Events Listed As Arts and Entertainment

The school of music is delighted to invite Velvet Brown for a masterclass during Tuba Day in Hahn Hall! Event is free and open to the public.

The Faculty Artist Series features School of Music faculty sharing their talent and passion for music with the campus and community. Free and open to the public with livestream available.

Elle Cook is an organ student of Marko Petricic. This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The Fall Short Play Series features multiple short plays performed in repertory directed by junior-level students. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Enjoy a performance from faculty member Sean Imboden and featured guest artists! This recital is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The Ball State Writer-in-Residence program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction, in Muncie the week of October 19th-21st to read, write, learn, and talk with students in our community schools and after-school programs, and engage with community members around books and storytelling. At 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom on October 21st, there will be a fiction reading followed by an on-stage interview with Ball State alum—and New York Times bestselling memoirist—Ashley C. Ford.

The Ball State Writer-in-Residence program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction, in Muncie the week of October 19th-21st to read, write, learn, and talk with students in our community schools and after-school programs, and engage with community members around books and storytelling. At 5:30 p.m. at the Ross Community Center, pizza and dessert will be served and Varian Johnson will be available to sign books after the event.

The Fall Short Play Series features multiple short plays performed in repertory directed by junior-level students. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The school of music is delighted to invite trombonist Denis Jiron for a recital and masterclass in Sursa Hall! Event is free and open to the public.

The Fall Short Play Series features multiple short plays performed in repertory directed by junior-level students. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

Nathan Ullrich and Nicholas Dillner are percussion students of YoungKyoung Lee. This event is free and open to the public.

This Fall 2026 we will once again be offering Saturday Children’s Art Classes provided by Art Education students in the School of Art at Ball State University.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

Two sisters navigate humor, memory, and an increasingly shifting reality in this poignant exploration of sisterhood, mental illness, and the strange, fragile experience of being alive. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Join a free public tour of works selected by a DOMA gallery guide.

Two sisters navigate humor, memory, and an increasingly shifting reality in this poignant exploration of sisterhood, mental illness, and the strange, fragile experience of being alive. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The Fall Short Play Series features multiple short plays performed in repertory directed by junior-level students. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Two sisters navigate humor, memory, and an increasingly shifting reality in this poignant exploration of sisterhood, mental illness, and the strange, fragile experience of being alive. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

Enjoy the music of Brahms performed by our piano faculty! This recital is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

Enjoy a concert with Ball State Jazz! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

This recital will feature the students of Daniel Narducci. This event is free and open to the public.

Join the Ball State Glass Alliance at the final Outdoor Farmers Market at Minnetrista Museums and Gardens to shop a stunning selection of handcrafted glass pumpkins!

This Fall 2026 we will once again be offering Saturday Children’s Art Classes provided by Art Education students in the School of Art at Ball State University.

Join members of the Art Alliance at DOMA for a fun-filled and spooky afternoon!

This Halloween-themed recital will feature the voice students of Yoko Shimazaki-Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

The 2026 High School Honors Orchestra for Strings, conducted by Joel Smirnoff, features outstanding young musicians from across Indiana. This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

Sihan Liu is a piano student of Raymond Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy a concert from our jazz combos! This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend a panel discussion for Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend the reception for Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+.

Cameron Lewis is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

Celebrate a semester of art classes with your little artist! Celebration and awards in the classroom. Exhibition in AJ building.

Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+.

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+.

The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 63rd season this year! Under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street, the ensemble kicks off the season with its annual Fall Concert featuring songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

This recital will feature the students of Mei Zhong. This event is free and open to the public.

Jingyi Wu is a piano student of Raymond Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.

The Creative Writing Program Visiting Writer Series and Women’s, Gender and African American Studies welcome Indiana author, Melissa Fraterrigo for a reading and book signing, Thursday, November 12, 5:00 PM in Robert Bell 125.

Benjamin Ward is a trombone student of Chris Van Hof. This event is free and open to the public.

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 13 and 14, 2026 at Ball State University.

6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Hear the Campus Band live in concert! Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.

The IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational will take place on November 13 and 14, 2026 at Ball State University.

Join a free public tour of works selected by a DOMA gallery guide.

Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+.

Join us in supporting the Youth Symphony Orchestras of East Central Indiana during this performance and silent auction!

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

This recital will feature the brass students of Stephen Campbell. This event is free and open to the public.

This recital will feature the piano students of Lori Rhoden. This event is free and open to the public.

Glass artist Kit Paulson will elucidate her 25 years in glassmaking. In Paulson’s body of work, delicate detail and historical precepts converge to create objects that strike a fragile balance between the known and the unknown object. Predominantly working in borosilicate glass, Paulson’s intricate networked forms showcase a complex craft. This event is free and open to the public. From 6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. in AR 217.

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

This recital will feature the trombone students of Chris van Hof. This event is free and open to the public.

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

This recital will feature the flute students of Mihoko Watanabe. This event is free and open to the public.

Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

Please join the BSU clarinet studio for our annual Clarinet Day with principal clarinet of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Event is free and open to the public.

Wenqing Yin is a piano student of James Helton. This event is free and open to the public.

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Enjoy a brilliant performance from Ball State's Opera Theatre program in Sursa Performance Hall! Tickets will be available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

Braedon H. Matthews is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.

Five women—all named Betty—collide in a sharp, funny, and subversive exploration of anger, identity, sex, and the expectations that shape who we are. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The Ball State New Music Ensemble is dedicated to performing chamber and solo music of the past thirty years, along with classics of the earlier 20th-century. Program to be announced. This recital is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

Ruyu Yan is a violin student of Anna Vayman. This event is free and open to the public.

Yushan Zhong is a piano student of Raymond Kilburn. This event is free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend Breathing Out Sighs, a guest exhibition highlighting the quiet vessels and memory of home. November 18 – December 10. Free and open to the public.

Enjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

The University Singers, also known as "Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors," celebrate their 63rd season this year! Under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street, the ensemble is ringing in the holiday season with its annual Holiday Festival featuring special guests and songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love.

Five choirs combine to surround the audience in a feast for the eyes, the ears, and the heart. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. The afternoon (3 p.m.) performance will also be available as a livestream.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners.

Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall

7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium