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An outside view of a recital hall with grand windows photographed at sunset

New-Music Festival and Symposium showcases talent to international community

May 07, 2025

Queen Bee and the Blue Hornet Band at Penn State Movin' On 1998

Dear Old State: Keep on 'Movin' On'

May 01, 2025

A collage shows two women and two men posing for formal photographs.

Penn State alum soloists reflect on careers in the performing arts

April 23, 2025

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Things to Do at Penn State: April 24-May 15

April 23, 2025

A woman instructor raises her hands high in front of a group of dancers.

Free Let’s Dance movement workshop returns to Eisenhower Auditorium stage May 1

April 22, 2025

Architect's rendering of new academic building

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: April 22-28

April 17, 2025

A painting of blue flowers on a blue background

Things to Do at Penn State: April 17-24

April 16, 2025

SWE Mosaic 2024

Symphonic Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble present final concert of the semester

April 15, 2025

An illustration of composer Beethoven is shown amid modern shapes and bright colors.

Throwback concert on April 25 to feature School of Music singers, musicians

April 14, 2025

A photo of Downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania

Fourth annual Blair Creators Festival set for April 26

April 11, 2025

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Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band to perform April 26

April 11, 2025

A magnificent golden sun hangs low in the sky, surrounded by dramatic clouds painted in shades of orange and gold. The sweeping landscape below shows dark mountain silhouettes shrouded in evening mist, while the deep blue sky transitions to warmer tones near the horizon. Wispy clouds catch the last rays of sunlight, creating a peaceful and awe-inspiring scene that captures the magical moment between day and night.

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride to perform ‘All Things Under Heaven’

April 10, 2025

Alice in Wonderland

Things to Do at Penn State: April 10-17

April 09, 2025

Penn State Jazz Combos to perform at Nittany Lion Inn on April 16

April 03, 2025

Dancers from Penn State Altoona's Ivyside Dance Ensemble rehearse for their spring 2025 performance.

Things to Do at Penn State: April 3-10

April 02, 2025

Choir Mosaic 2024

Penn State School of Music presents two choir concerts April 6

April 01, 2025

Students, faculty, and guests interact at the annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair

Altoona to host Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair April 12

March 28, 2025

Native American woman dancing in colorful attire

Things to Do at Penn State: March 27-April 3

March 26, 2025

Classical guitarist Cinzia Milani to perform April 2 at Penn State

March 24, 2025

Classical guitarist Massimo Delle Cese to perform April 9 at Penn State

March 24, 2025

Large vertical video screens hang above a band and a choir.

Bang on a Can All-Stars to perform David Lang’s ‘Before and After Nature’

March 19, 2025

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Download the new, free Arts Ticket Center app for an easier event experience

March 19, 2025

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Things to Do at Penn State: March 20-27

March 19, 2025

Exterior photo of Recital Hall

Penn State Rock Ensemble makes its debut performance on April 29

March 19, 2025

Penn State to host North American Saxophone Alliance Regional Conference

March 18, 2025

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Pianist Christopher Guzman returns to give free recital at Penn State

March 18, 2025

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Penn State Symphonic Band selected to perform at 2025 PMEA Conference

March 14, 2025

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Penn State Altoona to hold Liederabend March 27

March 13, 2025

A diverse cast of actors dressed in dark, gothic, and monstrous costumes pose for a family portrait.

Broadway tour of ‘The Addams Family’ comes to Penn State for two shows April 1–2

March 11, 2025

A Black man with dreadlocks wears sunglasses.

Grammy Award-winning artist Leon Thomas to perform March 25 at Eisenhower

March 11, 2025

Three teen-age boys dance in unison in a semi-circle.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ comes to Eisenhower Auditorium on March 27

March 06, 2025

Italian guitarist Alberto La Rocca to present concert, masterclass, March 18-19

March 06, 2025

Penn State Early Music Ensemble

Early Music Ensemble to present concert on March 31

March 06, 2025

2025 President's Concert and Reception set for April 3 in Philadelphia

March 05, 2025

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Things to Do at Penn State: March 6-20

March 05, 2025

Penn State Recital Hall

School of Music to host 2025 Penn State New-Music Festival and Symposium

March 05, 2025

A group of acrobats circle to catch another in midair.

