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==== 2021: "Keith Lockhart's 25th Anniversary" (May 5–June 12, 2021) ====
The 2020 Spring Season was announced on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, with a special acknowledgement towards Lockhart's 25th anniversary as conductor. On April 8, the Boston Symphony Orchestra announced that their spring season would be postponed due to the global [[COVID-19 pandemic]] of early 2020–21.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Slane|first=Kevin|date=February 26, 2020|url=https://www.boston.com/events/events/2020/02/26/boston-pops-season-cancelled|title = Boston Pops 2020 season canceled; fate of July 4 Fireworks Spectacular to be decided in mid-May}}</ref> Keith Lockhart reassured patrons that the 2020 Spring Season would be performed the following year, although it would now be marking his 26th anniversary as conductor.

Opening Night 2021 was Wednesday, May 5 at 8&nbsp;pm and featured "An Evening with Penn & Teller", to be repeated on Thursday, May 6 at 8&nbsp;pm.

The Boston-based group [[Guster]] joined the orchestra on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8 at 8&nbsp;pm to continue their orchestral performances.

''[[Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back]]'' was shown Wednesday, May 12 at 8&nbsp;pm, Thursday, May 13 at 8&nbsp;pm, Saturday, May 15 at 3&nbsp;pm and Saturday, May 22nd at 3&nbsp;pm.

"''Songs of America'' with [[Jon Meacham]]" was the program for Tuesday, May 18 at 8&nbsp;pm (also [[Arthur Fiedler]] Night 2021) and Wednesday, May 19 at 8&nbsp;pm. The Pops were joined by Meacham and the [[Tanglewood Festival Chorus]], under the direction of [[James Burton (conductor)|James Burton]] for the first two of their four appearances that spring.

"''[[Ragtime (musical)|Ragtime]]'' In Concert" was the next performance, for Thursday, May 20 at 8&nbsp;pm, and Friday, May 21st at 8&nbsp;pm.

"The Wonderful World of [[Alan Menken]]'s Music" was the program for Wednesday, May 26 at 8&nbsp;pm, Thursday May 27 at 8&nbsp;pm, and Saturday, May 29 at 2&nbsp;pm. The Pops were joined by [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] actors [[Sierra Boggess]], [[Telly Leung]] and Alton Fitzgerald White for these performances. 

"Celebrating 25 with Keith!" was presented as special performances on Tuesday, June 1, Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 3 all at 8&nbsp;pm. The Pops special guests for the event were [[Megan Hilty]] and [[Jason Danieley]].

"[[Danny Elfman]]'s Music from the Films of [[Tim Burton]]" was performed on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5, both at 8&nbsp;pm. The Pops were conducted by [[Ted Sperling]] and were supposed to be joined by the [[Tanglewood Festival Chorus]] under the direction of [[James Burton (conductor)|James Burton]], for the last two of their four appearances that spring.

"[[Star Wars]]: The Story in Music" was performed on Wednesday, June 9 at 8&nbsp;pm.

"An Evening with [[Amanda Palmer]], [[Neil Gaiman]] & The Boston Pops" was Thursday, June 10 and Friday, June 11, both at 8&nbsp;pm. The Pops were joined by Palmer and Gaiman as special guests.

"Gospel Night" was Saturday, June 12 at 8&nbsp;pm. The Pops were conducted by Charles Floyd, and [[Smokie Norful]] was the special guest.