Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Bloomington Boogies

Tickets go on sale August 11th! The 8th Bloomington Boogies Concert features acclaimed musicians who play blues piano, boogie-woogie, stride and other jazz forms, and zydeco accordion. See a complete list of festival activities at https://bloomingtonboogies.com/home

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble

Join the Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble for an evening of big band music. This event is free! No tickets are needed for entry.

IU Auditorium

Ballet Hispánico New York

Ballet Hispánico New York is the nation’s leading American Latino dance company. The Bloomington performance will be an evening-length presentation of CARMEN.maquia, a bold reimagining of Bizet's tragic tale with unrelenting energy.

IU Auditorium

Barbara Kingsolver, Susan Tsai

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver for an evening of readings, questions, and musical performances by Jacobs School of Music pianist Susan Tsai to celebrate the release of her brand-new novel Partita.

IU Musical Arts Center

IU Jacobs School of Music

Considered one of Copland’s finest scores, this opera is set in the Depression-era Midwest and tells the story of an isolated girl on the eve of high-school graduation who must decide how to live her life. Inspired by James Agee and Walker Evans’ book Let Us Now Praise Famous Men.

IU Musical Arts Center

IU Jacobs School of Music

Considered one of Copland’s finest scores, this opera is set in the Depression-era Midwest and tells the story of an isolated girl on the eve of high-school graduation who must decide how to live her life. Inspired by James Agee and Walker Evans’ book Let Us Now Praise Famous Men.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Yonder Mountain String Band

Buskirk-Chumley Theater and Bloomington Roots presents Yonder Mountain String Band. Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band set the tone for a new way forward in acoustic music, carrying bluegrass into rooms and conversations it had never reached before.

IU Auditorium

A Foreigner's Journey to Boston, Dennis James

Bloomington’s favorite musical mastermind is back for his annual spooky spectacular. Dennis James returns to the IU Auditorium pipe organ for a spine-tingling Halloween tradition that blends vintage thrills with live musical artistry.

The Back Door

Various artists

Open Stage is a chance for new and seasoned performers to participate! Third Wednesday every month, no cover!

The Comedy Attic

Emil Wakim

Emil Wakim, the first Lebanese American cast member on Saturday Night Live, returns to The Comedy Attic to film his debut Netflix stand-up special — nearly a decade after starting his comedy career there. Wakim has also appeared on The Tonight Show, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central, and was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2022.

The Comedy Attic

Emil Wakim

Emil Wakim, the first Lebanese American cast member on Saturday Night Live, returns to The Comedy Attic to film his debut Netflix stand-up special — nearly a decade after starting his comedy career there. Wakim has also appeared on The Tonight Show, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central, and was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2022.

IU Auditorium

Zach Williams, Cochren & Co., Christian Hohn

Get ready to experience a revival! Presented by Awakening Events, Zach Williams’ Revival Nights Tour has an energy this fall that’s a little gritty, a lot louder, and always real. This is more than just a concert—it’s a night of revival and renewal.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Robert Cray

The Robert Cray Band comes to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on October 23rd, 2026. Presented in partnership with the Amethyst House.

The Comedy Attic

Emil Wakim

Emil Wakim, the first Lebanese American cast member on Saturday Night Live, returns to The Comedy Attic to film his debut Netflix stand-up special — nearly a decade after starting his comedy career there. Wakim has also appeared on The Tonight Show, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central, and was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2022.

The Comedy Attic

Emil Wakim

Emil Wakim, the first Lebanese American cast member on Saturday Night Live, returns to The Comedy Attic to film his debut Netflix stand-up special — nearly a decade after starting his comedy career there. Wakim has also appeared on The Tonight Show, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central, and was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2022.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Constellation Stage & Screen, Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Let’s do the Time Warp again! Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition this October with an interactive screening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

IU Auditorium

Various artists

Experience the heroism of My Hero Academia In Concert, celebrating 10 years of unforgettable adventures! This live concert brings the anime’s full eight-season journey to life on stage, accompanied by a 15-piece live band performing Yuki Hayashi’s iconic score perfectly synced with striking visuals.

