Free Live Streams: Iconic Concerts, Musicals & Performances This Easter Weekend
Performing arts fans can enjoy world-class theater, music, and dance from home, as premier organizations worldwide stream their top productions. We've curated essential performances available this Easter weekend and beyond—including musicals, comedies, plays, and ballets. Skip the lines and tickets; your couch offers the best seat in the house.
'Bocelli: Music for Hope' on Easter Sunday
Though the Duomo di Milano stands empty of congregations, it will soon resonate with Andrea Bocelli's stirring operatic tenor. Known as "the world's most beloved tenor," Bocelli performs from the Duomo on Easter Sunday, April 12, bringing hope amid uncertainty. Stream "Bocelli: Music for Hope" on the singer's YouTube channel at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" streams starting 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on April 10 via his new YouTube channel, “The Shows Must Go On!”. Enjoy this 48-hour window to watch the arena concert spectacle (praised by The Independent), starring Tim Minchin, Ben Forster, Chris Moyles, and Melanie C. Bonus: behind-the-scenes footage. It's free, with optional donations to charity.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala: 'Worldwide Concert for Our Culture'
Experience a Lincoln Center concert virtually. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala airs April 15 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, featuring Wynton Marsalis and the orchestra alongside global artists from Japan, South Africa, Germany, and beyond.
'At Home With Farm Aid' from AXS TV
Craving country and rock? Tune into "Farm Aid" with Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The benefit concert premieres April 11 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on AXS TV. Stream favorites at home while supporting COVID-19-impacted farms and ranches via donations.
Second City: Improv House Parties
Comedy legends like Steve Carell, Chris Farley, and Tina Fey honed their craft at Second City. Now, current cast and alumni deliver laughs via "Improv House Parties" Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. RSVP and join the fun from Chicago.
'Hamlet' at Shakespeare’s Globe
Immerse in Shakespeare's Wooden O from your sofa. The Globe streams free Bard classics on YouTube every two weeks; catch Olivier Award-winner Michelle Terry in "Hamlet" now.
Cirque du Soleil
Bring circus magic home. A 60-minute special launches April 10 at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT on Cirque du Soleil’s new content hub, highlighting awe-inspiring clips from "Alegría," "Kooza," and "KÀ." Explore alongside fitness videos, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes content.
'The Nutcracker' from the Bolshoi Theatre
Visit Moscow’s Bolshoi digitally. For the first time, they stream top ballets; catch Tchaikovsky’s "The Nutcracker" April 10 from noon ET/9 a.m. PT—for 24 hours only.
Mozart’s 'Così Fan Tutte' at the Royal Opera House
The show goes online at the Royal Opera House, streaming a new opera or ballet weekly on its YouTube channel. April 10 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT: Mozart’s comedy "Così Fan Tutte"—hailed as the “funniest show in town” by the Daily Express. Free to stream.
