Opening Our Doors 2026

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Opening Our Doors KickOff Photos

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Fenway Cultural District Photos

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Kick-off Photos

The Opening Our Doors 2026 Kick-off Celebration was hosted by Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras in their Center For Music on The Christian Science Plaza. Thank you to the BYSO and our co-hosts The First Church of Christ, Scientist for your ongoing support of OOD, one of the largest and longest running free + art and culture festivals in Boston.

Thank you to our wonderful OOD 2026 Kick-off performers and speakers:

Speakers

Boston Poet Laureate Ailin Sha
Keith C. Elder, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras
Ingrid Peschke, The First Church of Christ, Scientist
John Tobin, Northeastern University, Fenway Alliance Chair of the BOD
State Representative Jay Livingstone
Councilor Sharon Durkan
Carolyn Cole, Mass Cultural Council

Performers

Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras Honors Brass Quintet
Boston Children’s Chorus
New England Conservatory Chamber Music Intensive and Seminar Piano Trio
Handel + Haydn Youth Chorus
Northeastern University’s Eon Dance Troupe
Grooversity

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Fenway Cultural District Photos

Opening Our Doors 2026 was a celebration of both the Fenway Cultural District and the festival itself, which celebrated its 25th anniversary alongside 18 participating institutions. We thank these organizations for a wonderful day of community + connection, featuring art, performance, dance, hands-on crafts, musical playgrounds, nature walks, and all kinds of creative expression. Art is an Open Door!