Baylor Concerts

The low hum of steel guitars and neon-lit nostalgia will soon echo through Foster Pavilion. On Oct. 2, Baylor will trade sneakers and basketballs for cowboy boots and two-stepping when rising country artist Braxton Keith brings his high-and-lonesome Texas sound to Waco with the “Real Damn Deal” tour.

Country music's next big star Braxton Keith will bring his throwback 90’s twang to the stage on Friday, Oct. 2, at Baylor’s Foster Pavilion.

Willie Nelson will play a concert at Baylor University on May 14, with thousands of fans expected to attend.

Willie Nelson is set to headline the first-ever concert at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark on May 14

One of mainstream country music’s most popular live groups, Old Dominion is headed to Baylor University’s Foster Pavilion for an electrifying show on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

Fans will pack Baylor University venues for two officially SOLD-OUT concerts, featuring fast-rising Texas country music star Hudson Westbrook, followed by THE legendary Texas musician Willie Nelson.

In just one year, Baylor has gone from hosting no major concerts to offering a full slate of live music and entertainment events, placing both Baylor and the City of Waco on the radar of national touring artists.

On March 9, 1954, Baylor University admitted a student from a small town near Waco — just in time to start the spring term. His name was Willie Nelson.

Now, some 72 years later, the University is welcoming Willie back to campus to celebrate his Baylor ties and his legendary career in music and public service. Highlighting the reunion will be an outdoor concert by Willie Nelson & Family on Thursday, May 14, at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark, just a few weeks after his 93rd birthday.

Legendary Texas country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson will perform in concert May 14 at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark.

Legendary Texas country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson is coming home to his alma mater on Thursday, May 14, for an outdoor “Willie Nelson & Family” concert at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark.

Rising artist Tyce Delk will open for Texas country sensation Hudson Westbook in concert Friday, April 24, 2026, at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.

KWTX's Lauren Westbrook sits down with Harlem Globetrotter Fatima "TNT" Lister to celebrate a century of iconic basketball. From breaking barriers to dazzling fans worldwide, the Globetrotters have a rich history. Fatima shares her journey, the excitement of "The 100 Year Tour," and what fans can expect when they bring their super-human skills to Waco this Saturday!

CANCELED BY LIVE NATION Get ready for Post Malone and Jelly Roll Present: The BIG Stadium Tour Part 2, coming to Baylor University’s McLane Stadium on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Waco, Texas!

It’s hard to believe that Foster Pavilion only just hosted its first public concert last April — just nine months ago — and yet, such events at Foster (and elsewhere) now feel like a regular part of campus life.

Let’s take a look back at some of 2025’s headlining concerts on Baylor’s campus — and then ahead at what’s in store for 2026:

As students return to Baylor’s campus for the spring semester, the university’s calendar is packed with an array of events that bring the campus together. Whether you’re into student-led performances, big-name shows or cultural moments, here’s a semester’s worth of events to mark on your calendar.

Chart-topping artists La Fiera de Ojinaga and Los Pescadores del Río Conchos are headed this summer to Foster Pavilion, Waco’s premier concert venue, for a spectacular show on Sunday, July 19, at 6 p.m.

Los artistas La Fiera de Ojinaga y Los Pescadores del Río Conchos, que encabezan las listas de éxitos, se dirigen este verano al Foster Pavilion, la principal sala de conciertos de Waco para un espectáculo espectacular por la tarde el domingo 19 de julio a las 6 p.m.

Don't miss the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ during their 100 Year Tour playing Saturday, Feb. 14, at Baylor's Foster Pavilion! Tickets are on sale now.