Acrobatic cirque company Circa’s ‘Duck Pond’ comes to Penn State on March 22

March 04, 2025

Audience members listen in at the Hard Freight Cafe event

Altoona's Hard Freight Café open mic event set for March 25

March 04, 2025

Black and white drawing with three-dimensional geometrical, diamond shapes.

Woskob Gallery reception: ‘Incident and Accident: Daily Drawings’ on March 7

February 28, 2025

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 27-March 6

February 26, 2025

Penn State Concert and Symphonic bands to present concert on March 6

February 25, 2025

Centre Dimensions Mosaic 2024

Penn State School of Music presents Mardi Gras Concert on March 5

February 25, 2025

A Black woman holds a saxophone like an offering.

Grammy Award-nominated jazz artist to make Penn State debut Feb. 26

February 21, 2025

Church of the Holy Trinity Ritenhouse Square

Penn State School of Music presents 2025 President's Concert in Philadelphia

February 20, 2025

Penn State Cheerleaders performing on stage during THON

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 20-27

February 19, 2025

Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic to perform works by Wagner, Stravinsky, Paganini and Debussy

February 13, 2025

Recital Hall interior with empty audience seats and a piano on stage in the center

School of Music presents final installment of 'Mavericks' Recital Series

February 11, 2025

Patrick Williams Philadelphia Orchestra

Principal Flutist of Philadelphia Orchestra residency at School of Music

February 11, 2025

A Black woman wears braids and sunglasses while she holds a saxophone.

Jazz saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin to perform Feb. 26 in Eisenhower Auditorium

February 10, 2025

Gong Lung (Steel Dragon) Kung Fu and Lion and Dragon Dance players in costume

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 13-20

February 10, 2025

Roberto Fabbri and Fabio Macera playing guitars

Classical Guitar Club presents 'Nylon and Steel Experience' on Feb. 19

February 06, 2025

The focus is on a violinist playing the instrument while other performers around are blurrred.

Nittany Valley Symphony to host free concert Feb. 24 in Eisenhower Auditorium

February 05, 2025

Image of a colorful face on the symphonic wind ensemble poster

Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents 'Voices in Our Head' on Feb. 20

February 05, 2025

Barron Ryan, sitting at a piano, with a cello and violin

Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 6-13

February 05, 2025

School of Music presents 2025 Jazz Festival featuring bassist Matthew Garrison

January 30, 2025

Parker McCollum performs on January 25, 2025

Parker McCollum reschedules Bryce Jordan Center show for Oct. 2

January 30, 2025

Barron Ryan, sitting at a piano, with a cello and violin

Kulkarni Cultural Series to present Barron Ryan Trio on Feb. 11

January 30, 2025

Woman, man, and a woman holding musical instruments

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 30-Feb. 6

January 28, 2025

Two musicians pose outside near a river with their instruments

Scranton to host the Great Gambian Griots for Black History Month

January 28, 2025

Penn State Opera Theatre presents 'The Miller’s Daughter,' Feb. 27 to March 1

January 27, 2025

Woman, man, and a woman holding musical instruments

Free Baroque music concert at Penn State Abington

January 23, 2025

A choir comprised of a diverse group of people stands in a group while a man of color stands in the center and speaks into a microphone.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 23-30

January 22, 2025

Pan-Celtic rock band Barleyjuice, who will perform in Hiller Auditorium, on the campus of Penn State DuBois, on Thursday, Jan. 30, beginning at 7 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public.

Penn State DuBois to welcome Pan-Celtic rock band Barleyjuice on Jan. 30

January 22, 2025

A bust of a piano composer is shown next to fireworks.

‘50 Forward: Beethoven’s Ninth Revisited’ to conclude Eisenhower's 50th anniversary

January 22, 2025

A white woman sits straight on a floor stage next to a Black woman sitting in a chair.

‘What Does PURPLE Sound Like?’ on Feb. 4-6 a chance to ‘see’ yourself, others

January 21, 2025

A graphic advertising "Dancing with the Stars Live 2025" with four dancers' pictures

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 16-23

January 15, 2025

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