This event is in the past.It took place on March 20, 2026 at Burton Memorial Tower.
Catch a free midday concert from 53 bronze bells, then climb up to watch them ring from the bell chamber. The Charles Baird Carillon weighs 43 tons and has been serenading campus since 1936.
free campus concerts
Art Deco landmark
bell chamber access
weekday lunch break
Tips
🎵"heard it off in the distance and it really was such a nice surprise. Made me smile"
🦅watch for the hawk that lives near the tower
🎧hearing protection earmuffs provided in the bell chamber
Austin Zhu, carillon
Burns Park
Catch a free midday concert from 53 bronze bells, then climb up to watch them ring from the bell chamber. The Charles Baird Carillon weighs 43 tons and has been serenading campus since 1936.
free campus concerts
Art Deco landmark
bell chamber access
weekday lunch break
Tips
🎵"heard it off in the distance and it really was such a nice surprise. Made me smile"
🦅watch for the hawk that lives near the tower
🎧hearing protection earmuffs provided in the bell chamber
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