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Card to Culture

Celebrity Series believes that the arts are for everyone and understands the importance of providing accessible and affordable opportunities to enjoy live performances.

Welcome to Celebrity Series: we're glad you're here.

Card to Culture—an initiative between Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), Massachusetts Health Connector, and WIC Nutrition Program—offers accessible, low-cost arts and culture programming to low-income and working families across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

This season, EBT and WIC card holders can purchase $20 tickets for Celebrity Series concerts. Please take a look at the options below and see if there's a show that sparks your interest. We can't wait to see you at a performance!

Purchasing Details for EBT and WIC card holders 

  • Tickets are $20 each.
  • Four tickets per valid card.
  • Tickets must be purchased at least two business days before performance online or by phone.
  • Tickets are limited.
  • Discounts are not available at the venue box office. 
  • Ticket buyers should be prepared to show their EBT/WIC card at the box office when picking up their tickets.
  • Tickets are final sale, and not eligible for Subscription benefits.

Upcoming Offers

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Saturday, November 1 at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center

An Evening with Kelli O’Hara

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Tuesday, November 4 at 7:30PM at Symphony Hall

Beatrice Rana, piano

Called “a marvelously expressive interpreter with a keen sense of how to get to the emotional heart of a work” by Minnesota’s Star-Tribune, Beatrice Rana returns to Celebrity Series with a program that shows off her refinement and virtuosity. She brings her storytelling prowess and emotional expressiveness to two well-loved ballet suites: highlights from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet, and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker suite. 

Saturday, November 8 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall

Camille A. Brown & Dancers: I AM

Camille A. Brown created I AM with inspiration from an unlikely source: an episode of HBO’s acclaimed sci-fi/horror series Lovecraft Country. Mirroring aspects of a character’s multidimensional journey of self-discovery and the power that comes with asserting who you are, Brown weaves a world of African diasporic dance styles into an energetic, spontaneous, immersive, and powerful work that the Berkshire Edge called “universal to human experience….it is good for the soul.”

Friday, November 14 at 8PM; Saturday, November 15 at 2PM at Cutler Majestic Theatre

Amaryn Olmeda, violin

At just 17, American violinist Amaryn Olmeda is already carving out an extraordinary career. She's balancing her studies at New England Conservatory with a rapidly rising profile on the international stage. With dazzling agility, heartfelt lyricism, and a magnetic stage presence, Olmeda is making her mark as one of classical music’s most exciting emerging talents.

Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 at Longy's Pickman Hall

Yo-Yo Ma, cello

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Friday, November 21 at 8PM at Symphony Hall

Third Coast Percussion: Metamorphosis

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Saturday, November 22 at 8PM; Sunday, November 23 at 3PM at Arrow Street Arts

Théo Ould, accordion: In the Footsteps of Piazzolla 

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30PM at Longy's Pickman Hall

Jessica Vosk: SLEIGH

SLEIGH: Jessica Vosk’s title says it all. Inspired by her 2024 holiday album of the same name, this show is the ultimate festive extravaganza: a dazzling, high-energy celebration you won’t want to miss.

Expect songs that span the emotional spectrum, from the riotous hilarity of “The Twelve Gays of Christmas” to beloved classics evoking the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season.  

Saturday, December 6 at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center

Soweto Gospel Choir: PEACE

Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of African Gospel music, Soweto Gospel Choir draws on the best talent from the many churches in and around Soweto, South Africa. The choir is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world and has received critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel, and folk music.

Sunday, December 7 at 5PM at Berklee Performance Center

Vienna Philharmonic
Andris Nelsons, conductor
Lang Lang, piano

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:30PM at Symphony Hall

Tyshawn Sorey Trio 

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. Guided by his “world aesthetic,” his compositions unfold with deliberate brilliance, erasing boundaries and reshaping 21st-century American music. Experience the immersive and meditative artistry of the Tyshawn Sorey Trio. 

Friday, January 16 at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center

What Makes It Great? with Rob Kapilow 
Songs from My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon: Lerner & Loewe’s Greatest Hits 

Rob Kapilow illuminates the enduring appeal of Lerner & Loewe’s classic Broadway musicals in his engaging What Makes It Great? format. Known for his insightful, entertaining style, Kapilow breaks down musical highlights from iconic shows like My Fair Lady, Camelot, and Brigadoon, enhancing listeners’ appreciation by revealing the brilliance behind timeless musical theater favorites. 

