Boston Pops Tickets

Presenting a mix of classic and contemporary music, the Boston Pops Orchestra appeals to a wide audience. Through its broad spectrum of music styles and genres, the orchestra treats the attendees to everything from indie rock to big band, jazz to pop, film music to Broadway and from American songbook to classical.

Active since 1885, the Boston Pops Orchestra has entered its 132^nd year. 2017 will bring to the patrons one of a kind musical entertainment. With the holiday season around the corner, the company will kick start the festivities with its “Holiday Pops” show.

Led by the brilliant conductor Keith Lockhart, the performances will include all the holiday specials, all-time favorite traditional singalongs and acoustic arrangements. Making it a family event, the children will get to enjoy a visit by the jolly old Santa Claus. Boston Pops has always been about pushing boundaries and involving the community, which is why there will be an act by the special kids.

Once the holiday season ends, Boston Pops will return with its regular concerts and exclusive performances. The company has arranged special tribute shows honoring its late conductor John Williams and will hit the stage in 2018. Don’t miss out on these incredible performances and buy your Boston Pops tickets now!

The Boston Pops Orchestra – History

A spectacular vision of Henry Lee Higginson, a civil war veteran, Boston Pops Orchestra broke ground in 1885. Prior to that, Lee Higginson was the founder of the famous Boston Symphony Orchestra, which started its operations in 1881. Calling it a dream of his life, he opted for intimate shows and scheduled them during the warmer months. Featuring popular music of that era along with light classics, the Symphony Orchestra drew in a lot of audience.

Initially starting off as “Promenade Concerts”, they soon evolved into “Popular Concerts”. Promenade Concerts were concert series developed in 1895 that allowed the audience to stroll around outdoors in beautiful gardens while listening to music. Popular Concerts were shortened to “Pops” and eventually adopted the name officially in 1900.

When the Boston Symphony held its first concert, the audience also got to witness a change in scenery and setting. Creating a comfortable environment for the patrons, Lee Higginson replaced rows of seats with dine in tables and chairs. Even today, the cabaret-style tables with food and drinks are seen only at the Boston Pops events.

The Boston Pops Orchestra – Conductors

Before reaching the year 1930, the Boston Pops had more than 17 conductors including the German musician, Adolf Neuendorff. Arthur Fiedler started his 50 years tenure with the Boston Pops in 1930 and became the first American musician to lead it.

Under his leadership and vision, the company reached incredible heights and Boston Pops became a national pride, a cultural heritage. He recorded a lot of music, exceeding album sales of $50 million.  

John Williams took the baton from Fiedler in 1980 and his tenure with the orchestra lasted till 1993. A highly acclaimed composer, his work was known far and wide, especially in Hollywood. He had to his name 50 Academy Award nominations and was the most-nominated person alive in the Academy’s history.

With John Williams the Boston Pops Orchestra continued its productive recording tradition and composed best-selling albums for major classical labels. Patrons didn’t pay much heed to the Boston Pops ticket prices and attended the shows in huge numbers to enjoy the latest orchestral arrangements. The Boston Pops expanded and updated its repertoire, entertaining the audiences with stunning stage presentations.

A live performance was accompanied by film clips, many of which featured the music created by the Boston Pops. In 1995, Keith Lockhart took over and he is still leading the orchestra into making soulful music.

Lockhart has been a part of 1,800 concerts and his work has gone beyond being a conductor only. He has created music programs that reach out to a younger and diverse audience. Keith Lockhart has given opportunity to both, established performers as well as the rising stars to show their talent on stage.

The Boston Pops Orchestra has embarked on more than 40 national tours and four international tours, entertaining the fans of classic and contemporary symphony.

Boston Pops Ticket Prices

Keith Lockhart’s tenure has recorded a remarkable increase in touring. The huge and diverse fan-base that he has developed, look for the tickets throughout the year and buy them as soon as they are announced. Ticket prices tend to vary, as holiday shows are relatively high priced, but the audience don’t mind. They are willing to spend money as long as they get to witness the magic created by the Boston Pops Orchestra.

A performance by the Boston Pops Orchestra is grandeur at its best. It’s not just a feast for the ears with the soulful orchestra performing but also for the eyes. No matter what the venue is, the company creates breathtaking ambiance. Specially decorated halls, charming arrangements and classy wardrobe of the audience, all make it a spectacular experience.

The “Holiday Pops” will see the patrons enjoying timeless holiday classics amidst Christmas decorations and magical ambiance. In 2018, the tribute concerts to John Williams will begin. Boston Pops Orchestra: Keith Lockhart – Six Decades of John Williams has been scheduled for April. It will be followed by Boston Pops Orchestra: Keith Lockhart – A Tribute to John Williams. Both shows will highlight the diversity of his musical talent and the valuable contributions he made to the movies.

With Keith Lockhart at the helm of these performances, the audiences can enjoy careful selections, including Williams’ compositions from Jaws, Indiana Jones, Star Wars and the Harry Potter series. Enjoy the most memorable movie music of all time – this is a concert not to be missed!