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A man and woman dance onstage. The woman is kicking her leg up, flaring the skirt of her white dress.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 23-30

October 21, 2025

President's Concert Opera

Penn State Opera and the State Theatre partner to enrich local opera experience

October 21, 2025

Two women and two men sing in unison.

Penn State Ukrainian Society shares importance of celebrating folk culture

October 20, 2025

Photo of the members of Big Time Rush

Big Time Rush to perform at the Bryce Jordan Center Feb. 3, 2026

October 20, 2025

Silhouette of a construction worker climbing scaffolding against a purple and orange sky, symbolizing progress and labor.

Penn State Altoona to present ‘Working’ as fall theatre performance

October 17, 2025

Two white and two black men sit on a stage and play stringed instruments.

Hear 'new-to-you' classical by Isidore String Quartet Oct. 30 in Recital Hall

October 16, 2025

elaborat jack o lantern decoration

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 16-23

October 15, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host fall performance series, calls for local artists

October 10, 2025

Penn State School of Music presents 'Considering Matthew Shepard'

October 09, 2025

A diverse group of of men and women hold a pose or an instrument.

Soles of Duende performance makes space for cross-cultural conversation Nov. 5

October 09, 2025

School of Music to showcase student talent during Family Weekend, Oct. 17-19

October 08, 2025

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona to host fall 2025 Hard Freight Café open mic Oct. 21

October 07, 2025

Internationally renowned pianist Greg Anderson headlines Spirio piano dedication

October 06, 2025

Two women wearing traditional floral headdress sing in unison.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 9-16

October 06, 2025

Parker McCollum performs on January 25, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 2-9

October 01, 2025

A dancer stands at the top of a tall screen resembling a dress.

Momix's ‘Alice’ is a trip down rabbit holes Oct. 8 at Eisenhower Auditorium

October 01, 2025

Six young South American children posing with string instruments and packs of strings

School of Music sends used strings to South American youth music programs

September 30, 2025

Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra to perform on Oct. 5

September 26, 2025

Two women wearing traditional dress stand in front of a mosaic background.

Kurbasy summons ‘Songs of the Ukrainian Forest’ Oct. 9 at Recital Hall

September 24, 2025

abstract image of blue geometric patterns on an orange background

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 25-Oct. 2

September 23, 2025

An animated film still shows a young girl and a rooster on a raft.

‘Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert’ celebrates island music, culture Oct. 14

September 23, 2025

Soles of Duende dancers pose

Kulkarni Cultural Series hosts Soles of Duende dance trio for artist residency

September 18, 2025

Isabella Petitta, Department of Entomology, Graduate Student

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 18-25

September 17, 2025

Kulkarni Cultural Series hosts Final Boss Big Band on Oct. 1

September 15, 2025

Man and woman on the left and another man and woman on the right with guitar and flute

Brazilian beats, Japanese flute/guitar headline Abington fall 2025 concerts

September 12, 2025

Mónica Ortiz Rossi performs with Sanctuario

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 11-18

September 10, 2025

A dancer sits on one end of a ladder while a man holds the other end.

Momix returns to Eisenhower Auditorium on Oct. 8 with ‘Alice’

September 10, 2025

Penn State School of Music presents free 'Tails & Tales' family concert Sept. 28

September 08, 2025

Circus tent with red and white stripes on carnival funfair, amusement park.

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Great DuBois Circus’ Oct. 3

September 08, 2025

A group of young women sing and dance at an outdoor concert.

Groove and mingle at the third annual Move Mix Festival on Sept. 25

September 06, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor emeritus to be honored as musician of the year

September 06, 2025

Portrait Amy Dupain Vashaw outside Eisenhower Auditorium

Q&A: The 'invisible hand' driving artistic performances at Penn State

September 04, 2025

Mónica Ortiz Rossi performs with Sanctuario

Kulkarni Cultural Series presents Sanctuario on Sept. 17 at Penn State Harrisburg

September 04, 2025

A smiling man wears a suit plays the drums

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 4-11

September 03, 2025

A smiling Black man wearing a dark suit stands against a dark wall.