Saturday, January 17 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis 
Duke in Africa

Duke Ellington found deep inspiration in Africa, travelling with his orchestra to Dakar, Senegal in 1966 to perform at the first World Festival of Negro Arts. This trip led him to compose several of his most iconic works including Afro-Bossa, Liberian Suite, and the Grammy Award-winning Togo Brava Suite. Co-music-directed by JLCO saxophonists Chris Lewis and Alexa Tarantino, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis celebrates these compositions and the spirit of Duke's historic trip, nearly 60 years later. 

Friday, January 23 at 8PM at Symphony Hall

Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez

Pianist Alfredo Rodriguez, born into a prominent Cuban musical family, 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. Now, after years of growth and artistic evolution, Rodriguez and Martinez take center stage for a high-energy evening that pulses with the spirit of Cuban musical traditions. 

Saturday, January 24 at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center

Leif Ove Andsnes, piano

Pianist Leif Ove Andsnes returns to Celebrity Series for his third appearance—but for the first time as a solo recitalist. Praised for his insightful, compelling, and elegantly virtuosic interpretations, Andsnes brings clarity and structure to every piece he performs. 

Friday, January 30 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall

Ruckus and Davóne Tines
What is Your Hand in This? 

Brilliant bass-baritone Davóne Tines and early music continuo band Ruckus form the perfect pairing to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Giving new life to Colonial- and Revolutionary-era hymns, ballads, and Baroque compositions, Ruckus and Tines embark on a musical journey that weaves through the pre-Civil War period, the Civil Rights era, and into the present day. 

Saturday, January 31 at 8PM at Sanders Theatre

Gabriel Kahane 
Book of Travelers 

The morning after the 2016 election, singer/composer Gabriel Kahane boarded a train from New York to Chicago, starting a 9,000-mile journey across America. In a climate of national division, Kahane listened to Americans’ stories; a song cycle, Book of Travelers, was born from their hopes, hardships, and shared moments of faith and resilience. Everyday American stories become extraordinary when you experience Gabriel Kahane’s poignant, wise, and empathetic Book of Travelers. 

Sunday, February 1 at 5PM at Sanders Theatre

Axelle Fanyo, soprano & Julius Drake, piano 

French soprano Axelle Fanyo makes her Boston debut with a captivating program showcasing the vocal brilliance and emotional depth that have defined her rising career on opera and recital stages. Praised for her extraordinary expressiveness, Fanyo “does not only embody a character, she tells us the story. She clearly cultivates the art of communication, which gives her singing another dimension” (Forum Opéra). 

Tuesday, February 3 at 7:30 at Longy's Pickman Hall

Dianne Reeves 

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

Friday, February 6 at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center

Meshell Ndegeocello

In her headlining debut with Celebrity Series, 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.

Saturday, February 7 at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center

Budapest Festival Orchestra

Get ready for an evening of music that holds nothing back. Mahler’s Third Symphony is a colossal masterpiece, featuring two choirs, an expanded orchestra, and an alto soloist. The epic work embraces the forces of nature, the exuberance of life, the innocence of childhood, and the transcendent beauty of love. 

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:30PM at Symphony Hall

Trisha Brown Dance Company

Making their Celebrity Series debut, Trisha Brown Dance Company brings a program spanning the visionary postmodern choreographer’s groundbreaking career—from her early explorations of movement to her later masterpieces. Fascinating, brilliant, witty: don’t miss Trisha Brown Dance Company!

Friday, February 13 at 8PM / Saturday, February 14 at 2PM at Boston Arts Academy Theater

Itzhak Perlman
In the Fiddler’s House 

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Sunday, February 15 at 7PM at Symphony Hall

Mao Fujita, piano

Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.

Thursday, February 19 at 7:30PM at Longy's Pickman Hall

Danish String Quartet

It’s always a pleasure to welcome the Danish String Quartet to our stages. Over three previous appearances, they have captivated audiences with thoughtfully curated programs, peerless ensemble playing, and the unmistakable warmth and camaraderie that come from more than two decades of performing together. 

Friday, February 27 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Card to Culture tickets are no longer available for this performance.

Sunday, March 1 at 5PM at Symphony Hall

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Future Offers (subject to availability)