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Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
Michigan Technological University's performing arts center in Houghton, home to the largest concert hall in the Keweenaw.
01 / The story of this place
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The Rozsa Center is on the university campus. Its 2026/27 season mixes touring music, Broadway, acrobatics and comedy with university ensemble concerts, spanning classical, jazz and world music.
- Largest concert hall in the Keweenaw
- University ensemble concerts
- Broadway, acrobatics and comedy
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03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PMBackstage Jazz: Small Groups – Michigan Tech Jazz
Various small ensembles from Michigan Tech Jazz perform a range of jazz repertoire including historically significant pieces and original compositions arranged by MTU jazz students. The performances feature special guests, the Michigan Tech choir conScience.
Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PMBackstage Jazz: Small Groups – Michigan Tech Jazz
Various small ensembles from Michigan Tech Jazz perform a range of jazz repertoire including historically significant pieces and original compositions arranged by MTU jazz students. The performances feature special guests, the Michigan Tech choir conScience.
Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PMHome for the Holidays: Film Screening & Holiday Movie Trivia
Michigan Technological University presents National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Saturday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rozsa Center in Houghton, followed by holiday movie trivia hosted by comedian Hailey Macias. Film and trivia admission is Pay As You're Able, with a $12 full fee.
Dec 4, 2026, 8:00 AMWhimsy and wonder: fall student art showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
The fall semester student art showcase at Michigan Tech presents works by students from Scenic Art and Foundations in Entertainment Design and Visual Arts. Held at Rozsa Art Galleries, the exhibition is publicly accessible without charge.
Dec 4, 2026, 5:00 PMReception for Whimsy and Wonder: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
The Whimsy and Wonder fall student art showcase at Michigan Tech's Rozsa Art Galleries featured works produced by students from the Scenic Art and Foundations in Entertainment Design and Visual Arts programs. A public reception included artists discussing their creations while refreshments were served.
Dec 5, 2026, 1:00 PMWhimsy and wonder: fall student art showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
The fall semester student art showcase at Michigan Tech presents works by students from Scenic Art and Foundations in Entertainment Design and Visual Arts. Held at Rozsa Art Galleries, the exhibition is publicly accessible without charge.
Dec 6, 2026, 7:30 PMSongs of the Season - Choirs of Michigan Tech
Performances by the Michigan Tech Concert Choir and conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers feature a diverse repertoire celebrating the winter season and the promise of a new year. The concerts are conducted by Susie Byykkonen and Jana Nyberg at the Rozsa Center's Black Performance Hall.
Dec 7, 2026, 8:00 AMWhimsy and wonder: fall student art showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
The fall semester student art showcase at Michigan Tech presents works by students from Scenic Art and Foundations in Entertainment Design and Visual Arts. Held at Rozsa Art Galleries, the exhibition is publicly accessible without charge.
Dec 8, 2026, 8:00 AMWhimsy and wonder: fall student art showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries
The fall semester student art showcase at Michigan Tech presents works by students from Scenic Art and Foundations in Entertainment Design and Visual Arts. Held at Rozsa Art Galleries, the exhibition is publicly accessible without charge.
Dec 12, 2026, 7:30 PMTragic parody – Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra
The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra performs a musical journey including Russia’s defeat of Napoleon, a humorous Tchaikovsky parody, a tragic witch murder story, and the fanciful adventures of a prankster character.
Jan 29, 2027, 5:00 PMReception for the artworks of Kenyon Hansen and Lindsey Heiden - Rozsa Art Galleries
Rozsa Art Galleries presents works by Kenyon Hansen and Lindsey Heiden, featuring a reception with refreshments and artist talks. The exhibition is open from late January to the end of March, showcasing the artists' creations as part of the Michigan Tech Art Series.
Feb 13, 2027, 7:30 PMCelebration of Concertos - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra
The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra features talented winners of an Upper Peninsula-wide concerto competition performing their solos. Founded in 1971, the orchestra includes Michigan Tech students, faculty, and community musicians, presenting various orchestral and musical events in the region.
Mar 4, 2027, 7:30 PMHuskies Pep Band annual concert
The Huskies Pep Band performs a vibrant set of classic rock and pop tunes arranged in their signature energetic style at the Rozsa Center. Established in 1967, the band has a rich history of performances at various events and ceremonies.
