2027 May Festival Calendar of Events

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE MAY FESTIVAL

Discovering the voice that connects us all at the 2027 May Festival. Experience the inspiration of the May Festival by exploring our calendar of events.

Pre-Concert Activities to be Announced
Before each Festival performance, Jason Alexander Holmes will host a pre-concert panel, giving audiences insight from experts into the musical language, historical context and production of each program. New for the 2027 May Festival, the pre-concert panels will also include a short live performance. All events during the 2027 May Festival will also feature pre-concert performances by community choruses and student ensembles in the Music Hall lobby.

TUE MAY 18

10:30 AM May Festival Young People’s Concert

FRI MAY 21

5:00 PM Dîner en Fleur

7:30 PM Opening Night: Fire in My Mouth

SAT MAY 22

7:30 PM Handel’s Esther

SUN MAY 23

5:00 PM A Singer’s Journey: Voices of Today & Tomorrow 

TUE MAY 25

7:00 PM The Story of Billie Jean King in Concert

THU MAY 28

7:30 PM Across the Line of Dreams

SAT MAY 29

7:30 PM Beethoven 9: A Joyful Festival Finale

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