The Fall 2026 season at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts at UConn Storrs spans a world of music, magic and imagination

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn campus in Storrs will launch a vibrant Fall season celebrating music, magic, and imagination with an exciting lineup of internationally acclaimed artists and unforgettable live performances.

The season opens on September 25 with multiple Grammy Award winner Pat Metheny and his new ensemble, Side-Eye III+, appearing as part of their international tour in support of their self-titled album released earlier this year.

Other highlights include Rufus Wainwright's WANTED: Judy Garland concert; Hocus Pocus Live, a hilarious parody musical; ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro; Coco in Concert Live to Film; Catapult: Magic Shadows; Rubberband Dance Group; Punch Brothers; and a festive holiday cabaret featuring the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, led by conductor Keith Lockhart.

The Lenard Chamber Music Series will feature performances by the Grammy-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8, Amsterdam-based Camerata RCO (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), and the Callisto Quartet, recently named Bowers Program Artists-in-Residence at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.

"This diverse season celebrates creativity in all its forms," said Rodney Rock, Director of Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. "Audiences will experience breathtaking dance, unforgettable voices, family-friendly spectacles, the return of cherished holiday traditions, and extraordinary artists who continue to redefine the possibilities of live performance."

Tickets are on sale now at Jorgensen.UConn.edu, where visitors can explore the complete season, find venue information, and learn about upcoming exhibitions in the Jorgensen Gallery.

The event schedule follows:

Pat Metheny

Fri., Sept. 25, 8 pm

Terry Fator

Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice

Sat., Sept. 26, 8 pm

Jake Shimabukuro

Sat., Oct.10, 8 pm

VOCES8*

Lenard Chamber Music Series

Mon., Oct. 12, 7:30 pm

HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!!

An All-New Parody Musical

Sun., Oct. 18, 1 pm & 4 pm

Camerata RCO*

Lenard Chamber Music Series

Wed., Oct. 21, 7:30pm

Disney & Pixar’s

Coc in Concert Live to Film

Fri., Oct. 23, 6:30 pm

RUBBERBAND Dance Company

“Ever So Slightly Redux”

Thu., Oct. 29, 7:30 pm

Punch Brothers

Sat., Nov. 7, 8 pm

Callisto Quartet*

Lenard Chamber Music Series

Thu., Nov. 12, 7:30 pm

CATAPULT

Sun., Nov. 15, 2 pm

Rufus Wainwright

“WANTED: Judy Garland”

Sat., Nov. 21, 8 pm

Holiday Pops

Sat., Dec. 5, 8 pm

*Lenard Chamber Music Series

TICKETS, BOX OFFICE AND OTHER INFORMATION:

Tickets for fall 2026 performances can be purchased on the Jorgensen website, jorgensen.uconn.edu. Some discounts are available. Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is located at 2132 Hillside Road on the UConn campus in Storrs. The Box Office is open Mon – Fri, 10 am to 5 pm. For questions and assistance, email jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu or call 860-486-4226.    

Ample parking is available in North Garage near Jorgensen. The cost of parking is included in the price of a ticket (North Garage only). Please note all artists, events, dates, programs, and policies are subject to change.

ABOUT JORGENSEN:

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts presents 30 to 35 diverse performances each season, from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles ranging from classical music to world music and dance, classical ballet and contemporary dance, comedy, family programming and contemporary entertainment. 

PUBLICITY PHOTOS:   Jorgensen Fall 2026 Media kit