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Founded in 1833, Oberlin is one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Its Conservatory of Music and its art museum have secured Oberlin’s reputation for artistic excellence. For those who live within driving distance of Oberlin, it is a haven for the performing and visual arts and a citadel for the life of the mind.

Each year we present a range of intellectual voices and artistic and performance visionaries through the Artist Recital Series, Convocation Series, and our opera theater, theater, and dance productions. Additionally, the Allen Memorial Art Museum enriches the community’s educational and cultural life.

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Commencement Celebrations Calendar

Thursday, May 22, 2025 to Monday, May 26, 2025

Oberlin is planning a weekend of celebrations for the Class of 2025, culminating with Commencement on Monday, May 26. Please note that some meals and performances require tickets and/or advance registration. Events will be added to this calendar throughout the spring, so check back often. Reunion...

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Artist Recital Series

Sunday, September 1, 2024 to Saturday, May 31, 2025

Oberlin's 2024-25 series continues the legacy of presenting celebrated musical artists with six extraordinary concerts in Finney Chapel.

Black History Month

Thursday, February 1, 2024 to Saturday, March 9, 2024

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson laid the groundwork for Black History Month by establishing the first Negro History Week, an event dedicated to celebrating the history, politics, and culture of Black people.

Dance 2024–25 Season

Sunday, September 1, 2024 to Saturday, May 31, 2025

Dance happens all over Oberlin’s campus, as a part of everyday life, in site-specific work, and in faculty-choreographed productions and student-run performances. Dance at Oberlin integrates...

Homecoming 2024 Calendar

Friday, September 27, 2024 to Sunday, September 29, 2024

Join us Homecoming Weekend for a celebration of all things Oberlin! Enjoy concerts and live performances, Illumination on Tappan Square, sporting events, art exhibits, open houses and campus tours,...

Oberlin at Hidden Valley

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 to Sunday, January 21, 2024

Hidden Valley Music Seminars, An Institute of the Arts is located in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Range in the world famous Carmel/Monterey area. Since 1963, Hidden Valley has worked to engage...

Omar at Oberlin

Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Sunday, December 8, 2024

On December 6, Oberlin College & Conservatory is proud to present a special concert performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera Omar at Finney Chapel. Composed by Rhiannon Giddens ’00...

Opera 2024-25 Season

Sunday, September 1, 2024 to Saturday, May 31, 2025

Oberlin Opera has long been synonymous with excellence. Staging two major productions with orchestra each year, Oberlin Opera often challenges the operatic norm, and its performances have received critical acclaim.

Theater 2024–25 Season

Sunday, September 1, 2024 to Saturday, May 31, 2025

We pride ourselves on cultivating a dynamic and supportive theater culture that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and the creation of new connections across fields. New forms of community...