Perform & Participate

The annual Harvard Arts Festival is one of the largest collegiate arts festivals in the country. In 2027, we will present a variety of hybrid and in-person on-campus events celebrating the creativity of Harvard's community. Students, faculty, staff and alums are invited to join in the festivities by performing or presenting their artwork, publicizing their own independently-produced arts events and exhibitions happening during the festival dates or joining the team of festival volunteers.

Apply to Perform

Please check back in October 2026 for the application form and deadline information for a short performance slot in the 2027 Arts Fest Performance Fair.

Each individual artist may perform in up to 3 Performance Fair time slots. This includes solo performances as well as performing with ensembles.
The Performance Fair is a dynamic one-day celebration of the performing arts, featuring simultaneous performances in many venues around Harvard's campus throughout the day on Saturday, May 1, 2027. All Harvard affiliates (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, alums, faculty, visiting researchers, etc.) are welcome to perform. 
Please note that priority will be given to undergraduate students, though we will try to provide stage time to as many performers as possible.

Volunteer!

Please check back in October 2026 for the application form and deadline information to join the Arts Fest team as a volunteer! Volunteers help the Arts Fest Performance Fair run smoothly by helping set up or put away chairs, music stands, and signs; greet visitors and provide basic directions to performance venues; check in performers; and other tasks as needed.

In advance of the festival, volunteers may help deliver Arts Fest guides and t-shirts to various locations on the Harvard campus or organize festival materials.

All volunteers receive an Arts Fest t-shirt, free snacks and the opportunity to see exciting Arts Fest performances.

Publicity

Please check back in October 2026 for the application form and deadline information to publicize your arts event or exhibition in the Arts Fest 2027 print program and online festival schedule.

Funding

Funding for your Arts Fest project is available through the OFA Project Grant Program. 

Questions? Contact Marin Orlosky, Arts Fest Coordinator.