Rites Of Spring

Since Vanderbilt’s founding in 1873, campus traditions have evolved as the university has grown. Here are a few favorites that highlight community, belonging and history at the university.  Read More

Young Nudy and Smino will headline Vanderbilt University’s 2024 Rites of Spring music festival. Other performers include Orion Sun, OG Savvy and an opening performance by folk singer-songwriter and Vanderbilt student Amelia Day. Last chance tickets are available for purchase online. Read More

Since Vanderbilt’s founding in 1873, a number of campus traditions have evolved over time as the university has grown. Here are a few favorites that highlight community, belonging and history at the university.   Read More

Ferg and Dayglow will headline Vanderbilt University’s 2023 Rites of Spring music festival, which takes place on Alumni Lawn. Other performers from a wide range of genres include Sean Kingston, Muni Long, Coco Jones, Maude Latour, Edgehill and a performance by Vanderbilt student-athlete Yaubryon. Read More

Vanderbilt University will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its founding next spring. A number of campus traditions have evolved over time as the university has grown. Here are a few favorites that showcase the strong sense of community at Vanderbilt.   Read More

Rites of Spring is scheduled for Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23, on Alumni Lawn. Tickets for Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty are on sale now. Read More

Vanderbilt’s annual Rites of Spring music festival is set for April 12–13 on Alumni Lawn. This year’s festival will feature headliners Moon Taxi and 21 Savage. Read More

This year's two-day event features headliners Gucci Mane and DNCE, with other artists set to appear including Cheat Codes, H.E.R., Goldlink, Kiiara and Born Animal.  Read More

Like generations before them, Vanderbilt students always enjoy letting off steam at the annual Rites of Spring before settling in for finals. Performers this year were JOHNNYSWIM, St. Lucia, The Shins, Romario, Aminé, Ty Dolla $ign and Rae Sremmurd. Read More

Two upcoming annual events will provide Vanderbilt faculty and staff with opportunities to hear from prominent speakers and experience world-class musical performances. Read More

Vanderbilt’s 2016 Rites of Spring music festival is scheduled for Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16, on Alumni Lawn. This year’s headlining acts are Future and Porter Robinson. Read More

This year’s festival, scheduled for April 17 and 18, will include performances by Chance the Rapper, Young the Giant, Portugal. The Man, T-Pain, RAC, The Lone Bellow, Matoma, Daniel Ellsworth and the Great Lakes, and Louisa Wendorff. Read More

Rites of Spring music festival has new policies in place regarding alcohol use of attendees. Read More

The Rites of Spring festival has been held on Vanderbilt's campus since 1971. See some of the photos that capture its history, from the early days of political protest to the music acts of 2014. Read More

The Music Group at Vanderbilt promises a hot lineup for this year’s Rites of Spring Music Festival. Scheduled for Friday, April 11, and Saturday, April 12, the festival is the perfect way to relax and listen to some of the best names in music. This year’s artists include 2 Chainz, Steve Aoki, Delta Rae, Twenty One… Read More

Vanderbilt's Rites of Spring Music Festival, scheduled for April 19-20, will feature headliners NEEDTOBREATHE and Rusko as well as Miguel, Mat Kearney, Baauer, Juvenile, The Apache Relay and Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15. Read More

Vanderbilt held its first “Rite of Spring” celebration May 7-9, 1971, when the Cultural Affairs Council sponsored three days of activities open to the campus and Nashville communities. The free event offered something for everyone Read More