Crimson Jam, the annual concert organized by the Harvard College Events Board, returned to Harvard Yard on Friday evening. Marking the end of the first week of classes, the jam featured student openers and headliner Daya for a night of festivity and fun.

By Daniel Morales Rosales

Students from across campus come to the yard to celebrate the start of a new school year at Crimson Jam. Following the student activities fair, the festivities began with dinner and a block party in the Old Yard.

By Ellen P. Cassidy

Theo W. Tobel ’27 enthusiastically rocks on the bass as part of the student band Boom Boom Sauce.

By Daniel Morales Rosales

Timi I.J. Esan ’27 delivers an electric symphony on the keyboard.

By Ellen P. Cassidy

Left, George F. Roggie ’26 plays the saxophone in the student band Midnight Curfew. Right, Elyse G. Martin-Smith ’25, one of the lead singers of Boom Boom Sauce, sings covers of hit songs.

By Daniel Morales Rosales

Jack H. Meyer ’25 grooves on the guitar during a lively performance with his student band, Boom Boom Sauce. The band is named after a popular spicy mayonnaiase-based sauce served in undergraduate dining halls.

By Daniel Morales Rosales

Hundreds of students crowd the Yard, dancing to performances from their classmates.

By Daniel Morales Rosales

Lead vocalist Cami N. Baker ’25 captivates the crowd with her powerful vocals, lighting up both the stage and the crowd.

By Ellen P. Cassidy

After about 3 hours of student band performances, Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Daya takes to the stage.

By Ellen P. Cassidy and Daniel Morales Rosales

With a voice that commands the stage, Daya lights up the night while performing a mix of original songs and features.

By Ellen P. Cassidy

The Grammy-winning artist is best known for her 2015 debut single “Hide Away,” “Sit Still, Look Pretty,” and her feature on The Chainsmokers’ hit song, “Don’t Let Me Down.”

By Daniel Morales Rosales

A fan holds up their hands in the shape of a heart as Daya’s performance comes to a close.