7th Annual BU Bands Homecoming Weekend
Thursday, October 16th – Saturday, October 18th, 2025
The Boston University Bands program welcomes all students, friends, family, and alumni to attend the 7th annual BU Bands Homecoming Weekend! This weekend extravaganza showcases all ensembles across the Boston University Bands Program including the:
- Marching Band
- Pep Band
- Concert Band
- All-Campus Orchestra
- Big Band
- Jazz Combos
Starting on Thursday, “swing” by the College of Fine Arts Concert Hall and kick-off the weekend with a Jazz Showcase with the BU Big Band and three Jazz Combos.
On Friday, enjoy the sounds of winds and strings with the Concert Band and All-Campus Orchestra, or watch the Pep Band energize the crowds at Walter Brown Arena or Agganis Arena during a doubleheader featuring the Women’s and Men’s Ice Hockey teams against Brown University and Michigan State University, respectively.
Saturday begins the day with the BU Marching Band and Pep Band Home Show, with a performance from the Marching Band of their 2025 production, “From Broadway to BU” and an electric showcase by the Pep Band. Later, hop on over to Agganis Arena to catch another energizing Pep Band performance with the Men’s Ice Hockey team against Michigan State University!
[Not officially part of BU Homecoming Weekend] Sunday, if you’re looking to close out your weekend with some more band, head on outside of Boston to Boston College to listen to the BU Concert Band in a showcase of the four Beanpot Schools’ Concert Band ensembles.
Events are free of charge* and open to all.
*Please note you will need to purchase a BU Women’s and/or Men’s Ice Hockey game ticket in order to attend the Pep Band performance on Friday and/or Saturday.