Wake the Arts Events
The Arts are alive in every corner of campus, with new events happening every week. Whether you’re into hip-hop or abstract painting, poetry or puppetry, ballet or Balinese gamelan, we’ve got you covered. The Arts are for you.
Coming up
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September 25, 2025 | 7:30pm
Wait ChapelWith their concert entitled “PEACE,” the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR returns to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals and some classics. The inspirational concert will also feature the spirited music of … -
September 27, 2025 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterJoin WFU Music faculty Mary Ann Bills and guest artist Dan Skidmore for a special concert in Brendle Recital Hall. -
October 7, 2025 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterJoin the WFU Wind Ensemble for their first concert of the year! -
October 18, 2025 | 4:00pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterCelebrate the alumni of the WFU Choirs with a special concert in Brendle Recital Hall. -
October 21, 2025 | 7:30pm
Brendle Recital HallTwo of the most respected artists in contemporary jazz join forces. Brad Mehldau’s “intimate piano voice” partners with Christian McBrides's “sophistication and swing” to create one of the most respected partnerships in contemporary jazz. This longtime friendship and musical camaraderie has led to … -
October 24, 2025 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterSymphony No. 3 in C Major by Jean Sibelius “Inter Alia, North Carolina Trees” by David Kirkland-Garner based on poetry “Inter Alia” by Ishion Hutchinson with Jodi Burns, soprano (World-Premiere Performance) Opening with Sibelius’s architectonic Symphony No. 3, this concert culminates in the world premiere of … -
October 28, 2025 | 7:30pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterJoin WFU Music for our Fall 2025 Student Showcase Concert featuring student soloists and chamber music. -
October 31, 2025 | 5:00pm
Scales Fine Arts CenterJoin WFU Music and the WFU Symphony Orchestra for an evening filled with your favorite Halloween-inspired music, mystery, and excitement! Leave in the spirit of Halloween and STILL have time to enjoy all of your Halloween activities! Open to all WFU students, faculty, staff, and families!