Performances & Concerts

Symphony Orchestra presents 'CU �Ǹ�Թ� at 150' on Sept. 24

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:54:15 +0000

Symphony Orchestra presents 'CU �Ǹ�Թ� at 150' on Sept. 24 Megan M Rogers Mon, 09/21/2026 - 09:54

The CU �Ǹ�Թ� Symphony Orchestra's fall concert in Macky Auditorium will offer audiences a musical perspective replete with musical connections to �Ǹ�Թ� and its flagship university.

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Cherub to headline WelcomeFest concert

Chloe Fischer — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:43:34 +0000

Cherub to headline WelcomeFest concert Chloe Fischer Fri, 09/18/2026 - 12:43

Program Council has announced that electropop duo Cherub will be headlining WelcomeFest this year supported by Chasyn, CharlieWonder and Abernathy Shagnaster.

WelcomeFest 2026

This year's event will take place on Sept. 26 at Farrand Field. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with music kicking off at 6:15 p.m.

Admission is free to all CU �Ǹ�Թ� students who provide their Buff OneCard at wristband locations, including first-year students, transfer students, returning students, graduate students and law students.

If you go

Who: All students with a current Buff OneCard
What: WelcomeFest concert
When: Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:15 p.m.
Where: Farrand Field

Wristbands will be distributed starting at 11 a.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Wristbands will be distributed at 11 a.m. in four locations, including Regent Lawn, UMC Arcade, Dirks Patio (outside the C4C) and in Williams Village. Wristbands are required for entry to the event. Check out the Program Council website for more information on wristband locations and non-permissible items.

The WelcomeFest concert is one of Program Council’s most anticipated events, serving as a highlight to Fall Welcome festivities each year and providing an opportunity for new and returning students alike to celebrate the start of the year in community with fellow students.

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Prohibited items

Listed below are items that you will not be allowed to bring into WelcomeFest:

Backpacks
Bottles
Cameras
Recording devices
Cans
Alcohol and other drugs
No concealed carry

Cherub is an electropop duo from Nashville, Tennessee, that has traveled around the world while writing and performing music. Jordan Kelley and Jason Huber met while attending Middle Tennessee State University and made their first album, “Man of the Hour” which was released in 2011.

A few years later, the song “Doses & Mimosas” caught the attention of the public and gained the interest of Columbia Records, who signed the duo in 2013. Their four-year major label run brought their fans two LPs: “Year of the Caprese” and “Bleed Gold Piss Excellence.” The two played at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury, Outside Lands, Osheaga, Summer Camp, Summer Sonic and headlining four U.S. tours.

Now, a double platinum record and over 250 million Spotify streams later, the bond between them remains as they construct their newest batch of anthems.

CharlieWonder

CharlieWonder is a Denver-based DJ and producer who has spent the past few years building a name across the Front Range's electronic scene. He has played alongside rising acts like BLiNKR—including a recent date at �Ǹ�Թ�'s historic Fox Theatre—and has maintained ties to Armada Music, one of dance music's most respected labels. CharlieWonder's sets lean into high-energy, floor-filling production, the kind built for a crowd that wants to move.

Chasyn

Chasyn is a pop artist who turns heartbreak and self-doubt into danceable hooks. Chasyn broke through in 2022 with "Real," a collaboration with Lucas Blair that has since topped 2 million streams and has kept up a steady run of releases since, including "I Don't Wanna Be Alone,” "Lost" and "No Good" alongside a reimagined take on "A Thousand Miles" in 2025. The project has built an audience of nearly 12,000 monthly Spotify listeners.

Abernathy Shagnaster

Abernathy Shagnaster is a �Ǹ�Թ�‑based alternative rock band known for blending the raw emotions of Big Thief with the sound of Led Zeppelin and the grit of Wednesday. This six‑piece band, consisting of Cadyn Banerian, Wave Walters, Benton Helzberg, Ike Heymann and Noah Hart, first broke through after winning Battle of the Bands 2026. This victory cemented their place as one of �Ǹ�Թ�’s most recognized bands.

�Ǹ�Թ� Program Council

The University of Colorado Program Council is a student-run department of the Center for Student Involvement funded entirely by student fees allocated through the CU Student Government. Program Council provides affordable, high-quality, face-rocking entertainment and professional event support for the �Ǹ�Թ� campus community. Established in 1953, Program Council is best known for the WelcomeFest concert kicking off every school year.

Program Council's signature event on Sept. 26 will feature electropop duo Cherub supported by Chasyn, CharlieWonder and Abernathy Shagnaster.

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Faculty Tuesdays returns with world premieres, beloved classics

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:02:57 +0000

Faculty Tuesdays returns with world premieres, beloved classics Megan M Rogers Mon, 08/17/2026 - 10:02

Catch performances by renowned College of Music faculty artists most Tuesday evenings during the academic year. The chamber recital series kicks off Aug. 25 with the Thompson Jazz Faculty.

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Bang on a Can All-Stars to perform work of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto March 28

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:54:41 +0000

Bang on a Can All-Stars to perform work of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto March 28 Megan M Rogers Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:54

The Bang on a Can All-Stars, formed in 1992, are known for "combining the power and punch of a rock band with the precision and clarity of a chamber ensemble." Tickets available now.

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Danú to bring its own 'sound of Ireland' to �Ǹ�Թ� March 11

Megan M Rogers — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:50:32 +0000

Danú to bring its own 'sound of Ireland' to �Ǹ�Թ� March 11 Megan M Rogers Wed, 02/25/2026 - 09:50

The music of Danú represents a fusion of different arrangements and styles. Come out and delight in musical traditions and new dimensions.

The music of Danú represents a fusion of different musical traditions, arrangements and styles. Come out and delight in musical traditions and new dimensions.

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Get your tickets to 'Takin' Up Space' at Fiske Planetarium Feb. 21

Elizabeth Lock — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:31:42 +0000

Get your tickets to 'Takin' Up Space' at Fiske Planetarium Feb. 21 Elizabeth Lock Fri, 02/20/2026 - 11:31

A multimedia performance, envisioned by professors Kalonji Nzinga and Shawn O'Neal, will highlight historical, cultural, environmental and social justice narratives as an act of reclaiming Black spaces.

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Experience the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet Jan. 11–19

Megan M Rogers — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:05:34 +0000

Experience the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet Jan. 11–19 Megan M Rogers Mon, 12/22/2025 - 12:05

The Takács Quartet's dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Don't miss this program, featuring works by Beethoven.

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Tyler Childers to return to Folsom Field on July 18

Megan M Rogers — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:50:46 +0000

Tyler Childers to return to Folsom Field on July 18 Megan M Rogers Tue, 12/02/2025 - 13:50

On an international, 22-stop tour, Tyler Childers will perform on the CU �Ǹ�Թ� campus again, with special guests Jon Batiste, Evan Honer, Wednesday and Scott T. Smith. Get ticket pre-sale and general sale details.

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Delight in the Holiday Festival Dec. 5–7

Megan M Rogers — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:55:16 +0000

Delight in the Holiday Festival Dec. 5–7 Megan M Rogers Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:55

Immerse yourself in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU �Ǹ�Թ�'s Holiday Festival, an enchanting annual tradition for all ages.

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Faculty Tuesdays: Songwriting and individual expression Nov. 11

Elizabeth Lock — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:20:34 +0000

Faculty Tuesdays: Songwriting and individual expression Nov. 11 Elizabeth Lock Tue, 11/11/2025 - 07:20

Annika Socolofsky and Mike Barnett, featured in Faculty Tuesdays on Nov. 11, practice what they preach to their students when it comes to self-expression and creativity through music. Attend or tune in.

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