The Cultural Corridor is a network of the university's departments and organizations that welcome the community to participate in inspiring arts, entertainment, and educational experiences. If you are looking for some local fun, most Cultural Corridor programs are FREE and family-friendly. There's something for everyone, whether you're into arts and culture, sports, or speakers, Ball State offers tons of events and programs that are open to the public.
Cultural Corridor Assets
Experience the night sky in the largest planetarium in Indiana. Travel through Saturn’s rings, land on Mars, explore black holes, and more!
Visit one of Indiana’s largest university museums and enjoy more than 12,000 original works of art from around the world and across centuries.
Enjoy the largest university orchid collection, attend fun Nature Lab events and stroll through 17 acres of forest, prairie, wetlands, and greenhouses.
Experience art being made and view work from our glass teaching collection at this premier facility for contemporary glass arts.
Enjoy the rotating art exhibitions, showcasing School of Art student artwork as well as featured exhibitions of contemporary practicing artists.
Tune in to enjoy purposeful content on topics and issues that matter most and showcase continued progress by our University and community.
Athletics | FREE & low-cost options
Cheer on your Ball State Cardinals! Low-cost tickets are available for football, volleyball, gymnastics, and basketball. Tickets are free for all other home sporting events, including swimming and diving, baseball, and more.
See hundreds of top-ranked faculty and student performances and exhibitions from the School of Music, School of Art, and Department of Theatre and Dance.
Be inspired by an array of guest artists, productions, and celebrities who bring world-class live performances and entertainment to East Central Indiana.