First Thursdays
Hosted by IU Arts and Humanities Council on the Fine Arts Plaza.
Event Description
First Thursdays festivals showcase the diversity of arts and humanities at IU Bloomington and offer a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and community members to explore new creative outlets. Previous festivals have included everything from opera to breakdancing, stage-fighting to clay-throwing, and much, much more. Each festival is a unique opportunity to experience the wonderful work of artists, performers, and scholars from all across campus and around town. Dates for the 2022–2023 school year are: September 1, October 6, November 3, and April 6.
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Nov 2024
Upcoming Events
Friday | Nov 8, 2024
Michael Feinstein in Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett
The grammy-nominated singer and musician pays homage to a legend backed by the Carnegie Hall Ensemble.
Event Starts 8:00 PM
Wednesday | Nov 13, 2024
Theo Von: Return of the Rat
Presented by Concerts West.
Event Starts 7:30 PM
Nov 19 - 20, 2024
Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations
The story of The Temptations' journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Saturday | Dec 7, 2024
Chimes of Christmas
Celebrating their 75th anniversary, the Singing Hoosiers present their annual holiday concert.
Event Starts 2:00 PM
Tuesday | Dec 17, 2024
Straight No Chaser
The IU local legends return as part of their Top Shelf Tour.
Event Starts 7:30 PM
Jan 27 - 28, 2025
Come From Away
Back by overwhelming popular demand, Broadway’s Come From Away returns!
Feb 4 - 5, 2025
Hadestown
The winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical makes its Bloomington debut.
Friday | Feb 21, 2025
Kodo
This acclaimed Japanese taiko drum group will electrify the IU Auditorium stage.
Event Starts 8:00 PM
Saturday | Mar 1, 2025
Dance Theatre of Harlem
A singular presence in the ballet world, the company returns for the first time eight years.
Event Starts 8:00 PM
Wednesday | Mar 12, 2025
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Performing the works of Chin, Rachmaninoff, and Copland.
Event Starts 8:00 PM
Wednesday | Mar 26, 2025
Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: New Orleans Songbook
Bringing the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to Bloomington.
Event Starts 7:30 PM
Tuesday | Apr 15, 2025
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