Performances
The Department of Performing Arts and Technology presents dozens of concerts annually, providing various affordable opportunities for students, families and local concertgoers to experience incredible live performances. We hope to see you at a concert soon!
Upcoming Performances
Performances appear as they are added to the NC State University Events Calendar.
All Performances
Performances appear as they are added to the NC State University Events Calendar.
Save the Concert Date
| Arts NOW Series: Bass and Koh | January 21 |
| Arts NOW Series: Piano, New (and Cello!) | February 18 |
| Piano Series: Katelyn Bouska | February 24 |
| Wind Ensemble Concert 1 | February 26 |
| Lab Band and Jazz Orchestra | February 27 |
| Grains of Time | March 1 |
| NC State Chorale at Meredith College | March 2 |
| Music Performance Minors in Recital | March 4 |
| NC State Choirs with the University of Northern Iowa Concert Chorale | March 18 |
| Panoramic Dance Project | March 20 and 21 |
| Chordination | March 28 |
| Acappology | March 29 |
| Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra | March 30 |
| State Dance Company | April 3 and 4 |
| Chamber Singers and Instrumentalists | April 4 |
| Studio Band and Lab Band | April 5 |
| Ladies in Red | April 6 |
| Terrain Dance Project on Centennial Campus | April 9 and 11 |
| NC State Chorale | April 11 |
| Wolfgang A Cappella | April 12 |
| Raleigh Civic Symphony | April 13 |
| Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo | April 15 |
| Wind Ensemble Concert 2 | April 16 |
| Symphonic Band Spring | April 17 |
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets to all formal departmental performances are free for all NC State students using an exclusive coupon code.
(Please note this offer does NOT apply to concerts featuring our affiliated student-run organizations.)
Sales Flow Schedule
General tickets will become available for purchase on a select date (TBD) before NC State student tickets are available. NC State student tickets for each concert become available two weeks before the opening night of the respective performance.
Save the Ticket Sale Dates
| SPRING 2025 | Public Presale | Sudent Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Arts NOW Series: Bass and Koh | Jan. 6 | Jan. 7 |
| Arts NOW Series: Piano, New (and Cello!) | Feb. 4 | Feb. 4 |
| Wind Ensemble Concert 1 | Feb. 10 | Feb. 12 |
| Lab Band and Jazz Orchestra | Feb. 10 | Feb. 13 |
| Panoramic Dance Project | Feb. 10 | Mar. 6 |
| Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra | Feb. 10 | Mar. 16 |
| State Dance Company | Feb. 10 | Mar. 20 |
| Studio Band and Lab Band | Feb. 10 | Mar. 22 |
| NC State Chorale | Feb. 10 | Mar. 28 |
| Raleigh Civic Symphony | Feb. 10 | Mar. 30 |
| Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo | Feb. 10 | Apr. 1 |
| Wind Ensemble Concert 2 | Feb. 10 | Apr. 2 |
| Symphonic Band | Feb. 10 | Apr. 3 |
We highly encourage those who are not current NC State students to purchase their tickets online in advance during this general pre-sale window as performances may sell out.
Prices
Ticket Prices – Formal Department Performances
The prices below reflect the standard prices for the department’s formal departmental performances featuring faculty, guest artists and academic dance companies and music ensembles.
| NC State Student | Free | Available two weeks before the respective performance. Online only. |
| NC State Faculty/Staff | $10 | Limit 2 per NC State ID. |
| Non-NC State Student | $10 | Students over age 12 or enrolled at another college. |
| Senior | $10 | Age 60+ |
| General Public | $12 | |
| Child | Free | Age 12 and under. |
Ticket Prices – Student-run Organization Performances
The prices below reflect the standard ticket prices for the department’s formal performances featuring our affiliated student-run organizations.
| NC State Student | $4.66 | Limit 1 per NC State ID. |
| NC State Faculty/Staff | $10 | Limit 2 per NC State ID. |
| Non-NC State Student | $10 | Students over age 12 or enrolled at another college. |
| Senior | $10 | Age 60+ |
| General Public | $12 | |
| Child | Free | Age 12 and under. |
Where to Buy Tickets
NC State Goes Cashless
Ticket Central no longer accepts cash. In response to feedback, the University invested in its technology infrastructure to increase the flexibility to accept electronic payments. Credit and debit cards are accepted.
Purchase tickets in advance through Ticket Central online or by phone.
Ticket Central
919.515.1100
Concert Parking
Free parking is available in the upper levels of the Coliseum Parking Deck, 201 Jeter Drive, for all weekend performances and all weekday performances after 5 p.m.
The deck is adjacent to Thompson Hall for performances in Titmus Theatre and Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre and one block from the Talley Student Union for performances in Stewart Theatre.
