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Berklee Performance Center

Berklee Performance Center

Located in the historic Back Bay, the Berklee Performance Center (BPC) is at the core of Boston’s entertainment and cultural community. Showcasing over 200 events each year, the BPC may just be the busiest theatre in Boston, and it is certainly the most unique. Owned and operated by Berklee College of Music, the BPC hosts concerts by talented students, faculty, and visiting artists, as well as a wide variety of productions presented by outside promoters, arts presenters, and community organizations. Events at the BPC span every musical genre and represent a broad range of countries and cultures, from traditional artists to contemporary innovators defining the future of music.

The center contains 1,215 seats, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and a full range of multimedia capabilities. Its relationship with Berklee College of Music affords professional quality recording of events and concerts.

LOCATION

Berklee Performance Center

136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

Accessibility Information

  • Accessible Parking

    Accessible Parking

    Accessible parking spaces are available at area garages/lots. Accessible street parking spaces do exist in the Back Bay but are extremely limited. Handicap placard holders can park at any metered spot for free as well as handicap exclusive spaces. Other parking ordinances may be in effect. All designated parking rules should be obeyed. Do not park in a cross-hatch area (zebra stripe) adjacent to an HP space. This area is reserved for van ramp access.

  • Accessible Restrooms

    Accessible Restrooms

    Accessible restrooms are found in the first floor main lobby. A water fountain is located in the same lobby, next to the restrooms.

  • Wheelchair Access

    Wheelchair Access

    The wheelchair-accessible sections of the theater are located in three areas:

    -Orchestra Right, Rows A and B: There is room for one wheelchair and three companions in this area. This location is on level ground; however, the floor leading to the seats is on a decline.
    -Orchestra Right, Rows Q and R: There is room for two wheelchairs and multiple companions in this area. This location is on level ground; however, the floor leading to the seats is on a decline.
    -The rear orchestra where the floor levels off (Rows JJ–LL left, right, and center): these seats are on level ground, and there is no decline.
    The seating in all these areas is made up of movable cushioned chairs, some with armrests and some without. Tickets for this section are reserved for people with disabilities until no two adjacent seats are available for public sale at the given price level. Even then, seats in this section are released sporadically, so there are accessible seats held until all other seats in the theater are sold out. See "Accessible Ticket Purchasing Information" for details on how these seats may be purchased.

ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBILITY INFO: The BPC offers sign language interpretation upon request. Requests for sign language interpreters must be received at least three weeks prior to the event by contacting the box office at 617-747-2261 or boxoffice@berklee.edu. These requests are subject to the availability of an interpreter.

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