Jeff Goldblum to Morgan Freeman: The complete lineup for FSU Opening Nights for 2025-26
2025
Sept. 5
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra perform live. The star of such films as 'The Fly' and 'Jurassic Park' tickles the ivories with his band (named for his piano teacher) at 7:30 p.m. in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
Sep. 28
Best-selling writer James Patterson, who invented the character of forensic psychologist Alex Cross, and Vanderbilt academic Patrick Leddon discuss their new book 'Disrupt Everything' at 2 p.m. in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
Oct. 3
Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience features young musicians from the movie star's Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Miss., on stage at 7:30 p.m. in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Barring a movie shoot, Freeman will be on hand.
Oct. 14
Louisiana singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon brings his alt-country stylings to town for a show at 7:30 p.m. in the Carriage House at Goodwood Museum and Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road.
Oct. 21
Multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins plays a little bit of everything (banjo, fiddle, guitar) during a country blues show at 7:30 p.m. in the Carriage House at Goodwood Museum and Gardens.
Oct. 30
The sounds of hip-hop and pop collide when the fusion trio New Jazz Underground mashes things up at 7:30 p.m. at Bricks & Brass, 316 W. Tennessee St.
Nov. 5
The cellist OkCello brings his instrument and tape loops along when he puts his spin on classical music and much more at 7:30 p.m. at The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St.
Nov. 12
What happens when American funk-soul gets a Syrian spin? Find out when Bassel & The Supernaturals band strike up the tunes with a first-generation Syrian singer at 7:30 p.m. in Opperman Music Hall on the FSU Music School campus.
Dec. 10
Enjoy the sounds of the holiday season when Tallahassee singer-guitarist Del Suggs presents his annual Almost Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. in Opperman Music Hall.
2026
Jan. 20
Grammy Award-winning songwriter-singer Nicole Zuraitis joins up with the highly capable FSU Jazz Faculty band for evening of tunes at 7:30 p.m. in Opperman Music Hall.
Jan. 23
The Andrew Collins Trio offers a concert of folk and acoustic music at 7:30 p.m. in the Carriage House at Goodwood Museum and Gardens.
Jan. 29
Vintage footage taken at various World Fairs from the Silent Film Era will run while the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra plays tunes by Scott Joplin, John Philip Sousa and more at 7:30 p.m. at the Fred W. Turner Auditorium on the Tallahassee State College campus.
Feb. 3
Hear a new work by Grammy-winner Arturo Sandoval when the Imani Winds and the Boston Brass team up as a 'consortium' of contemporary classical at 7:30 p.m. in Opperman Music Hall.
Feb. 8
The Marching Chiefs band will bring the brass-driven music indoors for a change as the finale in the annual tune-packed Prism concert at 2 p.m. in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
Feb. 12
In case Taylor Swift's immense and expensive Eras stadium tour remained too pricey, catch the next best thing when Lover: The Unofficial Eras Tour tribute stops by in all its Swiftian glory at 7:30 at The Moon.
Feb. 14
Get in tune with your Valentine when the British vocal ensemble Voces8 sings a cappella at 7:30 p.m. at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
Feb. 26
Declared 'top notch' by The New York Times, the chamber orchestra Sphinx Virtuosi lends a touch of classical class at 7:30 p.m. in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
March 5
A salon concert with a performer yet to be announced will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the FSU President's House on Tennessee Street.
March 7
Husband and wife team Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, better known as Shovels & Rope, return to the city with a blend of country, folk and Americana at 7:30 p.m. in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
March 12
Dancer Aakash Odedra presents his highly personal dance work about his mother when ON takes on an international edge with 'Songs of the Bulbul' at 7:30 p.m. in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall.
March 24
The quintet Goitse (a Celtic greeting meaning 'come here') strikes up a blend of original and traditional Irish music at 7:30 p.m. in the Carriage House at Goodwood Museum and Gardens.
April 9
A Band Called Honalee will channel the '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary during a concert at at 7:30 p.m. in the Carriage House at Goodwood Museum and Gardens.
Starting April 16
The annual downtown Chain of Parks arts festival kicks off with a talk by Noah Verrier, the Chain of Parks Presenting Artist. Past artists have included muralist Micheal Rosato and watercolorist Dean Mitchell
Going Hollywood: Florida State's Opening Nights artist series announces new season
HOW MUCH AND WHEN
Depending on show and seating location, ticket prices to ON range from $30 to $135, which includes all fees. Visit openingnights.fsu.edu
Ticket sales will be staggered as follows:• Sponsors and Director Level: July 14 @ 11 a.m.• Producer's Circle: July 22 @ 11 a.m.• Partner: July 24 @ 11 a.m.• Friend: July 28 @11 a.m.• Associate: July 30 @ 11 a.m.• Debut: Aug. 1 @ 11 a.m.• Solo: Aug. 5 @ 11 a.m.• Public On-Sale: Aug. 7 @ 11 a.m.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida State University Opening Nights announces 2025-26 schedule
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