For Centre Students
REAL CONNECTIONS, NEW IDEAS, FREE SHOWS
The Norton Center is your all-access pass to world-class entertainment: free tickets, campus convos, creative hangouts, artist connections and so much more.
Norton Center Box Office
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1-877-HIT-SHOW or 859-236-4692
[email protected]
Free Centre Student Tickets
Scan in at the Box Office beginning at 6:30 p.m. for your free ticket. Student tickets are limited. Arrive early to guarantee your seat.

COLONEL NIGHTS
Grab your friends for five fun nights of live entertainment, free food and a few surprises just for the Colonels. Show ticket required. Scan in when you arrive to receive your free student ticket! Supported by the Department of Student Activities and Greek Life.
You’re Killin’ It Colonels: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
CENTRE CONVOCATIONS
These performances have been designated as Centre College convocations. Students who attend receive one hour of convocation credit. Performance lengths vary. Show ticket required. Scan in when you arrive to receive your free student ticket. The full Centre College convocation calendar and academic policies can be viewed here.
CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
The Norton Center leverages the talents of international touring artists to create powerful experiential learning opportunities for Centre students. Free Creative Conversations, jam sessions, master classes, talkbacks and other opportunities to connect and learn with the artists will be announced throughout the season.
Colonels, are you ready for a โจ magical โจ night!?
You know him from TruTV`s "The Carbonaro Effect," now see him LIVE at the Norton Center! Michael Carbonaro: WONDERBOY hits the stage on Thursday night.
Show up early for our extra-special Colonel Nights pre-show!
โจ Free "Sponge Cake" by @centrecollegedining, Powered by Parkhurst (while supplies last)
โจ Tarot Card Readings with Zarina Moon (limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis)
โจ Magic by Mark Comley
โจ Cafe with cash bar
โจ Mystical photo ops
๐ STUDENTS! Show ticket is required for the performance. Pre-show Colonel Nights activities do not require a ticket. Learn more about how to secure your free tickets at nortoncenter.com
Colonel Nights is brought to you in partnership with Centre College Dining, Powered by Parkhurst, and is supported by the Department of Student Activities and Greek Life.
"He was simply amazing."
Pablo Sainz-Villegas brought the sounds of Spain to Danville last Friday night with an intimate performance that blew us away.
An extra special thanks to the EKU Guitar Ensemble for our pre-show entertainment!
The LO in photosโฆ ๐ผ
From strings in Weisiger to lunchtime serenades in Cowan, The Louisville Orchestra brought another incredible day of free music and community events to Danville as part of their In Harmony tour.
Thanks to everyone who joined us last Friday!
It was a pleasure to host NPR`s ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ and ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ฏ๐๐บ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ to the stage for Centre College`s 2026 Press Distinguished Lecture!
Centre College has a history of bringing trailblazing figures to campus for its Press Distinguished Lecture series, and Saturday night was no exception. Ira Glass, host of "This American Life," and Jad Abumrad, creator and former host of "Radiolab," teamed up for a unique storytelling presentation on the Newlin Hall stage.



