Witness the pageantry, emotion, and music of Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead when LA’s Las Cafeteras brings its “Hasta La Muerte” show to Purdue.
Grandmaster Flash’s hit, “The Message,” forever changed hip-hop 40-plus years ago when it debuted as the first socially conscious rap track.
This multimedia show celebrates the life and music of The Man in Black through live music, Johnny Cash’s voice, and never-before-seen footage.
Dynamic and charismatic, Emmet Cohen, an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and music educator, returns for an energetic live performance.
Young jazz saxophone sensation Lakecia Benjamin will headline the annual Purdue Jazz Festival with a captivating and awe-inspiring live performance.
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum released Never Enough, a statement album that cements his status as one of country music’s undeniable new stars. McCollum has been named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling Stone, Billboard, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA, and more with American Songwriter noting, “The Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.”
Piano/dance duo Counterpoint will honor master composers Bach, Mozart and Brahms as well as the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
From Carnegie Hall to Geneva, Madrid to Chicago, classical violinist Melissa White and pianist Pallavi Mahidhara have played all around the world.
Catch for KING + COUNTRY, the Grammy®-winning duo, chart-toppers, and impactful philanthropists, at Elliott Hall of Music on Feb. 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
Kronos Quartet returns to celebrate 50 years of modern chamber music excellence. The group will pull from decades of material for an unforgettable experience.
Purdue Student Concert Committee is excited to present Peach Pit at Elliott Hall of Music on Thursday, March 21, 2024
Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, set to captivate Purdue audiences on September 15, 2024 at 6pm in Elliott Hall of Music.
Celebrate cultures at the 29th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest with vibrant performances, international cuisine, and engaging cultural exhibits.
Discover the rising star of jazz, Isaiah J. Thompson, winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards. Coming to Purdue on October 12, 2024.
Jessie Murph channels raw emotion—blending country storytelling, hip-hop production, alternative experimentation, & pop appeal. Honest about mental health, depression, and addiction, she hit the social scene in 2020 with the hit "Always Been You" paving the way for her 2023 debut drowning. After selling out her 2023 tour & playing festivals like Lollapalooza, Jessie’s upcoming tour visits Purdue.
Excerpts from Terence Blanchard's groundbreaking opera, Fire Shut Up In My Bones, live with The E-Collective, Turtle Island Quartet, and guest vocalists.
Experience the 14-piece Mingus Big Band live at the 2025 Purdue Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz legend Charles Mingus. Coming to Purdue on January 24, 2025.
COIN has captivated fans at major festivals such as Reading and Leeds, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees, and The Governors Ball, in addition to a sold-out 26-city headline tour across North America.
Del Water Gap, the solo project of New England-born S. Holden Jaffe, has amassed over 52 million streams and collaborated with artists like Maggie Rogers and Claud. Known for hits like "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat," Jaffe's intimate indie-pop resonates with fans worldwide. Special guest Jake Minch will join him at Elliott Hall of Music on March 29 for a performance filled with emotional depth and raw lyricism.
Celebrate 300 years of Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons" with Baroque superstars Les Arts Florissants and violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte.
Bob Dylan is hitting the road again with his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" World Wide Tour, bringing his iconic sound and unparalleled songwriting to audiences across the globe. This tour marks an exciting chapter in Dylan's legendary career, showcasing his distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and undeniable presence that have made him a musical icon for over six decades.
Grammy Award®-winning artist Lauren Daigle will be performing at Elliott Hall of Music on August 15, 2025. Known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits like "You Say" and "Trust in You," Daigle promises an unforgettable evening of heartfelt music and personal connection with her fans.
Celebrate global cultures at the 30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest! Presented by the City of West Lafayette, Purdue Convocations, and the International Center, this free, family-friendly event features international music, cuisine, and hands-on cultural activities. Enjoy sights, sounds, and flavors from around the world—right in West Lafayette!
Purdue audiences will remember Melissa White from her amazing spring 2024 appearance. White returns with the Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet—Ilmar Gavilán, Jaime Amador, and Felix Umansky—known for dynamic performances and a fresh take on classical music.
Praised by The New York Times for their “panache,” they’ve also earned acclaim from Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Ted Nash, who called them “one of the greatest string quartets I have ever heard.”
Called "a master of dynamics" by Acoustic Guitar and praised by The New York Times, Martin Sexton is known for his emotionally rich voice and powerful live shows.
In his Abbey Road Show, Sexton performs the iconic Beatles album front-to-back, blending hits like "Here Comes the Sun" and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" with stories and personal reflections that bring the music to life.
Called "a master of dynamics" by Acoustic Guitar and praised by The New York Times, Martin Sexton is known for his emotionally rich voice and powerful live shows.
In his Abbey Road Show, Sexton performs the iconic Beatles album front-to-back, blending hits like "Here Comes the Sun" and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" with stories and personal reflections that bring the music to life.
Renowned Christian band MercyMe will be performing at Elliott Hall of Music on November 9, 2025. This concert will be filled with worship and your favorite songs from MercyMe, Natalie Grant, and Sam Wesley!
To celebrate the 10-year legacy of our Steinway D concert grand, gifted by John & Janet Nine, Convocations welcomes back Eric Zuber—the artist who helped select and dedicate the piano.
A Romantic repertoire specialist and award-winning pianist, Zuber will perform landmark works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Tchaikovsky—because great artistry deserves to be celebrated with the instrument that helps make it possible.
The Gift of Christmas is a heartwarming holiday piano concert celebrating love, peace, family, and friendship. Enjoy timeless Christmas classics, Brickman's biggest hits like "The Gift" and "Valentine," plus joyful surprises.
Join us for this feel-good concert offering timeless music, a few laughs, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for celebrating the season with friends and family.
With 26 albums and 16 Grammy® nominations, Yellowjackets have spent 43 years redefining jazz. Known for their signature electro-acoustic sound, the group blends innovation with deep jazz roots.
Longtime members Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy, and Bob Mintzer lead this influential ensemble, opening the 36th Purdue Jazz Festival with a performance full of artistry and energy.
Join us for Purdue University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Event.
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned ensemble dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of jazz.
Led by trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis, the group blends classic works with new compositions, known for its virtuosic musicianship, innovation, and impact on the modern jazz scene.
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique, and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured, and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
