Take center stage at Boston Symphony Hall on this 4-day performance tour during Marathon Weekend, April 16–19, 2027. Your ensemble will work with world-renowned musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory, perform during a dedicated block on the Symphony Hall stage, and hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. Between sessions, explore the Museum of Fine Arts, see Boston by land and water on a Duck Boat Tour, celebrate with a Boston Harbor dinner cruise, and cheer on runners along the Boston Marathon route on Patriots’ Day. Tour Highlights Boston Symphony Hall Performance BSO & NEC Musician-Led Clinics Boston Symphony Orchestra: Mahler 3 Boston Duck Tour Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Newbury Street Boston Harbor Dinner Cruise Marathon Monday Spectating Itinerary / 4 Boston Day 1 BOSTON Depart today for Boston, a city steeped in history and alive with innovation, home to iconic colonial landmarks, renowned universities, prestigious conservatories, and some of the nation’s most celebrated performance venues. On arrival, meet your Encore Tour Manager and check in to your hotel in the Boston area. Take time to explore the city, then enjoy dinner together as a group as the buzz of Marathon Weekend builds across Boston. (D) Day 2 BOSTON This morning, take part in sectionals and an ensemble clinic led by world-renowned musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and New England Conservatory on the Symphony Hall campus. Today’s sessions are held off-stage in one of Symphony Hall’s auxiliary campus spaces. This afternoon, discover Boston by land and by sea on an iconic Duck Boat Tour. Enjoy dinner together, then attend a Boston Symphony Orchestra performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. (B,D) Day 3 BOSTON This morning, visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, home to one of the most comprehensive art collections in the world, with galleries spanning ancient civilizations, European masterpieces, iconic American works, and contemporary treasures. Enjoy free time for shopping and sightseeing along Newbury Street, then return to Symphony Hall for a soundcheck before taking the stage for your ensemble’s dedicated performance block, the signature musical highlight of your tour. This evening, celebrate with a dinner cruise through Boston Harbor, taking in views of the city’s historic waterfront and illuminated skyline. (B,D) Day 4 DEPARTURE After breakfast, spend the morning cheering on runners along the Boston Marathon route on Patriots’ Day before packing up for your journey home with memories of your Symphony Hall performance, Marathon Weekend energy, and time together as an ensemble. (B) Sample Customizations* General Changes Add overnight stays before or after your Symphony Hall program Add or remove meals Swap sightseeing entrances to fit your group’s interests Adjust the balance of sightseeing and free time Please note: Symphony Hall clinic and performance dates are fixed Add a Musical Highlight Arrange a performance exchange with a local ensemble Add a behind-the-scenes venue tour Include a masterclass with a Boston-area musician Add a workshop at a local university Add an Activity or Excursion Freedom Trail walking tour Quincy Market & Faneuil Hall Beacon Hill Fenway Park tour Harvard Square and campus visit Finish line photo stop on Boylston Street *All customizations subject to operational feasibility and availability Customize Your Tour Are you ready to take your ensemble to new places? Get a quote from one of our tour consultants who will help you customize a trip to meet your goals. Get A Quote