Events in the College of Arts and Humanities

Upcoming Events

  • Performance and Masterclass with Donna Lee, piano

    Rehearsal Hall

    Join Donna Lee from Kent State University for a piano masterclass and performance. Free Admission

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  • UCF Clarinet Day 2026

    Rehearsal Hall: Auditorium

    Join us for UCF’s 36th Annual Clarinet Day! Featuring Guest Artist DANIEL GILBERT, Professor of Clarinet, University of Michigan Designed for all clarinetists — middle and high school students, college musicians, educators, community members, and UCF alumni. UCF Clarinet Day features a large play-in clarinet ensemble, recitals, a masterclass, exhibits, and more. We are thrilled to welcome Professor Daniel Gilbert for a recital …

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  • Closing Reception | UCF Screenprint Show at The Chained Gallery

    Framework Coffee 1201 N Mills Ave

    UCF Screenprint Show at The Chained Gallery / Framework Coffee 1201 N Mills Ave  Closing Reception Saturday March 28th 7:00-10:00pm  The University of Central Florida’s Screenprinting courses (ART 3433C), 2025/2026, led by Ashley Taylor and Lorna Ruth Galloway, present a collection of prints exploring both traditional and contemporary processes. Students worked with hand-drawn analog positives, digital spot color separations, CMYK …

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  • Knight to Shine: A Musical Theatre Showcase (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026) (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    The spotlight is on the graduating musical theatre students as they take the stage for an evening of cabaret-style performances. This show will include songs from contemporary musical theatre, popular music and even a few surprises. Witness Broadway’s future stars in your hometown today!  UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026   March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates    Experience the innovative spirit of UCF through …

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  • Dancing Beyond the Stars (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall: Steinmetz Hall

    Celebrate 20 years of creativity, collaboration and movement with UCF's dancers. This special performance honors the legacy of UCF’s dance program through original choreography by students, alumni, faculty and guest artists. Audiences will experience a curated selection of dances that reflect the wide range of movement styles taught in the program. From ballet and pointe to tap and jazz, each …

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  • Knight to Shine: A Musical Theatre Showcase (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026) (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    The spotlight is on the graduating musical theatre students as they take the stage for an evening of cabaret-style performances. This show will include songs from contemporary musical theatre, popular music and even a few surprises. Witness Broadway’s future stars in your hometown today!  UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026   March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates    Experience the innovative spirit of UCF through …

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  • Opening Reception: Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I

    UCF Art Gallery

    Join the UCF Art Gallery for the opening reception of the Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I on Apr. 2 from 5-7pm.   The Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. To learn more about this …

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  • Tubanauts Concert

    Rehearsal Hall

    UCF’s Tubanauts, a student-led music club, perform in concert. The Tubanauts are comprised of UCF Tuba/Euphonium Studio members, tuba/euphonium ensemble members, and non-majors alike who love the tuba and euphonium.

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  • Orchestra Invitational (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall: Steinmetz Hall

    Seven of Florida’s top middle school and high school orchestras have been selected to participate in UCF Orchestras’ annual invitational. Held in Dr. Philips Center’s world class performance facilities, students get the opportunity to learn from, and perform for, nationally recognized music educators. UCF Orchestras are proud to host the annual UCF-Orlando Orchestra Invitational at the Dr. Phillips Center for …

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  • Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I | UCF Art Gallery (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. To learn more about this exhibition, click HERE. 

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  • UCF Symphony Orchestra: Lifted to the Stars (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall: Steinmetz Hall

    Join the UCF Symphony Orchestra and Choirs for Mendelssohn’s Elijah and The Hebrides —an evening of soaring voices and orchestral brilliance you won’t forget! Join the University of Central Florida Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Conductor Robert G. Hasty and Assistant Conductor Calogero Fanara, for an unforgettable evening of orchestral and choral brilliance. In collaboration with the UCF Choirs, under the expert direction …

