The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has unveiled its 2025 Tanglewood season, running from late June through August 31. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts, Tanglewood offers a premier summer destination for classical and contemporary music lovers alike. This year’s season brings together world-renowned conductors, virtuoso soloists, groundbreaking contemporary works, and beloved classics. Tickets go on sale March 6 at Tanglewood.org or by calling 888-266-1200.

Star Soloists & Must-See Performances

Andris Nelsons Leads the BSO in Exciting Programs

BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons will conduct multiple performances throughout July, including:

• The world premiere of John Williams’ new Piano Concerto, written for Emanuel Ax (July 26).
• Puccini’s Tosca with soprano Kristine Opolais and bass-baritone Bryn Terfel (July 19).
• A dramatic orchestral adaptation of Romeo and Juliet with Concert Theatre Works (July 11).

  

Pianists Take Center Stage

Tanglewood’s 2025 lineup showcases an extraordinary roster of pianists:

• Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 (July 5).
• Lang Lang plays Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 (July 27).
• Yefim Bronfman presents Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 (July 6).
• Seong-Jin Cho honors Ravel’s 150th anniversary with a recital of his complete solo works (July 16).
• Yuja Wang dazzles in Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 during the Leonard Bernstein Memorial Concert (July 20).

Special Events & Festival Highlights

Keith Lockhart’s 30th Anniversary Celebration (August 22)

Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart marks three decades at Tanglewood with a star-studded evening featuring Broadway greats Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ben Folds, Jason Danieley, and Time for Three.

Tanglewood on Parade (August 5)

This annual all-day event offers family-friendly activities, culminating in a grand evening concert featuring the BSO, Boston Pops, and Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra (TMCO), conducted by Keith Lockhart and Elim Chan. The night ends with a spectacular fireworks display.

John Williams’ Film Night (August 9)

A beloved Tanglewood tradition, John Williams’ Film Night returns, curated by the legendary composer himself and conducted by Keith Lockhart.

Yo-Yo Ma Performs Three Concerts

The world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will present three distinctive programs:

• Beethoven chamber music with Emanuel Ax and Leonidas Kavakos (August 3).
• Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 with the BSO (August 10).
• A collaboration with Brooklyn Rider, featuring Schubert’s String Quintet (August 13).

James Taylor Returns (July 3 & 4)

A Tanglewood tradition, James Taylor and his All-Star Band will perform two concerts in the Shed, followed by fireworks on July 4. Tickets are already on sale at Tanglewood.org.

Bonnie Raitt Closes the Season (August 31)

Thirteen-time GRAMMY winner Bonnie Raitt will bring her iconic blues and folk sound to the Shed to conclude the 2025 festival.

Plan Your Visit

With over 100 performances in the Koussevitzky Music Shed, Ozawa Hall, and the Linde Center for Music and Learning, Tanglewood is a summer destination like no other. Tickets go on sale March 6 at Tanglewood.org or by calling 888-266-1200.

Don’t miss your chance to experience world-class music in one of the most beautiful settings in the country!