Serendipity Music Series

ABOUT THE SERENDIPITY MUSIC SERIES

The ongoing Serendipity Music Series, hosted by the Centennial Student Union at Minnesota State University, Mankato, offers free midweek, midday performances for the campus and Mankato-area community that spotlight Minnesota musicians with "street-corner serenade"- style performances. Passers-by can stop to listen or bring their lunch and enjoy some of Minnesota's finest musicians. 

Upcoming Performances: BEST OF SERENDIPITY 

This year's 2026-27 Serendipity Music Series line-up features some of the best performances over the past 15 years. Join us for some of our favorites. 

Fat City All-Stars (Popular Regional Cover Band)

Friday, August 21, 2026 (Welcome Week), 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Bell Tower Mall (rain site is Myers Field House)

Star Chiefs (Rockabilly)

Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 (RSO & Volunteer Fair/CSU Mall Fest), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Campus Mall (rain date is Thursday, Sept 3)

Everett Smithson Band (Creole/Mississippi Blues)

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 (Long-time SMS Favorite!), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Campus Mall

Frankie Torres (4-Chair Turn on THE VOICE)

Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, (Homecoming Week Kickoff) 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Campus Mall

Student Showcase

Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 (tentative time), CSU Hearth Lounge

Smokin' Joe and Crew 

Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 (Get Out The Vote!), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

Mark Joseph (Acoustic Guitar/Singer/Songwriter)

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 (Pre-Thanksgiving Jam), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

Jeremy Poland & Lantz Dale (IV Play Acoustic Duet)

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2026 (Finals Week StressBuster), 11;00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

PK Mayo with John Wright (MN Blues Hall of Fame)

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027 (Spring SMS Kickoff), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

Dred I Dread (Reggae)

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027 (Black History Month), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

Sesay (Singer/Songwriter)

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2027 (Black History Month), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

Kaatwalk (Singer/Songwriter)

Tuesday, March 2, 2027 (Women's History Month), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

Spring Student Showcase

Wednesday, March 24, 2027, Performance Time TBA, CSU Hearth Lounge

"Dualing" Pianos (Scottie Miller and Tom Hunter)

Tuesday, April 6, 2027 (Annual SMS Tradition!), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., CSU Hearth Lounge

JoJo Green (Roots Fusion)

Wednesday, April 28, 2027 (CSU Spring Mall Fest), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Campus Mall