Festival of the Arts - Student Showcase 2026
Experience a week of creativity, performance, and collaboration as ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s
Festival of the Arts brings campus to life with concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and showcases across
every discipline in the arts. From hands-on activities and faculty presentations to
student research and performances, the Festival highlights the imagination and innovation
that define the School of the Arts.
This year, the Festival of the Arts joins forces with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Admissions and Research Days to showcase the energy and talent of our students in Art & Design, Art History, Cinema, Creative Writing, Music, and Theatre for prospective students, the campus community, and the public.
Sunday, April 26
Festival of the Arts & Admitted Students Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Arts Building, Spine, and Classroom Wing
Performances throughout the Arts Building, screen printing on the Spine, and hands-on
arts workshops.
Choir Concert
Harpur Chorale, Treble Chorus, and Chamber Singers
3–4:30 p.m. | Chamber Hall
Ticketed
Chamber Music Recital
7:30–9 p.m. | Casadesus Recital Hall
Free admission
Monday, April 27
Theatre Auditions for Fall 2026 Mainstage Production
6 –11 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28
4–6 p.m. | Old Union Hall
Featuring student projects developed in collaboration with community partners.
Deadline to apply: March 20
6 –11 p.m.
Wednesday, April 29 - TBD
Programming to be announced.
Thursday, April 30
Voice Recital
1:30 p.m | Casadesus Recital Hall
Free admission
Faculty PechaKucha & Arts Reception
5–7 p.m. | Arts Building
Short, dynamic presentations from School of the Arts faculty alongside performances
in jazz, opera, and musical theatre, with live screen printing and refreshments.
Friday, May 1
Research Days Student Poster Sessions
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | University Union
Showcasing student research and creative work from across campus.
Abstracts due: March 20
Posters due: April 15
Music: Momenta @ the Museum
5–6:30 p.m. | University Art Museum
Free admission
Art of Science at First Friday
6–9 p.m. | Phelps Mansion
The School of the Arts will join the Art of Science exhibition with Cinema projections
onto the Windows of the Phelps Mansion, live Music, and more.
Theatre: Chess
8–10:30 p.m. | Watters Theatre
Ticketed
Saturday, May 2 - Spring Fling
Not part of the Festival, but a great chance for students to relax and celebrate the
end of the semester. With rides, games, prizes, great food, student clubs, and a live
concert to close the night, it’s one of Binghamton’s biggest events of the year.
Note: All events are tentative and subject to change. Attendees are encouraged to check for updates closer to the event date. All events at the School of the Arts building (FA- Fine Arts in the map) unless otherwise noted.
Contact us:
arts@binghamton.eduCall us: (607) 777-2207
Visit us:
School of the Arts Building (Fine Arts on map)
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Campus
4400 Vestal Parkway East
Binghamton, NY 13902
Parking Information
- Parking Information
Guest parking is located in Lot D and the parking garage adjacent to the Couper Administration Building and the Anderson Center for Performing Arts. Enter the main entrance of campus and go around the traffic circle to the left (follow sign pointing EAST). Turn at 1st right into parking garage or Lot D. Lot D is free of charge.
After parking, follow signs to the entrance of the Fine Arts building.