Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium “Passion to Purpose: How Vocation Shapes Wellness and Meaning” – free and open to the public.
Cultural Events
2026-27 Cultural Events
Pianist Jose Raul Lopez
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Christiansen Recital Hall, Hvidsten Hall of Music
Pianist Jose Raul Lopez is known for his performances of Romantic, Classical, and contemporary works, as well as his advocacy for forgotten Cuban and Spanish composers.
Vocal Jazz Artist Laila Biali
7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2027
Memorial Auditorium
Laila Biali, renowned Canadian jazz singer, songwriter, pianist, and CBC Music national radio host is celebrated for blending jazz and pop into her performances and recordings.
Percussionist Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2027 Memorial Auditorium
Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Cuban drummer and percussionist, acclaimed for fusing Afro-Cuban Rhythms with jazz, rock and pop, will perform with Concordia musicians.
Ticket Information
Tickets: $24 general admission, $22 senior citizens, $10 students under 18
Phone: 218.299.4366
Orders received more than seven days in advance will be filled by mail. If order is received less than seven days in advance, the tickets will be held at the door. Doors open 45 minutes prior to each performance. Tickets will also be available at the door. Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount. Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.
Concordia faculty and staff and their immediate family members and Concordia students are admitted free with ID at the door; no advance tickets are required.
Accessibility: Individuals who require accommodations for special needs should contact Cultural Events at 218.299.4366 at least two weeks prior to the event. Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Hearing assistance, Braille or large-print programs are available with advance notice.
100th Annual Concordia Christmas Concert: “Child of Promise, Shine Through Us”
Moorhead Concerts
December 4-6
Minneapolis Orchestra Hall Concerts
December 10
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 27
Visit www.ConcordiaChristms.com for ticket information
The Lorentzsen Center honors the life, work, and legacy of Norman M. Lorentzsen, renowned philanthropist, former CEO of Burlington Northern, alumnus of Concordia College, and former member and chair of its Board of Regents.
Lectures
Fugelstad Lecture
7 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Knutson Campus Center Centrum
Rewriting the Rules of Human Physiology: How Extracorporeal Life Support Replaces and Heart and Lungs
Guest Lecturer is Troy G Seelhammer, MD, Consultant - Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
For more information contact Julie Rutherford at jrutherf@cord.edu
Carus Lecture
7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026 | Knutson Campus Center Centrum
The American Aristotle and Rumi II: A Civilizational Dialogue on Religions, Science, and Philosophy
Guest Lecturer is Professor Basit Koshul, Lahore University, Lahore, Pakistan
For more Information contact Dr. Richard Gilmore at gilmore@cord.edu
Werth Lectures
7 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Barry Auditorium
Battery Materials: The Unsung Chemistries Powering Life-Changing Therapies
3 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 | Barry Auditorium
The Art of Not Having a Five-Year Plan: Notes From Someone Who Never had One
Guest Lecturer Marissa Carey, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Manager at Medtronic's Energy and Component Center
For more Information contact Julie Mach at mach@cord.edu
Campus Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 19, 2027 | Concordia College honors civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of featured speakers and breakout sessions exploring issues of racial and economic justice in the United States. Learn more at ConcordiaCollege.edu/MLK.
18th Annual URSCA Symposium
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | The URSCA Symposium, also known as the Celebration of Student Scholars (COSS), is an annual multidisciplinary event that showcases and celebrates undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative works carried out by Concordia students under the guidance of a mentor. Guests are invited to join the campus community in attending student presentations, poster sessions, and art exhibitions at this symposium. Learn more at ConcordiaCollege.edu/COSS.
Co-Sponsored Community Events
One Book, One Community
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 | Weld Hall, MSUM
Featuring Ian Port, author of The Birth of Loud – for additional information visit https://1book1community.org/
The History of Guitars: A Lecture Concert
7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 | Knutson Campus Center Centrum
For additional information contact markus.krueger@hcsmuseum.org
For questions, please email case@cord.edu or call 218-299-4366
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.