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 …
Events at UCFCelebrate 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 …
Events at UCFThe 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 …
Events at UCFLed by accomplished violinist and UCF professor Ayako Yonetani, the Pegasus String Quartet is a graduate ensemble that performs the highest caliber of string music. Patrons who do not have tickets for another same-day UCF Celebrates the Arts event at Dr. Phillips Center must register for a free lobby pass. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates …
Events at UCFSeven 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 …
Events at UCFThe Amadinda Ensemble, made up of personnel from the UCF Percussion Studio and Percussion Ensemble, will perform traditional Ugandan melodies and rhythms for the Amadinda, a primitive African keyboard percussion instrument. The performance will also incorporate contemporary music by Steve Reich, which has been directly influenced by traditional African percussion music. Patrons who do not have tickets for another same-day …
Events at UCFJoin 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 …
Events at UCFUCF 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 …
Events at UCFTalented artists armed with only markers go head-to-head in a fast-paced battle to create striking large-format artwork — live and on the clock. The twist? The theme is revealed seconds before they begin. Anything can happen! Vote for your favorite and check out the finished artwork on display in the lobby throughout the festival. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April …
Events at UCFThe UCF Saxophone Ensemble will be performing original music written for the saxophone quartet as well as transcriptions from the Baroque and Classical periods. Patrons who do not have tickets for another same-day UCF Celebrates the Arts event at Dr. Phillips Center must register for a free lobby pass. UCF Celebrates the Arts 2026 March 30-April 12, 2026 | arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Experience …
Events at UCFUCF 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 …
Events at UCFUCF’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 …
Events at UCFSpend an earth-bound evening with UCF grad and acclaimed novelist Jaroslav Kalfař ’11, author of Spaceman of Bohemia, now a major motion picture starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan. Flight experience not needed. Spend an earth-bound evening with UCF grad and acclaimed novelist Jaroslav Kalfař ’11, author of Spaceman of Bohemia, now a major motion picture starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan. This special event features …
Events at UCFExperience 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 …
Events at UCFWhen best friends Squiggle and Square move away from each other, they must find creative ways to keep communicating! Join us for a delightful adventure that uses clowning, puppetry and music to explore how we stay connected with the ones we love. Pen Pals is a 30-minute interactive play designed for 5 to 10-year-olds. Pen Pals was written by Claire …
Events at UCFThe 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. …
Events at UCFFounded in 2004, Project Spotlight is the only student developmental theatre organization on the UCF campus. “Death of an Author” is a student-written comedy from University of Central Florida’s only student developmental theatre organization, Project Spotlight. The play follows Oliver Fingershorn, a pretentious, struggling author and his longtime friends: whimsical nerd, Daisy Shore; analytical, future politician, Parker Gilroy; and shrewd, quirky publicist, Alexis Johnson. After investigative journalists …
Events at UCFExperience the vibrant world of Korean music, dance, and pop culture with the Korean Culture Club! Featuring dance performances from cover groups across Central Florida for a wonderful night. Discover the heartbeat of Korean culture in an unforgettable evening of rhythm, energy, and community! “Arirang” (Ari means beautiful and rang is love) is Korea’s most beloved traditional folk song—a timeless …
Events at UCFMiddle and high school bands from across the state of Florida are invited to perform and receive feedback from a panel of nationally recognized educator-clinicians in Steinmetz Hall or the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. Each band will have the opportunity to participate in individual clinic sessions with a clinician, who will provide personalized recommendations. This unique opportunity for young …
Events at UCFLed by Nora Lee Garcia, professor of flute, UCF’s Flute Knights showcase the flute studio’s performance repertoire, including solos, duets, flute choir music and more. UCF’s Clarinet Ensemble, led by Rie Suzuki, associate professor of clarinet, showcases the artistry of the UCF clarinet studio through dynamic performances of chamber repertoire from the 20th and 21st centuries. From Gershwin to newly …
Events at UCFUCF Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and special guests perform music by some of today’s most impactful composers. The University of Central Florida’s top two auditioned ensembles, the UCF Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, present an evening of music that explores SPACE, including “Jupiter,” from Gustav Holst’s masterwork, “The Planets,” a suite of music from the original Star Wars movie Trilogy, and more. …
Events at UCFMusic 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 …
Events at UCFTaught by Per Danielsson, Jazz workshop comprises junior and senior student musicians who focus on jazz improvisation, jazz repertoire and performance. The class serves as a workshop space, where course work taught in other classes such as applied lessons and jazz theory are performed live during class time and in concerts. Come experience a culminating jazz performance that showcases the …
Events at UCFJoin 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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