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Almita Vamos, violin and Ksenia Nosikova, piano
Sunday, October 11, 2026 3:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Almita Vamos, violin and Ksenia Nosikova, piano
This concert is free and open to the public.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Saturday, October 17, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
An “Irreplaceable Dance Treasure” (Dance Heritage Coalition), King reigns in contemporary ballet.
Alex Tatarsky "Sad Boys in Harpy Land"
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:30pm
The James Theater
An absurdist driven by serious ideas, Tatarsky takes audiences to unexpected, hilarious, uncomfortable places.
Alex Tatarsky "Sad Boys in Harpy Land"
Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:30pm
The James Theater
An absurdist driven by serious ideas, Tatarsky takes audiences to unexpected, hilarious, uncomfortable places.
Dance Gala
Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Experience the beloved annual celebration of the artistry of University of Iowa dance students and faculty.
Dance Gala
Saturday, November 14, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Experience the beloved annual celebration of the artistry of University of Iowa dance students and faculty.
Ethan Simmons-Patterson
Thursday, November 19, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
A hilarious UI alum returns to the town where he cut his comedic teeth.
Band Extravaganza
Sunday, December 6, 2026 3:00pm
Xtream Arena
Get Ready for the BOOM at Iowa’s Biggest Band Event!
Join us for the 57th Annual Band Extravaganza — an unforgettable afternoon of music, spirit, and Hawkeye tradition featuring the University of Iowa Symphony Band, Johnson County Landmark, the Hawkeye Marching Band with the Hawkeye Golden Girl and Drum Major, the Iowa Spirit Squads, and Herky the Hawk.
We're also proud to welcome our special guest band, the Marching Lions from Linn-Mar High School.
A Beautiful Noise
Friday, January 29, 2027 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
A Beautiful Noise
Saturday, January 30, 2027 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.