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!
All Performances
Free Performances
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 before free NC State student tickets are available. NC State student tickets for each concert become available at 10 a.m., two weeks before the opening night of the respective performance.
We highly encourage those who plan to purchase tickets to do so before free student tickets for your intended concert become available, as performances may sell out.
| Concert | Free student ticket period begins (10 a.m.) |
|---|---|
| Wind Ensemble Spring Concert (February 26) | February 12 |
| Jazz Orchestra and Lab Band Mid-Semester Concert | February 13 |
| Panoramic Dance Project: Reframed | March 6 |
| Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra: The Way from Birmingham | March 16 |
| State Dance Company | March 20 |
| Jazz Lab Band and Studio Band Spring 2025 Concert | March 22 |
| NC State Choirs Spring 2025 Concert | March 28 |
| Raleigh Civic Symphony Orchestra: Hymns of Hope and Healing | March 30 |
| Jazz Orchestra and Cates Avenue Jazz Combo Spring 2025 Concert | April 1 |
| Wind Ensemble Spring Concert (April 16) | April 2 |
| Symphonic Band: Fantasy and Wonder | April 3 |
Prices
Ticket Prices – Standard 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.
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.
