BOSTON, MA – May 27, 2026 – The Boston Public Library today announced the 2026 Concerts in the Courtyard series, offered in partnership with Berklee College of Music and sponsored by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation.
What: Concerts performed by local musicians and Berklee College of Music musicians.
Why: By showcasing a diverse range of musical talents from the local community, the BPL continues to support its patrons and visitors with programs that enrich their cultural experiences, entertain and educate, and are free to all.
When: Fridays in June, and every Wednesday and Friday from July through August 30. Performances will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Fridays and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Where: The Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square (inclement weather location: Rabb Hall at Central Library).
Who: Scheduled performers are listed below. For more information about each performer and the full concert schedule, visit bpl.org/concerts-in-the-courtyard/.
- Macy Brassell, June 5 – Pop
- Jazz Cuti, June 12 – Jazz
- Daven & Yu, June 26 – Chinese Traditional
- Jean Strauss, July 1– World Music
- Michelle Aurora y Naka, July 8 – Cinematic Music
- Matthew Lau, July 10 – Marimba Percussion
- GiAnna, July 15 – Indie Pop
- Upper Room Duo, July 17 – Jazz and Pop
- KHENSANI, July 22 – R&B/African
- Brighton Jazz Trio, July 24 – Jazz
- Maeve Zamuner, July 29 – Singer-Songwriter Originals
- Horizon Ensemble, July 31 – String Quartet
- Lady Satch, August 5 – Trumpet and Flugelhorn
- Beat Explorers, August 7 – Trap Jazz
- Camila Quintero, August 12 – Latin
- Los Mambiseros, August 14 – Cuban Jazz
- Luke Walker, August 19 – Classical
- Hawa Collective, August 21 – Traditional and Contemporary Arabic
- Diego Herrera, August 26 – Latin R&B
- Boston Lyric Opera, August 28 – Opera