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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!
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.
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
Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.
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.
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
Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.
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.
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
Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.
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.
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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