New to Celebrity Series? Haven't attended one of our events before?
Celebrity Series is committed to welcoming new audiences to our performances around greater Boston. You have a lot of choices for arts and entertainment, and we want to make it easier to say yes to attending your first Celebrity Series performance, so you're invited to choose a show from the list below and get 2 amazing seats for just $20!
Come as you are: audience members wear clothing that they're comfortable in. Check out our venue pages for more information about each venue and what to expect!
No matter which show you choose, we hope you have a great experience and that it's just the first of many!
Malpaso Dance Company
Cuba’s most in-demand contemporary dancers return to Boston with a vibrant program showcasing the company’s commitment to working with international choreographers while also nurturing Cuban artistry.
Friday, January 17th at 8PM at Emerson Paramount Center
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 14th 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
Courtney Swain
Courtney Swain, heard with Bent Knee at a Stave Sessions show in 2018, makes her debut as a headliner. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, vocalist, songwriter, and sound artist, Swain is artistically fearless, conjuring soundscapes that surround audiences with murmuring, echoing electronics, providing a canvas for her vocals, live instruments, and witty, insightful songwriting.
Tuesday, February 11th at 7:30PM at Crystal Ballroom
Owls
Called “a dream group” by The New York Times, Owls’ two-cello sound and eclectic programming—offering new works and their arrangements of music from the 1600s to the present—make them a must-hear group for adventurous music lovers.
Wednesday, February 12th at 7:30PM at Crystal Ballroom
Seth Parker Woods, cello and voice
Hailed by The Guardian as “a cellist of power and grace” who possesses “mature artistry and willingness to go to the brink,” two-time Grammy-nominated cellist Seth Parker Woods is a versatile artist and innovator across multiple genres.
Thursday, February 13th at 7:30PM at Crystal Ballroom
The Westerlies
The Westerlies are a New York-based brass quartet comprised of Riley Mulherkar and Chloe Rowlands on trumpet and Andy Clausen and Addison Maye-Saxon on trombone. From Carnegie Hall to Coachella, The Westerlies navigate a wide array of venues and projects with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along.
Friday, February 14th at 7:30PM at Crystal Ballroom
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
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
This offer is for one-time use by first-time buyers only, with new accounts created in August 2024 and later. Limit two tickets for any one performance on the list above, and select your own seats from a limited (but high-quality!) allocation. For accessible seating available with these offer terms, please contact the box office.
EBT and WIC cardholders can get $20 tickets to all concerts that allow subscription discounts as part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Card to Culture program.
High School students and all college or university students -- undergrad, grad, and professional -- can get $20 tickets for many performances through our student rush program. Some offers are online in advance and others are traditional rush at the door.
If you're looking for high-quality free performances, check out Neighborhood Arts. The new season is full of amazing Boston-based artists sharing their talents at venues across Boston and Cambridge. Dance, Latin, jazz, contemporary music, percussion, and more: explore the 2022/23 Neighborhood Arts season today!
Teachers and administrators of public school groups, student clubs and ensembles, and human services organizations can sign up to learn more about our deep-discount ticketing programs Arts For All and Take Your Seat. More information will be coming soon.
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