Mar 17, 2027, 7:30 PMSmall Groups feat. Video Game Jazz Ensemble - Michigan Tech Jazz
The Video Game Music Jazz Ensemble, a student-led group dedicated to arranging and performing music from popular video games, performed a live jazz concert as part of the Michigan Tech Jazz series at Rozsa Backstage in Houghton. The event featured about 90 minutes of music including an intermission.
Mar 18, 2027, 7:30 PMSmall Groups feat. Video Game Jazz Ensemble - Michigan Tech Jazz
The Video Game Music Jazz Ensemble, a student-led group dedicated to arranging and performing music from popular video games, performed a live jazz concert as part of the Michigan Tech Jazz series at Rozsa Backstage in Houghton. The event featured about 90 minutes of music including an intermission.
Apr 9, 2027, 7:30 PMDon Keranen Jazz Festival 2027: Concerts
Michigan Tech jazz alumni come home once every five years, and 2027 is the big reunion: the Don Keranen Jazz Festival opens Friday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Rozsa Backstage in Houghton with the R&D Jazz Band and the brand-new MTU Jazz Choir.
Apr 10, 2027, 2:00 PMDon Keranen Jazz Festival 2027: Masterclass – Michigan Tech Jazz
Michigan Tech Jazz hosts a free masterclass for high school musicians on Saturday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at the Rozsa Center in Houghton. Adam Meckler and Drew Kilpela teach a tune by ear, and you get to play it that night with the Jazz Lab Band.
Apr 10, 2027, 7:30 PMDon Keranen Jazz Festival 2027: Concerts
Michigan Tech's jazz ensembles and returning alumni take the Rozsa Backstage stage in Houghton on Saturday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. for the Don Keranen Jazz Festival, with UP jazz legends Drew Kilpela and Pat Booth as guest soloists.
Apr 16, 2027, 8:00 AMKaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase at Rozsa Art Galleries
Michigan Tech students show off their end-of-semester work in Kaleidoscope Dreams, opening Friday, April 16, at Rozsa Art Galleries in Houghton and running through April 20. The reception is Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., and admission is free.
Apr 16, 2027, 5:00 PMKaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase Reception at Rozsa Art Galleries
Michigan Tech students show off their semester's work at the Kaleidoscope Dreams reception on Friday, April 16, 2027, at 5 p.m. at the Rozsa Art Galleries in Houghton. Admission is free, and the artists talk about their pieces until 7.
Apr 16, 2027, 7:30 PMAwakenings – Superior Wind Symphony and Campus Concert Band
Michigan Tech's Superior Wind Symphony and Campus Concert Band play Friday, April 16, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rozsa Center in Houghton. The program explores creativity, self-understanding and epiphany; tickets are Pay As You're Able, with a $20 full fee.
Apr 17, 2027, 1:00 PMKaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase at Rozsa Art Galleries
Michigan Tech students show off their end-of-semester work in Kaleidoscope Dreams on Saturday, April 17, from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Rozsa Art Galleries in Houghton. The art comes from the Art on Site and Scenic and Entertainment Design classes, and admission is free.
Apr 19, 2027, 8:00 AMKaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase at Rozsa Art Galleries
Michigan Tech students show off their end-of-semester work in the Kaleidoscope Dreams spring showcase on Monday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rozsa Art Galleries in Houghton. The exhibit runs April 16-20 and admission is free.
Apr 20, 2027, 8:00 AMKaleidoscope Dreams: Spring Student Art Showcase
Michigan Tech students show off their end-of-semester work in Kaleidoscope Dreams at the Rozsa Art Galleries in Houghton, April 16-20, with Tuesday, April 20, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You'll see pieces from the Art on Site and Scenic and Entertainment Design classes, and admission is free.
Apr 24, 2027, 7:30 PMChoral-Orchestral Playlist 2.0 - Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and Choirs of Michigan Tech
The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra and the Choirs of Michigan Tech team up on Saturday, April 24, 2027, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rozsa Center in Houghton. Expect choral-orchestral favorites from operas, oratorios and requiems. Tickets are available online or at the Rozsa Box Office.
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