2025 Opening Weekend Gala at Symphony

Join us for a gala opening evening of celebration and a lush tapestry of American musical gems.

Friday, September 19, 2025

6:00pm | FANFARE AND SPARKLERS

Reminiscent of Opening Night 1900, guests arrive at the original Huntington Avenue entrance

6:45pm | DINNER

8:00pm | GALA OPENING CONCERT

9:15pm | DESSERT FINALE

Dress: Black Tie

Questions or additional requests?
Please contact Courtney Forrester, Senior Director of Special Events at cforrester@bso.org or 617-638-9392.

According to IRS guidelines and BSO policy, donor-advised funds and qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from an IRA account may not be used to pay for any portion of a fundraising event ticket. Donor-advised funds and QCD’s may be used to pay for a donation to a fundraising event that is in addition to the face value of the gala event ticket(s) purchased.