongside sets by students and local artists.
Portuguese fado star Mariza has become one of the most widely acclaimed stars on the global stage—a “dazzling, captivating force to behold” (theTelegraph). Whether singing traditional numbers or new songs, she proudly honors the legacy of Portugal’s expressive lament of destiny.
This semester, 250 Berklee students present the music of Queen—celebrated for their groundbreaking music videos, powerful vocals, and genre-blending sound. With elements of hard rock, heavy metal, glam, and pop rock, Queen’s music continues to inspire generations.
Ring in the holiday season with Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker Suite and holiday classics, featuring Berklee alumnus Jaleel Shaw with Berklee’s GenNext All-Stars.
Step into a technicolor soundscape as over 100 Berklee students from around the world reimagine Coldplay’s iconic catalog. The theater will transform into a living canvas that pulses and glows in harmony with the music, featuring a special guest digital media artist and stunning visuals inspired by Coldplay’s groundbreaking live shows.
Step into a technicolor soundscape as over 100 Berklee students from around the world reimagine Coldplay’s iconic catalog. The theater will transform into a living canvas that pulses and glows in harmony with the music, featuring a special guest digital media artist and stunning visuals inspired by Coldplay’s groundbreaking live shows.
Jessica Vosk brings the holiday spirit in full force with SLEIGH—a high-energy, joy-packed celebration inspired by her 2024 album. From laugh-out-loud moments to nostalgic classics, it’s festive fun you won’t want to miss.
Experience the soul-stirring power of Soweto Gospel Choir, blending African gospel, spirituals, and folk music into a joyous celebration of faith and unity.
The Berklee City Music High School Academy Winter Showcase will feature performances by six High School Academy ensembles, each presenting two to three songs.
The Berklee Symphonic Winds will present their fall performance of contemporary classical music for winds, brass, and percussion, centered around carols and chorales for band.
The 8-Bit Big Band is a Grammy Award–winning contemporary symphonic jazz orchestra created to celebrate and reimagine video game music’s most beloved hits, rearranged in exciting and creative new ways.
He's back—and he's bringing the filthiest festivities of the season. Join John Waters for A John Waters Christmas, a twisted sleigh ride of holiday satire, glitter-fueled chaos, and cheerfully warped traditions.
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.
Tango After Dark ignites the stage with German Cornejo’s powerhouse dancers, live music, and the seductive pulse of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in its boldest, most unforgettable form.
Les Ballets Africains, Guinea’s renowned national dance company, brings a breathtaking fusion of traditional dance, music, and storytelling to the world stage.
Since its inception in 2009, the Ndlovu Youth Choir has become one of South Africa’s most treasured choral groups. They are back for another performance at the Berklee Performance Center.
Tribute to Maestro Sabicas brings together acclaimed guitarists and dancer Olga Pericet to celebrate the flamenco icon who made New York a global center for the art.
With Tigran Hamasyan, potent jazz improvisation fuses with the vibrant folkloric music of his native Armenia. A piano virtuoso with a powerful groove, he is one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists of his generation.