Concerts

Concerts featuring Campus Ministry choirs are held in the Basilica at key times throughout the academic year. Annual concerts include Advent Lessons & Carols in December and Commencement concerts in May.

Upcoming for Fall 2026:

Thunder From the Sky

Every Friday of home game weekends, 3:30 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Start off your football weekend festivities by experiencing musical thunder from the sky in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Basilica organists will be “pulling out all the stops” in brief 15 minute recitals that are sure to shake the rafters! The concerts will conclude with a rousing singing of the Alma Mater lead by the mighty Murdy Family Pipe Organ.

Good Ground for Hope

Saturday, December 5, 7:00 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Join the folk choir as they preview their upcoming Southern tour in January 2027.

Advent Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 6, 7:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m., Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Join us for Notre Dame's annual Service of Advent Lessons & Carols. This beautiful evening service will feature readings, hymns for the season, and anthems sung by the choirs of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. All are welcome to attend.

Many of the University of Notre Dame's organ recitals will also be held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Click here for the full list of upcoming recitals.