2025-2026 Purdue Convocations SeasonPress
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2025-2026 Purdue Convocations season
Lauren Daigle | August 15, 2025
Single Show Tickets on sale NOW at convocations.purdue.edu/lauren
The Grammy®-winning singer known for “You Say” and her soul-stirring blend of pop, soul and Christian music returns following her 2025 Super Bowl performance with Trombone Shorty.
Support from Purdue Student Concert Committee
30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest | FREE EVENT | September 20, 2025
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!
Presented by the City of West Lafayette, the International Center of West Lafayette, and Purdue Convocations.
Support from IU Health Arnett, Indiana Arts Commission, The Arts Federation, National Endowment for the Arts, Wintek, Friends of Convos Endowment, Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette, Purdue Federal Credit Union, Henriott, Wessler Engineering, West Lafayette Parks & Recreation, West Lafayette Public Library, John Martinson Honors College, Withered Burns, LLP, O.W. Krohn & Associates, Purdue Black Cultural Center, Purdue Latino Cultural Center, Purdue Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center
Harlem Quartet | September 28, 2025
Melissa White returns to Purdue with the Grammy®-winning Harlem Quartet for a genre-defying approach to classical music. Known for blending classical, jazz, Latin, and contemporary works by underrepresented composers, the quartet has performed around the world, including at the White House for First Lady Michelle Obama. Grammy®-winning virtuoso Ted Nash of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has been quoted as saying, “Harlem Quartet is one of the greatest string quartets I have ever heard. They can play anything.”
Support from Janet and David Elmore, Gordon and Harriet Coppoc, and the Mike and Pam Luenz Classical Music Endowment. Additional support from Zebra Landscaping, Westminster Village and Barash Law
The Book of Mormon | October 2, 2025
Returning by popular demand
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®–winning Best Musical.
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. (Contains explicit language).
Support for this Purdue Convocations season comes in part from MatchBOX Coworking Studio, with additional Support from the Friends of Convocations Programming Endowment
Tom Segura: Come Together | October 24, 2025
Single Show Tickets on sale now at convocations.purdue.edu/tom
Purdue Homecoming gets a comedic twist as Netflix star and podcasting powerhouse Tom Segura hits the stage with his new tour, Come Together. (Contains explicit language).
Support from the Purdue Student Concert CommitteeSupport from Purdue Student Concert Committee
The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show | November 7, 2025
The beloved singer-songwriter pays tribute to The Beatles’ Abbey Road with soulful interpretations and personal reflections. Interspersed with stories and folklore about The Beatles and the album’s recording told through Sexton’s down-to-earth and personable candor, it’s a new way to experience the hits like “Come Together,” “Here Comes The Sun,” “Something,” and more.
Support from East End Grill, Bob and Patti Truitt, and Arni’s Restaurant
Additional support from Based in Lafayette and T-Bird Design Services
Eric Zuber, piano | November 23, 2025
Celebrate the 10-year legacy of Purdue’s Steinway D grand piano with a virtuoso performance of Romantic classics by Zuber.
Support from Janet Nine and the Robert B. and Patricia Peyton Truitt Piano Performance Endowment
Additional support from Westminster Village and the Piano Giving Circle
Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas | December 11, 2025
Get into the holiday spirit with timeless holiday classics, heartfelt originals and a touch of humor—all delivered with Brickman’s signature piano style.
Support from Bob and Patti Truitt, Q106.7, and Holiday Inn City Centre
Additional support from Wintek
Kinky Boots | January 22, 2026
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.
Support from Union Club Hotel, 8Eleven Modern Bistro, and Star City Broadcasting
Yellowjackets | January 23, 2026
Known for consistently reinventing themselves while honoring their jazz roots, Yellowjackets remain a vital force in contemporary jazz, captivating audiences around the world with their innovation and enduring artistry. Their performance will serve as an amazing kick-off to the 36th annual Purdue Jazz Festival which brings thousands of high school musicians to Purdue’s campus.
Support from Drs. Marshall and Berdine Martin
Additional support from Dr. Sandra Sydnor and Purdue Bands and Orchestras
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis | January 31, 2026
A marquee event for Purdue’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative celebration, this world-renowned orchestra, under the direction of trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis, delivers timeless jazz and new works.
Presented by Purdue University
Powered by Purdue Convocations
The Acting Company: Great Expectations | February 11–12, 2026
Dickens’ classic gets a bold new adaptation by Nikki Massoud in this thrilling performance by America’s premier touring company. Founded in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley, The Acting Company has become a celebrated company that develops actors by touring exceptional productions across the country. The company has launched the careers of over 400 actors, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone and Rainn Wilson, and has performed for over 4 million people across 48 states, 10 countries and at prestigious venues like the Guthrie and Kennedy Center.
Support from the Jeanne Compton Endowment for Artistic Excellence, University Place, Zebra Landscaping, and Barash Law
Additional support from Leonora and Harold Woodman Endowment for Theatre and Purdue University Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts
STOMP | February 15, 2026
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.
Support from Visit Lafayette/West Lafayette and Bob and Patti Truitt
Additional support from Guido Family Dentistry
Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern | February 26–27, 2026
The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now live on-stage in an experience that Nerdist calls “Rip-roaring funny,” and “Truly a wonder to behold!” Join us for an interactive fantasy adventure where you choose your heroes, battle monsters and help three adventurers on an epic quest to save the world. A blend of theatre, gaming and one-of-a-kind storytelling, this show is for you whether you are curious about D&D, a die-hard gamer or a lover of adventure. No matter what quest you conquer, this experience will never be the same twice!
Support from Union Club Hotel, 8Eleven Modern Bistro and Mad Mushroom
Additional support from Ripple & Company and the Friends of Convocations Performance Endowment
Mrs. Doubtfire | March 1, 2026
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to West Lafayette in “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, it’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now” (Chicago Tribune) – one that proves we’re better together.
Support from Westminster Village and the Davis Family Endowment
TEDxPurdueU: Odyssey | March 7, 2026
Purdue’s student-led TEDx returns with a new theme, inviting us to explore journeys of transformation, innovation, and discovery.
Support from the Purdue Student Fee Advisory Board
Beetlejuice | April 9, 2026
Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A feast for the eyes and the soul!”
Contains strong language, mature references and a lot of the crazy, inappropriate stuff you would expect from a deranged demon.
Support from University Place and WLFI
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through “The Change” | April 25, 2026
It’s the laugh-out-loud sequel to the international hit, celebrating women navigating life after 40. Set five years after their first adventure, our four friends reunite for high-seas hilarity, heart, and toe-tapping parodies from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through “The Change” is a joyful ride through hot flashes, mood swings, and the power of friendship.
Support from Union Club Hotel and 8Eleven Modern Bistro
Additional support from Sakanaya Izakaya and the Friends of Convos Performance Endowment
