Performances + Events
Commencement 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Jordan Hall
Sunday, May 18, 2025
2 p.m. EDT
Jordan Hall
Each spring, family and friends are invited to join our graduates and celebrate their remarkable achievements at NEC’s annual commencement ceremony.
Students receive their degrees alongside a number of honorary degree recipients who, since the founding of the conservatory, have included some of the most distinguished figures in our field.
Students: keep an eye on your email inbox for more important details about commencement.
Ticketing Details
For families seeking tickets to Commencement, please note that graduates will receive all ticketing details — including arrival and check-in information — directly via their NEC email inbox in the weeks leading up to the ceremony.
Parking and Transportation
The parking garage at 10 Gainsborough Street is the closest facility to Jordan Hall, conveniently located at the corner of Gainsborough and St. Botolph Streets.
Additional parking options include the Columbus Garage (795 Columbus Avenue), Westland Ave. Garage (35 Westland Avenue), and Christian Science Plaza Parking (235 Huntington Avenue).
We also strongly encourage the use of public transportation via the MBTA. Jordan Hall is located within walking distance of several stations, including Symphony Station (Green Line) and Massachusetts Avenue Station (Orange Line).
Accessibility
Jordan Hall is ADA accessible. We also offer listening assist devices for the ceremony, available by requesting from our event staff upon arrival.
For more information about Jordan Hall accessibility and listening assist offerings, visit the link below.
Commencement Live Stream
For those who cannot attend commencement in person, the ceremony will be live-streamed from Jordan Hall starting at 2 p.m. EDT.
