Day of Schedule
Discover the Harvard Alumni Day schedule, which includes detailed times and locations for each event throughout the day.
Day of Schedule
Friday, June 5, 2026
8:00 a.m.
Alumni Day HQ Opens
Science Center
Harvard Alumni Day headquarters will open on Friday, June 5, at 8:00 a.m. (ET). Located at the Science Center (1 Oxford Street, Cambridge), all Alumni Day registrants will first stop here to check in and receive their name tags.
Harvard Yard Gates Open
Harvard Yard
Gates to Harvard Yard will also open on Friday, June 5, at 8:00 a.m. (ET). Those who have registered for Alumni Day are welcome to come to campus at their convenience.
10:45 a.m.
Livestream Pre-Show
alumni.harvard.edu/alumni-day
For those joining virtually, the Alumni Day livestream pre-show hosted by Happy Committee members William R. Horton AB '77 and Nancy Sinsabaugh AB '76, MBA '78 begins at 10:45 a.m. (ET).
11:45 a.m.
Main Program
Tercentenary Theatre
Led by Harvard Alumni Association President, the program will feature a special keynote address, musical performances, remarks from Harvard President Alan M. Garber AB '77, PhD '82, and the celebration of the 2026 Harvard Medalists.
Main Program Livestream
alumni.harvard.edu/alumni-day
For those joining virtually, the livestream of the full Alumni Day stage program will begin after the pre-show at approximately 11:45 a.m. (ET).
1:00 p.m.
Yard Party and Lunch
Old Yard and Tercentenary Theatre
Join friends—and make new ones—at the all-alumni Yard Party with lawn games, photo ops, food and beverage trucks, and more, immediately following the speaking program.
2:00 p.m.
Harvard Art Museums Open House
Harvard Art Museums
Drop in between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Alumni Day to reconnect with fellow alumni, explore the galleries at your own pace, and celebrate the shared Harvard legacy through art. Stop by the Alumni Welcome Table in Calderwood Courtyard for a special giveaway and information about alumni contributions featured throughout the museums.
3:00 p.m.
Shared Interest Group Meetups
Various Locations
Just like the student organizations you engaged with in college, Harvard Alumni Association Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) connect you with fellow alumni from all over the globe who share your interests, professions, or passions. Following the Yard party, many SIGs are hosting meetup events that all Alumni Day attendees are welcome to join.
3:30 p.m.
Radcliffe Institute Open House
Radcliffe Yard
The Radcliffe Institute invites all to an open house in Radcliffe Yard to reconnect with friends and classmates and to learn more about their work today. Light refreshments will be provided in Fay House, selections from the Radcliffe College archives will be on display in the Schlesinger Library, and the Institute’s current gallery exhibitions will be on view.
Stay Connected with the HAA
Harvard Alumni Day is planned and hosted by the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), the official association for all alumni of Harvard University. In addition to hosting a wide variety of alumni events each year, the HAA connects you and your fellow alums to a wealth of resources and opportunities.
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