CulturalProgramsSpring 2026
Spring 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.
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 Events
“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).
Erik Waterkotte, “Ghosts Over Vestiges: Recent Works of Apocalyptic Glamour”
Artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, February 9
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition continues through February 27. Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Department of Performing Arts presents “RENT”
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, February 13 - Saturday, February 14
7:30 pm - Saturday, February 14 - Sunday, February 15
2:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning January 9 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Tuba Skinny: In Concert
Elon University Lyceum Series
Event Category: Music
- Thursday, February 19
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available January 29 at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Elon University Jazz Festival Concert with Roderick “Rev” Paulin
Directed by Alex Heitlinger
Event Category: Music
- Saturday, February 21
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Cynthia Miller-Idriss, “Man Up: Understanding Misogyny to Prevent Extremism”
Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, February 26
4:30 pm
McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Elon Wind Ensemble, “Carnegie Hall Preview Concert”
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, March 4
7:30 pm
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
The Spring Dance Concert, “Roots & Horizons”
Event Category: Dance
- Friday, March 6 - Saturday, March 7
7:30 pm - Saturday, March 7 - Sunday, March 8
2:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning January 9 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Brenda Dixon-Gottschild, “Challenges, Changes, Chances — My Object Lesson in Reclaiming My Time”
Elon University Lyceum Series
Event Category: Dance
- Monday, March 9
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission is free, but a reservation is required and will be offered beginning February 16 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Zeynep Tufekci, “Power, Protest, and Algorithms: How Technology Shapes Society and Democracy”
Baird Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, March 12
7:00 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available February 19 at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Bill Adair, “Why Fact-Checking Still Matters in our Polarized Discourse”
Liberal Arts Forum Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Monday, March 16
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Kaju & Lina Piano Duo
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, April 1
7:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Grand Night
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, April 3 - Saturday, April 4
6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning March 20 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Mathew Mosher
Artist talk and opening reception
Event Category: Visual Arts
- Monday, April 6
5:00 pm
Gallery 406, Arts West
406 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Exhibition continues through May 1. Gallery Hours: 9 am – 5 pm, Monday – Friday
Frank Bruni, “The Age of Grievance”
James P. Elder Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, April 9
6:30 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available March 19 at elontickets.com (opens a new window).
Beth Noveck, “Artificial Intelligence and Democracy”
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, April 15
2:00 pm
LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center
Prosanta Chakrabarty, “Why Teaching Evolution Still Matters”
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Thursday, April 16
6:00 pm
Whitley Auditorium
106 E. Lebanon Avenue, Elon
“Romeo and Juliet”
By William Shakespeare; Directed by Julian Stetkevych
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Thursday, April 16 - Friday, April 17
7:30 pm - Saturday, April 18
2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning March 19 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
Katharine Hayhoe, “Solving Climate Change Starts with Us (But Not the Way You Think!)”
Earth Week Keynote Presentation
Event Category: Speakers and Events
- Wednesday, April 22
7:00 pm
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Instant Laughter
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, April 24 - Saturday, April 25
7:30 pm
Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 at the door.
“First Daughter Suite”
By Michael John LaChiusa; Directed by Alexandra Warren
Event Category: Performing Arts
- Friday, May 1 - Saturday, May 2
7:30 pm - Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3
2:00 pm
Roberts Studio Theatre, Scott Studios at Arts West
402 W. Haggard Avenue, Elon
Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Reservations offered beginning April 24 at elonperformingarts.com (opens a new window).
“A Semiquincentennial Celebration”
Elon Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
Event Category: Music
- Wednesday, May 6
7:30 pm
McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
417 N. Williamson Avenue, Elon