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Open Write

Join ISU Creative Writing students as they lead an open writing session inspired by the works of Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell, and the folklore tales of Krampus, Grýla, and the Wild Hunt! Come to the SUB Quad Lounge Dec 3rd @ 5:30pm. Grab some hot cocoa and create stories with holiday "spirit." All skill/experience levels welcome! Location: Pond Student Union. Room: Quad Lounge. Event Types: Academics. Entertainment. Student Activities. Audience: Current Students. Cost: free. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.

Early Bird Music Audition Day

Audition Day. Location: Fine Arts Building. Event Types: Entertainment. Audience: Current Students. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

ISU Chamber/Treble/Children's Choir Holiday Concert

Come see what the participants have been working on. Location: Fine Arts Building. Room: Goranson Hall. Event Types: Entertainment. Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Cost: Free, Donations Accepted. Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.

Open Mic, Creative Writing

ISU Creative Writing students invite you to share your creative writing at an Open Mic! 8 minutes max per participant. All skill/experience levels welcome. Event Types: Academics. Performing Arts. Student Activities. Entertainment. Audience: Current Students. Alumni. Faculty. Staff. Cost: free. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. College Market (604 S. 8th).

Idaho State-Civic Symphony Concert: Joy to the World

The Idaho State-Civic Symphony presents: "Joy to the World," a festive holiday concert at the Stephens Performing Arts Center on December 12th & 13th. Please join us in celebrating the holiday season with this joyful and festive concert! The ISCS joins forces with Dr. Jeffrey Francom and the ISU Concert Choir and Camerata Singers to present a program filled with traditional holiday favorites and new surprises. For more information and to order tickets, please visit our website at www.iscsymphony.org. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Grand Concert Hall. Event Types: Entertainment. Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Cost: Free to ISU students! Other students only $5. Non-student tickets start at $20. Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit iscsymphony.org.

Idaho State-Civic Symphony Concert: Joy to the World

The Idaho State-Civic Symphony presents: "Joy to the World," a festive holiday concert at the Stephens Performing Arts Center on December 12th & 13th. Please join us in celebrating the holiday season with this joyful and festive concert! The ISCS joins forces with Dr. Jeffrey Francom and the ISU Concert Choir and Camerata Singers to present a program filled with traditional holiday favorites and new surprises. For more information and to order tickets, please visit our website at www.iscsymphony.org. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Grand Concert Hall. Event Types: Entertainment. Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Cost: Free to ISU students! Other students only $5. Non-student tickets start at $20. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit iscsymphony.org.

Kurt Bestor Christmas

Nobody does Christmas better. From the magical, starry stage to the featured musicians, from invited guests and Bestor's own playing, conducting and emceeing the show, to the arrangements that add such texture and layers to Christmas songs, there is nothing like a Kurt Bestor Christmas. Bestor has been performing sold-out Christmas shows for 24 years. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Concert Hall. Event Types: Performing Arts. Audience: Other. Cost: $40.00 - $48.00. Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 7:30 PM. For more info visit idahostate.evenue.net.

The Lettermen - A Christmas to Remember

Let the timeless harmonies of The Lettermen envelope patrons with classic holiday carols, a spectacular arrangement of “Hallelujah” their very own version of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and much more. The Lettermen will get the audience in the Holiday spirit like on one else can. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Concert Hall. Event Types: Performing Arts. Audience: Other. Cost: $30.00 - $40.00. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:30 PM. For more info visit idahostate.evenue.net.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

The immersive concert-style tribute show recreates the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel on stage and chronicles the amazing journey shared by the iconic, GRAMMY-award winning folk-rock duo. The show features a set list of nearly 30 songs and uses state-of-the-art video projection, photos and original film footage. A full live band will perform all of the hits. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Concert Hall. Event Types: Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Cost: $40.00 - $48.00. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit idahostate.evenue.net.

ISU Music Faculty Recital, Mark Neiwirth

COST: General Admission - $10 ISU Faculty & Staff - $7 Pre-college Students (6-18yrs) - $5 Pre-college students - 2 Free tickets (with a local valid school ID) ISU Students - FREE (with valid Bengal ID). Room: Jensen Hall SPAC 115. Event Types: Entertainment. Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Future Students. Staff. Saturday, January 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit idahostate.evenue.net.

Idaho Day of Percussion

In the spring semester, we present our annual Idaho Day of Percussion. Hosted by Dr. Hasenpflug, this tradition started upon his arrival to ISU in 2003-04 and has brought in a variety of nationally recognized guest artists. Location: Fine Arts Building. Room: Goranson Hall. Event Types: Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Saturday, January 31, 2026.

ISU Jazz Fest

Come see what the participants have been working on. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Event Types: Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Friday, February 13, 2026.

Idaho State-Civic Symphony Concert: American Classics

Music The Idaho State-Civic Symphony presents: "American Classics," a live concert at the Stephens Performing Arts Center on February 20th. Experience the dynamic energy of American music with Margaret Brouwer's "Pulse" and William Schuman's "New England Triptych." Members of the ISCS Youth Orchestra join the symphony for a side-by-side performance of Copland's "Lincoln Portrait," featuring narrator Jamon Anderson, and we celebrate Idaho's finest young musicians by presenting the winners of the Young Artist Competition. For more information and to order tickets, please visit our website at www.iscsymphony.org. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Grand Concert Hall. Event Types: Entertainment. Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Cost: Free to ISU students! Other students only $5. Non-student tickets start at $20. Friday, February 20, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit iscsymphony.org.

ISU Music Faculty Recital ,Mark Neiwirth and Diana Livingston Friedley

Cost: General Admission - $10 ISU Faculty & Staff - $7 Pre-college Students (6-18yrs) - $5 Pre-college students - 2 Free tickets (with a local valid school ID) ISU Students - FREE (with valid Bengal ID). Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Hall SPAC 115. Event Types: Entertainment. Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Saturday, February 21, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.

ISU Civic Band and Wind Ensemble concert

Come see what the participants have been working on. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Hall SPAC 115. Event Types: Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Cost: General Admission - $10 ISU Faculty & Staff - $7 Precollege Students (6-18yrs) - $5 Precollege students - 2 Free tickets (with local valid school ID) ISU Students - FREE (with valid Bengal ID). Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit idahostate.evenue.net.

One Night In Memphis

Get ready for a night of rockabilly, country, gospel, and pure 1950’s rock and roll with “One Night in Memphis” – a high energy concert that takes you back to December 4, 1956 the night when four of the biggest names in early rock and roll – Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash – gathered together for an impromptu jam session at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis. Location: Stephens Performing Arts Center. Room: Jensen Concert Hall. Event Types: Performing Arts. Audience: Alumni. Current Students. Faculty. Future Students. Staff. Other. Cost: $40.00 - $48.00. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit idahostate.evenue.net.