Updated 9.18.26
| Event Name | Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | |
| Sep-26 | ||||||
| Modern in Motion XIV (Gala) | Tuesday | 9/22/2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Alost Hall | Admission | |
| NNSS Orchestra Concert with Choirs | Tuesday | 9/22/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Admission | |
| Quarterback Luncheon | Wednesday | 9/23/2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Flying Heart, Natchitoches | $20 per person – Sponsored by Cross Financial | |
| Modern in Motion XIV | Thursday | 9/24/2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Alost Hall | Admission | |
| LPS Kristin Jonina | Thursday | 9/24/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Modern in Motion XIV | Friday | 9/25/2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Alost Hall | Admission | |
| Spirit of Northwestern Matching Band Reunion | Friday | 9/25/2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Flying Heart, Natchitoches | Spirit of Northwestern Matching Band | |
| Young & Young at Heart Performance Day | Saturday | 9/26/2026 | Turpin Stadium | Spirit of Northwestern Matching Band | ||
| Alumni Tailgate | Saturday | 9/26/2026 | 3:30 p.m. | Turpin Stadium | More Details to come | |
| NSU vs. Southeastern (Family Day) | Saturday | 9/26/2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Turpin Stadium | More Details to come | |
| Modern in Motion XIV | Saturday | 9/26/2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Alost Hall | Admission | |
| City Championship Golf Tournament | Saturday | 9/26/2026 | All day | Northwestern Hills Golf Course | Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371 | |
| City Championship Golf Tournament | Sunday | 9/27/2026 | All day | Northwestern Hills Golf Course | Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371 | |
| Modern in Motion XIV | Sunday | 9/27/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | Alost Hall | ||
| Fall 2026 Career Fair | Tuesday | 9/29/2026 | 10:00 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Student Union Ball Room | |
| Wind Symphony Concert | Tuesday | 9/29/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Lafayette Alumni Afterhours Event | Wednesday | 9/30/2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Smash in Youngsville, Louisiana | RSVP to NSU Alumni Lafayette Chapter President, Mary LeBlanc at 337-247-1099 | |
| Leah Forsyth, Faculty English Horn Recital | Wednesday | 9/30/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Event Name | Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | |
| Oct-26 | ||||||
| Jazz Orchestra Concert & CAPA Hall of Fame | Thursday | 10/1/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| As You Like It | Thursday | 10/1/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | AA Fredericks | ||
| Choral Festival | Friday | 10/2/2026 | 8:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | |
| As You Like It | Friday | 10/2/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | AA Fredericks | ||
| As You Like It | Saturday | 10/3/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | AA Fredericks | Admission | |
| As You Like It | Saturday | 10/3/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | AA Fredericks | ||
| As You Like It | Sunday | 10/4/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | AA Fredericks | Admission | |
| Chamber Music Concert | Tuesday | 10/6/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Fall Break | Thursday | 10/8/2026 | All Campuses | |||
| Fall Break | Friday | 10/9/2026 | All Campuses | |||
| Chialing Hsieh Faculty Recital | Saturday | 10/10/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Chamber Music Concert | Tuesday | 10/13/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Quarterback Luncheon | Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Flying Heart, Natchitoches | $20 per person – Sponsored by Cross Financial | |
| Kenneth Saxon Piano Guest Artist | Wednesday | 10/14/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Top of the Boot Music Festival | Friday | 10/16/2026 | All day | Turpin Stadium | https://www.topofthebootmusicfest.com/ | |
| Alumni Tailgate | Saturday | 10/17/2026 | 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Collins Pavillon | More Details to come |
| NSU vs. McNeese (N-side View) | Saturday | 10/17/2026 | noon | Turpin Stadium | More Details to come | |
| Top of the Boot Music Festival | Saturday | 10/17/2026 | All day | https://www.topofthebootmusicfest.com/ | ||
| Homecoming Week Begins with Proud to Be Purple | Monday | 10/19/2026 | More Details to come | |||
| Combined Brass Ensemble Concert | Tuesday | 10/20/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| Quarterback Luncheon | Wednesday | 10/21/2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Flying Heart, Natchitoches | $20 per person – Sponsored by Cross Financial | |
| Drive-thru and Donate to the Pantry on Campus | Thursday | 10/22/2026 | 11:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Bring your donation of canned goods – TBD | |
| Quarterback Luncheon | Thursday | 10/22/2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Merci Beaucoup | $25 tickets, tickets can be purchased at the door | |
| Long Purple Line Cocktail Reception & Jacket Presentation | Thursday | 10/22/2026 | 5:30 p.m. | President’s Residence | By Invitation Only | |
| Q4 Alumni Association Board Meeting | Friday | 10/23/2026 | 8:30 a.m. | Natchitoches Events Center | More Details to come | |
| Foundation Board Meeting | Friday | 10/23/2026 | TBA | |||
| Drums Along the River | Friday | 10/23/2026 | TBA | Downtown River Bank | ||
| Long Purple Line Check in & Doors Open | Friday | 10/23/2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Natchitoches Events Center | Tickets can be purchased | |
| Long Purple Line Luncheon | Friday | 10/23/2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Natchitoches Events Center | Lunch is served | |
| Long Purple Line Induction Ceremony | Friday | 10/23/2026 | Noon | Natchitoches Events Center | More Details to come | |
