Homecoming Events 2026

Homecoming is about more than a day of live music—it’s about coming back together as a community. With more than 85,000 alumni around the world, Berklee’s network is one of the most dynamic creative communities anywhere. Below, you will find be many opportunities to reconnect with old friends, make new professional connections, and celebrate together. These additional events are open to the Berklee community only: alumni, faculty, staff, and graduating students.

Berklee Community Event Schedule

Friday, September 18

Welcome Home Reception
6:30–9:00 p.m.
Kings Dining and Entertainment
50 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115

Start Homecoming weekend by coming together at our Welcome Home Reception at Kings in the Back Bay.

Held the night before the main Block Party, this special gathering offers alumni, faculty, and seventh- and eighth-semester students the chance to celebrate the start of the weekend by reconnecting with old friends and making new connections.

Enjoy light refreshments, bar bites, bowling, music, and more in a relaxed and lively atmosphere. Whether you’re returning to campus, meeting fellow alumni across generations, or welcoming soon-to-be graduates into the alumni community, this reception is the perfect way to kick off Homecoming’s festivities.

Please note: This event is 18+ and IDs will be checked upon arrival. 

Saturday, September 19

Alumni Brunch
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Aura Pavilion at Fenway Park
20 Jersey Street
Boston, MA 02215

Fuel up before the Homecoming Block Party performances with brunch at historic Fenway Park.

Conveniently located for easy access to the day’s events, the Alumni Brunch offers a special opportunity to celebrate Berklee’s incredible alumni community and the connections that continue long after graduation. Designed as a career-focused gathering, this event highlights the opportunities available through the relaunch of Berklee’s alumni engagement platform, Berklee Connect, while creating space for alumni from all decades to network and build meaningful relationships.

Enjoy a buffet brunch, musical entertainment from talented Berklee alumni, and an atmosphere centered on reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, and celebrating the shared experiences that make the Berklee network so unique.

This event is open exclusively to alumni and is the perfect way to start your Homecoming Saturday before heading to the Block Party.

Homecoming Block Party Concert
1:00–6:00 p.m.
Berklee Lot at 73 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

Please note: Separate ticket purchase is required to attend the Block Party. Purchase Concert Tickets Here.

Berklee’s first-ever Homecoming Block Party brings together our powerhouse alumni for a daylong celebration of music, community, and connection.

This outdoor, block-party-style event will feature performances by alumni Susan Tedeschi, Tiwa Savage, Fabiola Méndez, Dreion, and many more. Spanning genres and generations, the lineup reflects the creativity, artistry, and global impact of the Berklee community.

This event is open to the Berklee community and the general public. Ticket purchase is required.

Homecoming After Party
7:00–11:00 p.m.
House of Blues
15 Lansdowne Street
Boston, MA 02215

The party doesn’t stop when the Block Party ends. Join us for an exclusive late-night celebration created just for Berklee. Located just steps from the day’s outdoor festivities, this intimate afterparty will feature first-time collaborations and in-the-round performances led by Berklee alumni Louis Cato ’04, JR Robinson ’75, and Terri Lyne Carrington BM ’83, H ’03. 

The lineup include vocalists Lalah Hathaway BM ’90, H ’22, Arooj Aftab BM ’10, Debo Ray ’13, and Dreion BM ’20; horn players Miguel Zenón BM ’98, Milena Casado BM ’20, MM ’22, and the Regiment Horns, featuring Sean Erick ’06, Kevin Lloyd Williams Jr. ’03, and Leon Silva Jr. BM ’23; guitarists Angie Swan ’05 and Matthew Stevens BM ’04; keyboardists Santiago Bosch BM ’16, MM ’17, Ian Macklin Sims BM ’26, and Giorgi Mikadze BM ’14; bassist Neil Stubenhaus ’75; drummer JK Kim BM ’06; percussionist Taku Hirano BM ’95, MA ’24; and more. 

The evening concludes with an open jam session hosted by Berklee alumni and faculty members Lil John Roberts ’92 and Chris Loftlin BM ’92.

This event is open exclusively to alumni, faculty, staff, students and volunteer leadership. Refreshments and bar bites will be available to purchase.

Please note: There is no age minimum to attend but IDs will be checked upon arrival to note those who are 21+. Those who register will receive a separate email from Universe Ticketing closer to the date with a QR code ticket per registrant. Please save that and have readily available for entry to Homecoming After Dark at the House of Blues.

FAQ

Do I need to register for each event?
Yes, separate registrations are required for each event, this includes the main event. Purchase tickets for the Homecoming Block Party here.

Ticket says "Sold Out", will additional tickets become available?
We're monitoring capacity across all our events and may have additional ticket releases as possible. Contact Alumni Affairs to get on a waitlist at alumniaffairs@berklee.edu

Are there discounted hotel rooms available?
Yes! We can’t wait to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming! To make your return to Boston as seamless as possible, Berklee has negotiated exclusive block rates at several hotels near campus September 18-20, 2026.

How to Book:
Book Online: Use the curated links below to access our dedicated alumni blocks.
Book by Phone: Mention the code "Berklee Homecoming" when calling the hotel directly to secure your discounted rate.
Note: Room blocks are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend booking early to ensure you're in the heart of the action!  Last day to book is Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (or until sold out)

The Eliot Hotel: $525/night + tax
Direct Booking Link. You can also use the group code 2039911 to access the rate on the website, call the hotel at 617.267.1607 or email reservations@eliothotel.com and ask for the Berklee Homecoming group rate.

Marriott Residence Inn - Back Bay: $374/night + tax
Direct Booking Link

Marriott Residence Inn - Cambridge: $329/night + tax
Element by Westin - Seaport: $294/night + tax