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A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 22-29

October 21, 2026

Essence of Joy 35th Anniversary

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

Dragon's Breath Opera

School of Music presents two family-friendly performances for young audiences

October 19, 2026

An illustration depicts a mouse king and a holiday nutcracker

Nittany Ballet reprises annual ‘Nutcracker’ tradition, Dec. 12-13

October 16, 2026

A Black man plays a trumpet.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates global language of jazz on Nov. 8

October 15, 2026

Photograph of a smiling man with glasses and mustache holding an acoustic guitar in a home office.

Hazleton math instructor to deliver George Tseo Memorial Lecture on Nov. 19

October 14, 2026

A performer dressed as a nun and a performer dressed in street clothes perform on stage

Penn State Centre Stage presents musical 'Sister Act' through Oct. 17

October 14, 2026

A kneeling dancer holds a ballerina standing on one leg.

Shanghai Ballet returns to United States with ‘Giselle’ Nov. 5 at Penn State

October 13, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' event announces fall 2026 open mic

October 13, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

‘Clue’ actors Zoie Tannous, Kyle Yampiro look to the past for inspiration

October 12, 2026

A group of athletes do handstands in front of a large digital time clock.

‘Ten Thousand Hours’ an ode to peak form Oct. 27 in Eisenhower Auditorium

October 08, 2026

Two smiling Indigenous people

Campus groups mark 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day with October events

October 08, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 8-15

October 07, 2026

A man with dark hair wearing a sports coat and button up shirt stands next to a woman with brown hair wearing an off-white dress

Alumni’s gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness

October 02, 2026

School of Music welcomes families for Family Weekend performances

October 01, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

Actors get into character for hilarious stage play ‘Clue’ Oct. 29 at Penn State

September 30, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 1-8

September 30, 2026

men playing musical instruments

Abington free concert series features big band jazz, world music meets bluegrass

September 29, 2026

Four Black actors are dressed in costume for "The Wiz."

‘The Wiz’ eases on down the road to Eisenhower Auditorium Oct. 22

September 24, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1

September 23, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Person writes in a notebook while holding an acoustic guitar.

Penn State Altoona to offer six-week songwriting course

September 10, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' seeks fall 2026 submissions

September 09, 2026

Rick Reyes will perform at Penn State DuBois during Latin Music Night on Sept. 16 in Hiller Auditorium.

Penn State DuBois to host Latin Music Night with Rick Reyes on Sept. 16

September 09, 2026

Other Arts Ensemble

School of Music Other Arts Ensemble to celebrate Morton Feldman’s centenary Oct. 9

September 08, 2026

Collage images of Yesterday & Today, the Interactive Beatles Experience; Alla Boara; Ballet Nepantla

Kulkarni Cultural Series announces fall shows at Penn State Harrisburg

September 01, 2026

An image of a large artwork resembling tan crinkled fabric hanging from the ceiling of an art gallery

Woskob Family Gallery to host closing reception Sept. 4 for ‘Winking at Old Ladies’

September 01, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

The rapper Yung Gravy performs at Penn State Behrend in 2022.

Yung Gravy to headline Behrend’s fall concert

August 25, 2026

A collage of images show patrons of all images smiling and interacting with others.

Tickets are on sale now for Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season events

July 29, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

Ella Langley playing guitar and singing with eyes closed.

Ella Langley bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11

June 22, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Things to Do at Penn State: April 30-May 31

April 29, 2026

Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30

April 22, 2026

Penn State Bands

School of Music to present Symphonic Band and Concert Band on April 29

April 21, 2026

A colorful abstract illustration of jazz instruments—including saxophones, trumpets, and trombones—set against a vibrant, energetic background.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band offers spring 2026 performance

April 17, 2026

Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 16-23

April 15, 2026

Penn State Rock Ensemble

Penn State School of Music to present Rock Fest on April 28

April 14, 2026

Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic orchestra to perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 7

April 14, 2026

Jerry Zolten smiles while holding a guitar, seated indoors against a softly lit background.

Penn State Altoona professor’s Hall of Fame interview now online

April 14, 2026

America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series

Bryce Jordan Center to kick off Commonwealth Concert Series with free show

April 13, 2026

Close-up of the United States flag with stars and stripes softly lit and gently rippling.

Musical tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' to celebrate United States' 250th birthday

April 13, 2026

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents final performance of the semester

April 09, 2026

Total Praise poster featuring Richard Smallwood and Johann Sebastian Bach

Essence of Joy presents 'Total Praise' sacred works concert

April 09, 2026

Penn State Concert Choir 2025-2026

Penn State Concert Choir selected to perform at PMEA State Conference

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Men and women wearing tuxedos and holding a ukulele stand against a wood-paneled wall.

