2025-2026 Music Performance Calendar

Schedule subject to change-be sure to check back here for any updates!

For additional information, call (218) 755-2915 or email music@bemidjistate.edu.

Date Event Time Location
2025
Sunday, October 5 Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert 3:00 PM Main Theater/ Recital Hall
Friday, October 17 Bemidji Opera Theatre 7:30 PM Main Theater
Saturday, October 18 Bemidji Opera Theatre 7:30 PM Main Theater
Sunday, November 2 Wind Ensemble 3:00 PM Main Theater
Wednesday, November 12 Jazz Band 7:30 PM Main Theater
Monday, November 17 Symphonic Band 7:30 PM Main Theater
Wednesday, November 19 Bemidji Chamber Orchestra 6:30 PM Recital Hall
Thursday, November 20 Bel Canto & Musikanten 7:30 PM Recital Hall
Friday, November 21 Faculty Recital – Eric Olson 7:30 PM Recital Hall
Monday, November 24 Trombone Choir 7:30 PM Recital Hall
Thursday, December 4 Percussion Ensemble 7:32 PM Main Theater
Friday, December 5 Christmas in the Pines 7:30 PM Beaux Arts
Saturday, December 6 Christmas in the Pines 7:30 PM Beaux Arts
Sunday, December 7 Jingle Pops 3:00 PM Main Theater
Sunday, December 14 Violin Studio Recital 3:00 PM Recital Hall
2026
Fri–Saturday, February 6-7 JazzFest(see website for more details) varies Recital Hall/Main Theater
Monday, February 23

Bemidji Concert Series:

Sophie Lyman, cello & Dr. Kent Lyman, piano

7:30 PM Recital Hall
Friday, February 27

Faculty Recital:

Dr. Cory Renbarger & Dr. Stephen Carlson

7:30 PM Recital Hall
Wednesday, March 18 BSU Sings! Day All Day Campus-wide
Sunday, March 29 Bemidji Choir Home Concert 7:30 PM 1st Lutheran Church
Saturday, April 11 Opera Night Gala 7:00 PM Sanford Center
Thursday, April 16 Bel Canto/Musikanten 7:30 PM Thompson Recital Hall
Saturday, April 18 Don and Ione DeKrey Vocal Scholarship Competition 3:00 PM Recital Hall
Tuesday, April 21 BSU Jazz Ensemble 7:30 PM Main Theater
Wednesday, April 22 Bemidji Chamber Orchestra Concert 6:30 PM Thompson Recital Hall
Friday, April 24 Ames Piano Quartet – Guest Artists 7:30 PM Thompson Recital Hall
Saturday, April 25 Wind Ensemble 7:30 PM Main Theater
Sunday, April 26 Symphonic Band Concert 3:00 PM Main Theater
Wednesday, April 29 Percussion Ensemble 7:32 PM Main Theater
Friday, May 1 Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop Performance 7:30 PM Main Theater
Saturday, May 2 Violin Studio Recital 3:00 PM Recital Hall
Thursday, May 7 Bemidji Choir Senior Concert 7:30 PM Beaux Arts
Ticket Prices Fall Opera Theater Prices
$10.00 For Adults 18 and over $25.00 for Adults 18 and over
$8.00 for 62+ and veterans $20.00 for 62+ and veterans
BSU/NTC students are FREE Free for BSU/NTC students- must register in advance
Students K-12 Free

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