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BANG ON A CAN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL 2016

Brilliant musicians and composers inhabit the MASS MoCA campus from July 13-30 for three rollicking weeks of innovative, unexpected, and ear-expanding music.

The annual festival includes daily performances in the museum galleries (free with museum admission), a concert with the Bang on a Can All-Stars, and concludes with a six-hour blow-out Marathon Concert performed by the festival ensembles and special guests. The festival also features African and Latin music workshops, late-night concerts, free events in North Adams, and more. This year features special festival guest composer John Luther Adams.

The best way to Bang is with a MASS MoCA membership, which offers free gallery admission and $5 concert tickets.

Learn more about Bang on a Can.

30

Jul

Sat
Bang on a Can Marathon 2016

Bang on a Can Marathon 2016

Saturday, July 30 4–10pm

 

29

Jul

Fri
John Luther Adams <span class ="title-light">Music for Percussion</span>

John Luther Adams Music for Percussion

Friday, July 29, 4:30pm

 

28

Jul

Thu
John Luther Adams <span class ="title-light">Ten Thousand Birds</span>

John Luther Adams Ten Thousand Birds

Thursday, July 28, 7:30pm

 

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Thu - Sat
After Hours at The Chalet

After Hours at The Chalet

July 28 & 29, 10pm

July 28 & 29, 10pm

28

Jul

Thu
Ashley Bathgate <span class ="title-light">Solo Cello</span>

Ashley Bathgate Solo Cello

Thursday, July 28, 4:30pm

 

27

Jul

Wed
Concert at Windsor Lake

Concert at Windsor Lake

Wednesday, July 27, 7pm

 

27

Jul

Wed
The Music of Bun-Ching Lam

The Music of Bun-Ching Lam

Wednesday, July 27, 4:30pm

 

26

Jul

Tue
The Music of Martin Bresnick

The Music of Martin Bresnick

Tuesday, July 26, 4:30pm

 

25

Jul

Mon
World Premiere Composer Concert

World Premiere Composer Concert

Monday, July 25, 4:30pm

 

24

Jul

Sun
John Cage <span class="title-light">Atlas Eclipticalis</span>

John Cage Atlas Eclipticalis

Sunday, July 24, 4:30pm

 

23

Jul

Sat
Bang on a Can All-Stars play Brian Eno’s <em>Music for Airports</em>

Bang on a Can All-Stars play Brian Eno’s Music for Airports

Saturday, July 23, 8pm

 

23

Jul

Sat
Vicky Chow <span class ="title-light">Solo Piano</span>

Vicky Chow Solo Piano

Saturday, July 23, 4:30pm

 

22

Jul

Fri
Latin Music at the American Legion

Latin Music at the American Legion

Friday July 22, 10pm

 

22

Jul

Fri
Todd Reynolds and Friends

Todd Reynolds and Friends

Friday July 22, 4:30pm

 

21

Jul

Thu
The Music of Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe

The Music of Michael Gordon, David Lang, and Julia Wolfe

Thursday, July 21, 4:30pm

 

20

Jul

Wed
Nick Photinos and Friends

Nick Photinos and Friends

Wednesday July 20, 4:30pm

 

19

Jul

Tue
Music from Central Asia

Music from Central Asia

Tuesday, July 19, 4:30pm

 

18

Jul

Mon
Gregg August and Friends

Gregg August and Friends

Monday July 18, 4:30pm

 

16

Jul

Sat
Music in the Galleries

Music in the Galleries

Saturday, July 16, 4:30pm

 

16

Jul

Sat
Kids Can Too!

Kids Can Too!

Saturday, July 16, 11:30am

 

15

Jul

Fri
David Cossin plays Alvin Lucier

David Cossin plays Alvin Lucier

Friday, July 15, 4:30pm

 

15

Jul

Fri
West African Drumming

West African Drumming

Friday, July 15, 1:30pm

 

14

Jul

Thu
Mark Stewart and Friends

Mark Stewart and Friends

Thursday July 14, 4:30pm

 

13

Jul

Wed
Ken Thomson and Friends

Ken Thomson and Friends

Wednesday, July 13, 4:30pm

 

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Jul

Wed - Fri
Daily Gallery Recitals

Daily Gallery Recitals

July 13 - 29 1:30 and 4:30

 

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