Public Events

Heinz Memorial Chapel hosts a number of public events and concerts each semester.
To rent the Chapel for your event, please visit our Space Rental page.
If you're looking to sign up for a tour, you can do so on our Tours page.

Meditation Mondays
12:15 PM: Guided Meditation & 4-6 PM: Quiet Hours
Join us every Monday, starting September 11, for Meditation Mondays! There will be a free 15-20 minute guided meditation at 12:15 PM with sound healing from 12 to 1 PM. The Chapel will also offer quiet hours each Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. This time is perfect for prayer, study, or quiet reflection.

Poetry in Vision & Voice: National Poetry Month at Heinz Chapel
Throughout April, visitors can experience PoemArts - works of the late Janet jai, a beloved Highland Park poet and artist who combined poetry and striking visual design. The exhibition will be open during Heinz Chapel’s regular visiting hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM and on Sunday, April 20.
In addition to the visual exhibition, Heinz Chapel will feature a special Poetry in Sound series, with recordings by Shakespeare, Emily Dickenson and more,  played over the Chapel’s sound system every Tuesday from 12 PM to 1 PM throughout April.
Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month in a space of beauty, reflection, and inspiration.
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University of Michigan Men's Glee Club Concert
Monday, May 5, 7:30 PM, Doors open at 7 PM
Founded in 1859 on the principles of Tradition, Camaraderie, and Musical Excellence, the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club is one of the oldest collegiate choirs in the United States and the oldest continually-run student organization on the Michigan campus. The Glee Club’s musical repertoire ranges from Renaissance motets and opera choruses, to folksongs and spirituals, and, of course, to our signature Michigan songs. The group is regarded as one of the world’s finest male choruses. Don't miss this chance to hear the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club on their Spring Tour.
Free for Pitt students, $8 for Pitt faculty & staff, $16 for General Admission. Reserve your spot here.
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Mike Tamburo Sound Meditation Concert
Wednesday, May 7, 7:30 PM, Doors open at 7 PM
Enter a timeless space of listening as Crown of Eternity's Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+ overtone rich instruments including Gongs, Bells, Hammered Dulcimer and tuned metal instruments. Listeners have described Mike Tamburo's music as an adventure in listening; sonic bliss; a deep and lasting vibrational rejuvenation for body and soul; a profound aesthetic experience; a journey through the senses and a perceptual rollercoaster. Allow yourself to be still and listen.
Free for Pitt Students, $10 for Pitt faculty & staff, $20 for General Admission. Reserve your spot here.

Mega Surround Sound Bath Concert
Sunday, November 9, 3:00-4:30 PM, Doors open at 2:30 PM
Violinist Monique Mead joins 15 professional musicians and sound practitioners to envelop you in an immersive soundscape like no other. Stretch out on a pew, gaze up at the stained glass windows, and absorb the healing sounds resonating from 60+ singing bowls as they blend with the sublime melodies of violin, harp, and flute. Find stillness as the sounds guide you to a space of timeless presence. (Please bring your own blanket and comfort items.)
Free for Pitt Students, $10 for Pitt faculty & staff, $20 for General Admission. Reserve your spot here.

Mike Tamburo Sound Meditation Concert
Wednesday, December 10, 7:30 PM, Doors open at 7 PM
Enter a timeless space of listening as Crown of Eternity's Mike Tamburo orchestrates his way through 40+ overtone rich instruments including Gongs, Bells, Hammered Dulcimer and tuned metal instruments. Listeners have described Mike Tamburo's music as an adventure in listening; sonic bliss; a deep and lasting vibrational rejuvenation for body and soul; a profound aesthetic experience; a journey through the senses and a perceptual rollercoaster. Allow yourself to be still and listen.
Free for Pitt Students, $10 for Pitt faculty & staff, $20 for General Admission. Reserve your spot here.