Arts & Culture

UK Opera Theatre presents world premiere of ‘A Nation of Others’

Two people stand indoors near a brick wall and windows, talking. One wears a knit cap and jacket; the other wears a hard hat and holds a clipboard.
By Mark Mozingo
Feb. 23, 2026

Monday

UK Jazz Studies presents 17th annual Big Band Blast April 4

Conductor raising hand; text reads ‘Big Band Blast XVII – UK Jazz Studies, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Monday

UK Theatre and Dance brings Jazz Age to life with ‘The Great Gatsby’

Promotional poster for “The Great Gatsby” with a tuxedoed figure holding a champagne glass, listing April 9–12 and April 17-19, 2026 performances at the Guignol Theatre in Lexington.
March 26, 2026

UK alum returns to campus for ‘Curators in Conversation’

Poster for ‘Curators in Conversation’ event, with event details and a photo of a person standing with arms crossed.
March 20, 2026

UK Symphony concert features Kentucky premiere, concerto competition winner

A person wearing a light purple button-down shirt holds an oboe upright while standing outdoors, with green foliage and pink flowers softly blurred in the background.
Feb. 18, 2026

UK SA/VS presents a Transatlantic student photography collaboration

A child wearing blue shorts is captured midair in a horizontal position, arms outstretched, as they leap into deep blue water below.
Feb. 16, 2026

Five original student works transform UK Fine Arts Building into multivenue experience

Promotional graphic for ‘A Collective in Muse’ featuring a performer stepping through an empty picture frame with dramatic lighting and text detailing event dates and location.
Feb. 5, 2026

From Greek tragedy to Percy Jackson: UK Theatre and Dance sets a dynamic ’26-27 season

A performer jumps midair as confetti bursts around them on a dark stage, while another performer stands nearby watching; three hanging props resembling piñatas or suspended sculptures are positioned above them.
Feb. 3, 2026

UK choirs celebrate love with a Valentine’s Day-themed concert, ‘That’s Amore!’

A concert poster with a pink and blue night sky illustration reading ‘That’s Amore!’ and listing details for a UK Treble Choir and Choristers performance on Feb. 17 at Singletary Recital Hall.
Feb. 3, 2026

Strings that still sing: UK welcomes historic Violins of Hope collection

A close-up of the back of a violin featuring an inlaid six-pointed star design made of light-colored decorative materials. The wood has a warm, glossy brown finish with visible grain.
Jan. 29, 2026

Warhol Foundation supports UK Art Museum research on pioneering photographers

A large group of people gathered around a long, decorated table at a celebratory event.

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