Transylvania University | Calendar of Events

May term begins
2026-04-22 | Transylvania University

Alumni Weekend 2026 — Connections That Count
2026-04-23 - 2026-04-26 | Transylvania University

Icarus in Heat — a Contemporary Ballet
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts Center
Icarus | In Heat is a new mythic work that reimagines the fated tale of Icarus as a poetic collision of daddy issues, queer longing, and a lineage of guarded impulse. This all-male contemporary ballet is told through ritual repetition and intimate partnering, tracing the fragile ground between a father and son in the shadow of banishment.
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique serves as the muscular spine: soaring music that teaches a body to fly, and nurtures the unbearable gravity of desire. Fire is framed not as punishment, but an inevitable price of visibility. Flight is the only path toward a radical claiming of selfhood. Visceral, contemporary, and defiantly original, the piece asks how the impulses we inherit drive us—and what must fall away for us to soar.

Purchase Tickets — May 15, 8 p.m.
Purchase Tickets — May 16, 8 p.m.
Purchase Tickets — May 17, 2 p.m.
Free Tickets for Transylvania University Students – All Performances

One Act | One Hour
Mature content/partial nudity

Last day of May term
2026-05-19 | Transylvania University

Senior Send Off
2026-05-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Alumni Plaza

Senior Awards 2026
2026-05-22 03:45 - 17:00 | Carrick Theater — Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Last Lecture 2026
2026-05-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Carrick Theater — Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Commencement
2026-05-23 09:00 | Transylvania University

Summer term begins
2026-06-01 | Transylvania University

Juneteenth holiday
2026-06-19 | Transylvania University

Last day of Summer term
2026-07-03 | Transylvania University

The Swan Lake, Symphony of Lights
2026-10-17 19:00 | Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts Center
“Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights” is the landmark new production of the upcoming season.
Tchaikovsky’s iconic score opens the door to an entirely reimagined world: vivid light design, illuminated costumes, and world-class dancers from around the globe transform the classic ballet into a mesmerizing visual experience.
This is more than a performance — it’s an immersion into a story of love and magic, told through light, movement, and music. Each act unfolds like a living art installation, where timeless tradition meets bold contemporary design.
Discover Swan Lake in a whole new light — a legend reborn with breathtaking imagery and emotional power.
Tickets are now on sale — reserve the best seats early.

Nutcracker, Symphony of Lights
2026-12-19 19:00 | Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts Center
“The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights” is the landmark event of the upcoming season.
Tchaikovsky’s famous score opens the door to a completely reimagined world: glowing costumes and world-class performers transform the classic tale into a captivating visual journey.
This is more than a performance — it’s a full immersion into a story of wonder and transformation, told through light, movement, and sound.
Each scene emerges like a living work of art, where holiday tradition meets bold contemporary design.
Discover The Nutcracker in a new light — a legend reborn with dazzling spectacle and emotional depth.
Tickets are now on sale — secure the best seats in advance.
