The Boston University Bands program welcomes all students, friends, family, and alumni to attend the 8th annual BU Bands Homecoming Weekend! This weekend extravaganza showcases all ensembles across the Boston University Bands Program including the:<\/p>\n
Starting on Thursday<\/strong>, \u201cswing\u201d 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.<\/p>\n On Friday<\/strong>, 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 featuring the Women’s Ice Hockey team against Brown University.<\/p>\n Saturday<\/strong> begins the day with the BU Marching Band and Pep Band Home Show, with a performance from the Marching Band of their 2026 Pop\/Punk-themed production and an electric showcase by the Pep Band. Later, hop on over to Agganis Arena<\/em> to catch another energizing Pep Band performance with the Women’s Ice Hockey team against Colgate University!<\/p>\n Events are free of charge* and open to all<\/strong>.<\/p>\n *Please note<\/strong> you will need to purchase a BU Women’s Ice Hockey game ticket in order to attend the Pep Band performance on Friday and\/or Saturday.<\/p>\n 855 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor Featuring the BU Big Band and Jazz Combos. 855 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor Featuring the BU Concert Band and All-Campus Orchestra.<\/p>\n BU Women\u2019s Ice Hockey vs. Brown University<\/strong> 285 Babcock Street Featuring: BU Pep Band<\/p>\n *Requires a game ticket<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n 100 Ashford Street Featuring the BU Marching Band and Pep Band – Free and open to the public – no registration required.<\/p>\n BU Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Colgate University 925 Commonwealth Avenue Featuring: BU Pep Band<\/p>\nThursday, October 15, 2026<\/h3>
\nJazz Showcase<\/strong>
\n7:30 pm College of Fine Arts Concert Hall<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\n
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\nBU Concert Band and All-Campus Orchestra Concert<\/strong>
\n7:30 pm College of Fine Arts Concert Hall<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\n
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\n6 pm Walter Brown Arena<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\nSaturday, October 17, 2026<\/h3>
\nMarching Band & Pep Band “Home Show”<\/strong>
\n1 pm (doors open at 12:30) Track and Tennis Center<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>6 pm Agganis Arena<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\n