Club Passim

Passim, a nonprofit arts organization, creates an inspiring and interactive music experience for all, building a vibrant community for artists, students and audience members through its legendary listening venue and school of music.
Company Overview
Established as the Club 47 in 1958 and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1994, Passim in Harvard Square has been a cornerstone of the arts community of New England, fostering both performers and audiences alike.

Our Programs include:

Club Passim
For more than 50 years, Club Passim has been known as a premier listening room presenting new and established performers of genres ranging from folk and acoustic to jazz, and everything in between. The historic music venue presents over 400 shows per year to an audience of over 30,000.

Passim School of Music
Established in 2000, the School teaches a variety of classes and workshops in everything from songwriting to voice to numerous acoustic instruments. The School serves over 500 students per year.

The Iguana Music Fund
Created in 2008, the Iguana Music Fund makes grants to musicians in an effort to advance their art and careers.

BCMFest
Through a monthly Celtic Music Monday and a weekend-long festival in January, BCMFest showcases Greater BostonÍs best performers of music, song and dance from the Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and other Celtic and Celtic-inspired traditions.

Music Speaks
Music Speaks brings music education to the public schools in an effort to respond to the needs of students receiving limited arts instruction. The goal of this program is to help students discover their potential for artistic expression, increasing their self-esteem and overall achievement.

Culture for Kids
Created in 1999, this educational outreach program immerses 750 children per year in the music and cultures surrounding them.
General Information
For a full list of concerts, classes and upcoming events, please visit our website at www.passim.org.