New York’s Aquila Theatre returns to Purdue to breathe new life into the Shakespeare classic Julius Caesar. Beautiful language and striking scenery make this a must-see.
Old school funk and hip hop meets new school audiences when The Secret Agency hits the stage and classroom. This family-friendly show radiates positivity.
Classical pianist Kenny Broberg boasts an energetic and impressive repertoire that includes his take on master composers like Brahms and Liszt as well as original works.
Hear Christmas music in a way you’ve never heard before when the all-female, brass ensemble tenThing returns to Purdue for A Feeling of Norwegian Christmas.
Experience a new spin on jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie with New York trumpeter Sean Jones and his band Dizzy Spellz headlining the 2023 Purdue Jazz Festival.
The 2023 TEDxPurdueU will contain a “Terrarium” of ideas and research that explore technology, entertainment, culture, sustainability, and environmentalism.
CATS pounces on Purdue 42 years after first thrilling Broadway audiences with the triple threat of beautiful songs, athletic choreography, and furry leg warmers.
Enjoy a pint with the cast of The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart, an interactive and intimate theatre experience from Scotland.
The Mathematical Mysteries tour will engage audiences young and old with magic, mathematics, and the magic of math in a high-energy, family-friendly form
Tennessee choreographer Lil Buck is an agile ambassador of Memphis Jookin’ — his city’s ankle-bending, gravity-defying signature style of street dance.
Noah Kahan will perform live at Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University on March 25, 2023.
Riverdance brought the wonder and athleticism of Irish stepdancing to the mainstream 25 years ago. The new international tour has the next generation in mind.
Sudan’s many identities truly coalesce in her debut album, Athena: a psychedelic, magnetic take on modern R&B. Live at Purdue on April 5!
ATLYS, an energetic string quartet from Chicago, performs classical works, original compositions, and unique covers of your favorite pop and rock hits.
Celebrating 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless rock opera based on The Passion and fueled by that famous Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber score.
Sudan’s many identities truly coalesce in her debut album, Athena: a psychedelic, magnetic take on modern R&B. Live at Purdue on April 5!
You don’t want to miss this unique music festival in West Lafayette, with The Lawn Darts, the Lunar Diamonds, and Free Hat providing the rock n roll.
Purdue Day of Giving is an annual, online-based fundraising event taking place on April 26th.
French-Canadian 15-piece chamber orchestra Les Violons du Roy brings 38 years of classical and baroque repertoire to Purdue on April 26, 2023.
Stay tuned to learn more about our 2023-2024 Season Launch... coming soon!
The West Lafayette Global Fest is a long-standing tradition featuring entertainment, food, and art from almost every continent on the planet.
Led by Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton, the band pushes feel-good vibes throughout its eclectic sound.
Days filled with deadlines and challenging goals are the new normal–or perhaps the pressure just feels more intense now. In a groundbreaking new project, a talented collection of Purdue experts have banded together to design a relief valve.
Using a novel combination of art, technology, and clinical psychology, the StairWELL project will produce an interactive sculptural installation to create a sense of beauty, respite, and play via an inventive user interface. Viewers become participants in an expressive journey that creates community while also delivering powerful supportive connections where they may be needed.
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert pairs the Oscar-winning animated film with a full orchestra, band, and turntables live on stage.
A Broadway sensation, Mean Girls tells the hilarious story of a naïve newbie named Cady who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies.
Circa’s new show, Humans 2.0, consists of tightly woven choreography of bodies where physical limits are pushed to the extreme.
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.
A dramatic retelling of Jack London’s classic tale Call of the Wild will make you feel the bitter Yukon winds at your back just like brave sled dog Buck.
An international sensation, Dance Theatre of Harlem pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with beautiful, passionate choreography and performance.
Young jazz saxophone sensation Lakecia Benjamin will headline the annual Purdue Jazz Festival with a captivating and awe-inspiring live performance.