| David & Sherry Morgan Dedication of the Health Performance Center | Friday | 10/23/2026 | 3:00 p.m. | David & Sherry Morgan Health Performance Center | More Details to come | |
| Parade of Champions: Parade & Pep-Rally | Friday | 10/23/2026 | 5:00 p.m. | Downtown River Front | More Details to come | |
| N-Club Ceremony | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 9:00 a.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Natchitoches Campus | |
| College of Business & Technology Hall of Fame Welcome Breakfast & Induction Ceremony | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 9:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | Russell Hall | Natchitoches Campus |
| Hall of Distinguished Educators Reception & Ceremony | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 10:30/11:00 a.m. | Teacher Education Center | Natchitoches Campus | |
| Colleges & Departments Celebrate Homecoming | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 8-11 a.m. | TBA | More Details to come | |
| Kappa Alpha Golf Tournament | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | TBA | Northwestern Hills Golf Course | Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371 | |
| Alumni Tailgate | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 11:15 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Collins Pavillon | More Details to come |
| Demon Walk | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 11:20 a.m. | Collins Pavillon | More Details to come | |
| Baptist Collegiate Ministries Lunch | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | Noon | Baptist Collegiate Ministries | ||
| Pregame Show | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 1:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | Turpin Stadium | More Details to come |
| NSU vs. Nicholls (Homecoming) | Saturday | 10/24/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | Turpin Stadium | More Details to come | |
| Lyrica & Orpheus Concert | Sunday | 10/25/2026 | 3:00 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| A New Brain | Thursday | 10/29/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Theatre West | Admission | |
| A New Brain | Friday | 10/30/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Theatre West | Admission | |
| A New Brain | Saturday | 10/31/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | Theatre West | Admission | |
| Event Name | Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | |
| Nov-26 | ||||||
| A New Brain | Sunday | 11/1/2026 | 2:00 p.m. | Theatre West | Admission | |
| A New Brain | Sunday | 11/1/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Theatre West | Admission | |
| NNSS Orchestra Concert | Tuesday | 11/3/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Admission | |
| Quarterback Luncheon | Wednesday | 11/4/2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Flying Heart, Natchitoches | $20 per person – Sponsored by Cross Financial | |
| Flute Studio Concert | Wednesday | 11/4/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| Wind Symphony Concert | Thursday | 11/5/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| Rhodes Properties & Development Dream Home Giveaway | Friday | 11/6/2026 | ||||
| Fall Winds Concert | Friday | 11/6/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| Alumni Tailgate | Saturday | 11/7/2026 | 10:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Collins Pavillon | More Details to come |
| NSU vs. UTRGV | Saturday | 11/7/2026 | 1:00 p.m. | Turpin Stadium | More Details to come | |
| Jazz Orchestra Concert | Monday | 11/9/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| Percussion Concert | Tuesday | 11/10/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| Quarterback Luncheon | Wednesday | 11/11/2026 | 11:30 a.m. | Flying Heart, Natchitoches | $20 per person – Sponsored by Cross Financial | |
| Clarinet Studio Recital | Wednesday | 11/11/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| JAM Day | Friday | 11/13/2026 | 8:00 a.m. | Noon | Student Union Ball Room | |
| Honor Band Concert | Friday | 11/13/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| Alumni Tailgate | Saturday | 11/14/2026 | 10:30 p.m. | Collins Pavillon | More Details to come | |
| Honor Band Concert | Saturday | 11/14/2026 | Noon | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| NSU vs. HCU | Saturday | 11/14/2026 | 1:00 p.m. | Turpin Stadium | More Details to come | |
| Thanksgiving Holidays Begin | Friday | 11/20/2026 | Noon | All Campuses | ||
| Event Name | Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | |
| Dec-26 | ||||||
| Christmas Gala | Wednesday | 12/2/2026 | 7:00 p.m. | A.A. Fredericks | Admission | |
| Christmas Gala | Thursday | 12/3/2026 | 7:00 p.m. | A.A. Fredericks | Admission | |
| Christmas Gala | Friday | 12/4/2026 | 7:00/9:00 p.m. | A.A. Fredericks | Admission | |
| Natchitoches 100th Christmas Festival | Saturday | 12/5/2026 | All Day | More Details to come | ||
| Christmas Festival One-Man Scramble | Saturday | 12/5/2026 | TBA | Northwestern Hills Golf Course | Johnny Cox @318-481-5300 or Paula Ray@ 318-332-0371 | |
| NSU Men’s Basketball vs. LSU | Sunday | 12/6/2026 | TBA | Prather Coliseum | Admission | |
| NSU Music Academy Christmas Recital | Monday | 12/7/2026 | 3:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | ||
| NSU Jazz for Pups Concert | Monday | 12/7/2026 | 7:30 p.m. | Magali Recital Hall | Livestream | |
| Maker’s Faire | Tuesday | 12/8/2026 | 10:00 a.m. | 12/11/2026 | Orville Hanchey Gallery, first & second floor | |
| Christmas Holidays Begin | Friday | 12/18/2026 | Noon | |||
| Event Name | Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | |
| Jan-27 | ||||||
| Happy New Year | Friday | 1/1/2027 | ||||
| NSU Opens after Christmas Holidays | Monday | 1/4/2027 | All Campuses | |||
| Event Name | Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location | |
| Feb-27 | ||||||
| Pensocola Alumni Louisiana Saturday Night | Saturday | 2/27/2027 | TBA | |||