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The University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts is home to the Departments of Art, Music and Theatre.

10/08/2026

❗️Due to the threat of hurricane Isaias, the following events have been canceled:
UWF Singers Concert, 10/8
TAG “Make It Last” Reception 10/8
Alice in Wonderland, 10/9
Alice in Wonderland, 10/10
TAG Artist Workshop 10/10
Alice in Wonderland, 10/11
Symphonic Band, 10/11
Music Hall Artist Series ft. Cheryl Star, 10/12

Refunds are available for all paid productions. If you wish to donate the cost of your ticket to the CFPA as a gift, thank you. Please email [email protected] to exchange for any 2026-2027 theatrical production, or contact us by 10/30 to receive a refund.

‼️Depending on the storm’s path and severity, the Theatre Department is considering adding a Monday evening performance of Alice in Wonderland on 10/12 for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to see the show. We will share more information as soon as we can.

10/06/2026

🎩It’s National Mad Hatter Day! Journey with us down the rabbit hole for the final weekend of Alice In Wonderland!

Performances are on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30pm, Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10:00am and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:30pm. Audiences are invited to come in costume as their favorite character and stay after the performance on Oct. 10 to meet and take pictures with selected characters onstage.

Get tickets TODAY by visiting/ calling our Box Office from 1-5 pm, open Monday-Friday at 850-857-6285 or visit uwf.edu/tickets!

10/05/2026

It's Marquee Monday! See what's happening this week at the CFPA!✨

🎻Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. for the UWF Runge Strings performance under the direction of Dr. Leonid Yanovsky and
Professor Cody Martin. This is sure to be an incredible night you won't want to miss.

🎶 Join us on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. for the UWF Singers for their annual “Collaborations” concert. In their first concert of the season, the UWF Singers and Concert Choir will be joined by Troy Frequency and Troy Concert Chorale for a selection of fall repertoire. The program also includes a combined number by the UWF Singers & Troy Concert Chorale, a first-ever collaboration. We hope to see you there!

🌈 Join us for week two of "Alice In Wonderland"! Based on the book by Lewis Carroll, this show follows the classic tale of Alice and her adventures in a strange new world after tumbling down the rabbit hole. Featuring all the beloved characters including the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, and Cheshire Cat, this is sure to be a magical journey you won't want to miss!

🎺 On Sunday, October 11, under the direction of Dr. Sean Kelley, the Symphonic Band will perform a variety of pieces at the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church at 75 Fairpoint Dr. The concert will showcase performances by both the UWF Concert Band and Symphonic band, presenting en engaging performance. The Symphonic Band is composed of musicians from all majors on campus. Don't miss out on this incredible afternoon of music!

🎟️ Get tickets TODAY by visiting/ calling our Box Office from 1-5 pm, open Monday-Friday at 850-857-6285 or visit uwf.edu/tickets to get them online!

10/02/2026

🎻Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. for the UWF Runge Strings performance under the direction of Dr. Leonid Yanovsky and Professor Cody Martin. This is sure to be an incredible night you won't want to miss.

🎶 The concert will be held in the Rolfs Music Hall at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts, building 82, on the Pensacola campus. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.

🎟️ Get tickets TODAY by visiting/ calling our Box Office from 1-5 pm, open Monday-Friday at 850-857-6285 or visit uwf.edu/tickets to get them online!

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09/28/2026

Are you ready for a night of some incredible music? Join the UWF Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Commons Great Hall, Building 22, on the UWF Pensacola campus, under the direction of Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola for an informal evening of vocal and instrumental jazz at the University of West Florida . The group will present works by Shorty Rogers, Paul Baker, Peggy Lee, Antonio Carlos Jobim, John Ellis and more. This sure to be a night you won't want to miss!🎺

This performance is free and open to the public!

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09/18/2026

opens their production of "Alice In Wonderland" on October 2nd! Based on the book by Lewis Carroll, this show follows the classic tale of Alice and her adventures in a strange new world after tumbling down the rabbit hole. Featuring all the beloved characters including the White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, and Cheshire Cat, this is sure to be a magical journey you won't want to miss! 🌈

❗️Events are planned especially for children. A 10 a.m. matinee will be added on Saturday, Oct. 10, to accommodate young audiences. Please note that there will be no 7:30 p.m. performance on Oct. 10.Audiences will be invited to come in costume as their favorite character and stay after the performance on Oct. 4 and Oct. 10 to meet and take pictures with characters onstage.

🎟️ Get tickets TODAY by visiting/ calling our Box Office from 1-5 pm, open Monday-Friday at 850-857-6285 or visit uwf.edu/tickets to get them online!

09/16/2026

Join us for a night of music featuring Mezzo-Soprano Kimberly James, with a tone described as “rich” and “resonant,” and performances noted for vocal strength, nuance, musicality and convincing dramatic portrayals! 🎼

🎶The University of West Florida Dr. Grier Williams School of Music is bringing Kimberly James for a one night performance on Tuesday, September 22!

🎟️ Get tickets TODAY by visiting/ calling our Box Office from 1-5 pm, open Monday-Friday at 850-857-6285 or visit uwf.edu/tickets to get them online!
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09/14/2026

t’s Marquee Monday! See what’s happening in the coming weeks at the CFPA!✨

🎹 Join us for a night of music on Thursday, September 17th, for The Tu Masters Piano Duo, performing “AS ONE: Celebrating Great Piano Duos of the Past” performed by Hsiang Tu and Richard Masters! This is sure to be a wonderful night full of incredible music!

🎨🎶We are so excited to celebrate two of our professors as they present in the UWF Right of Passage Lecture series on on Friday, September 18, at 2 p.m. in the Argonaut Athletic Club! The prestigious Rite of Passage Lecture Series celebrates UWF faculty recently promoted to full professor. This Rite of Passage features Dr. Peter Steenblik, Professor in The Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, and Ms. Carrie Fonder, Professor in the Department of Art and Design. You don’t want to miss this wonderful event!

🎟️ Get tickets TODAY by visiting/ calling our Box Office from 1-5 pm, open Monday-Friday at 850-857-6285 or visit uwf.edu/tickets to get them online!

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09/12/2026

Congratulations to UWF Williams School of Music alum Honya Richbourg for being named West Navarre Intermediate School Teacher of the Year. Bringing her love of music and art to the next generation of artists and art supporters.

09/10/2026

🎶🎨We are so excited to celebrate two of our professors as they present in the UWF Right of Passage Lecture series on on Friday, September 18, at 2 p.m. in the Argonaut Athletic Club! The prestigious Rite of Passage Lecture Series celebrates UWF faculty recently promoted to full professor. This Rite of Passage features Dr. Peter Steenblik, Professor in The Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, and Ms. Carrie Fonder, Professor in the Department of Art and Design. We hope to see you there!✨

🆓This event is free to the public and no tickets are required!

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