Celebrate the Class of 2026 through a weekend of screenings, exhibits, and social gatherings. Experience the creativity and excellence that define our students’ disciplines as they prepare to make their mark on the world.
- Non-ticketed events are first-come, first-served
- Paramount Center doors will open 30 minutes before each screening
- All venues are ADA accessible with restrooms available
Activities by Day
Monday, May 4
- 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | MFA Thesis Screening 1 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
- 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | MFA Thesis Screening 2 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
Tuesday, May 5
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | MFA Thesis Screening 3 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
Wednesday, May 6
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | MFA Thesis Screening 4 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
Thursday, May 7
- 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | MFA Thesis Exhibit - Media Art Gallery (25 Avery Street)
- 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | BA Capstone Screening - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
Friday, May 8
- 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | BFA Screening 1 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | BFA Screening 2 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
- 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | MFA Thesis Exhibit - Media Art Gallery (25 Avery Street)
- 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Photo backdrop, and refreshments for purchase (weather permitting) - UnCommon Corner (Intersection of Tremont and Boylston Streets)
- 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Hospitality Suite - Bill Bordy Theater (216 Tremont Street) ECID or graduation ceremony ticket required
- Commencement Weekend is a whirlwind—take a pause at one of our dedicated Hospitality Suites. Whether you need to charge your phone, grab a quick snack, or get that perfect family photo in front of an Emerson backdrop, we’ve got you covered.
- 2:00 p.m. | The EVVY Awards - Cutler Majestic Theatre (219 Tremont Street) Advanced tickets required
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | BFA Screening 3 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
- 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | BFA Screening 4 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Henry Winkler: The Art of Persistence Exhibition - The Loft (118 Boylston Street) ECID or graduation ceremony ticket required
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Hospitality Suite - Lion’s Den via The Loft (118 Boylston Street) ECID or graduation ceremony ticket required
- Commencement Weekend is a whirlwind—take a pause at one of our dedicated Hospitality Suites. Whether you need to charge your phone, grab a quick snack, or get that perfect family photo in front of an Emerson backdrop, we’ve got you covered.
- 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Escape Hatch - Advanced New Media Showcase/BFA Event — Emerging Media Lab, Ansin, Room 312 (180 Tremont Street) ECID or RSVP required
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | BFA Screening 5 - Bright Family Screening Room (Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington Street)
- 6:00 p.m. | The EVVY Awards - Cutler Majestic Theatre (219 Tremont Street) Advanced tickets required
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Live music (weather permitting) - UnCommon Corner (Intersection of Tremont and Boylston Streets)
Saturday, May 9
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Henry Winkler: The Art of Persistence Exhibition - The Loft (118 Boylston Street) ECID or graduation ceremony ticket required
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Hospitality Suite - Bill Bordy Theater (216 Tremont Street) ECID or graduation ceremony ticket required
- Commencement Weekend is a whirlwind—take a pause at one of our dedicated Hospitality Suites. Whether you need to charge your phone, grab a quick snack, or get that perfect family photo in front of an Emerson backdrop, we’ve got you covered.
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Hospitality Suite - Lion’s Den via The Loft (118 Boylston Street) ECID or graduation ceremony ticket required
- Commencement Weekend is a whirlwind—take a pause at one of our dedicated Hospitality Suites. Whether you need to charge your phone, grab a quick snack, or get that perfect family photo in front of an Emerson backdrop, we’ve got you covered.
- 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | MFA Thesis Exhibit - Media Art Gallery (25 Avery Street)
- 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Photo backdrop and refreshments for purchase (weather permitting) - UnCommon Corner (Intersection of Tremont and Boylston Streets)
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Live music (weather permitting) - UnCommon Corner (Intersection of Tremont and Boylston Streets)
Commencement Selfie Bingo
Snap a picture at five of the locations listed below to win a prize. Post them on social media and tag @EmersonCollege. Pick up your prize at the Bill Bordy Theater, 216 Tremont Street, Friday May 8, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday May 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Photo Station Locations
- Lion’s Den Friends couch
- Lion’s Den Emerson letters
- Graduate name scroll in the Bill Bordy Theater
- UnCommon Corner stage
- Norman Lear statue
- Boylston Place entrance (The Alley)
- Commencement light pole banners on Boylston Street
- Cutler Majestic Theatre marquee
- Wang Theatre marquee
- Moxy Hotel marquee
- Paramount Center marquee
- WERS sign
- Parkman Bandstand
- Boylston Street MBTA station
- Your favorite spot at Emerson