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  • UCF Opera: A Double Bill of Fun (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts) (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    UCF Opera presents A Double Bill of Fun—two charming chamber operas performed in English, each brimming with theatrical flair, vocal brilliance and clever storytelling. Join us as UCF Opera performs Mozart’s The Impresario followed by John Duke’s Captain Lovelock. Both operas are performed in English and designed for an intimate chamber setting, making them perfect for newcomers and seasoned opera lovers alike. Whether …

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  • UCF Opera: A Double Bill of Fun (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts) (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    UCF Opera presents A Double Bill of Fun—two charming chamber operas performed in English, each brimming with theatrical flair, vocal brilliance and clever storytelling. Join us as UCF Opera performs Mozart’s The Impresario followed by John Duke’s Captain Lovelock. Both operas are performed in English and designed for an intimate chamber setting, making them perfect for newcomers and seasoned opera lovers alike. Whether …

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  • Flying Horse Big Band: An Artist's Frame for Orlando (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall

    UCF’s premier jazz ensemble, The Flying Horse Big Band, will play the world premiere of An Artist’s Frame for Orlando, composed by UCF jazz director and band leader, Jeff Rupert. This multi-movement work for jazz ensemble is a retrospective of Orlando, from the perspective of an artist. The Flying Horse Big Band was one of 10 university jazz bands in …

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  • Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I | UCF Art Gallery (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. To learn more about this exhibition, click HERE. 

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  • UCF Percussion Ensemble featuring the Sympatico Percussion Group (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall

    Experience an electrifying evening as the UCF Percussion Ensemble and special guests the Sympatico Percussion Group fill the hall with the full power and artistry of percussion music. This concert will feature a set performed by the UCF Percussion Ensemble, directed by Thad Anderson. That will be followed by a performance of featured guest artist the Sympatico Percussion Group, a …

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  • Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I | UCF Art Gallery (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. To learn more about this exhibition, click HERE. 

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  • Exceptional Knights (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Steinmetz Hall

    The UCF Concert Band’s “A Day at the Parks” concert offers an inclusive, sensory-friendly experience for all, including the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and neurodivergent communities. Formerly known as “Inclusive Knights,” “Exceptional Knights” offers the same safe and welcoming place for people who are looking for ways to access live music and may not normally be able to do so. …

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  • Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I | UCF Art Gallery (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. To learn more about this exhibition, click HERE. 

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  • Music and the Brain featuring the Pegasus String Quartet (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    Music and the Brain is an immersive event that brings together live chamber music by the Pegasus String Quartet and insights from leading scientists. Experience the inspiring connection between music and neuroscience in this special UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 presentation. Led by Dr. Kiminobu Sugaya (Professor of Medicine and Head of Neuroscience, UCF College of Medicine) and Dr. Ayako Yonetani (Professor of …

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  • Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I | UCF Art Gallery (Recurring Event)

    UCF Art Gallery

    The Spring 2026 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, animation, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice. To learn more about this exhibition, click HERE. 

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  • Digital Humanities & AI (Recurring Event)

    Trevor Colbourn Hall: TCH 325

    A Spring speaker series exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, pedagogy, and visual culture. Sponsored by the Center for Humanities and Digital Research (CHDR) and the Texts & Technology Ph.D. Program (T&T). Thursday, February 5 : AI Education Beyond STEM: Lessons for and from Arts and Humanities Presented by Mel Stanfill & Bridget Kies Thursday March 5: Seeing the Machine: …

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  • Legally Blonde (part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026) (Recurring Event)

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Walt Disney Theater

    Join Elle Woods, sorority sister turned Harvard Law student, on a musical journey to defy expectations. Presented as part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Elle’s dreams of settling down after college graduation are cut short when her boyfriend Warner breaks up with her to attend Harvard Law. Devastated and determined to …

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  • Woodwind Ensemble Concert

    Rehearsal Hall

    The UCF woodwind ensembles feature the UCF Clarinet Ensembles, Flute Knights ensemble, UCF Saxophone Ensemble, and UCF Bassoon Ensemble. Enjoy the melodic blend of sounds and melodies that span across centuries.  Free admission

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