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Performing arts live here

Looking for music, theatre, or dance performances to be a part of or simply attend and enjoy? You're in the right place! Check out the events below or in the events calendar to the right for specific dates and times.

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The music and theatre arts department presents more than 100 concerts and recitals each year, featuring large and small student vocal, band and orchestra ensembles; four mainstage plays; an active opera theatre ensemble; a one-act play festival; touring theatre; a dance concert, and several special events such as the nationally-recognized Jazz Festival, Gatsby's Gala and Viennese Ball.

Below you'll find performances we've put on throughout the past few years, as well as some of our signature events that happen annually. If you're interested in viewing one of our performances but can't make it to Eau Claire — check out our live-streaming page or contact us to purchase a CD from one of our groups.

Upcoming Events

Annual Major Performances

A view from the bandstand at Gatsby's Gala.
Gatsby's Gala
Celebrate 10 years of the Gatsby's Gala on November 9th, 2024, the annual party/fundraiser that will whisk you back to the roaring '20s! Complete with raucous big bands, exquisite ballroom decor, and vintage black-tie attire, you'll be surrounded by the sights and sounds of the era!

With our organizational focus being on supporting and promoting the culture of jazz music, Gatsby's Gala is a fundraiser for both the Eau Claire Jazz Festival and the UW-Eau Claire Jazz Studies program. Expect to hear UW-Eau Claire Jazz ensembles I and II, and vibrant guest performers throughout the night. You'll hear all your favorite swing classics, sultry ballads, and a few modern twists that you'll be sure to love. Grab your dancing shoes and get ready for an unforgettable night!
orchestra on stage at Pablo
Annual Holiday Concert
You are cordially invited to enjoy a festive holiday tradition as the UW-Eau Claire Foundation welcomes the community to the university’s annual Holiday Concert, now held at the Pablo Center at the Confluence. For decades, we've taken this time to showcase our students’ extraordinary musical talents and to spread holiday joy. Join us Sunday, December 8, 2024 for a spectacular performance in this state-of-the-art venue.
2022 Viennese Ball ballroom dancers in fine attire
Viennese Ball
Join us for the 50th Annual Viennese Ball on Friday, April 4 & Saturday, April 5, 2025! The Viennese Ball is a formal event recalling the romance and elegance of 19th-century Vienna, Austria through an evening of performances by the UWEC Music and Theatre students all night long.
Jazz Fest saxophonist
Eau Claire Jazz Festival
The Eau Claire Jazz Festival (April 11th-12th, 2025) is a regional music festival, dedicated to educating, entertaining and promoting jazz. Since 1967, the Eau Claire Jazz Festival has maintained a standard of excellence in jazz education and performance. This educational and cultural jazz festival has earned its distinction as one of the oldest and largest events by providing local, national and international artists the opportunity to showcase their creative work and by highlighting the enduring elements and important directions in this distinctly American music. Furthermore, the Eau Claire Jazz Festival is the largest student run festival in the United States. With a board made of community members to oversee, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire students perform all duties needed in order to support the festival making it one of a kind.
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Music and Theatre Arts Department

Haas Fine Arts Center 156
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
United States