CulturalProgramsFall 2026
Fall 2026 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.
Students with valid Elon ID must obtain their ticket for free admission. Faculty and staff with valid Elon ID must obtain tickets (4 maximum) for free admission.
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
Keith Alessi, “The Banjo Saved My Life”
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, September 3
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Admission is free; donations will be collected in support of Elon Relay for Life.
Jody Servon & Lorene Delany-Ullman: “Saved Objects of the Dead” artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, September 7
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition runs from Aug. 25 through Oct. 1.
Trigg Watson: Magic for the Future
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Tuesday, September 15
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning August 25 at ElonTickets.com.
Texas Guitar Quartet
Event Category: Music
- Monday, September 21
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Admission: Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning August 25 at ElonTickets.com.
Fall Convocation with David Brooks
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Friday, September 25
3:30 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning August 17 at ElonTickets.com.
Elon’s Clear bag policy will be followed.
Department of Performing Arts presents “Dancing in the Landscape”
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, September 25
5:30 pm - Saturday, September 26
12:00 pm
Global Neighborhood
Common Reading Lecture with Hanif Abdurraqib
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, September 29
7:30 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning August 25 at ElonTickets.com.
The Fred and Phyllis Young Classical Music Program featuring the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, “Patriotic Pops Celebrating America 250”
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, September 30
7:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning August 17 at ElonTickets.com.
Department of Performing Arts Presents “Everybody”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, October 2 - Saturday, October 3
7:30 pm - Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, October 4
2:00 pm - Monday, October 5 - Tuesday, October 6
7:30 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning September 11 at elonperformingarts.com.
Kate Kinder: “Sometimes, Even Now” artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, October 5
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition runs through Nov. 5.
Meet Storybook Maze, the Radical Street Librarian
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Tuesday, October 6
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Instant Laughter
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, October 23 - Saturday, October 24
7:30 pm
Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning October 9 at elonperformingarts.com.
Elon University Percussion Ensemble Fall Concert
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, October 28
7:30 pm
Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Department of Performing Arts presents “Come From Away”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, October 30 - Saturday, October 31
7:30 pm - Sunday, November 1
2:00 pm - Saturday, November 7
2:00 pm - Thursday, November 5 - Saturday, November 7
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning October 9 at elonperformingarts.com.
Student Juried Exhibition Opening Reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, November 9
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition continues through Dec. 3.
Brian Hare, “Survival of the Friendliest”
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, November 9
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
“Tapestry” – élan a cappella
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, November 10
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Carole Ann Walker International Lectureship with Kyle Carpenter
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, November 11
11:00 am
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Tickets are free with a reservation beginning October 21 at ElonTickets.com.
Department of Performing Arts presents “Marauders’ Midnight”, the Fall Dance Concert
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14
7:30 pm - Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15
2:00 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts
West 402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning October 23 at elonperformingarts.com.
Elon University Jazz Fall Concert
Event Category: Music
- Friday, November 13
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Celebration of Light
Event Category: Music
- Tuesday, December 1
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Address with Danielle Coke Balfour
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, January 13
12:00 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning November 30 at ElonTickets.com.
Elon’s Clear bag policy will be followed.
Department of Performing Arts presents “Stupid F##king Bird”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Saturday, January 16
2:00 am and 7:30 pm - Sunday, January 17
2:00 pm - Tuesday, January 19 - Thursday, January 21
7:30 pm - Friday, January 29 - Saturday, January 30
7:30 pm - Saturday, January 30 - Sunday, January 31
2:00 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Tickets are $15 or free with valid Elon ID and available beginning January 4 at elonperformingarts.com.