Arcades, fountain, and garden inside the Boston Public Library's McKim Courtyard
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Central Library in Copley Square classical concerts

Copley Square · Boston

Associated programming: Boston Public Library Concerts in the Courtyard

Central Library in Copley Square is the Boston Public Library's McKim and Boylston Street complex, where the McKim Courtyard hosts summer concerts with an indoor rain location.

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Concert in the Courtyard

Friday, August 28 at 12:30 PM · Ticketed

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Planning a visit to Central Library in Copley Square

Choose this library profile for a performance assigned to the Central Library complex, including Concerts in the Courtyard. Confirm the exact room or McKim Courtyard audience area, the listed inclement-weather location, seating guidance, start time, accessibility arrangements, library entry and bag procedures, and any registration terms before arrival rather than assuming every program uses the courtyard.

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Before or after the performance

Check current hours, performance-day service, travel time, and reservations before relying on any stop.

  • Restaurant

    Ostra ↗

    A reservation-oriented seafood restaurant for a full dinner before a Copley Square performance; align the booking and service pace with the event time.

  • Restaurant

    Saltie Girl — Boston ↗

    A Back Bay seafood restaurant for a more casual meal near Copley Square; confirm current reservations, service hours, and the route to the library.

  • Quick bite

    Flour Bakery + Cafe ↗

    Use Flour's location guide for a nearby café stop with coffee, pastries, and sandwiches, checking the selected shop's hours before relying on it.

  • Attraction

    Trinity Church Boston ↗

    Visit the Copley Square church for architecture, a tour, or a scheduled program before the concert, confirming public hours and admission first.

  • Attraction

    Copley Square Park ↗

    The renovated civic square offers an outdoor pause by the library; check current events, construction notices, weather, and public-space guidance.

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Date: Fri, Aug 28, 4:30 PM

Format: OperaTicketed
Venue: Boston Public Library Central Branch • Neighborhood: Boston metro • • Details

Boston Public Library Concert in the Courtyard Friday, August 28, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm Boston Public Library Central Branch – McKim Building Courtyard 700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116 FREE LEARN MORE Boston Lyric Opera closes out the Boston Public Library’s 2026 Concert in the Courtyard series with a dynamic staged concert in an iconic Boston location. Bring your lunch and settle by the fountain or at cafe tables to enjoy performances featuring BLO’s Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists. Enjoy sneak peeks into BLO’s 2026/27 Season as well as fan favorite repertoire you know and love. Registration is not required but seating is first come, first served. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to Rabb Lecture Hall. This program is free and is recommended for audiences of all ages. Texts and English translations of the multi-lingual program will be provided on site. Accessibility Notice: To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, please contact the Boston Public Library Adult Programs Department at programs@bpl.org or 617-859-2129 . Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations. About the BLO/BPL Partnership Boston Lyric Opera has partnered with the Boston Public Library Central and branches across Boston for over twenty years providing the community equitable access to quality opera experiences. All programs in partnership with the BPL are made available for free and are open to the public to attend. Legacy programming includes our Opera Night at the BPL, and yearly participation in the BPL’s Concerts in the Courtyard summer concert series. Additional projects and programs have included bringing our Opera 101 interactive performances to BPL Children’s Room’s across the city, and programming specific collaborations. About the Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists BLO recognizes that the next generation of opera stars needs to be nurtured in order to flourish, and that the future of the art form depends on their success. Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists are identified during the casting process of each Season’s repertoire. The Artists have, in most cases, already established themselves professionally and are drawn primarily from the post-graduate and post-young artist fields. Learn more about current and past Artists at: https://blo.org/emerging-artists/

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