Auburn has no shortage of campus events and traditions. From the dozens of First 56 events to A-Day in the spring, Auburn hosts plenty of opportunities to show up and connect with others.
First 56
From Aug. 10 to Oct. 4, the University Program Council (UPC) will host its annual First 56 events. Over the first 56 days of the semester, UPC will hold a range of on-campus events to help connect students. Free to all students, these events include movie nights, a block party on the Campus Green, Fall Fest and, perhaps the most anticipated, Fall Concert.
“There was a lot of fan interaction last year,” said junior Alyssa Miller. “He [headliner Joshua Bassett] played games with the audience and even sang with someone from the crowd.”
The 2026 performer has not been announced at this time.
Hey Day
After World War II ended, Hey Day began when soldiers returned to campus but felt unseen. To combat this, SGA created a day to pass out name tags and say “hey!” to fellow students.
“I have never seen the human touch in a more active practice than I have on Hey Day, and I think that is what makes it such a meaningful reflection of the Auburn spirit,” said Lucy Donovan, SGA assistant vice president of outreach events.
This year, Hey Day will take place on Oct. 14. T-shirts and name tags will be distributed throughout campus, and a pep rally will be held on the Campus Green.
A Day:
Held in April, A-Day invites students and families to preview what game days look like as the football team returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium for a scrimmage and open practice. The festivities include the A-Day football game, Tiger Walk before kickoff and a performance by the Auburn University Marching Band.
For a full list of events to look forward to, check out AUInvolve or the Auburn University events calendar.
This article is featured in The Auburn Plainsman's Summer 2026 print edition.
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Layla Hyatt, junior in journalism and public and professional writing, has been with The Auburn Plainsman since Fall 2025. Hyatt previously served as a Lifestyle Writer and Assistant Lifestyle Editor. She is currently serving as the Lifestyle Editor.