Don’t miss a beat: Jazz drummer identifies ways to connect students and the arts

August 28, 2025

Venetian Mysteries

School of Music to host North American premiere of 'Venetian Mysteries'

August 26, 2025

Students doing crafts for Hispanic Heritage Month

Penn State Berks celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 21, 2025

PSU Recital Hall

School of Music announces 2025–26 'Rhapsody Series' of faculty recitals

August 20, 2025

A smiling man wears a suit plays the drums

Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band will bring energy to Sept. 10 Penn State debut

August 20, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona announces performing arts audition dates

August 19, 2025

Eisenhower Auditorium-night

Center for the Performing Arts announces 2025-26 season

August 14, 2025

A man walks his dog through a tunnel spraying misty water

In photos: 2025 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

July 10, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona announces summer performance series lineup

July 08, 2025

A crowd mills about on a tree-lined street, with colorful flags hanging overhead.

2025 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 9-13

July 03, 2025

White man with light brown hair smiling

Q&A with Luke Gall, music education alumnus and co-founder of Ultimate Drill Book

June 27, 2025

Cirque performer group on a colorful stage

'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' is set to dazzle at the BJC this holiday season

June 25, 2025

A group of elementary school students perform an opera scene at an school assembly

Music grad students partner with elementary school to present a day at the opera

June 16, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host summer performance series, calls for local artists

June 09, 2025

Gospel documentary by Penn State Altoona emeritus professor to air June 19

June 02, 2025

Music in the Gardens

Penn’s Woods Music Festival returns for vibrant, intimate celebration June 20–22

May 28, 2025

An outside view of a recital hall with grand windows photographed at sunset

New-Music Festival and Symposium showcases talent to international community

May 07, 2025

Queen Bee and the Blue Hornet Band at Penn State Movin' On 1998

Dear Old State: Keep on 'Movin' On'

May 01, 2025

A collage shows two women and two men posing for formal photographs.

Penn State alum soloists reflect on careers in the performing arts

April 23, 2025

WE ARE mortar board

Things to Do at Penn State: April 24-May 15

April 23, 2025

A woman instructor raises her hands high in front of a group of dancers.

Free Let’s Dance movement workshop returns to Eisenhower Auditorium stage May 1

April 22, 2025

Architect's rendering of new academic building

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: April 22-28

April 17, 2025

A painting of blue flowers on a blue background

Things to Do at Penn State: April 17-24

April 16, 2025

SWE Mosaic 2024

Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble present final concert of the semester

April 15, 2025

An illustration of composer Beethoven is shown amid modern shapes and bright colors.

Throwback concert on April 25 to feature School of Music singers, musicians

April 14, 2025

A photo of Downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania

Fourth annual Blair Creators Festival set for April 26

April 11, 2025

a close-up of a saxophone being played

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform April 26

April 11, 2025

A magnificent golden sun hangs low in the sky, surrounded by dramatic clouds painted in shades of orange and gold. The sweeping landscape below shows dark mountain silhouettes shrouded in evening mist, while the deep blue sky transitions to warmer tones near the horizon. Wispy clouds catch the last rays of sunlight, creating a peaceful and awe-inspiring scene that captures the magical moment between day and night.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘All Things Under Heaven’

April 10, 2025

Alice in Wonderland

Things to Do at Penn State: April 10-17

April 09, 2025

Penn State Jazz Combos to perform at Nittany Lion Inn on April 16

April 03, 2025

Dancers from Penn State Altoona's Ivyside Dance Ensemble rehearse for their spring 2025 performance.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 3-10

April 02, 2025

Choir Mosaic 2024

Penn State School of Music presents two choir concerts April 6

April 01, 2025

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A man and woman dance onstage. The woman is kicking her leg up, flaring the skirt of her white dress.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 23-30

October 21, 2025

President's Concert Opera

Penn State Opera and the State Theatre partner to enrich local opera experience

October 21, 2025

Two women and two men sing in unison.

Penn State Ukrainian Society shares importance of celebrating folk culture

October 20, 2025

Photo of the members of Big Time Rush

Big Time Rush to perform at the Bryce Jordan Center Feb. 3, 2026

October 20, 2025

Silhouette of a construction worker climbing scaffolding against a purple and orange sky, symbolizing progress and labor.

Penn State Altoona to present ‘Working’ as fall theatre performance

October 17, 2025

Two white and two black men sit on a stage and play stringed instruments.

Hear 'new-to-you' classical by Isidore String Quartet Oct. 30 in Recital Hall

October 16, 2025

elaborat jack o lantern decoration

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 16-23

October 15, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host fall performance series, calls for local artists

October 10, 2025

Penn State School of Music presents 'Considering Matthew Shepard'

October 09, 2025

A diverse group of of men and women hold a pose or an instrument.

Soles of Duende performance makes space for cross-cultural conversation Nov. 5

October 09, 2025

School of Music to showcase student talent during Family Weekend, Oct. 17-19

October 08, 2025

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona to host fall 2025 Hard Freight Café open mic Oct. 21

October 07, 2025

Internationally renowned pianist Greg Anderson headlines Spirio piano dedication

October 06, 2025

Two women wearing traditional floral headdress sing in unison.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 9-16

October 06, 2025

Parker McCollum performs on January 25, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 2-9

October 01, 2025

A dancer stands at the top of a tall screen resembling a dress.

Momix's ‘Alice’ is a trip down rabbit holes Oct. 8 at Eisenhower Auditorium

October 01, 2025

Six young South American children posing with string instruments and packs of strings

School of Music sends used strings to South American youth music programs

September 30, 2025

Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra to perform on Oct. 5

September 26, 2025

Two women wearing traditional dress stand in front of a mosaic background.

Kurbasy summons ‘Songs of the Ukrainian Forest’ Oct. 9 at Recital Hall

September 24, 2025

abstract image of blue geometric patterns on an orange background

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 25-Oct. 2

September 23, 2025

An animated film still shows a young girl and a rooster on a raft.

‘Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert’ celebrates island music, culture Oct. 14

September 23, 2025

Soles of Duende dancers pose

Kulkarni Cultural Series hosts Soles of Duende dance trio for artist residency

September 18, 2025

Isabella Petitta, Department of Entomology, Graduate Student

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 18-25

September 17, 2025

Kulkarni Cultural Series hosts Final Boss Big Band on Oct. 1

September 15, 2025

Man and woman on the left and another man and woman on the right with guitar and flute

Brazilian beats, Japanese flute/guitar headline Abington fall 2025 concerts

September 12, 2025

Mónica Ortiz Rossi performs with Sanctuario

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 11-18

September 10, 2025

A dancer sits on one end of a ladder while a man holds the other end.

Momix returns to Eisenhower Auditorium on Oct. 8 with ‘Alice’

September 10, 2025

Penn State School of Music presents free 'Tails & Tales' family concert Sept. 28

September 08, 2025

Circus tent with red and white stripes on carnival funfair, amusement park.

Penn State Altoona to host ‘Great DuBois Circus’ Oct. 3

September 08, 2025

A group of young women sing and dance at an outdoor concert.

Groove and mingle at the third annual Move Mix Festival on Sept. 25

September 06, 2025

Penn State Altoona professor emeritus to be honored as musician of the year

September 06, 2025

Portrait Amy Dupain Vashaw outside Eisenhower Auditorium

Q&A: The 'invisible hand' driving artistic performances at Penn State

September 04, 2025

Mónica Ortiz Rossi performs with Sanctuario

Kulkarni Cultural Series presents Sanctuario on Sept. 17 at Penn State Harrisburg

September 04, 2025

A smiling man wears a suit plays the drums

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 4-11

September 03, 2025

A smiling Black man wearing a dark suit stands against a dark wall.

Don’t miss a beat: Jazz drummer identifies ways to connect students and the arts

August 28, 2025

Venetian Mysteries

School of Music to host North American premiere of 'Venetian Mysteries'

August 26, 2025

Students doing crafts for Hispanic Heritage Month

Penn State Berks celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 21, 2025

PSU Recital Hall

School of Music announces 2025–26 'Rhapsody Series' of faculty recitals

August 20, 2025

A smiling man wears a suit plays the drums

Ulysses Owens Jr. Big Band will bring energy to Sept. 10 Penn State debut

August 20, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona announces performing arts audition dates

August 19, 2025

Eisenhower Auditorium-night

Center for the Performing Arts announces 2025-26 season

August 14, 2025

A man walks his dog through a tunnel spraying misty water

In photos: 2025 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

July 10, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona announces summer performance series lineup

July 08, 2025

A crowd mills about on a tree-lined street, with colorful flags hanging overhead.

2025 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to be held July 9-13

July 03, 2025

White man with light brown hair smiling

Q&A with Luke Gall, music education alumnus and co-founder of Ultimate Drill Book

June 27, 2025

Cirque performer group on a colorful stage

'Cirque Dreams Holidaze' is set to dazzle at the BJC this holiday season

June 25, 2025

A group of elementary school students perform an opera scene at an school assembly

Music grad students partner with elementary school to present a day at the opera

June 16, 2025

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host summer performance series, calls for local artists

June 09, 2025

Gospel documentary by Penn State Altoona emeritus professor to air June 19

June 02, 2025

Music in the Gardens

Penn’s Woods Music Festival returns for vibrant, intimate celebration June 20–22

May 28, 2025

An outside view of a recital hall with grand windows photographed at sunset

New-Music Festival and Symposium showcases talent to international community

May 07, 2025

Queen Bee and the Blue Hornet Band at Penn State Movin' On 1998

Dear Old State: Keep on 'Movin' On'

May 01, 2025

A collage shows two women and two men posing for formal photographs.

Penn State alum soloists reflect on careers in the performing arts

April 23, 2025

WE ARE mortar board

Things to Do at Penn State: April 24-May 15

April 23, 2025

A woman instructor raises her hands high in front of a group of dancers.

Free Let’s Dance movement workshop returns to Eisenhower Auditorium stage May 1

April 22, 2025

Architect's rendering of new academic building

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: April 22-28

April 17, 2025

A painting of blue flowers on a blue background

Things to Do at Penn State: April 17-24

April 16, 2025

SWE Mosaic 2024

Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble present final concert of the semester

April 15, 2025

An illustration of composer Beethoven is shown amid modern shapes and bright colors.

Throwback concert on April 25 to feature School of Music singers, musicians

April 14, 2025

A photo of Downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania

Fourth annual Blair Creators Festival set for April 26

April 11, 2025

a close-up of a saxophone being played

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform April 26

April 11, 2025

A magnificent golden sun hangs low in the sky, surrounded by dramatic clouds painted in shades of orange and gold. The sweeping landscape below shows dark mountain silhouettes shrouded in evening mist, while the deep blue sky transitions to warmer tones near the horizon. Wispy clouds catch the last rays of sunlight, creating a peaceful and awe-inspiring scene that captures the magical moment between day and night.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘All Things Under Heaven’

April 10, 2025

Alice in Wonderland

Things to Do at Penn State: April 10-17

April 09, 2025

Penn State Jazz Combos to perform at Nittany Lion Inn on April 16

April 03, 2025

Dancers from Penn State Altoona's Ivyside Dance Ensemble rehearse for their spring 2025 performance.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 3-10

April 02, 2025

Choir Mosaic 2024

Penn State School of Music presents two choir concerts April 6

April 01, 2025

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