The Ohio State University at Marion is pleased to announce the 2026–2027 season of Five Nights on Campus, the university’s longstanding community performing arts series. Designed to offer exceptional and diverse cultural and educational experiences, the series continues its mission of welcoming the community into campus life and engaging audiences from across Ohio State Marion’s seven‑county service region. This year’s lineup features an exciting mix of classic rock tributes, a Vegas‑style Rat Pack revue, jazz, early American roots music, and world‑class illusion, reflecting the program’s commitment to variety and artistic excellence.
The season opens October 8, 2026, with Liverpool Lads, a Northeast Ohio Beatles tribute band known for authentic instrumentation and energetic performances. On November 12, 2026, Rick and Sharona bring a high‑energy Rat Pack‑style show filled with classic hits and Vegas flair. The series resumes March 11, 2027, with Tom Todd’s Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show, followed by Bent String on April 8, 2027, offering a rich blend of acoustic blues, jazz, and early American roots music. The season concludes May 13, 2027, with Rusty Ammerman’s Dimension of Illusion, a fast‑paced mix of magic, comedy, and audience participation.
All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium, with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are general seating, and both individual and season tickets are now available. Ticket prices remain unchanged for 2026–2027, with individual tickets set at $10 for general admission, $9 for seniors, $4 for students, and $8 for campus faculty and staff. Season ticket prices also remain the same, at $60 for Scarlet & Gray Patron tickets, $35 general admission, $30 for seniors, $15 for students, and $30 for campus faculty and staff. Tickets may be purchased online at https://go.osu.edu/fivenights, at the door the evening of each event or by contacting Jodi Somerlot at (740) 725‑6156 or somerlot.30@osu.edu for ticketing or sponsorship information.
Ohio State Marion extends special thanks to the 2026–27 season sponsors: Marion Technical College, Stifel, UniPrint, Wm. Kay Davis Foundation, iHeart Media, Pillar Credit Union, and Whirlpool, along with support from The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Marion County and Buckeye Backers, Ohio State Marion’s volunteer group. Five Nights on Campus remains a vibrant tradition that brings people together for memorable evenings of music, performance, and community connection.