NIU Homecoming Concert

NIU Campus Activities Board presents NIU's Homecoming Concert. Artist to be revealed soon - follow @niucab on Instagram for the latest updates.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 8th, 2026Doors Open: 8:00 PM Headliner: 9:00 PMDoors Close: 9:00 PMLocation: Egyptian Theatre, Downtown Dekalb | 135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL 60115Price: The NIU Homecoming Concert is a private event for NIU students, faculty and staff. Limited tickets available due to venue capacity. No tickets will be on sale at the venue. TICKETS ARE REQUIRED.

If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate in this event, please email [email protected] at least two days prior to the event.

Ticket Information & Policies

This event is created for the NIU community - students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are free to ensure everyone can take part, any attempt to resell or misuse them takes away from that shared experience.

Admission is limited to current NIU students, faculty, and staff.The name on the ticket must match the NIU OneCard presented at entry. Tickets are non-transferable and may not be used by anyone other than the individual named.Lending or borrowing NIU OneCards is prohibited and will result in referral to the Student Code of Conduct. Reselling free tickets is strictly prohibited. If you see or hear of resale activity, please report it to https://cglink.me/2sZ/s780.NIU Homecoming Concert is intended for the NIU community. Individuals not affiliated with the university should not attend the event. Event staff reserve the right to deny entry to any individual.No re-entry. One ticket per NIU student. No tickets will be on sale at the venue.Clutch purses are permitted but cannot be larger than 5.5"x 8.5"x3" (approximately the size of a half sheet of 8 1/2x11 paper). Please leave all other bags in your vehicle. All bags are subject to inspection.

Restricted Items:

The following items are not permitted into the Egyptian Theatre. Such items will be asked to be disposed of or returned to the vehicle.

Video cameras, selfie sticks, monopods, tripods, audio recording equipment, and cameras with detachable lenses, are not permitted.Any food or drink (including restaurant to-go boxes). Empty water bottles may be brought in but must be empty upon entry.Laser pointers.Helium balloons.Pocket knives with any blades over 2”, pepper spray, and weapons of any kind.Objects that appear to be weapons (toy guns or knives, squirt guns, etc.) Concealed carry is strictly prohibited in the Egyptian Theatre.Any wheeled mobility device unless specifically for medical or accessibility reasons.Suitcases, coolers, backpacks, or large bags. Coolers required for medication may be stored with theatre staff. Pets or animals. Service animals are allowed. Emotional support animals are not allowed.Large costumes that would impede the comfort or sight-lines of other patrons, any mask or hood covering more than just the mouth and nose of an individual. Religious head coverings are allowed.Outside food or drink is not permitted. The theatre has a concession stand which is in operation for all events and features Coke products, popcorn, and candy. All items may be taken into the theatre during events. The Egyptian Theatre accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and most contactless pay options, along with Egyptian Theatre gift cards.

Transportation and Parking

We’re making it easier to get downtown!

We have a few extra buses that will run continuously from 5 –12 aM. Make sure you get on a bus clearly marked NIU Homecoming 2026:

Pick-up at Steveson North (in front of the residence hall (2 yellow school buses)Pick-up at the Holmes Student Center bus turnaround (2 yellow school bus)Buses will run every 15–30 minutes (once they are full) back and forth between these stops and Downtown DeKalb ( Locust & 2nd street)Huskie Buses will run their regular service.Students can utilize the Huskie Bus Line/City of Dekalb Public Transit Route 17 at Holmes Student Center to travel to the venue. That route will drop off at Lincoln Highway & Pearl Street which is approximately a 6-minute walk to the Egyptian Theatre. Public parking through the City of Dekalb, there are multiple lots within walking distance of the theatre. All public parking lots are free of charge. Parking may be limited due to the Downtown Huskie Homecoming Block Party.For any questions, please contact [email protected]

Past Homecoming Concert Performers

Coi Leray - 2025Waka Flocka Flame with DJ Whoo Kid – 2022 Young the Giant – 2019 Rich Homie Quan with Hoodie Allen - 2015 Kansas, accompanied by the NIU Philharmonic Orchestra – 2011 Chingy with Tyrese and Chamillionaire - 2006 Follow @NIUCAB on Instagram for more exciting updates.