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

Nittany Valley Symphony celebrates American songbook of styles on March 19

March 06, 2026

A group of eight chamber musicians stand against a stone wall.

Decoda, Ringdown to link modern, classical folk songs March 31 in Recital Hall

March 05, 2026

Other Arts Ensemble to present collaborative performance in Philadelphia

March 04, 2026

Students covered in colored powder pose duing last year's Holi celebration.

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

A woman reacts excitedly to something while standing next to pig puppets.

Peppa Pig will make local debut with ‘My First Concert’ March 26

February 25, 2026

Four men of color wear traditional Afghan tunics and stand shoulder to shoulder.

Fanoos Ensemble to share traditional music from Afghanistan on March 24

February 25, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 26-March 12

February 25, 2026

Side-by-side images: On the left is an abstract painting with the words Woskob Family Gallery in the top corner, and on the right is a young Black woman wearing a white shirt with her arms crossed

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

Penn State School of Music to conclude Penn’s Woods Music Festival

February 13, 2026

Fresh jazz with the Behn Gillece Group at free Penn State Abington concert

February 13, 2026

A group of young people dance on a stage. One girl is in focus with her hands waving in the air

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Philharmonic Orchestra to present Brahms, Schoenberg and a world premiere Feb. 15

February 10, 2026

A diverse cast of actors toasts a man standing on a stool.

Tony and Grammy Award-winning ‘Hadestown’ to debut at Penn State March 2–3

February 03, 2026

School of Music to celebrate Lunar New Year with family friendly concert

February 02, 2026

A group of performers form a pyramid on stage

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 5-12

February 02, 2026

Black acrobats hold each other to form a human scaffold.

Cirque Kalabanté showcases beauty and artistry of West Africa on Feb. 11

January 29, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 29-Feb. 5

January 28, 2026

A family of two parents and two children dance on a stage.

No experience required for free, family 'Let’s Dance' Movement Workshop Feb. 17

January 28, 2026

A Japanese woman holding large sticks and wearing a robe stands at a large drum.

A talk with taiko drum performer Taro Harasaki

January 21, 2026

Artist-in-residence addresses challenges facing Black women in the workforce

January 21, 2026

Japanese men dressed in gowns strike large drums.

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

January 21, 2026

four people standing in the sun holding musical instruments

Free concert at Penn State Abington features music of Holocaust-era composers

January 15, 2026

Four Black men with dreadlocks make silly faces for the camera.

Pop-punkers The Paradox will bring rock back to Eisenhower Auditorium on April 1

January 15, 2026

Students making cards for Veterans MLK Day of Service

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 15-22

January 14, 2026

Two Black women sitting in director's chairs turn around to look at the camera.

Terri Lyne Carrington to revisit a favorite album with ‘We Insist! 2025’ Feb. 5

January 12, 2026

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Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra presents 'Romantic Reflections' concert

January 07, 2026

Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Penn State Altoona to host performing arts series, calls for local artists

December 22, 2025

Elementary school kids sit in seats in an auditorium.

Center for the Performing Arts champions sensory inclusion with ‘Ada Twist’

December 03, 2025

group of women holding music books and singing, dressed in holiday attire

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

A group of young ballet dancers stand in formal poses.

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 4-31

December 03, 2025

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Two composition students’ music selected for dean’s alumni video series relaunch

November 25, 2025

Close-up of a person playing a trumpet, illuminated by dramatic blue and red stage lighting with smoky background effects.

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform Dec. 13

November 20, 2025

Colorful hands raised with hearts on their palms against a pink background, symbolizing unity, support, and community.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘Uplifted’

November 20, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 20-Dec. 4

November 19, 2025

Penn State Rock Ensemble to present end-of-semester concert on Dec. 9

November 17, 2025

School of Music Choirs present a day of performances on Nov. 16

November 13, 2025

Penn State Berks celebrates 2025 International Education Week in November

November 12, 2025

An illustration of three people dancing and wearing colorful garb

Penn State Berks hosts third annual Garba Night on Nov. 15

November 12, 2025

Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra to present joint concert Nov. 19

November 11, 2025

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Penn State Altoona to host 'Autumn Sunday Art Cider and Cookie Social' events

November 10, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg choir and concert band perform on stage

Penn State Harrisburg to present fall concert Nov. 19-20

November 10, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 13-20

November 10, 2025

Silhouetted dancers pose gracefully on stage against a glowing orange backdrop, with others lying on the floor.

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 6-13

November 05, 2025

Penn State Altoona emeritus professor featured in Norwegian cultural interview

November 05, 2025

Campus and Philharmonic Orchestras to perform Nov. 10 at Eisenhower Auditorium

November 04, 2025

Penn State Glee Club to present Fall Concert on Nov. 14

November 04, 2025

Music education major comes full circle through Partners in Music collaboration

November 04, 2025

Undergrad research project explores neurophysiology of people with perfect pitch

November 04, 2025

School of Music to present Mosaic 2025

November 03, 2025

Matthew Restall wears a paisley blazer, blue shirt and Elton John-style pink glasses.

Q&A: Matthew Restall delves further into pop music history with recent books

October 30, 2025

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

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 30-Nov. 6

October 29, 2025

Nittany Ballet returns with ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 13-14 in Eisenhower Auditorium

October 24, 2025

A diverse cast of women wear Tudor revival costumes and hold microphones.

‘Six’ shines spotlight on the ex-wives of Henry III for three nights Nov. 18–20

October 24, 2025

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

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

October 21, 2025

Penn State Ukrainian Society shares importance of celebrating folk culture

October 20, 2025

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

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

October 15, 2025

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

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

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Nittany Valley Symphony celebrates American songbook of styles on March 19

March 06, 2026

Decoda, Ringdown to link modern, classical folk songs March 31 in Recital Hall

March 05, 2026

Other Arts Ensemble to present collaborative performance in Philadelphia

March 04, 2026

Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, March 27

March 03, 2026

Peppa Pig will make local debut with ‘My First Concert’ March 26

February 25, 2026

Fanoos Ensemble to share traditional music from Afghanistan on March 24

February 25, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 26-March 12

February 25, 2026

Woskob Family Gallery’s March events explore migration and refugee experience

February 24, 2026

School of Music presents 2026 African American Music Festival

February 23, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 19-26

February 18, 2026

Penn State School of Music to conclude Penn’s Woods Music Festival

February 13, 2026

Fresh jazz with the Behn Gillece Group at free Penn State Abington concert

February 13, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 12-19

February 11, 2026

Philharmonic Orchestra to present Brahms, Schoenberg and a world premiere Feb. 15

February 10, 2026

Tony and Grammy Award-winning ‘Hadestown’ to debut at Penn State March 2–3

February 03, 2026

School of Music to celebrate Lunar New Year with family friendly concert

February 02, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 5-12

February 02, 2026

Cirque Kalabanté showcases beauty and artistry of West Africa on Feb. 11

January 29, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 29-Feb. 5

January 28, 2026

No experience required for free, family 'Let’s Dance' Movement Workshop Feb. 17

January 28, 2026

A talk with taiko drum performer Taro Harasaki

January 21, 2026

Artist-in-residence addresses challenges facing Black women in the workforce

January 21, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

Free concert at Penn State Abington features music of Holocaust-era composers

January 15, 2026

Pop-punkers The Paradox will bring rock back to Eisenhower Auditorium on April 1

January 15, 2026

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 15-22

January 14, 2026

Terri Lyne Carrington to revisit a favorite album with ‘We Insist! 2025’ Feb. 5

January 12, 2026

Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra presents 'Romantic Reflections' concert

January 07, 2026

Penn State Altoona to host performing arts series, calls for local artists

December 22, 2025

Center for the Performing Arts champions sensory inclusion with ‘Ada Twist’

December 03, 2025

Campus musical groups are bringing the holiday spirit to Scranton

December 03, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 4-31

December 03, 2025

Two composition students’ music selected for dean’s alumni video series relaunch

November 25, 2025

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform Dec. 13

November 20, 2025

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘Uplifted’

November 20, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 20-Dec. 4

November 19, 2025

Penn State Rock Ensemble to present end-of-semester concert on Dec. 9

November 17, 2025

School of Music Choirs present a day of performances on Nov. 16

November 13, 2025

Penn State Berks celebrates 2025 International Education Week in November

November 12, 2025

Penn State Berks hosts third annual Garba Night on Nov. 15

November 12, 2025

Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra to present joint concert Nov. 19

November 11, 2025

Penn State Altoona to host 'Autumn Sunday Art Cider and Cookie Social' events

November 10, 2025

Penn State Harrisburg to present fall concert Nov. 19-20

November 10, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 13-20

November 10, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 6-13

November 05, 2025

Penn State Altoona emeritus professor featured in Norwegian cultural interview

November 05, 2025

Campus and Philharmonic Orchestras to perform Nov. 10 at Eisenhower Auditorium

November 04, 2025

Penn State Glee Club to present Fall Concert on Nov. 14

November 04, 2025

Music education major comes full circle through Partners in Music collaboration

November 04, 2025

Undergrad research project explores neurophysiology of people with perfect pitch

November 04, 2025

School of Music to present Mosaic 2025

November 03, 2025

Q&A: Matthew Restall delves further into pop music history with recent books

October 30, 2025

Things to Do at Penn State: Oct. 30-Nov. 6

October 29, 2025

Nittany Ballet returns with ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 13-14 in Eisenhower Auditorium

October 24, 2025

‘Six’ shines spotlight on the ex-wives of Henry III for three nights Nov. 18–20

October 24, 2025

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

October 21, 2025

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

October 21, 2025

Penn State Ukrainian Society shares importance of celebrating folk culture

October 20, 2025

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

October 20, 2025

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

October 17, 2025

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

October 16, 2025

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

October 15, 2025

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

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

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