Wild Bison Music & Arts Festival 2026
Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Join us for the Wild Bison Music & Arts Festival, a daylong celebration of music, film, visual art and creative entrepreneurship at Lipscomb University.
Inspired by festival co-founders and Lipscomb alumni The Arcadian Wild, the festival brings together Christian artists and creatives who are committed to pursuing excellence, exploring new possibilities and making a meaningful impact through their work.
While the main festival takes place Saturday, Oct. 3, Wild Bison is part of a year-round effort to invest in emerging artists, songwriters, filmmakers and other creatives while helping their work reach wider audiences. The annual festival is a culmination of that mission, offering a full day of performances, exhibitions, screenings and conversations across Lipscomb’s campus.
Festival highlights include:
- Live performances by 15-20 artists across two stages, with the main stage located on the steps of Collins Alumni Auditorium and additional performances in Flatt Amphitheater.
- Artist, sponsor and vendor booths throughout Bison Square, including work and products from student entrepreneurs.
- Artist meet-and-greets in the Bison Square pavilion.
- Visual art exhibitions throughout the Bennett Campus Center.
- Seminars and panel discussions featuring a keynote speaker and several breakout speakers.
- A film festival showcase in Shamblin Theatre featuring 10-15 student short films and a possible feature film screening.
In the event of rain, performances will move inside Collins Alumni Auditorium.
More details, including this year’s full lineup and schedule, will be announced soon.