Magnolias in Bloom: Music Inspired by Nature

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Dates:	Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Saturday, April 11, 2026
Hours:	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free see below
Category:	Music & Concerts

Gather at the magnolias for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating this beautiful collection in peak bloom.

Chloe DeSteno and Ariana Mascari, graduate students at the New England Conservatory, have assembled a collection of musical pieces about the magnolias, their cultural and historical impact, as well as plants and the Arboretum more broadly–including one original piece composed for the Arboretum’s magnolia collection itself.

The concert will feature a chamber ensemble playing genres from Renaissance to jazz, all rooted in classical music.

Seating will be on the grass.

We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chair to sit on if desired, as chairs will not be provided.

Rain date: April 12, 3:00-4:00pm.

Registrants will be notified via email at least one day in advance if a program needs to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be rescheduled with less than one day’s notice.

Click here to view our full inclement weather policy.

If you have questions about the status of a program, please email [email protected] (inbox monitored on weekdays) or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.

Accessibility: The Hunnewell lawn is flat and just off the main road, which is just inside the Arboretum’s main entrance at Arborway Gate.

Audience: This performance is appropriate for all ages.

COST

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FREE

WEBSITE

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arboretum.harvard.edu/event/magnolias-in-bloom-music-inspired-by-nature/

LOCATION

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125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 map

Orange line to Forest Hills and walk to Hunnewell Building (125 Arborway, JP). 39 bus to South Street @ Bardwell Street stop in Jamaica Plain and walk to Hunnewell Building (125 Arborway, JP).