Duke Ellington Dining Hall

The Duke Ellington Dining Hall is a music venue located on the second and third floors of Berklee's mid-rise building at 160 Massachusetts Avenue. The venue is outfitted with floor-to-ceiling glass that offers concertgoers a dynamic urban backdrop to the concert stage. During the day, it's a bustling college dining hall, but in the evenings, it's a one-of-a-kind concert venue for student bands and other artists.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Guitarist and composer Paolo Valdivia presents a performance of Afro-Peruvian jazz, fusion, and world music featuring original compositions and arrangements that blend Latin grooves with contemporary jazz.

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Free
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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Indian singer and arranger Aneesha K presents a culmination of her artistic journey through Live with Aneesha K! This performance will be a celebration of collaboration and self-discovery, featuring high-energy arrangements of English and Hindi music.

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Free
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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

YARYNA, an artist from Ukraine, presents a set of original music blending pop, R&B, and soul. Her music is melodic and expressive, shaped by soulful vocals, emotional storytelling, dynamic arrangements, and layered textures. Rooted in personal experiences yet deeply relatable, her songs balance simplicity and depth, creating a sound that feels both intimate and musically rich.

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Free
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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Jianyang Li will be performing a set of original songs and covers in pop, R&B, and jazz styles.

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Free

Past Events

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Canceled
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Bassist Jan Portisch presents a tribute to Charlie Haden, exploring his work with Ornette Coleman, Quartet West, and albums like Come Sunday and Beyond the Missouri Sky. The program reflects Haden’s spacious, lyrical approach and his deep connection to folk, jazz, and spiritual traditions. This concert honors a bassist who redefined musical honesty and support.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Drummer Ethan Franklin leads a tribute band honoring Muse, performing songs spanning the band's entire career.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

After interrupting studies at medical school in the UK to come and pursue jazz at Berklee College of Music, saxophonist Max Reinstein presents the Max Reinstein Project, a blend of funk, fusion, and smooth jazz, featuring the music of saxophone legends David Sanborn, Ed Calle, Andy Snitzer, and Sam Greenfield. 
 

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Siying will perform a selection of her original songs, along with her own unique arrangements.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Liam Luo celebrates his final semester with Chapter Seven, a vibrant set of Motown, R&B, funk, rock, and original music.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Yang Ren’s senior recital features her signature R&B sound mixed with other genres in a relaxed, café-style setting.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Elaine’s final recital at Berklee features original pop, R&B, and rock as she reflects on the journey and marks her farewell.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Yuexi Wu performs original music in a range of styles, combining rhythm and melody with a unique, creative voice.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Diego Herrera showcases his latest work, blending smooth jazz, Peruvian music, and neo-soul in a vibrant, rhythm-filled performance.

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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Led by guitarist and vocalist Jonathan Yu, Midnight Rocking Club delivers an energetic set of rock, funk, and pop music.