Concert halls & amphitheaters / Michigan State University campus
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
Michigan State University's performing-arts center in East Lansing, with the large Cobb Great Hall and the smaller Pasant Theatre.
01 / The story of this place
Make time for these
Alongside Broadway tours and dance, the Wharton Center presents concerts by touring artists, jazz and performances by MSU and Lansing orchestras. Fall 2026 includes An Evening with Sutton Foster and Endea Owens & The Cookout.
- Cobb Great Hall and Pasant Theatre
- Broadway tours and concerts
- Jazz and orchestra concerts
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Oct 11, 2026, 2:00 PMMidnite at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
Midnite plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.
Oct 11, 2026, 7:30 PMMidnite at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
Midnite plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.
Oct 13, 2026, 7:30 PMMidnite at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
Midnite plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.
Oct 14, 2026, 7:30 PMMidnite at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
Midnite plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.
Oct 15, 2026, 7:30 PMMidnite at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
Midnite plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.
Oct 16, 2026, 7:30 PMTchaikovsky Piano Concerto at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Wharton Center for Performing Arts presents Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing. If a big piano concerto is your idea of a great night out, put this one on the calendar.
Oct 16, 2026, 7:30 PMMidnite at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
Midnite plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.
Oct 18, 2026, 2:00 PMMidnite at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts in East Lansing
Midnite plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, it's easy to find a date that works for you.
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 PMSymphony Band in concert at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Symphony Band plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are two concerts this fall, so if one date doesn't work, the other might.
Oct 22, 2026, 7:30 PMWind Symphony in concert at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Wind Symphony plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The name says it all: a night of winds, one date only.
Oct 23, 2026, 7:30 PMSymphony Orchestra: Tales, Dreams, and Catchy Tunes at the Wharton Center
The Symphony Orchestra plays Tales, Dreams, and Catchy Tunes on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing. Tales, dreams and catchy tunes: the title alone sells it.
Oct 25, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour at the Wharton Center
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour stops at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. One night, one tour stop, so plan ahead if you want in.
Oct 27, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Oct 28, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Oct 29, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 2 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Oct 31, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Nov 1, 2026, 6:30 PMThe Notebook at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Notebook takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.. With eight performances in the run, there's a date that works for you.
Nov 5, 2026, 7:30 PMBallets Jazz Montréal at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Ballets Jazz Montréal takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Dance and music in one evening, one night only.
Nov 6, 2026, 7:30 PMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 7, 2026, 7:30 PMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 8, 2026, 2:00 PMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2 p.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 8, 2026, 3:00 PMSpartan Spectacular
Wharton Center for Performing Arts presents Spartan Spectacular on Sunday, November 8, at 3 p.m. at the Wharton Center in East Lansing. Tickets are available online.
Nov 10, 2026, 7:30 PMManual Cinema's The 4th Witch: one night at Wharton Center in East Lansing
The title promises a fourth witch: Manual Cinema brings The 4th Witch to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a one-time stop, so plan around it if you're curious.
Nov 10, 2026, 7:30 PMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 11, 2026, 7:30 PMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 AMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 9 a.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PMThe Moth Mainstage: one stop at Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Moth Mainstage comes to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a one-time stop, so if the name rings a bell, save the date.
Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PMAntigone at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
Antigone takes the stage at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2 p.m.. The run has eight performances, so finding a night that works should be easy.
Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PMWhat Do You Do With a Problem? at Wharton Center in East Lansing
The title asks a good question: What Do You Do With a Problem? comes to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 4 p.m.. It's the only date on the calendar.
Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PMO Christmas Tea: A British Comedy at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Christmas tea, British style: O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy comes to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a single performance, so if you're up for a cup of British humor, save the date.
Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PMRhinoceros: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
A rhinoceros on the marquee: Rhinoceros takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are five performances, so finding one that works should be easy.
Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PMAna Gasteyer: one date at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Ana Gasteyer comes to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a single date, so if you're a fan, mark it now.
Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PMRhinoceros: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
A rhinoceros on the marquee: Rhinoceros takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are five performances, so finding one that works should be easy.
Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PMBeethoven 5 at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Da-da-da-dum: Beethoven 5 comes to Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. The title points straight at Beethoven's Fifth, and this is the one date.
Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PMRhinoceros: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
A rhinoceros on the marquee: Rhinoceros takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are five performances, so finding one that works should be easy.
Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PMRhinoceros: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
A rhinoceros on the marquee: Rhinoceros takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are five performances, so finding one that works should be easy.
Nov 22, 2026, 3:00 PMSpartan Youth Wind Symphony and Wind Symphony at Wharton Center
Two wind ensembles, one concert: the Spartan Youth Wind Symphony and the Wind Symphony take the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 3 p.m.. It's family-friendly, so bring the kids.
Nov 22, 2026, 7:30 PMRhinoceros: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
A rhinoceros on the marquee: Rhinoceros takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are five performances, so finding one that works should be easy.
Nov 23, 2026, 7:30 PMSymphony Orchestra: Fire and Flourish at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Fire and flourish, as the title promises: the Symphony Orchestra plays Fire and Flourish at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a single concert date.
Nov 24, 2026, 7:30 PMSymphony Band in concert at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Symphony Band plays the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are two concerts this fall, so if one date doesn't work, the other might.
Dec 1, 2026, 7:30 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 2, 2026, 7:30 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 3, 2026, 7:30 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 3, 2026, 7:30 PMMSU Unscripted: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
No script, as the name says: MSU Unscripted takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are five performances to choose from.
Dec 4, 2026, 7:30 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 4, 2026, 7:30 PMMSU Unscripted: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
No script, as the name says: MSU Unscripted takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are five performances to choose from.
Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PMMSU Unscripted: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
No script, as the name says: MSU Unscripted takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are five performances to choose from.
Dec 5, 2026, 7:30 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 5, 2026, 7:30 PMMSU Unscripted: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
No script, as the name says: MSU Unscripted takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. There are five performances to choose from.
Dec 6, 2026, 1:00 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 1 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 6, 2026, 2:00 PMMSU Unscripted: five performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
No script, as the name says: MSU Unscripted takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 p.m.. There are five performances to choose from.
Dec 6, 2026, 6:30 PMSIX: eight performances at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Eight chances to catch it: SIX takes the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.. There are eight performances packed into less than a week.
Dec 8, 2026, 7:30 PMEmanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma at Wharton Center in East Lansing
Two names, one bill: Emanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma take the stage at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a single date, so if you want to hear this pair, book early.
Dec 9, 2026, 7:30 PMConcert Orchestra: American Portraits at Wharton Center in East Lansing
American portraits, painted in sound: the Concert Orchestra plays American Portraits at Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. It's a single concert date.
Dec 10, 2026, 7:30 PMConcert Band and Campus Band at the Wharton Center in East Lansing
The Concert Band and Campus Band play the Wharton Center for Performing Arts, 750 East Shaw Lane in East Lansing, on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.. Two bands on one program, with two dates to choose from.
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