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Arts, Lectures & Performances

experience thoughtful, creative & cultural expression & Discussion

Susquehanna University offers a vibrant arts and culture scene. For more than 165 years, our campus has been a rich cultural resource for creative expression and intellectual discussion in the Susquehanna River Valley.

From innovative human expression in theatre, music and dance to global art and artifacts in exhibitions — and much more in between — Susquehanna’s variety of programs offers world-class art, performances and lectures.

The Artist Series at Susquehanna brings world-class performers to campus, while the Lectures & Speakers Series features renowned scholars and industry leaders. The Lore Degenstein Gallery showcases a variety of art exhibitions, and the Departments of Theatre and Music provide opportunities for students to engage in performances and productions. These artistic, cultural and intellectual experiences enrich the campus community and promote scholarly growth.

Cultural Excellence

Be Our Guest

We invite you to experience the vibrant arts scene at Susquehanna University!

Browse our upcoming events below. Tickets are required for some events and are available for purchase online or through the Degenstein Center Box Office in person or by phone at 570-372-ARTS. Will call is available at the Box Office, located in the Degenstein Center Theater lobby.

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THE ARTS At Susquehanna

Experience artistic excellence

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Arts & Events Guide

Explore Susquehanna University’s Arts and Events for the 2024–25 season, which begins in August 2024 and concludes in April 2025. 

Pick up your copy at downtown Selinsgrove businesses or click the button below to page through the online guide.

2024-2025 Guide
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Susquehanna
Friend of the Arts

Become a Susquehanna Friend of the Arts and we will recognize your generosity in our Artist Series event programs. Contributors of $250 or more also receive tickets to each Artist Series event as an acknowledgment of our appreciation.

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Campus Map

Use this map to easily locate Arts & Events buildings, venue locations and parking that are accessible to all guests.

Campus Map

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Susquehanna Arts, Lectures and Performances

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Artist Series

The Artist Series seeks to encourage an aesthetic appreciation of diverse cultures as well as the artistic heritage of humankind. Performances are often linked in ways that advance intellectual engagement.

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Lectures & Speakers Series

Susquehanna’s diverse selection of lectureships and speaker series brings together influential voices to share their expertise and perspectives with the campus community.

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Lore Degenstein Gallery

The Lore Degenstein Gallery, located in the Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center, presents work in four professional exhibitions and one student exhibition each year. 

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Music Productions

Showcasing the talents of gifted campus community, the Department of Music fosters a vibrant musical experience.

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Seavey Reading Series

Internationally recognized writers visit Susquehanna University for free public readings.

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Theatre Productions

The Department of Theatre fills the academic calendar with four large and several small productions a year.

ARTS & EVENTS CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jun
18
Italian Conversation Group
5:00pm EDT
Jun
19
Juneteenth
12:00am EDT
Jun
20
Susquehanna University Closed
12:00am EDT
Jun
22
Pre-College Programs
12:00am EDT
Jun
23
Pre-College Programs
12:00am EDT
VIEW ALL EVENTS

Tickets & Discounts

Tickets are required for Artist Series and Main Stage season performances. Price categories are as follows.

  • Senior: people 60 years of age and older.
  • Susquehanna Student
  • Youth: people 18 years old or younger.
  • All others are charged the adult rate.

A group of 15 or more is entitled to a 10% discount on tickets for the same event when tickets are purchased together.

Patrons who purchase a ticket for two Artist Series events will receive a free ticket for the third Artist Series event.

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Parking & Other Details

Susquehanna guests can park in the lot behind Weber Chapel Auditorium for free during events (see campus map below). If that lot is filled, there is an upper lot to its west.

All venues are accessible to all guests, and legally recognized service animals are permitted by Pennsylvania and federal laws.

University buildings are smoke free, including electronic cigarettes. Wireless internet access is available throughout campus. To gain access to the SU GUEST network, register your device (access expires daily).

campus map
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Susquehanna University

514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, Pa. 17870

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Box Office
Degenstein Center Theater, lobby

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Phone

570-372-ARTS

Hours: Monday–Friday, 12–5 p.m.