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Event dates will be updated as they are available. Learn more details about our major event opportunities below.

The School of Music is home to concerts and events of all styles. Our students, faculty and guest artists perform both in and outside of our concert halls to UofL and community audiences. We invite you to check out our many opportunities including general concerts, student recitals and the larger-scale special events of our school.

 

 

Special Events

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Guitar Festival

October 10-12, 2025
We welcome a roster of top-rate guitarists, devoted students, and casual enthusiasts for several days of intensive study and artistic development.

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New Music Festival

November 2-7, 2025
Featuring acclaimed contemporary music artists, this festival promotes guest artists from around the world.

Faculty member playing piano on Comstock stage

Piano Festival and Competition

November 14-16, 2025
This event features masterclasses, lessons, seminars, competition, and more.

Five students in a jazz band

Jazz Fest

February 25-28, 2026
Multiple days of performances and lectures of the history and art of Jazz.

Student playing violin at Symphony Orchestra concert

Music eX

Series of dates throughout the fall and spring semesters.
An encouragement to eXplore, eXpress, eXemplify, and eXperience classical music.