Arts & Culture

A world of imagination and discovery came to life at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.

Discover April events at ETSU, including the Mountain Made festival, music concerts, a benefit walk and family fun.

ETSU was named the Top Adventure College in 2023 and 2024 by readers of the Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. This year, ETSU sets sights on reclaiming the title.

Right Angle Entertainment and Maple Tree Entertainment announced the national tour schedule for Forever K-Pop – A Celebration Concert.

Explore the legacy of folk musician Clarence “Tom” Ashley at ETSU’s Reece Museum through Feb. 2027, with an exhibit of his instruments, recordings and history.

ETSU Chorale will perform at the Tennessee Music Educators Association All-State Conference and host a free send-off concert March 29.

ABC News journalist and “What Would You Do?” host John Quiñones will headline ETSU’s Civility Week, March 23-28. 

ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Showcase highlighted student performances, film, storytelling and visual art.

Discover March events at ETSU, including esports, ETSU-Con, jazz, Oscar-nominated films, a theatrical production, a planetarium show and family fun.

ETSU’s 2026 Basler Chair Steve Maurice Jones directs “Passage,” a powerful exploration of power and perception, March 5-8 at the Martin Center.

ETSU Esports announces Brightspeed as presenting partner of the Tri-Cities Slam, a national collegiate Rocket League and Smash tournament.

Bucky competes for the title of Best Mascot in the Southern Conference ahead of the 2026 Ingles Southern Conference Basketball Championships.

ETSU revives its Appalachian Folk Festival April 7 with Grammy-nominated alumna Amythyst Kiah, live bluegrass, storytelling and traditional crafts.

East Tennessee State University will welcome alumna Becky Buller, a renowned bluegrass musician, to campus on Feb. 19.

From “Riverdance” and Broadway to Festival of Ideas speakers, ETSU’s February calendar features world-class arts, music, film and lectures.

Flatland Cavalry comes to Freedom Hall on April 15 as ETSU’s SGA concert headliner, with Gretchen Wilson opening. Student tickets available Feb. 3.

ETSU student Gracee DeJarnette combines global study, faith, dance and advocacy to combat human trafficking through campus and community engagement.

ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Showcase returns Jan. 31, featuring student performances, film and visual art at the Martin Center.

Broadway actor and educator Steve Maurice Jones joins ETSU as the 2026 Basler Chair, bringing performance, Shakespeare and interdisciplinary learning to campus.

ETSU’s annual holiday video is back, following Bucky’s festive misadventures as he tries to stay on Santa’s Nice List across campus.

Tickets to Vijay Gupta and John Green’s Festival of Ideas appearances will be available to the ETSU community on Jan. 28 and to the general public on Jan. 29.

ETSU welcomes violinist Vijay Gupta to the Festival of Ideas, highlighting his innovative advocacy that bridges art, justice and healing.

Discover ETSU’s December 2025 events: Music, art exhibits, ice skating, Commencement and more.

ETSU celebrates music pioneer Hobe Stanton with a Nov. 16 tribute concert at The Down Home, marking the release of “Appalachia on Record, 1946-1954.”

ETSU’s Theatre and Dance Department presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Nov. 19-23, a hilarious musical where audience members join the fun.

The ETSU Reece Museum invites the community to bring artifacts & stories related to religious & spiritual life in Appalachia to a History Harvest event Nov. 15.

ETSU holiday ornament honors Roy S. Nicks Hall, celebrating the building’s transformation from a library to a hub for nursing and Appalachian studies.

TSU’s Holiday Concert, “Glory Shone Around,” brings more than 250 musicians together for three performances of beloved seasonal classics and new works.

Join ETSU’s Holiday Lights Celebration on Nov. 17 in Johnson City for free family fun, ice skating, live music, and a festive campus lighting ceremony.

Glide into the season! ETSU’s ice rink opens Nov. 17 with free skating, music, food and fun. Open weekends through Dec. 13.