Cultural Programs Fall 2025
Fall 2025 Cultural & Special Events
Elon University presents a broad offering of academic and special programs every semester. The cultural calendar provides a month by month overview of musical and theatrical performances, guest and faculty lectures, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, special entertainment and other events.
Events are subject to change or cancellation.
Tickets
Admission to programs is free and a ticket or reservation not required unless noted in the event descriptions below and on the monthly pages. Prices include all applicable sales taxes. Patrons with valid Elon University identification may receive admission free of charge unless noted. Tickets are nonrefundable unless the program is canceled.
Upcoming Featured Events
Jarabe Mexicano
Elon University Lyceum Series in support of Hispanic Heritage Month
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, September 11
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Elon Common Reading Lecture with Alejandra Campoverdi
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, September 18
7:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Katie Ledecky, “I’ve Got Your Back: Relationships Fuel Success”
Elon University Fall Convocation
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Friday, September 26
3:30 pm
Schar Center, 542 N. Williamson Avenue
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Fiachra Garvey, piano
Elon University Lyceum Series
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, September 30
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
“Describe the Night” by Rajiv Joseph
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, October 3
7:30 pm - Saturday, October 4
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, October 5
2:00 pm - Monday, October 6 - Tuesday, October 7
7:30 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning September 24 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Claire Pope, “Alters”
Artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, October 6
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition continues through November 13.
Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Jessica Yinka Thomas, “The Rise of B Corps and Business as a Force for Good”
Sustainability Week Keynote Address
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, October 7
7:00 pm
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Peaceful Forest Taiko Drumming
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, October 9
7:00 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
A Conversation with Shannon Watts on Purpose, Power & Taking Action
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, October 23
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Department of Performing Arts presents “An American in Paris”
Music and Lyrics by Ira Gershwin and George Gershwin; Book by Craig Lucas
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, October 31 - Saturday, November 1
7:30 pm - Sunday, November 2
2:00 pm - Thursday, November 6 - Friday, November 7
7:30 pm - Saturday, November 8
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
United States Army Jazz Ambassadors
Honoring 250 Years of the American Spirit
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, November 5
7:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Admission is free, ticket is required. Visit elontickets.com (opens a new window) for information.
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert P. Ashley, Jr., “Observations about the Intelligence Community and National Policy”
The Carole Ann Walker International Lectureship Honoring 250 Years of the American Spirit
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, November 11
11:00 am
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Cantus, “Wanting Memories”
Elon University Lyceum Series
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, November 13
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
The Fall Dance Concert: “Echoes & Currents”
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, November 14
7:30 pm - Saturday, November 15
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, November 16
2:00 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning November 7 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Juried Student Art Exhibition opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, November 17
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition continues through December 4.
Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
An Evening with Ocean Vuong
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, November 17
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Kwame Anthony Appiah, “Turning Strangers into Friends: An Ethicist’s Perspective on Shared Humanity”
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, January 8
6:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
“Love and Information” by Caryl Churchill
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Saturday, January 17
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, January 18
2:00 pm - Tuesday, January 20 - Thursday, January 22
7:30 pm - Friday, January 30
7:30 pm - Saturday, January 31
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Sunday, February 1
2:00 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning January 9 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Earlier This Fall
“The Last Ecstatic Days”
Film screening and panel discussion
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, September 4
5:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission is free, ticket is required. Visit elontickets.com (opens a new window) for information.
Lamar Whidbee, “Amygdala”
Artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, September 8
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition continues through October 2.
Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday