Do you love live performance and experiencing some of the best events our city has to offer? If you're 35 or younger, you're invited to join $35 Under 35 to experience the magic of the performing arts at Celebrity Series of Boston for just $35!
What’s in it for you?
🎟️ Get cheap tickets, but not the “cheap seats” – special seats reserved just for $35 Under 35 are available at our performances all season long!
🎶 Share unforgettable, one-night-only experiences that will introduce you to great artists, time-tested masterpieces, and exciting new works at some of Boston’s iconic venues.
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👯 Bring a friend or loved one: $35 Under 35 tickets are available in pairs.
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$35 Under 35 Ticketholders: you're invited!
If you have a $35 Under 35 ticket for an upcoming or past Celebrity Series event, you're invited to a pre-show party at Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant on February 1, before Meklit wows us with her Ethio-Jazz at Berklee Performance Center.
The Fine Print
$35 Under 35 offer will be valid for up to 2 tickets per performance
All availability is first come first served. See below for available offers.
Offer expires the business day before the performance at noon
Tickets must be picked up at Will Call with a valid photo ID showing age of 35 years or younger
All sales final, no refunds or exchanges
Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet
Cuban-born drummer Dafnis Prieto returns to Celebrity Series with his dynamic Sí o Sí Quartet. Prieto—a Grammy Award winner and MacArthur Fellow—is known for blending Cuban percussion instrumentation, rhythms, and textures with the classic jazz drum kit, providing a distinctive pulse for the foursome’s “ecstatic and intelligent” (AllAboutJazz) contemporary post-bop explorations.
Friday, January 24th at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center
Jamie Barton, Matthew Lipman, Tamar Sanikidze
In a Celebrity Series first, the thrilling combination of a mezzo-soprano, a violist, and a pianist share the stage for a program featuring Romantic-era classics and culminating in the Boston premiere of a Celebrity Series co-commission by Joel Thompson written for the ensemble.
Saturday, January 25th at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Jad Abumrad: How to Talk to a Human
Journalist Jad Abumrad, creator and former co-host of NPR’s Radiolab, returns to Celebrity Series with his latest project, How to Talk to a Human, an innovative, lively, and timely presentation about the art and science of interviews and tough conversations.
Friday, January 31st at 8PM at Sanders Theatre
Meklit
Meklit Hadero is an Ethiopian American vocalist, songwriter, composer, and former refugee known for her electric stage presence, innovative sound, and cultural advocacy. Meklit refracts American funk, soul, indie pop, and jazz through traditional Ethiopian styles, incorporating complex polyrhythms and propulsive grooves with her soulful, melismatic vocals. The result is an irresistible sound that is entirely her own.
Saturday, February 1st at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center
Seong-Jin Cho, piano
Pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns to Celebrity Series with an all-Ravel program following his sold-out debut in 2023. Cho’s affinity for Ravel’s works—encompassing orchestral appearances, a forthcoming recording, and this recital tour—promises a performance full of depth, mastery, and commitment.
Sunday, February 2nd at 3PM at Symphony Hall
$35 Under 35 tickets for this performance are no longer available.
Caleb Teicher & Conrad Tao: COUNTERPOINT
Counterpoint is the latest collaboration between pianist and composer Conrad Tao and choreographer and tap dancer Caleb Teicher, last seen together on the Series in More Forever (2020). In this dynamic duet performance, the artists engage in a mesmerizing dialogue of harmonic, theatrical, and rhythmic interplay, bridging their disparate traditions and creating a collective experience that fires the imagination and opens the heart.
Friday, February 7th at 8PM and Saturday, February 8th at 2PM and 8PM at Boston Arts Academy Theater
Stave Sessions
Every night offers something new: premieres, debuts, the return of a featured artist from a previous festival. Electronics, effects, and sampled sound sit side by side with in-the-moment virtuosity.
Vocals and electronics swirl and mix when Courtney Swain returns. Owls reinvents the string quartet (and shakes up the idea of a string quartet program). Seth Parker Woods tells a powerful story with cello and vocals. The Westerlies blend anything-goes joy and verve with precise and virtuosic brass ensemble playing.
