Mingus Big Band
Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, INExperience 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.
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 Òa master of dynamicsÓ 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 ÒHere Comes the SunÓ and ÒI Want You (SheÕs So Heavy)Ó with stories and personal reflections that bring the music to life.
To celebrate the 10-year legacy of our Steinway D concert grand, gifted by John & Janet Nine, Convocations welcomes back Eric ZuberÑthe 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 TchaikovskyÑbecause 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, BrickmanÕs biggest hits like ÒThe GiftÓ and ÒValentine,Ó 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, the 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 UniversityÕs 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.