Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
TEDxPurdueU: Parallax explores dynamic interplay of perspectives, from science & technology to human psychology & societal discourse.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?
Experience Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Actors From The London Stage. 5 actors each share responsibility for the direction of the play and perform two or three major roles (as well as several minor ones). Through imagination and collaboration, the cast conjures Shakespeare’s immortal words and worlds into being.
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.
Experience the razzle-dazzle of Broadway's longest-running musical, Chicago, with stunning dance and jazz! Coming to Purdue on April 3, 2025.
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.
Join us on April 30th for Purdue Day of Giving and help empower Convos in creating unforgettable moments through the power of performance.
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.
Cirque Kikasse brings high-flying acrobatics to the Purdue Memorial Union South Lawn for two FREE performances. Watch in awe as the troupe performs atop their extraordinary food truck and turns restaurant prep into
gravity-defying feats of fun, building towers in the sky and creating comic chaos. A playful, virtuosic circus performance that's sure to captivate all ages.
Cirque Kikasse brings high-flying acrobatics to the Purdue Memorial Union South Lawn for two FREE performances. Watch in awe as the troupe performs atop their extraordinary food truck and turns restaurant prep into
gravity-defying feats of fun, building towers in the sky and creating comic chaos. A playful, virtuosic circus performance that's sure to captivate all ages.
Cirque Kikasse brings high-flying acrobatics to the Purdue Memorial Union South Lawn for two FREE performances. Watch in awe as the troupe performs atop their extraordinary food truck and turns restaurant prep into
gravity-defying feats of fun, building towers in the sky and creating comic chaos. A playful, virtuosic circus performance that's sure to captivate all ages.
Cirque Kikasse brings high-flying acrobatics to the Purdue Memorial Union South Lawn for two FREE performances. Watch in awe as the troupe performs atop their extraordinary food truck and turns restaurant prep into
gravity-defying feats of fun, building towers in the sky and creating comic chaos. A playful, virtuosic circus performance that's sure to captivate all ages.
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.”
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.
Comedian Tom Segura, known for his Netflix specials and hit podcasts, will bring his COME TOGETHER tour to Elliott Hall of Music on October 24, 2025. Following the success of his I'M COMING EVERYWHERE WORLD TOUR, Segura's new hour of comedy is sure to deliver his signature humor to fans nationwide.
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.
Broadway's Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning big-hearted musical hit, Kinky Boots, captivates and entertains audiences around the world with a score by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell.
Based on true events, Kinky Boots follows the journey of an unlikely pair who discover that you change the world when you change your mind.
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 on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to learn about the Creative Hub and connect with likeminded students. Learn about the pre-professional, hands-on, creative outlets Purdue Convocations and Elliott Hall of Music has to offer.
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.
The Acting Company brings Charles Dickens' Great Expectations to life in a fresh, funny, and thrilling stage adaptation by Nikki Massoud.
Follow Pip's journey through eccentric characters, decaying mansions, and unexpected twists.
A launchpad for stars like Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone, the acclaimed troupe returns to Loeb Playhouse with its signature blend of talent and theatrical excellence.
The Acting Company brings Charles Dickens' Great Expectations to life in a fresh, funny, and thrilling stage adaptation by Nikki Massoud.
Follow Pip's journey through eccentric characters, decaying mansions, and unexpected twists.
A launchpad for stars like Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone, the acclaimed troupe returns to Loeb Playhouse with its signature blend of talent and theatrical excellence.
