Three-time GRAMMY Award nominee, Stile Antico, is one of the world's most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles. Working without a conductor, they thrill audiences with their fresh, vibrant and moving performances of Renaissance polyphony. If you’ve never experienced Renaissance music before, there is simply nothing else like it.

Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose with Footloose: The Musical! Bursting with high-energy dance numbers, electrifying music and a story that celebrates freedom, friendship and finding your voice, this stage adaptation of the iconic film will have audiences on their feet from start to finish.  

Contains adult content and violence. Parental discretion advised. FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

Imagine 30+ musicians filling the Concert Hall with a wall of brass that is precise, powerful and deeply alive. From the Welsh Valleys town of Ton Pentre,, the Cory Band is the most decorated brass band on the planet and delivers the kind of night you won't forget. 

Dancescapes 2026 will feature choreographic work by guest artists from across the country including Trisha Brown Dance Company, Vanessa Hernández Cruz and Nicole Von Arx (NVA & Guests) and the Virginia Repertory Dance Company, James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance’s very own student dance company.

This shadow-illusion dance company made a splash on America's Got Talent, and they're even more jaw-dropping in person. With nothing but light, shadow and extraordinary physicality, Catapult's dancers transform their bodies to tell stories and stretch the imagination. Recommended for ages 9 and up. 

Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra blends bluegrass and Nordic folk, a style often dubbed “Nordicana.” Featuring fiddle, dobro, banjo, mandolin, guitar and even an accordion alongside four-part vocal harmonies, the group delivers a fresh take on American roots music wrapped in a finely tuned folk sound. 

Women of the World, an award-winning international vocal ensemble made up of four singers and an instrumentalist/percussionist, performs original and traditional folk music with a contemporary twist, in 37 languages. The blend is unparalleled and reminds us of what music can do when it has no borders.  

In Migdalia Cruz's Macbeth, the Witches run the world. The Macbeths live out a dark cautionary tale of love, greed and power, falling from glory into calamity as the Witches spin their fate. Contains adult content and depictions of violence. Parental discretion advised. This translation of Shakespeare’s MACBETH was a commission of Play On Shakespeare through The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Bill Rauch, Artistic Director. It was underwritten through the generous support of The Hitz Foundation.

The New York Times describes GRAMMY Award-nominee pianist and vocal artist Simone Dinnerstein as "a unique voice in the forest of Bach interpretation." Solo Dialogues is an intimate conversation that weaves together Bach's complete Fifteen Inventions and Fifteen Sinfonias with works by two of the greatest jazz pianists of the modern era, Brad Mehldau and Keith Jarrett.

Immerse yourself in a spectacular celebration as the JMU Choral Area and JMU Wind Symphony present HolidayFest 2026: Magic and Memories. Ring in the holiday season with an enchanting blend of timeless classics and contemporary holiday selections, highlighted by music from esteemed British composer and conductor Sir John Rutter

PHILDANCO!-The Philadelphia Dance Company-is celebrated internationally for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African American traditions. Known for virtuoso physicality and electrifying stage presence, PHILDANCO! performances are described as "a brilliant mix of miracle of skill, energy and artistry."

With original compositions rooted in Korean folk melodies and infused with global sensibilities, CelloGayageum creates a sound that is ancient and refreshingly modern. Founded by Austrian cellist Sol Daniel Kim and Korean gayageum virtuoso Dayoung Yoon, CelloGayageum bridges Western classical music with Korean gug-ak (traditional music).

A queer love story set against the backdrop of a climate crisis, MJ Kaufman’s Galatea or Whatever You Be reimagines John Lyly’s 1585 play Gallathea with wit, heart and contemporary resonance. When their village faces impending destruction by rising waters, two young people flee into the forest disguised as boys—only to find themselves entangled in mischief, mistaken identity and unexpected love. Contains adult content. Parental discretion advised. GALATEA, OR WHATEVER YOU BE was originally developed by WP Theater through a residency in the WP Lab and presented as part of the 2018 Biennial Pipeline Festival. Lisa McNulty, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Sag, Managing Director.

Anastasia: The Musical is about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.  Contains violence. Parental discretion advised. Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton. ANASTASIA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Since 1995, Danú's virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki and vocals (Irish and English) have delighted audiences worldwide with their mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Strings Magazine describes their performances as, “impressive, immersive and uniquely and unmistakably Irish.”

The cantankerous and ever-curious Captain Nemo, created and performed by David Engel, lives to excite kids about our blue planet, highlighting the vital inter-dependence of all living things and teaching about the wonders of the deep. This immersive theatrical experience features sound effects, hilarious hijinks, magic, bubble-play and full-audience participation. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo warms the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and irresistible onstage charm. The group was designated "South Africa's cultural ambassadors to the world" by the late Nelson Mandela and are the most decorated group in world music history with five GRAMMY Awards and 19 nominations.

This inspiring concert showcases the talent and vision of JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble, celebrating original works by dance majors emerging as bold new voices in dance. Experience an evening of inventive choreography, dynamic movement and compelling storytelling as these rising artists bring their creative perspectives to the stage.

Formed by members of Amsterdam's Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Camerata RCO performs chamber music with a focus on the classical and romantic repertoire for winds and strings. The Washington Post called an evening with them "a satisfying evening of sophisticated, expressive music making with a precision ensemble as snug as the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle." This is chamber music at its finest.

The Hot Sardines have built what Vanity Fair calls "a unique repertoire, and a sound and style that are distinctly their own." This jazz ensemble, co-led by pianist Evan Palazzo and vocalist Elizabeth Bougerol, is celebrated for its electrifying take on hot jazz and early swing and its live shows feel like a roaring club brought to the present.

A murder. A mystery. A mind like no other. Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s bestselling, award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and humorous tale. Contains mentions of violence. Recommended for ages 12 and up. THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME was first presented by the National Theatre, London at the Cottesloe Theatre on August 2, 2012, and transferred to the Gielgud Theatre, West End, London on March 12, 2013. The Play opened in the USA at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on October 5, 2014. This Play is presented by kind permission of Warner Bros. Entertainment.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music as JMU’s Symphony Orchestra unites with the celebrated winners of the 2026 School of Music Concerto Competition to bring you a captivating concert. Talented students from woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano and voice showcase their artistry, with each area selecting two standout finalists to vie for a place on this prestigious stage.

In addition to translating simply to the word for drum, taiko is also a powerful, full-body art form that is felt as much as it is heard. Founded in Los Angeles in 2000, TAIKOPROJECT has performed at the Academy Awards, GRAMMY Awards, NBC’s The Voice and The X-Factor among others. Come ready to feel every note as it vibrates through your seat—a taiko performance is an experience unlike any other.

Science. Comedy. Personal Empowerment. Kaboom! Created by David Epley, Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts that double as metaphors for real-life mental and emotional pressures. Doktor Kaboom empowers audience volunteers to be the heroes of the moment and shows children they can become scientists, too. Recommended for ages 8 and up.