Global Arts Live

05/28/2026

Discover our Fall 2026 Concert Season ✨
26 concerts from artists representing 13 countries, sharing extraordinary talent and deeply rooted traditions across the stages of Boston’s top venues—including Kendall Square’s newest performing arts center, The Platform!

🎟️ Tickets go on sale to Global Arts Live members starting June 1 at 10AM. Want early access to fee-free tickets? Become a member today >>> https://www.globalartslive.org/membership

Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 15!

05/26/2026

“Music represents nature. Nature represents life. Jazz represents nature. Jazz is life.” — Sonny Rollins

Rest in peace 🕊️

Sonny Rollins, the jazz legend dubbed the Saxophone Colossus known for his inimitable improvisational skills, has died at the age of 95.

05/19/2026

A new space for live music, movement, and shared experiences is on the horizon. This fall, we’re excited to welcome you into The Platform located right in Kendall Square.

Stay in the loop & sign up for The Platform newsletter by visiting: https://pages.wordfly.com/globalartslive/pages/The-Platform-Website-Signup/

05/14/2026

Super cool to see the connection between strings across diasporas!

05/13/2026

Keep an eye out 👀 Big things are on the horizon between returning crowd favorites and brand new shows premiering at brand new spaces like . Our Fall 2026 concert lineup drops May 28.

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05/05/2026

A look back at an unforgettable Winter/Spring season ✨

Thank you to the incredibly talented artists we had the honor of presenting, and to the audiences who showed up, supported, and filled these spaces with energy and care. We’re excited to keep it going with more bold, moving performances across Boston in the months ahead.

Stay in the loop and sign up for our newsletter for the latest show announcements and exciting updates >>> https://globalartslive.com/newsletter

05/01/2026

Don’t miss your chance to attend Making Moves Boston this Sunday, May 3rd at 7:30 PM! ✨ This free event features arts leaders from New England and the U.S., including our CEO .c.chin, as they share stories about creative practices in arts administration.

RSVP here>>>https://nccakron.org/event-details/making-moves-boston

04/30/2026

It’s International Jazz Day 🎷
Today, we celebrate jazz in all its forms and honor the spirit of freedom, collaboration, and exploration at its heart. We can’t wait to welcome jazz artists to stage coming this fall!

+ Put on some tunes and explore our International Jazz Day playlist >>> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7i1354ZW0bgj9gC12GYwkr?si=50Q2QrlOT4CJbGPqt008LQ

04/30/2026

BOSTON ACTION ALERT: Mayor Wu proposed cutting next year's arts budget by 27%. Stand up for arts funding at the City Council hearing tomorrow, 4/30 at 2pm at City Hall in the Iannella Chamber.

Learn more and register here to have your voice heard: https://moacbudgethearing.eventbrite.com

04/30/2026

THIS FRIDAY 🎸
Belly/Throwing Muses' Tanya Donelly and Come/Codeine’s Chris Brokaw join forces for a daring, modern spin on medieval music in Cambridge. Hear new songs, reimagined classics, and deep cuts from their legendary repertoires LIVE. Grab your tix >>> https://globalartslive.com/donellybrokaw