Purdue Jazz Festival - Community Showcase Concert
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Join Purdue Bands & Orchestras as we kick off the 36th Annual Purdue Jazz Festival sponsored by Music For All! This Thursday night concert will feature all four Greater Lafayette Area high school jazz bands, as well as our 2026 Artist-In-Residence, Kirby Fellis. The night will end with a performance by the Purdue Jazz Band.

All Purdue Bands & Orchestra concerts are free and open to the public.

Purdue Jazz Band opens for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
2026-01-31 20:00 | Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) is a world-renowned ensemble, led by trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis. Established in 1987, it serves as the resident orchestra of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of jazz.

The ensemble performs a rich repertoire, ranging from classic jazz compositions to new works, and is known for its virtuosic musicianship and innovative interpretations. Under Marsalis’s direction, the band has played a pivotal role in shaping the contemporary jazz scene, blending tradition with modern influences while fostering education and cultural outreach.

As part of their tour, they’ll be performing after an opening set by Purdue Jazz Band in Elliott Hall of Music on January 31, 2026 for an unforgettable live performance you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are available through Purdue Convovations

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Wind Works I
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Featuring Campus Band and Collegiate Band I, (Dr. Lucas H. Petersen, conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Wind Works II
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Featuring University Band (Jay S. Gephart, conductor) and Symphonic Band (Matthew R. Conaway, conductor)

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Wind Works III
2026-02-22 14:30 - 17:00 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Featuring Collegiate Band II (Dr. David M. Blon, conductor), Varsity Band (Douglas R. Fletcher, conductor), and Concert Band (Dr. David M. Blon, conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Wind Works IV
2026-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Featuring the Purdue Wind Ensemble (Jay S. Gephart, conductor, and Dr. David M. Blon, assistant conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Jazz Swing Dance
2026-02-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Marriott Hall, 900 W State St, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Swing Dance lesson begins at 6:30 PM. Live music begins at 7:00 PM.

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Concert Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Featuring Concert Orchestra (Jay S. Gephart, conductor) and Philharmonic Orchestra (Adam M. Bodony, conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

University Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States
Featuring University Orchestra (Adam Bodony, conductor) and Symphony Orchestra (Adam Bodony and Douglas R. Fletcher, conductors).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Jazz Bands
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Featuring Purdue Jazz Band, American Music Repertory Ensemble, Concert Jazz Band II, and Lab Jazz Band II (Bethany Robinson, director).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Jazz Bands
2026-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Featuring Purdue Tower of Power Band, Concert Jazz Band I, and Jazz Lab Band I (Jarrard Harris, director).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Spring Showcase I
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Featuring Campus Band and Collegiate Band I (Dr. Lucas H. Petersen, conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Spring Showcase II
2026-04-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Featuring Alumni Concert Band (Jay S. Gephart, conductor), University Band (Jay S. Gephart, conductor), and Collegiate Band II (Dr. David M. Blon, conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Spring Showcase III
2026-04-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
Featuring Varsity Band (Douglas R. Fletcher, conductor) and Symphonic Band (Matthew R. Conaway, conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Spring Showcase IV
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
As a part of the Partners in Music Education program, the McCutcheon High School Band will perform to open this concert featuring Concert Band (Dr. David M. Blon, conductor) and Wind Ensemble (Jay S. Gephart, conductor, and Dr. David M. Blon, assistant conductor).

All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Percussion Ensemble
2026-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Elliott Hall of Music, 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
All Purdue Bands & Orchestras concerts are free and open to the public.

Chamber Recital I
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 600 Ferry St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States

Chamber Recital II
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 600 Ferry St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States

Chamber Recital III
2026-04-23 19:00 - 21:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 600 Ferry St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States

Concert Orchestra and Philharmonic Orchestra
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States

University Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN, 47901, United States

Jazz on the Hill
2026-05-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Slayter Center of Performing Arts, West Stadium Ave, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, United States