Learn more about the performances here!
February 11th-14th at 7:30PM at Crystal Ballroom
All tickets $35!
Dover Quartet
The Dover Quartet returns to Boston following their appearance on the Debut Series in 2018, marking a thrilling opportunity for audiences to experience their continued excellence and artistic growth. The Quartet will perform Schumann’s Quartet No. 1 alongside Tchaikovsky’s moving first string quartet, and Dvořák’s 1893 “American” quartet, written in an Iowa Czech immigrant community.
Friday, February 14th at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Víkingur Ólafsson & Yuja Wang
Pianists Víkingur Ólafsson and Yuja Wang have consistently wowed audiences as solo recitalists, chamber music partners, and orchestral soloists. This season, they come together on Symphony Hall’s stage for a two-piano and piano four hands recital featuring Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, John Adams’ Hallelujah Junction, and more.
Friday, February 21st at 8PM at Symphony Hall
$35 Under 35 tickets for this performance are no longer available.
Lang Lang, piano
Lang Lang’s expressive piano mastery and passion are evident to audiences across the globe. He consistently and expertly conveys the sweeping drama of music through his gestures, expressions, and sumptuous playing.
Friday, February 28th at 8PM at Symphony Hall
$35 Under 35 tickets for this performance are no longer available.
Jason Moran: Duke Ellington: My Heart Sings
Guided by Duke Ellington’s great canon, Moran takes a solo piano climb up “Mount Ellington” in this extraordinary celebration of the composer’s enduring legacy 125 years after his birth. Experience the timeless genius of Ellington’s music, brilliantly reimagined by Moran.
Saturday, March 1st at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center
Leonidas Kavakos, violin & Daniil Trifonov, piano
Two superstars join forces for a chamber recital spanning highlights of the piano and violin repertoire. Violinist Leonidas Kavakos makes a return to the Series for the first time since 2019, appearing with Daniil Trifonov for an evening of virtuosity highlighting 19th- and 20th-century classics from Beethoven, Bartók, and more.
$35 Under 35 tickets for this performance are sold out.
Wednesday, March 5th at 8PM at Symphony Hall
Midori, violin & Özgür Aydin, piano (in Groton, MA)
Renowned for the expressive agility of her playing, violinist Midori returns to the Series for the first time since 2012 with a program that lends her finely honed touch to songs of mourning and lamentation across cultures.
Thursday, March 6th at 8PM at Groton Hill Music Center
Midori, violin & Özgür Aydin, piano (in Boston, MA)
Renowned for the expressive agility of her playing, violinist Midori returns to the Series for the first time since 2012 with a program that lends her finely honed touch to songs of mourning and lamentation across cultures.
Friday, March 7th at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
KODO
Kodo returns to the Celebrity Series with Warabe, a soul-stirring program created to celebrate the group’s 40th anniversary. In this performance, Kodo’s drummers, singers, and other traditional instrumentalists look to the group’s classic repertoire and early days, blending simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate their unique sound, resonance, and physicality. Come and experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life firsthand.
Sunday, March 9th at 5PM at Symphony Hall
Jazz Festival: Sean Mason Quartet
Pianist and composer Sean Mason artfully navigates the confluence of contrasts, masterfully blending the past and the future, the fresh and the timeless, uptown glamor and downtown grit, the blues joint and the church pew. This visionary young bandleader illuminates the rich tapestry of jazz history to show a new path forward.
Thursday, March 13th at 7PM and 9PM at Arrow Street Arts
$35 Under 35 tickets for the 7pm performance are no longer available. Please enjoy our 9pm performance.
Jazz Festival: Linda May Han Oh
Malaysian Australian bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh shares her remarkable musicianship and distinctive voice with Celebrity Series audiences. Celebrated for her pivotal role as both the inspiration for a character and a featured bassist in the Pixar movie Soul, Linda also earned a Grammy Award for her contributions to Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standards, Vol. 1 in 2023. The Financial Times lauded “her vibrant tone, close control, and confident attack,” underscoring her status as a highly sought-after talent in the music world.
Friday, March 14th at 7PM and 9PM at Arrow Street Arts
Jazz Festival: Mali Obomsawin Quartet
Mali Obomsawin, from Odanak First Nation, is a multifaceted artist known for her prowess as a bassist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Recognized as one of GRAMMY.com’s top ten emerging jazz artists to watch in 2023, Obomsawin stands out among the vibrant community of up-and-coming Indigenous jazz artists.
Saturday, March 15th at 7PM and 9PM at Arrow Street Arts
An Evening with Meow Meow
International cabaret goddess Meow Meow returns to Boston for her Series debut, An Evening with Meow Meow, featuring an array of the chansons, cabaret classics, and covers that have made her a favorite around the world. Expect mischief, mayhem, marvelous singing, and, perhaps, a little audience participation.
Saturday, March 15th at 8PM at Sanders Theatre
Jazz Festival: Brandee Younger
Harpist Brandee Younger, current Resident Artistic Director at the illustrious SF Jazz, is carving a unique path in the music world while honoring the legacy of those who paved her way. Her most recent album, Brand New Life, pays tribute to jazz harp trailblazer Dorothy Ashby, a Black female musician who defied expectations by becoming a bandleader and composer on an unconventional instrument.
Sunday, March 16th at 5PM and 7PM at Arrow Street Arts
Fleur Barron, mezzo-soprano & Kunal Lahiry, piano: The Power and the Glory
Mezzo-soprano Fleur Barron and pianist Kunal Lahiry’s program, The Power and the Glory, weaves together works from Latin America, Europe, and Asia, bringing a new voice to traditional and historical works, and showcasing contemporary creations. Together, Barron and Lahiry create meaningful moments of profound beauty, making space for empathy and understanding.
Tuesday, March 18th at 7:30PM at Pickman Hall
Calidore String Quartet
With over a decade of shared experiences, the Calidore Quartet has cultivated a deep chemistry and musical kinship that demonstrates “the kind of sublimity other quartets spend a lifetime searching [for]” (Los Angeles Times).
Sunday, March 23rd at 3PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Julia Fischer, violin & Jan Lisiecki, piano
Renowned German violinist Julia Fischer, also a concert pianist of note, takes the stage with acclaimed Canadian pianist Jan Lisiecki for a recital program featuring a selection of violin sonatas from Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann. The artists are well-matched, sharing a commitment to precision, balance, and detail; their pairing promises an evening of sublime artistry and technical prowess as they make Celebrity Series debuts.
Friday, March 28th at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Action at a Distance: Graveyards and Gardens: Created and performed by Caroline Shaw & Vanessa Goodman
Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and vocalist Caroline Shaw, twice heard on the Series as a founding member of Roomful of Teeth, and esteemed dancer and choreographer Vanessa Goodman draw profound inspiration from the life of soil in their innovative dance and music installation, Graveyards and Gardens.
Friday, March 28th at 8PM and Saturday, March 29th at 2PM and 8PM at Boston Arts Academy Theatre
Noam Pikelny & Friends
Bluegrass banjo standout Noam Pikelny brings together accomplished friends for this concert that promises virtuosity, playful and unbounded musicianship, and, if Pikelny’s self-deprecatingly hilarious YouTube outings are any indication, plenty of smiles and humor.
Saturday, March 29th at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center
Zlata Chochieva, piano
Pianist Zlata Chochieva, celebrated by critics and embraced by audiences throughout Europe, returns to the United States for her long-awaited Boston debut with a program that reflects her deep affinity for Rachmaninoff. Acclaimed for her “performances of huge emotional scope and intense drama” (The Guardian), Zlata Chochieva promises a can’t-miss Celebrity Series debut!
Tuesday, April 1st at 7:30PM at Pickman Hall
What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow: The Songs of Simon & Garfunkel
Rob Kapilow shines the What Makes It Great? spotlight on Simon & Garfunkel for an illuminating exploration of the duo’s songwriting process and compositional choices. Featuring live performances by two vocalists, Kapilow shares the surprising stories behind iconic hit songs and helps us listen to these longtime favorites with fresh ears.
