Events calendar

Apr 14, 2026

A female opera singer in an ornate blue dress, performing on stage.

Opera Workshop

Western Michigan University's Opera Workshop offers a production experience in acting, singing, accompanying, and producing opera. Each semester culminates in the performance of an opera or operatic…
Date: Tuesday, Apr. 14
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 15, 2026

A jazz ensemble performs on stage.

Bullock Series: David Ambrosio & Civil Disobedience

Civil Disobedience is a project initiated by New York bassist David Ambrosio, showcasing the works of progressive jazz composers from the late 1960s Blue Note Era. By performing the politically…
Date: Wednesday, Apr. 15
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 16, 2026

Singers perform on a stage.

Gold Company II

GC II, the counterpart to Gold Company, is one of eight vocal ensembles in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. Membership is by audition and is open to any student registered at WMU.Greg Jasperse,…
Date: Thursday, Apr. 16
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 17, 2026

Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Friday, Apr. 17
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentation

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Friday, Apr. 17
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 18, 2026

Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Saturday, Apr. 18
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentation

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Saturday, Apr. 18
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentation

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Saturday, Apr. 18
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
A choir performing on stage, accompanied by a pianist.

Choral Showcase

A showcase of WMU choirs, including Amphion, Anima, and University Chorale.Amanda Quist and Jacob Berglin, Conductors.
Date: Saturday, Apr. 18
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 19, 2026

Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Sunday, Apr. 19
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
neon blue background with dark blue text BFA Senior Graduating Presentation April 10-19.

BFA Senior Graduating Presentation

A culminating celebration of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance students, this event showcases seniors’ capstone works and solo performances, marking the transition from student to professional with…
Date: Sunday, Apr. 19
Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
The horn section of a concert band performing on stage.

University Symphonic Band and University Concert Band

A showcase of WMU bands, including the University Symphonic Band and the University Concert Band.Trey Harris and Mary Land, Conductors.
Date: Sunday, Apr. 19
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Sunday, Apr. 19
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 23, 2026

Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Thursday, Apr. 23
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
colorful neon yellow graphic with Western Dance Project Concert April 23-24.

Western Dance Project Concert

The season’s final concert celebration from Western Dance Project, WMU's preprofessional student dance company, featuring repertory works by faculty and guest choreographers.
Date: Thursday, Apr. 23
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
The horn section of a concert band performing on stage.

56th Annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music: University Wind Symphony with Nicole Piunno, Guest Composer.

The University Wind Symphony will perform as part of the 56th Annual Spring Conference on Wind and Percussion Music. Featuring Nicole Piunno, Guest Composer.
Date: Thursday, Apr. 23
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Miller Auditorium
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 24, 2026

Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Friday, Apr. 24
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
colorful neon yellow graphic with Western Dance Project Concert April 23-24.

Western Dance Project Concert

The season’s final concert celebration from Western Dance Project, WMU's preprofessional student dance company, featuring repertory works by faculty and guest choreographers.
Date: Friday, Apr. 24
Time: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location:
Dance Studio B, Dalton Center
1300 Theatre Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 25, 2026

Text with blood reads Sweeney Todd with a graphic of a pie.

WMU Theatre Presents Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale of a barber who returns from unjust exile, driven by vengeance and a hunger for justice. When he joins forces with Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful pie shop owner, the results are both…
Date: Saturday, Apr. 25
Time: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Location:
Shaw Theatre, Gilmore Theatre Complex
1351 Theatre Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US

Apr 26, 2026

A symphony orchestra, mid-performance. Strings, woodwinds, brass, and harp all playing. and

67th Annual Concerto Concert

The University Symphony Orchestra presents the  67th Annual Concerto Concert.Bruce Uchimura, Conductor.
Date: Sunday, Apr. 26
Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Recital Hall Dalton Center
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US