French-Canadian 15-piece chamber orchestra Les Violons du Roy brings 38 years of classical and baroque repertoire to Purdue on April 26, 2023.
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.
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.
