Lydia Weinberger, Arts & Entertainment Editor
“For one hundred years, Homecoming has been a vibrant showcase of the university’s spirit—where students, alumni, community leaders, organizations, and supporters come together in a celebration that stretches far beyond campus,” (NC A&T Homecoming Parade)
NC A&T will be celebrating their 100th year of the Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE) starting on October 25, kicking off the Halloween festivities for Greensboro and the tens if not hundreds of thousands Aggie alumni Greensboro-bound for this iconic week. Please find below an incomplete list and description of the events happening for the centennial celebration (with a focus on the plethora of concerts A&T is gracing our community with). For a complete guide to the A&T endorsed events for alumni and students, please visit the NC A&T website.
NC A&T Homecoming Step Show: 6:30 p.m., Friday, October 30
The NC A&T Step Show will be held at First Horizon Coliseum, with general admission tickets still available for $41.15 (please visit the Ticketmaster website for ticketing).
Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert: 8:30 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026
This year’s Aggie Alumni Homecoming Concert will be held at the Guilford Ballroom at the Koury Convention Center. Headlining the show is 13-time Grammy Award winner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds (known for iconic R&B hits such as “Whip Appeal” and “Every Time I Close My Eyes”) with Grammy Award-winning opening act Lalah Hathaway. This event is currently sold out.
Homecoming Parade: 8:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026
“To take part in the centennial parade is to step into living history. It is to join a tradition that has welcomed thousands of spectators, uplifted the Greensboro community, and reminded the world of the unmatched pride that defines NC A&T.” (NC A&T Homecoming Parade)
The Homecoming Parade will begin at the intersection of Lindsay St. and Murrow Blvd. and move towards NC A&T’s campus along Lindsay Street before turning right onto Laurel Street. Spectators are welcome along the parade route, and there is no entry fee. Expect talent, skill, and an exquisite display of school spirit.
For more information, please visit NC A&T Homecoming Parade.
Homecoming Game: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026
A&T will face off against Elon University to kick off the football season in this sold-out game at Truist Stadium. Please see the map to the left for game day parking, locations, and on-campus transportation.
NC A&T Homecoming Hip-Hop/R&B Concert: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026
The NC A&T Homecoming Hip-Hop/R&B Concert will be held at First Horizon Coliseum and feature Gunna, with special guest Ella Mai and performances by Yung Miami, KWN, and BabyChiefDoit with remaining tickets starting at $89.95. To purchase a ticket, visit Ticketmaster.
NC A&T Homecoming Gospel Concert: 1:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2026
The NC A&T Homecoming Gospel Concert will be held at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts and feature Kirk Franklin and Kierra Sheard Kelly, with remaining tickets starting at $87.40 and available on the Steven Tanger Center website for purchase.