Saturday, April 5th at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
David Sedaris
The more things change—in our aging bodies, in our families and our relationships, in politics and society in general—the more we need David Sedaris. He slices through the chaos with spot-on observations, incisive wit, and, somehow, a humane and relatable point of view. Share a smile, a laugh, or a knowing smirk with fellow fans when David Sedaris returns to Symphony Hall to read new and unpublished material you can only hear live and in-person!
Sunday, April 6th at 7PM at Symphony Hall
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Making a much-anticipated return to Boston for the first time since 2018, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain promises a mix of unexpected delights and genre-hopping virtuosity. The group’s two previous appearances on the Series were smash hits with subscribers, so get your seats early and make sure you don’t miss the fun!
Friday, April 11th at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Zlatomir Fung, cello (Cambridge, MA)
The youngest cellist to win a Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, 24-year-old Zlatomir Fung enjoys a busy and varied international career. For his Celebrity Series debut, the passionate film fan has chosen works that conjure iconic moments from opera and screen, including a new fantasia on Bizet’s Carmen, written for him by Marshall Estrin.
Wednesday, April 16th at 7:30PM at Pickman Hall
Zlatomir Fung, cello (Groton, MA)
The youngest cellist to win a Gold Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, 24-year-old Zlatomir Fung enjoys a busy and varied international career. For his Celebrity Series debut, the passionate film fan has chosen works that conjure iconic moments from opera and screen, including a new fantasia on Bizet’s Carmen, written for him by Marshall Estrin.
Thursday, April 17th at 8PM at Groton Hill Music Center
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The iconic Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to the Series for an annual showcase of the company’s extraordinary technique and emotive power, reaffirming their enduring importance in the American cultural landscape.
Thursday, April 24th at 8PM / Friday, April 25th at 8PM / Saturday, April 26th at 2PM and 8PM / Sunday, April 27th at 3PM at Boch Center Wang Theatre
Evgeny Kissin, piano
Room-shaking power and soul-soothing poetry come together during Evgeny Kissin’s return to Symphony Hall. Bach's Partita No. 2 for Keyboard gives way to Chopin’s contemplative Nocturnes. Shostakovich’s intense Piano Sonata No. 2 pairs with selections from his homage to Bach, his 24 Preludes and Fugues. Don’t miss a modern master of the keyboard when Evgeny Kissin takes the stage!
Tuesday, April 29th at 8PM at Symphony Hall
$35 Under 35 tickets for this performance are no longer available.
Samara Joy
Vocalist Samara Joy has reached tremendous heights as a prolific rising star in the jazz world. Linger Awhile, her 2022 debut album with Verve Records, drew critical acclaim and earned her two Grammys—Best Jazz Vocal Recording and Best New Artist in any genre. We invite you to experience her artistry and her open-hearted authenticity during this extraordinary Celebrity Series debut concert!
Saturday, May 3rd at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center
Tessa Lark, Joshua Roman, Edgar Meyer
Tessa Lark, at once a widely praised classical violinist and an acclaimed Appalachian fiddler, blends the elegance and expressiveness of her classical training with the spontaneity and verve of bluegrass and mountain music. Her joyful style sets a beautifully collaborative tone when paired with Edgar Meyer and Oklahoma-born cellist, composer, and curator Joshua Roman.
Friday, May 9th at 8PM at Sanders Theatre
Students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, high school, or trade/training programs are invited to access our Student Ticketing programs. Special advance deals and last-minute rush options give you great savings and flexibility.
Neighborhood Arts is our free concert series that's open to all and presents Boston-based and Boston-affiliated artists in venues across Boston and Cambridge. Churches, neighborhood performance halls, and other community spaces come alive with jazz, contemporary music, international styles, and classical.
Join Celebrity Series at our annual SHINE! Gala on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts with a SHINE! Gala Young Professional Cabaret Partygoer Ticket for ages 21-35. Experience a delicious family-style meal from The Catered Affair at a cabaret table, access to the cocktail hour, after-dinner dance party, and photo opportunities, and surprise artistic performances and moments of support for the future of live performance. This is a black tie event! Will you join us?! Tickets start at $300 per person.
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