Princeton Events Calendar
We’ve upgraded our calendar to include the latest Princeton theater, music, art, culture and business-community events. Bookmark this page and come back often to plan your next day in Princeton, where there are discoveries around every corner!

Step Afrika at McCarter
Feel the pulse of tradition and innovation collide in Step Afrika!’s The Evolution Tour—an electrifying production that fuses percussive dance with the vibrant soundscape of a live DJ.
7:30 p.m.
Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place

Guided Princeton Five Star Shameless Name Dropping Tour
On this picturesque 3-mile active and upbeat walk with the Princeton Tour Company, you’ll learn the fascinating history of Princeton University and the town's legendary movers and shakers.
1:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.

Guided Ghost Tour, Ghost Hunt & Cemetery Visit
Princeton’s hallowed grounds are pulsing with paranormal activity and this not-so-terrifying-but-eerily-informative tour with the Princeton Tour Company will prove it!
7:00 p.m.
116 Nassau St.

Fall Music Series at Palmer Square
Eco Del Sur performs. Celebrate the fall season with live music every Saturday afternoon on the Green.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
40 Nassau St.

Pumpkin Palooza at the Arts Council of Princeton
The annual art + science bonanza, is back! Enjoy glassblowing workshops, hands-on chemistry and biology experiments, and more family-friendly fall fun.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
102 Witherspoon St.

Cafe Improv
Attendees can expect an evening of exciting local music, poetry, comedy, and more at this longtime Arts Council of Princeton event.
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Solley Theater, 102 Witherspoon St.

Aubree Oliverson Plays Dvořák
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra's 2025-26 season opens with a burst of energy in Bulgarian composer Dobrinka Tabakova’s Orpheus' Comet.
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Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University

Black Cat Habitat at Small World Coffee
Black Cat Habitat performs at Small World Coffee.
7:00 p.m.
14 Witherspoon St.

2025 Rent Party: The Elements of Change
Join Housing Initiatives of Princeton for an energizing evening at Princeton's Frick Chemistry Lab Atrium for food, drinks, music, a silent auction, games and more!
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Frick Chemistry Lab Princeton University, Corner of Washington Road and Scholar Way

Princeton University Campus Art Tour: Main Campus Neighborhood
Get your steps in on a guided outdoor walking tour of one of the country’s most significant collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century sculpture.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Nassau Hall, Princeton University

Parker Cheek Quartet at Triumph Restaurant and Brewery
Parker Cheek Quartet performs at Triumph Restaurant and Brewery.
5:00 p.m.
138 Nassau St.

Stylebook Clothing Swap at Arts Council of Princeton
Bring garments that no longer serve you, and the fashion fates will guide you to new-to-you pieces destined to be yours.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
102 Witherspoon St.

Experience Princeton events
Every month, Experience Princeton holds several events we’d love for you to take part in! Get to know the business community at our Meetups. Hear about our work at our Board Meeting. And for business owners, our Business Breakfast offers a chance to build connections. Here’s more info on upcoming Experience Princeton events:
