Fill your senses with music, dance, art, and new ideas
See chart-topping entertainers. Find endless options for fun. It’s no wonder that Pullman stands among Washington’s Top 5 most exciting places to live.
On campus
Entertainment, arts, and celebrations
Beasley Coliseum
Your destination for major WSU Pullman events
Black History Month
An annual February celebration
Performing arts
Professional theater, music, and performance art
Festival of Contemporary Art Music
Celebrating contemporary art music and the composers who create it
Libraries’ Atrium Music
Lunch-hour concerts held most Fridays during the academic year
Museum of Art
Meaningful encounters with creativity and innovation
Pah-Loots-Pu Pow Wow
A gathering for all, with songs and dances of indigenous people
School of Music
Must-see events for music lovers
Student Entertainment Board
Art exhibits, concerts, movie screenings, and more
Humanitas Festival
A celebration of arts from around the world
Exhibits, lectures, and workshops
Museum of Anthropology
Archaeological collections from Eastern Washington, as well as objects representative of the culture of Native American tribes in the Inland Northwest since contact with Europeans
Bear Center
For research, education, and conservation of bears worldwide. See live grizzly bears!
Conner Natural History Museum
The largest public collection of preserved birds and mammals in the Pacific Northwest—more than 700 species
James Entomological Collection
Over 1.25 million specimens of insects and related arthropods, the majority from the Pacific Northwest
Mycological Herbarium
Approximately 70,000 specimens of fungi. Located in the Vogel Plant Biosciences Building. Visits by appointment.
Geology museums
The Jacklin Collection of cut and polished petrified wood, the Culver Study Memorial, and the S. Elroy McCaw Fluorescent Mineral Display
Jewett Observatory
A window to the heavens, with the largest refracting telescope in the state of Washington
Ownbey Herbarium
Nearly 350,000 specimens of plants and lichens
Potter Memorial Lecture Series (Department of Philosophy)
A lecture from an internationally known philosopher
Student Entertainment Board
Art exhibits, movie screenings, and more
University Planetarium
Take a sky tour, led by the Department of Astronomy
Wellbeing Program workshops and events
Improving the quality of life for individuals and communities
Robert P. Worthman Veterinary Anatomy Teaching Museum
Hundreds of preserved specimens of large and small domestic animals, birds, and wild species
Off campus
In Pullman
Festival Dance and Performing Arts
Performances by acclaimed ballet, modern dance, jazz, musical theater, and ethnic dance companies
The Bell Tower
Folk, indie, rock, hip hop—hear it all at this concert house and event venue
Palouse Choral Society
Performing music from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods, through to 20th century and contemporary choral works
National Lentil Festival
Food, music, arts and crafts—all in celebration of a wonderful little legume
Palouse Discovery Science Center
Hands-on activities let kids of all ages explore scientific concepts
Pullman Civic Theatre
Affordable, live entertainment for the community. Creative outlets and educational opportunities for theater participants of all ages.
Village Center Cinemas
8 screens of entertainment
Washington Idaho Symphony
Bringing live classical music to the people of the Palouse
In neighboring towns
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn
A former dairy barn transformed into a center for regional, fine, and folk art. Located in Uniontown, 17 miles southeast of Pullman.
The Bank Left Gallery
A regional arts gallery located in the Old Bank Building in downtown Palouse, 15 miles northeast of Pullman
Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre
An historic (circa 1908) movie theater, concert hall, and home of Moscow Community Theater. Located in downtown Moscow, Idaho, 10 miles west of Pullman.
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Renowned jazz masters join with students to celebrate a truly American form of music. Held at the University of Idaho in Moscow, 10 miles west of Pullman.
McConnell Mansion Museum
An historic 2-story house built in 1886, restored to reflect periods in its history. Located in Moscow, Idaho, 10 miles west of Pullman.
Moscow Farmers’ Market
A Saturday morning event that celebrates local farmers, artists, craftspeople, and musicians. Held May through October in downtown Moscow, Idaho, 10 miles west of Pullman.
Moscow Renaissance Fair
An annual celebration of spring with artisans, food, music, crafts, and more. Held the first weekend of May in East City Park in Moscow, Idaho, 10 miles west of Pullman.
Red Barn Farms
A country venue for festivals and concerts, located 14 miles south of Pullman
Rendezvous in the Park
A mid-July outdoor concert series held in East City Park in Moscow, Idaho, 10 miles west of Pullman
Entertainment all around you
Another college town next door
Just 7 miles east of Pullman lies the University of Idaho, which forms the heart of another college town called Moscow. With two towns just ten minutes apart, you can choose from twice as many entertainment options.
Easy drive to major cities
Eager to travel? It’s less than a day’s drive to any major city in the Pacific Northwest.