Ukulele musician Peter Brooke Turner shares tales of staying weird on the road

April 02, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Eisenhower Auditorium April 9

April 02, 2026

Students at the Palmer Museum of Art

School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'

March 31, 2026

musicians play brass instruments

Swing into spring: Free big band showcase at Penn State Abington on April 21

March 30, 2026

collage of images of choir and band concerts at Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State Harrisburg to present spring concert, 'Dear John,' April 15-17

March 30, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Acclaimed conductor to serve as Arts and Architecture commencement speaker

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

A man stands at a fence and sings while a man looks on.

A Q&A with actor Elizabeth D’Aiuto of ‘The Music Man’

March 18, 2026

Men in Native American regalia dancing

Pre-Powwow Celebration returns to University Park campus March 27

March 18, 2026

Lil Wayne Press Photo

Lil Wayne to bring 2026 tour to Bryce Jordan Center for Sept. 18 football weekend

March 17, 2026

Venice Italy trip - School of Music

Opera brings 'hidden voices' of Baroque Venice to life in 'Non più nascoste'

March 17, 2026

A collage of the Statue of LIberty atop a background depicting the American flag

Things to Do at Penn State: March 19-26

March 16, 2026

A man stands at a fence and sings while a man looks on.

Librarian Marian Paroo leads ‘The Music Man’ April 7 in Eisenhower Auditorium

March 13, 2026

Leah Wellbaum plays the guitar while looking upward.

Liberal Arts to host talk with acclaimed musician Leah Wellbaum March 24

March 13, 2026

Latest News

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A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 22-29

October 21, 2026

Essence of Joy 35th Anniversary

Essence of Joy to celebrate 35 years with 'Massive Contributions' concert

October 20, 2026

Dragon's Breath Opera

School of Music presents two family-friendly performances for young audiences

October 19, 2026

An illustration depicts a mouse king and a holiday nutcracker

Nittany Ballet reprises annual ‘Nutcracker’ tradition, Dec. 12-13

October 16, 2026

A Black man plays a trumpet.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra celebrates global language of jazz on Nov. 8

October 15, 2026

Photograph of a smiling man with glasses and mustache holding an acoustic guitar in a home office.

Hazleton math instructor to deliver George Tseo Memorial Lecture on Nov. 19

October 14, 2026

A performer dressed as a nun and a performer dressed in street clothes perform on stage

Penn State Centre Stage presents musical 'Sister Act' through Oct. 17

October 14, 2026

A kneeling dancer holds a ballerina standing on one leg.

Shanghai Ballet returns to United States with ‘Giselle’ Nov. 5 at Penn State

October 13, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' event announces fall 2026 open mic

October 13, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

‘Clue’ actors Zoie Tannous, Kyle Yampiro look to the past for inspiration

October 12, 2026

A group of athletes do handstands in front of a large digital time clock.

‘Ten Thousand Hours’ an ode to peak form Oct. 27 in Eisenhower Auditorium

October 08, 2026

Two smiling Indigenous people

Campus groups mark 2026 Indigenous Peoples Day with October events

October 08, 2026

children at a table decorating pumpkins at the 2025 fall festival

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 8-15

October 07, 2026

A man with dark hair wearing a sports coat and button up shirt stands next to a woman with brown hair wearing an off-white dress

Alumni’s gift to the School of Music aims to promote student wellness

October 02, 2026

School of Music welcomes families for Family Weekend performances

October 01, 2026

A diverse group of people hold a weapon of crime and a look of surprise on their faces.

Actors get into character for hilarious stage play ‘Clue’ Oct. 29 at Penn State

September 30, 2026

Abstract blue and red line drawing of overlapping faces, figures, and geometric shapes.

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 1-8

September 30, 2026

men playing musical instruments

Abington free concert series features big band jazz, world music meets bluegrass

September 29, 2026

Four Black actors are dressed in costume for "The Wiz."

‘The Wiz’ eases on down the road to Eisenhower Auditorium Oct. 22

September 24, 2026

Claire M. L. Bourne reads from a book with blue Marathon Read banner in back of her.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 24-Oct. 1

September 23, 2026

guests at student farm clip fresh flowers

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 17-24

September 16, 2026

Person writes in a notebook while holding an acoustic guitar.

Penn State Altoona to offer six-week songwriting course

September 10, 2026

Visitors at the insect fair review various insects.

Things to Do at Penn State: Sept. 10-17

September 09, 2026

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Penn State Altoona's 'Hard Freight' seeks fall 2026 submissions

September 09, 2026

Rick Reyes will perform at Penn State DuBois during Latin Music Night on Sept. 16 in Hiller Auditorium.

Penn State DuBois to host Latin Music Night with Rick Reyes on Sept. 16

September 09, 2026

Other Arts Ensemble

School of Music Other Arts Ensemble to celebrate Morton Feldman’s centenary Oct. 9

September 08, 2026

Collage images of Yesterday & Today, the Interactive Beatles Experience; Alla Boara; Ballet Nepantla

Kulkarni Cultural Series announces fall shows at Penn State Harrisburg

September 01, 2026

An image of a large artwork resembling tan crinkled fabric hanging from the ceiling of an art gallery

Woskob Family Gallery to host closing reception Sept. 4 for ‘Winking at Old Ladies’

September 01, 2026

Students standing at a Hispanic Heritage Month event table.

Penn State Berks celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with free events

August 27, 2026

The rapper Yung Gravy performs at Penn State Behrend in 2022.

Yung Gravy to headline Behrend’s fall concert

August 25, 2026

A collage of images show patrons of all images smiling and interacting with others.

Tickets are on sale now for Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 season events

July 29, 2026

Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber

Penn State Altoona music professor wins national writing award

July 08, 2026

Don Toliver brings 'NITROUS – OCTANE WORLD TOUR' to the BJC on Sept. 2

June 23, 2026

Ella Langley playing guitar and singing with eyes closed.

Ella Langley bringing ‘The Dandelion Tour’ to the Bryce Jordan Center on Sept. 11

June 22, 2026

School of Music announces 2026-27 Rhapsody Series

June 22, 2026

Recital Hall and Playhouse Theatre lit up at dusk

Nittany Performing Arts Centre Showcase to be presented on May 30

May 19, 2026

Layna Henry receives the Walker Award from Ron Darbeau, Penn State Altoona Chancellor.

Penn State Altoona hosts spring 2026 Student Awards ceremony

May 06, 2026

Staff organize flats of plants in a greenhouse as guests look on

Things to Do at Penn State: April 30-May 31

April 29, 2026

Track and field area in the All Sports Museum.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 23-30

April 22, 2026

Penn State Bands

School of Music to present Symphonic Band and Concert Band on April 29

April 21, 2026

A colorful abstract illustration of jazz instruments—including saxophones, trumpets, and trombones—set against a vibrant, energetic background.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band offers spring 2026 performance

April 17, 2026

Pair of black tap shoes with red laces sit on a stage, set against three luminous, artistic portraits of serene faces in cosmic and classical styles.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 16-23

April 15, 2026

Penn State Rock Ensemble

Penn State School of Music to present Rock Fest on April 28

April 14, 2026

Penn State Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic orchestra to perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 7

April 14, 2026

Jerry Zolten smiles while holding a guitar, seated indoors against a softly lit background.

Penn State Altoona professor’s Hall of Fame interview now online

April 14, 2026

America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series

Bryce Jordan Center to kick off Commonwealth Concert Series with free show

April 13, 2026

Close-up of the United States flag with stars and stripes softly lit and gently rippling.

Musical tribute 'Let Freedom Ring' to celebrate United States' 250th birthday

April 13, 2026

Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents final performance of the semester

April 09, 2026

Total Praise poster featuring Richard Smallwood and Johann Sebastian Bach

Essence of Joy presents 'Total Praise' sacred works concert

April 09, 2026

Penn State Concert Choir 2025-2026

Penn State Concert Choir selected to perform at PMEA State Conference

April 08, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 9-16

April 08, 2026

Men and women wearing tuxedos and holding a ukulele stand against a wood-paneled wall.

Ukulele musician Peter Brooke Turner shares tales of staying weird on the road

April 02, 2026

People wearing tuxedos hold ukuleles and make exaggerated poses.

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returns to Eisenhower Auditorium April 9

April 02, 2026

Students at the Palmer Museum of Art

School of Music, Palmer Museum of Art present 'Art After Hours: Rhythms+Rhymes'

March 31, 2026

musicians play brass instruments

Swing into spring: Free big band showcase at Penn State Abington on April 21

March 30, 2026

collage of images of choir and band concerts at Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State Harrisburg to present spring concert, 'Dear John,' April 15-17

March 30, 2026

Four men in striped jackets serenade a woman on a porch.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 2-9

March 30, 2026

Acclaimed conductor to serve as Arts and Architecture commencement speaker

March 25, 2026

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 26-April 2

March 25, 2026

A man stands at a fence and sings while a man looks on.

A Q&A with actor Elizabeth D’Aiuto of ‘The Music Man’

March 18, 2026

Men in Native American regalia dancing

Pre-Powwow Celebration returns to University Park campus March 27

March 18, 2026

Lil Wayne Press Photo

Lil Wayne to bring 2026 tour to Bryce Jordan Center for Sept. 18 football weekend

March 17, 2026

Venice Italy trip - School of Music

Opera brings 'hidden voices' of Baroque Venice to life in 'Non più nascoste'

March 17, 2026

A collage of the Statue of LIberty atop a background depicting the American flag

Things to Do at Penn State: March 19-26

March 16, 2026

A man stands at a fence and sings while a man looks on.

Librarian Marian Paroo leads ‘The Music Man’ April 7 in Eisenhower Auditorium

March 13, 2026

Leah Wellbaum plays the guitar while looking upward.

Liberal Arts to host talk with acclaimed musician Leah Wellbaum March 24

March 13, 2026

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