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!
Spring 2026 Concerts
On sale now!
Purchasing Tickets
Tickets to all formal departmental performances are free for all NC State students during a limited free-ticket period, using an exclusive coupon code.
(Please note this offer does NOT apply to concerts featuring our affiliated student-run organizations, such as A Cappella concerts.)
Sales Flow Schedule
General tickets for all concerts go on sale Monday, Feb. 16. Free tickets for NC State students become available for each concert at 10 a.m., two weeks before the opening night of the respective performance. See the student-only free ticket sales period below.
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.
| List of Concerts that offer Student-Only Free Ticket Sales: | Free student ticket period begins at 10 a.m. on the start date and ends at 11:59 p.m. on the day before the concert. Student ticket prices increase to $4.66 on the day of the concert. |
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| An NC State Jazz Showcase: Featuring the NC State Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Orchestra (concert date: Feb. 25) | Student-only free ticket window: Feb. 16-Feb. 24 |
| Wind Ensemble Concert (concert date: Feb. 26) | Student-only free ticket window: Feb. 16-Feb. 25 |
| State Dance Company: The Wind Knows Your Nameth (concert date: Mar. 26) | Student-only free ticket window: Mar. 12-Mar. 25 |
| Panoramic Dance Project Concert: An Unfinished Freedom (concert date: Mar. 27) | Student-only free ticket window: Mar. 13-Mar. 26 |
| Raleigh Civic Chamber Orchestra: Between Worlds (concert date: Nov. Mar. 29) | Student-only free ticket window: Mar.16-Mar.28 |
| Our Foolish Hearts : The NC State Jazz Studio Band and Lab Bands aren’t fooling around! (concert date: Apr. 1) | Student-only free ticket window: Mar. 18-Mar. 31 |
| University Singers and State Chorale- Portraits of the American Journey I (concert date: Apr. 11) | Student-only free ticket window: Mar. 30-Apr. 10 |
| Raleigh Civic Symphony Orchestra: Athena – War, Wisdom, and Weaving (concert date: Apr. 12) | Student-only free ticket window: Mar. 30-Apr. 11 |
| Symphonic Band (concert date: Apr. 16) | Student-only free ticket window: Apr. 2-Apr. 15 |
| The NC State Jazz Orchestra and Cates Avenue Jazz Combo (concert date: Apr. 18) | Student-only free ticket window: Apr. 6-Apr. 17 |
| Wind Ensemble (concert date: Apr. 22) | Student-only free ticket window: Apr. 8-Apr. 21 |
| State Chorale Concert: Portraits of the American Journey || (concert date: Apr. 23) | Student-only free ticket window: Apr. 9-Apr. 22 |
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 Student | $4.66 | Day-of concert ticket price. |
| 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.