The Comedy Attic

Emil Wakim

Emil Wakim, the first Lebanese American cast member on Saturday Night Live, returns to The Comedy Attic to film his debut Netflix stand-up special — nearly a decade after starting his comedy career there. Wakim has also appeared on The Tonight Show, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comedy Central, and was named a Just For Laughs New Face in 2022.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Constellation Stage & Screen, Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Let’s do the Time Warp again! Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition this October with an interactive screening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Bloomington Book Fest, Michael Koryta, Wright Thompson

Join the Bloomington Book Festival for the third annual presentation of the Bob Hammel Writing Award to author and journalist Wright Thompson, presented by author Michael Koryta.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Bloomington Expressive Arts Training: BEAT

Bloomington Expressive Arts Training: BEAT will present their 15th Anniversary BEAT Fall Show on Monday, October 26th at 7PM at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. BEAT is a pre professional, community show choir program for children in grades 1-12 throughout Bloomington and surrounding areas.

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Perfect start to the Halloween Weekend! Megan Fox stars in this horror-comedy about a sexy high school cheerleader who develops an insatiable appetite for her male classmates after she’s possessed by a hungry demon.

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

One of the most iconic horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events. A HALLOWEEN MUST SEE!

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra

Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra as they perform a concert in recognition of our country’s 250th year. 4:15pm pre-concert talk 5:00pm performance

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Elle Orlando, Adam Lambert

Habitat for Humanity is looking forward to this year's Stand Up for Habitat Comedy Show. Every dollar in ticket sales supports Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County to empower local families to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.

IU Auditorium

IU's African American Choral Ensemble, African American Dance Company, IU Soul Revue

Indiana University's African American Arts Institute presents Potpourri of the Arts, a music and dance showcase representing the African American experience, featuring its three unique ensembles.

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute

For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of The Eagles, and thrilling audiences all over the world.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble

Join the Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble for an evening of big band music. This event is free! No tickets are needed for entry.

IU Auditorium

Cast of SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

IU Auditorium

Cast of SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

IU Auditorium

Cast of SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

David Cross

Join Emmy Award winner, two-time Grammy Award nominee, actor and comedian David Cross at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on November 14!

IU Musical Arts Center

IU Jacobs School of Music

After King Idomeneo returns to Crete from the Trojan War, the high-stakes consequences of a desperate deal he struck with Neptune for safe passage reveal themselves when he must choose between his own son and the vow he made to the sea god. Mozart’s first mature opera.

IU Auditorium

Cast of SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

IU Auditorium

Cast of SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

IU Musical Arts Center

IU Jacobs School of Music

After King Idomeneo returns to Crete from the Trojan War, the high-stakes consequences of a desperate deal he struck with Neptune for safe passage reveal themselves when he must choose between his own son and the vow he made to the sea god. Mozart’s first mature opera.

Waldron Auditorium @ Waldron Arts Center

Constellation Stage & Screen

Get ready for a frightfully fun adventure with Goosebumps The Musical, based on the wildly popular books by R. L. Stine! When Brooke and Zeke are cast in their school’s spooky new play, The Phantom, they start to wonder if the show is actually cursed. As strange messages appear and rehearsals are disrupted by a mysterious masked figure, they must uncover the truth: is it all an elaborate prank… or is their theater truly haunted?

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Audrey Rose

Step inside the pages of a songwriter’s journal and meet Audrey Rose, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter blending poetic storytelling with a cinematic pop sound. On November 15, Audrey takes the Buskirk-Chumley stage for her first ticketed hometown concert.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

IU Latin Jazz Ensemble

Join the IU Latin Jazz Ensemble in honoring the musical legacies of John Coltrane and Miles Davis on their centennial anniversary. With special guest artists trumpeter Ingrid Jensen and saxophonist Imanuel Wilkins, the ensemble will be performing their classic songs with an Afro-Caribbean twist.

The Back Door

Various artists

Open Stage is a chance for new and seasoned performers to participate! Third Wednesday every month, no cover!

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Nurse Blake

Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits! Expect a night of nonstop laughter packed with healthcare workers who desperately need a break. Bring your friends, coworkers, and even that one patient who swore they were allergic to water—this is going to be a night to remember! 18+ show. Nurse-medical professional style of comedy.

IU Auditorium

ELEVATION RHYTHM, LOST & FOUND, ALlison Eide, Markus McFolling

Known for creating unforgettable worship experiences, ELEVATION RHYTHM joins Campus Nights, presented by Goodsource, this fall for an exclusive event designed to inspire a generation to follow Jesus. Expect powerful worship, authentic community, and meaningful moments that bring people together.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater

A Foreigner's Journey to Boston

Experience the magic of three legendary bands—Foreigner, Journey, and Boston—brought to life by a powerhouse tribute group.