Last Update: September 3, 2026
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ACCESSiBILITY
For accessible seating, please call:
- Symphony Hall Box Office — (888) 266.1200
- BPO Box Office — (617) 236-0999
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AUDIENCE CONDUCT
All audience members are expected to maintain respectful behavior by avoiding disruptions and observing silence during performances. In accordance with Symphony Hall guidelines, we recommend that children in attendance should be at least eight years old, with a minimum age of five.
Applause should be held until the end of the entire piece.
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DISCOUNTED TICKETS
1. Students
- $12 tickets with a valid student ID
- Available in advance for seating levels C and D (green or orange on the seating chart)
- Use code: STU-DIS
2. Young Adults (ages 18–40)
- Pay only $30 for Boston Philharmonic concerts:
- B-level seats (normally $80)
- C-level seats (normally $60)
- Pay only $30 for Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concerts:
- AA-level seats (normally $60)
- B-level seats (normally $45)
- Available only in advance through the Boston Philharmonic box office until the day before the concert.
- Use code: 40-30.
3. Teachers
4. Public Radio Members
- WGBH and WBUR members: check your member newsletter or the member section of the respective websites for details.
5. Card to Culture (Mass Cultural Council)
- We are proud to participate in the Card to Culture Program, a partnership with:
- Department of Transitional Assistance
- Massachusetts Health Connector
- WIC Nutrition Program
- EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders:
- 100% off regular ticket prices (limit 4 tickets per cardholder per event).
- Additional tickets at 50% off (call the BPO Box Office at 617.236.0999).
6. CultureRx Initiative
- We also partner with the MCC on their CultureRx Initiative, which provides social and cultural prescriptions.
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E-TICKETS (formerly “Print at Home” and “Email Mobile”)
- Email tickets arrive at the ticket buyer's provided email address.
- The email the ticket buyer receives will contain a button. Click or tap the button to access your tickets. You may print them and bring the printed tickets with you, or add them to your digital wallet to show ticket takers and ushers as you would with a standard ticket.
- You must either print your e-ticket(s) out and bring them with you to the concert OR save them in your digital wallet to show to ushers using your phone or tablet.
- If you do not receive your email within a few minutes of placing your order, check your email's promotions, social, and spam folders. If your email with the mobile tickets is not there, contact the box office at 617.236.0999 or boxoffice@bostonphil.org.
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FLASH SALES
Flash sales happen throughout the season, sometimes in conjunction with a holiday or other promotion. We announce them via our email list and over social media (Instagram, Facebook). These offers CANNOT be combined with any other offer, are non-transferable, and non-refundable. The flash sale discount only applies to the date(s) listed in the sale. Flash sale prices cannot be applied to past purchases.
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FEES
- All subscriptions are subject to a $6 per subscription service fee.
- Single tickets are subject to a $3 per ticket service fee.
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GIFT CERTIFICATES / CARDS
As this is the Boston Philharmonic’s final season, we are no longer selling gift certificates or gift cards. If you have a pre-existing gift card, please contact the Boston Philharmonic Box Office at (617) 236-0999 to redeem it.
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GROUP TICKET RATES
- STUDENT GROUPS including chaperones can purchase the student group rate tickets at $12.00 per person.
- ADULT GROUPS can purchase at a discounted rate, depending on the section.
- Contact the Boston Philharmonic Box Office at (617) 236-0999 or email boxoffice@bostonphil.org to make arrangements.
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HOURS (Regular & Holiday)
The Boston Philharmonic has limited Box Office hours available by phone. Tickets sales are available 24/7 online and you can contact us via email at boxoffice@bostonphil.org at any time.
The BPO Box Office is available by phone during these hours:
- TUESDAY — 10:00am to 3:00pm
- WEDNESDAY — 10:00am to 3:00pm
- THURSDAY — 10:00am to 3:00pm
The Boston Philharmonic Offices are closed for holidays including the following:
- New Year's Day,
- President's Day,
- Patriots Day,
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Memorial Day,
- Fourth of July,
- Labor Day,
- Indigenous People's Day,
- Thanksgiving,
- Black Friday,
- Christmas Eve,
- Christmas Day
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PRICES
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra tickets are priced at levels: A, AA, B, C, D or E
A: $175 AA: $100 B: $80 C: $60 D: $32 E: $25
These seats appear on our seating charts as follows:
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A: Blue
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AA: Teal
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B: Purple
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C: Green
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D: Orange
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E: Yellow
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Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra tickets are priced at levels: A, AA, B, C, D or E
A: $75 AA: $60 B: $45 C: $35 D: $25 E: $10
View our Seating Charts to see where the seats are for the various price levels.
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PUBLIC HEALTH
The Boston Philharmonic’s performances for the 2026/2027 season will all take place at Boston Symphony Hall. As such, the BPO and BPYO will follow all guidelines as set forth in the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s “Safe in Sound” program. See link for details.
View Symphony Hall Safe In Sound Guidelines for visitors
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RUSH TICKETS
- Rush tickets are $12.00 each (plus applicable fees) sold when available starting 1 to 1.5 hours at the venue box office before the start of a concert.
- We cannot guarantee the availability of rush tickets.
- Rush tickets are available to seniors and students with valid student IDs.
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SHIPPED / MAILED TICKETS
- Tickets for upcoming concerts are mailed every Friday.
- If you have not received your ticket order before the day of the concert please contact the Boston Philharmonic box office at 617.236.0999 or email boxoffice@bostonphil.org
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STAGE EXTENSION
- All Boston Philharmonic and Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra concerts make use of a stage extension.
- View Symphony Hall Seat Map to see where the extension overlaps and where any viewer obstructions are located before you choose your seats.
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SUBSCRIPTION TICKETS
- Subscription tickets for the 2026-2027 season will be mailed in September.
- There are no guarantees on subscriber seats. If a subscriber has preferred seating they can request it with the box office at 617.236.0999 or email:boxoffice@bostonphil.org. Seat preferences are fulfilled based on subscription level and availability.
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SUBSCRIBER EXCHANGE POLICY
- The ticket exchange is an exclusive benefit for subscribers.
- All exchanges are subject to ticket availability.
- To exchange, you must pay the difference in price, if applicable.
- Ticket exchanges must be completed by noon the business day prior to a concert (i.e., Wednesday at 12:00 pm before a Thursday concert, Friday at 12:00 pm before a Saturday or Sunday concert).
- Exchanges may be made via phone, mail, or fax. New tickets will be mailed unless it is too close to the concert date, in which case tickets will be held at Will Call.
- Exchange by phone: 617.236.0999. After you have made your exchange, please remember to discard your old tickets to avoid double seating. Once your exchange is processed, your original seats will be released for sale to the public.
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VIRTUAL EVENTS
- Livestream events take place on a set date at a set time exactly like in-person events.
- All live stream events will be broadcast via YouTube on the Boston Philharmonic’s YouTube channel and are free of charge.
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WILL CALL
- Tickets placed at Will Call will be held under the name of the ticket buyer
- Held at the Will Call table for Symphony Hall concerts.
Please note that if you purchased your tickets from the Symphony Hall Box Office, your tickets will be held at their Box Office's will call window.
Questions? Please call the Boston Philharmonic Box Office at (617) 236-0999, Tuesday-Thursday from 10am to 3pm.
