What Events and Performances Does the Notre Dame Band List?

The Notre Dame Band site lists two main kinds of public events: football game-day performances at Notre Dame Stadium and concert performances, such as the Symphonic Winds & Band Concert at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Each listing on the site includes a date, and concert listings also give a start and end time and a venue. The events shown are a snapshot of what is posted on band.nd.edu, so check the site's Events section for the current schedule before making plans.

Football game-day events

The band's game-day listings are tied to the home football schedule at Notre Dame Stadium. The site describes the full game-day experience: the "Concert on the Steps," the march to the stadium, the parade in front of fans, and the entrance in front of a stadium crowd. The posted events reflect that role.

These are listed as all-day events, which fits a game day rather than a single performance slot. If you want to see the band specifically, the site's description of game day points to the pregame concert and the march to the stadium as the moments where the band is most visible outside the stadium itself.

Concert performances

The site also lists standalone concerts by band ensembles. The example posted is:

• Symphonic Winds & Band Concert — Sun, Nov 22, 3:00 pm–4:30 pm, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center.

Unlike the football listings, this one has a defined start and end time and an indoor venue, so it is the clearest option if you want a seated concert rather than a game-day atmosphere.

How to use the listings

1. Open band.nd.edu and go to the Events section.
2. Note the date, time, and location for each listing. Football events are marked "All Day" at Notre Dame Stadium; concerts give a time window and a named venue.
3. Use "View all events" to see listings beyond the few shown on the main page.
4. Re-check close to the date, since the posted events are only those currently listed on the site.

The site does not state ticket requirements, admission rules, or whether events are open to the public beyond what each listing shows, so confirm those details through the venue or the band before attending.

Related pages worth knowing

• News: the site posts newsletters and announcements, such as the Fall 2026 (October) Newsletter and Summer 2026 (July) Newsletter, plus news of Paul Popiel being named Kenn and Pamela Ricci Director of Bands and professor of music at Notre Dame. These can signal upcoming activity but are not event listings.
• Prospective students: if you are considering the band rather than just watching it, the site provides a prospective student visit form to arrange a campus conversation with someone from the band, and a Band Application/Information Form to apply or request more information. The band includes students from the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and Holy Cross College, enrolled in every field of study.
• Giving: gifts to the O'Brien Band Fund support band members throughout the year.