Northrop

05/13/2026

⏰ Get ready! Northrop's 26-27 Season announcement is just one week away! ⏰

Sign up for Northrop's Email Club to be the first to see what will be on stage, and receive updates on legendary performances you won't want to miss.

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05/11/2026

Behind every Northrop commencement is a story. 🎓🎶

This month, University academic technologist, engineer, and musician Steve Panizza will perform original compositions for the College of Pharmacy Class of 2026 on Northrop’s historic Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ, one of the largest remaining concert hall organs in the country.

Read more about the passion, artistry, and connection behind this special commencement tradition:

Academic technologist Steve Panizza is often found in the classroom showing students and faculty how to use equipment properly. But when the class of 2026 walks across the stage at commencement, he’ll be found on stage, behind the keys of one of the largest and only remaining concert hall pipe org...

05/08/2026

Northrop is Hiring! ✨ Student Backstage Tech Support

Ever wanted to work backstage on bringing professional productions to life? Join Northrop's production team with this part-time position that is perfect for students interested in audio, video, lighting operations, and the performing arts ✨ Job ID: 372885

Learn more about this opportunity: z.umn.edu/stu372885

05/06/2026

Wed, May 6 🍕 Check out the schedule for Northrop's 2026 Study-In!
NOTE: Plaza doors are locked - When arriving, please enter through the East and West doors.

Noon - 4 p.m.
✨Recwell Chair Massage.

Noon - 5 p.m.
✨Studying Tables
✨Scavenger Hunt
✨Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing Table
✨Outdoor Games & Activities
✨Crafting Corner
✨Photo Booth
✨Snacks + Swag Table

12:30 p.m.
✨Pizza Lucé

1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
✨Beginning Contemporary Dance Class

2:45 p.m.
✨“Parasite” Film Screening: 2:45 p.m.

Learn more 📚 z.umn.edu/StudyIn26

05/05/2026

Gophers!! Northrop's Study-In is almost here 🙌 Here's everything to expect to help you unwind from the stress of finals:

✨Grab a free slice of Pizza Lucé pizza
✨Get a massage at the Recwell massage chair
✨Go on a Scavenger Hunt
✨Play outdoor lawn games
✨Create personalized crafts in the crafting corner
✨Snap a picture at the photo booth
✨Grab free snacks and swag
✨Participate in a free dance class
✨Watch a movie ("Parasite")

See you at Study-In! 🍕 z.umn.edu/StudyIn26

05/04/2026

Be the first to see what’s coming next ✨

Sign up for Northrop's Email Club to receive early access to our season announcement and updates on shows you won’t want to miss!

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05/03/2026

Students—It's officially finals week!

Wed, May 6, relax, unwind, and step back from the stress of the school year at Northrop's 2026 Study-In. Whether it be by grabbing a free slice of pizza, catching a screening of the award-winning "Parasite", or letting your creativity flow at the crafting corner, Study-In has something for you to help make the week just a bit easier 📚🙌

View the schedule 🗓️ z.umn.edu/StudyIn26

05/02/2026

Discover how Northrop's historic pipe organ steps into the world of Tango, pairing seamlessly with the University Singers and the violin/cello duo of Stephanie Arado and Matt Haimovitz. An Evening of Organ and Choir is still available to watch on demand through Sun, May 3 🎥 z.umn.edu/organ-and-choir

Learn more in our latest blog 🎵 z.umn.edu/organchoir-blog

05/01/2026

Weren't able to catch An Evening of Organ & Choir live? No worries! The full performance is available online to stream on demand through May 3.

Don't miss out on this stunning sonic marriage of organ and voice 🎼 z.umn.edu/organ-and-choir

04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day from Northrop, where nearly 100 years of artistry, culture, and community come to life on stage. From world-renowned companies traveling across continents to beloved local artists rooted right here in Minnesota, dance at Northrop connects us to stories, traditions, and each other.

Here at the heart of the University of Minnesota, every performance is an invitation: to feel something new, to see the world differently, and to be moved—together.

What dance has moved you lately? ✨