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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.
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
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
Miguel Zenón Quartet
Tradition and innovation, high concept and deep feeling: Grammy Award-winning alto saxophonist Miguel Zenón doesn’t see these as opposites, but as the foundation for his smart, stylish, and expressive music. Don’t miss an evening of brilliant music-making that poses big questions while delivering irresistible grooves.
Thursday, March 5 at 7PM and 9PM at Arrow Street Arts
Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few
Saxophonist Isaiah Collier, a vital creative force in Chicago’s jazz scene, makes his Boston debut with a program inspired by one of his musical heroes, John Coltrane. Collier and his quartet, The Chosen Few, honor Coltrane’s prolific legacy with electrifying interpretations of his own iconic works.
Friday, March 6 at 7PM and 9PM at Arrow Street Arts
Kris Davis Trio
In her Run the Gauntlet album, Kris Davis, accompanied by the extraordinary talents of bassist Robert Hurst and drummer Johnathan Blake, pays homage to six trailblazing women pianists who have influenced her development as a pianist and composer.
Saturday, March 7 at 7PM and 9PM at Arrow Street Arts
Sullivan Fortner Trio
Pianist Sullivan Fortner, a 2024 Grammy Award winner and 2026 Bell Jazz Artist Award recipient, seen on the Series in concerts with vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant and with trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire, makes his debut as a band leader with his trio. Expect deeply soulful and inventive music, marked by Fortner’s signature blend of technical brilliance, emotional depth, and boundless creativity.
Sunday, March 8 at 5PM and 7PM at Arrow Street Arts
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello & Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano (Groton Hill)
The Kanneh-Masons' artistic evolution has been nothing short of exhilarating. Cellist Sheku has become one of the most in-demand orchestral soloists of our time, bringing depth and brilliance to a repertoire that spans centuries. Isata, a pianist of remarkable insight and artistry, captivates in any setting as a performer an as a curator, acclaimed for pairing beloved masterpieces alongside overlooked treasures. With flights of jaw-dropping virtuosity and moments of subtle camaraderie, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason convey the sheer joy of classical music. Together, these siblings are unmissable.
Thursday, March 12 at 7:30PM at Groton Hill Music Center
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello & Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano (Boston)
The Kanneh-Masons' artistic evolution has been nothing short of exhilarating. Cellist Sheku has become one of the most in-demand orchestral soloists of our time, bringing depth and brilliance to a repertoire that spans centuries. Isata, a pianist of remarkable insight and artistry, captivates in any setting as a performer and as a curator, acclaimed for pairing beloved masterpieces alongside overlooked treasures. With flights of jaw-dropping virtuosity and moments of subtle camaraderie, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason convey the sheer joy of classical music. Together, these siblings are unmissable.
Friday, March 13 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Tenebrae
A Prayer for Deliverance
Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” (Gramophone), award-winning choir Tenebrae, based in London, is one of the world’s leading vocal ensembles. Passion and precision are the core values that guide Tenebrae as they give audiences meditative, memorable, and transporting concert experiences. Don’t miss an exciting Boston debut!
Saturday, March 14 at 8PM at Sander's Theatre
Conrad Tao
Poetry and Fairy Tales
Pianist Conrad Tao showcases his range and sensitivity with Poetry and Fairy Tales, a program that interweaves evocative contemporary works with well-known pieces by Brahms and Ravel. Structure and freedom, mood and narrative, dynamism and introspection combine when Conrad Tao—an artist of “probing intellect and open-hearted vision” (New York Times)—returns to Celebrity Series.
Sunday, March 15 at 3PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Martin Hayes and the Common Ground Ensemble
One of the world’s most celebrated Irish fiddlers, Martin Hayes' music remains deeply rooted in Irish expression, yet it reaches across styles and cultures, creating a truly global conversation. His core Common Ground ensemble of players is joined by an all-star cast of Irish and American artists for a vibrant cultural celebration.
Wednesday, March 18 at 8PM at Symphony Hall
Víkingur Ólafsson, piano
In just four years, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson has become a mainstay on our season, and a welcome presence in Boston. He returns in 2026 for his solo debut on our grandest stage for classical music, Symphony Hall.
Friday, March 20 at 8PM at Symphony Hall
David Sedaris
Card to Culture tickets are not available for this performance.
Takács Quartet with Jordan Bak, viola
The Takács Quartet—long celebrated for their fearlessness, power, and interpretive clarity—finds a well-matched partner in American violist Jordan Bak. Like the Quartet, Bak draws praise for his power and warmth, commanding presence, and ability to captivate an audience’s attention and imagination.
Saturday, April 11 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano
Pierre-Laurent Aimard, one of the world’s most respected pianists, makes a long-anticipated Celebrity Series debut with his signature intellect, expressiveness, and clarity. Join Aimard for an 88-key journey though the 24 keys of the preludes and fugues of Book II of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, where his insightful interpretation reveals the genius of Bach in thrilling new dimensions.
Friday, April 17 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Joyce Yang, piano
Blessed with “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post) and a “wondrous sense of color” (San Francisco Classical Voice), Grammy Award-nominated pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences with her virtuosity, lyricism, and interpretive insight.
Saturday, April 18 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Tony Siqi Yun, piano
Still in his early 20s and only two years out of Juilliard, Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun is already making waves as a soloist and recitalist. Praised for his refinement, muscular sound, and intimate expressivity, Yun has “an emergent big personality” (Philadelphia Inquirer) that makes him a pianist you’ll want to experience firsthand.
Thursday, April 23 at 7:30PM at Groton Hill Music Center
Joshua Bell, violin
Beloved violinist Joshua Bell stands among the most celebrated artists of our time, captivating audiences with his virtuosity for nearly four decades. Renowned for his animated stage presence and “lucid, energetic, and compelling” (Bachtrack) interpretations, he draws audiences closer to the music with deep emotional connection and undeniable charisma.
Sunday, April 26 at 3PM at Symphony Hall
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Beauty, grace, strength: these are the hallmarks of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, the magnificent Ailey dancers have inspired us, touched our hearts, and invited us to joyously clap along with them as they take their curtain calls in the beloved Revelations.
Thursday, April 30 at 8PM / Friday, May 1 at 8PM / Saturday, May 2 at 2PM and 8PM / Sunday, May 3 at 3PM at the Wang Theatre
Lisa Batiashvili, violin
Beloved by audiences worldwide for her “fearless…tonally rich and technically immaculate” (The Guardian) playing, violinist Lisa Batiashvili returns to the Series after her acclaimed 2023 performance alongside pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and cellist Gautier Capuçon. Don’t miss your chance to witness an artist who effortlessly blends delicacy with intensity and lyricism with precision in a rare duo recital with Giorgi Gigashvili.
Friday, May 1 at 8PM at NEC's Jordan Hall
Chucho Valdés and His Royal Quartet
The legendary Chucho Valdés and His Royal Quartet of next-generation standouts, heard on the 2024 album Cuba & Beyond, pay homage to Chick Corea and Mozart, play American blues and Cuban folksongs with an Afro-Latin twist, and apply a playful, creative, and surprising approach to every selection.
Saturday, May 2 at 8PM at Berklee Performance Center
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