SPARK! 21st Annual Arts Kickoff and Festival

Event details Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Location: McCarthy Quad - Between Doheny Library and Leavey Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Type: Arts, Music, Student Life Campus: University Park Campus Department: Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative Audience: Students About this event ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to current USC students, staff, and faculty. RSVP beginning Monday, August 3, at 10 a.m. DESCRIPTION: Start the year with creativity, music, and performances at SPARK! Join your fellow Trojans for an evening packed with live performances, creative activities, music, and opportunities to explore USC’s incredible arts scene. Meet student artists and campus organizations, make new friends, and discover ways to get involved—all while celebrating the start of a new year at USC. Uplifting the powerful role the arts play in inspiring and connecting our community, this dynamic festival is part of the Trojan Welcome Experience for USC students. Whether you’re an artist, an arts fan, or just looking for something fun to do, SPARK is your invitation to connect, create, and experience the energy of USC’s creative community. Come make memories, meet fellow Trojans, and experience the energy, imagination, and creativity that make USC unique. Presented by USC Visions and Voices in partnership with USC Arts Now. Photo: Henry Kofman Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/spark2026