Events

upcoming concerts + events Special event series events for recital attendance

Making music daily.

You can always find us making music in Voxman Music Building, whether our concert hall stage is full of orchestra members or a single musician is rehearsing in one of our high-tech studio spaces. You can catch our performances via livestream or watch a previous recording.

Concert livestreams

Can't make it in person? We have select live performances streamed in real time right here.

Concert recordings

Our YouTube channel is a treasure trove of concert videos, along with videos showing a glimpse into life as a music student at the University of Iowa.

Upcoming music events

Beetlejuice. The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 6:00pm

Hancher Auditorium

It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!

Honors Recital: Nate Hammond, Saxophone

Sunday, May 3, 2026 7:30pm

Voxman Music Building

Honors Recital: Nate Hammond, Saxophone

Nate Hammond - Saxophone
Casey Dierlam Tse - Piano

This concert is free and open to the public.

Jazz Repertory Ensemble

Sunday, May 3, 2026 7:30pm

Voxman Music Building

Jazz Repertory Ensemble

This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule.

This concert is free and open to the public.

DMA III Recital: Danyun Zhao, piano

Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30pm

Voxman Music Building

DMA III Recital: Danyun Zhao, piano

This concert is free and open to the public.

Creative Leadership: Intuition, Innovation, and the Art of Building What Doesn’t Yet Exist

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00pm

Pappajohn Business Building

In this interdisciplinary conversation, Grammy-nominated vibraphonist and entrepreneur Stefon Harris explores how artists approach innovation, risk, and leadership.

Drawing from his experiences as a performer, educator, and founder of Harmony Cloud, Harris shares how intuition, empathy, and experimentation drive breakthrough ideas. The session examines how principles from improvisational music—listening deeply, responding in real time, and embracing uncertainty—offer powerful lessons for...