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A Cultural Extravaganza at Tanglewood: Highlights of 2025

The summer of 2025 at Tanglewood Music Center promises a rich tapestry of cultural events, featuring diverse performances and artistic brilliance. From the cinematic experience of 'Top Gun: Maverick in Concert' to the comedic genius of John Mulaney, Tanglewood invites audiences to indulge in a spectrum of creative expressions. The lineup includes classical and contemporary music, dance, comedy, and more, offering something special for every art enthusiast.

Jun 7, 2025
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1. Top Gun: Maverick in Concert
Top Gun: Maverick was nominated for six Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Original Song, winning Best Sound.
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Jun 20, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

2. TLI Presents: Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Associate Professor of Dance and former Boston Ballet principal dancer John Lam directs Onward Still, an original work by renowned choreographer Ken Ossola (former dancer from Nederlands Dans Theater), created for and performed by Boston Conservatory contemporary dance majors. The piece also features original music by Dutch composer Polle van Genechten and lyrics by Martino Muller, performed live by students from Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music.
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Jun 21, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

3. A Prairie Home Companion
After a national tour in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion, APHC is pleased to again be taking the stage at Tanglewood — always a favorite stop and the site of 17 of the show’s national broadcasts. Joining Garrison are music director Rich Dworsky and the band, the Royal Academy of Radio Actors (Tim Russell, Sue Scott, and sound-effects wizard Fred Newman), and guest performers too.
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Jun 21, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

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Jun 25, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

5. Nas with the Boston Pops
Timeless poet and rhyme-master Nas delivered his first full-length album Illmatic in 1994. Nas went on to release 14 subsequent albums, 8 of which are multi-platinum and platinum including: Nastradamus, Stillmatic, God’s Son, and Street’s Disciple. With 16 GRAMMY nominations, Nas released King’s Disease in 2020, giving Nas his first ever GRAMMY win for “Best Rap Album,” and released King’s Disease II, a sequel to the GRAMMY Award winning album, produced by Nas and Hit-Boy. Most recently, Nas released the third installment of the King’s Disease series. With no features, King’s Disease III was produced by Hit-Boy and executive produced by Nas and Hit-Boy. Most recently, Nas and Hit-Boy released Magic 3, featuring 15 brand new tracks, also marking the final chapter of the legendary run for the prolific rapper-producer duo. Magic 3 serves as the duo's sixth album together in the last 3 years and serves as the third installment to the Magic series.
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Jun 27, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

6. Jon Batiste
Batiste studied and received both a B.A. and M.F.A. at the world-renowned Juilliard School in New York City. From 2015 until 2022, Batiste served as the bandleader and musical director of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS. Most recently, Jon was awarded a Sports Emmy in the category of “Outstanding Open/Tease” for his 2022 NCAA March Madness piece. In 2018, he received a Grammy nomination for Best American Roots, and in 2020, he received two Grammy nods for the albums: CHRONOLOGY OF A DREAM: LIVE AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD and MEDITATIONS (with Cory Wong).
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Jun 28, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

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Jun 28, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

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Jun 29, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

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Jun 29, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

10. John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
John Mulaney is a three-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor. Mulaney can currently be seen hosting his new Netflix talk show, EVERYBODY's LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY. The show airs live on Wednesday's at 7pm PT/10pm ET. Mulaney's latest Netflix stand-up special, BABY J, released in April 2023, converts his personal turmoil into comedic brilliance. BABY J earned him 2023 Emmy nominations in Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and an Emmy win for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special. BABY J also received the 2024 Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Special (non-televised). Mulaney consistently tours, and he has sold out venues around North America, from Madison Square Garden multiple times to the Hollywood Bowl.
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Jun 29, 2025
Tanglewood

Lenox, MA · Tanglewood Music Center

Conclusion
As Tanglewood Music Center gears up for an awe-inspiring summer season, it reaffirms its status as a hub for diverse cultural expressions. This year's lineup offers a rich tapestry of performances, from the cinematic to the comedic, and from classical music to contemporary dance. With such a variety of events, Tanglewood continues to engage and inspire audiences, making it a premier destination for art and entertainment enthusiasts. Whether you're a longtime supporter or a newcomer, this summer promises memorable experiences at Tanglewood.
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