The College is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the semester this coming weekend — the SPB Spring Concert, headlined by indie rock favorite Hippo Campus. Set to take place on Saturday, May 2, this year’s concert promises an afternoon of high-energy music and end-of-the-year celebration as students gather on the Colby Green to mark one of the last weekends of the spring.
Organized by the Student Programming Board (SPB), the annual spring concert has become a staple of campus life, offering a shared experience that brings together students from across class years and interests. This year’s lineup reflects a balance of established talent and emerging voices. Hippo Campus will headline the event with popular tracks like “Buttercup” and “South.” The band has built a loyal following among college audiences, making them a fitting choice for Colby’s biggest musical event of the spring.
Joining them as a special guest is Sonic Roots, one of Colby’s student bands, whose performance will help kick off the afternoon and set the tone for the main act.
The event will take place under the tent on the Colby Green, transforming the familiar campus space into a lively concert venue. This is a bit unusual, as the event has historically taken place in Robert’s Lot, while the Fall Concert has been the one that has occurred under the tent. Regardless of this new setting, the Spring Concert will certainly offer a fun time for all who attend.
Doors will open at 2:00 p.m., with the show officially beginning at 3:00 p.m. and running until approximately 5:00 p.m. Students can expect a mix of dancing, socializing, and, if they’re 21 or older, drinking in the on-site beer garden.
Free tickets for Colby students went live on April 20, generating significant buzz in the last week or so. For many, the Spring Concert is more than just a performance – it’s a marker of the semester’s final stretch and a chance to unwind before exams.
MK Marshall `26 has certainly always felt this way.
“Over my last 4 years here, the Spring Concert is always something I have looked forward to,” Marshall said. “It’s so nice to be outside with your friends listening to live music!”
Right Marshall is! Especially when the weather is nice, the Spring Concert always seems to promise a great time. Kate Olenik `27 shared this sentiment with Marshall, even though she is not familiar with the music being played.
“I have never heard of Hippo Campus,” Olenik began, “But when you’re at the Spring Concert, it doesn’t really matter if you know the artist or not, especially since it’s free. You’re just there to hang out with your people and have a great time just vibing along, regardless of whether you know the songs.”
As Olenik points out, the Spring Concert usually offers opportunities to artists that maybe aren’t as well known, as opposed to the Fall Concert, which has recently brought in larger names such as Neon Trees and Yung Gravy. Due to this, it’s not necessarily expected to know a lot of the songs by the Spring Concert headliner. It’s more expected to attend and have a great time hearing new music.
As anticipation builds, the upcoming performance by Hippo Campus stands out as a major draw, but the true value of the event lies in the collective experience it fosters. Whether students are longtime fans of the band or simply curious to attend, the concert offers a space for connection and a shared appreciation of live music.
With its combination of strong musical talent and vibrant campus energy, the 2026 Spring Concert is poised to be a standout event. As the Colby Green fills with students and the music begins to play, it will mark not just another concert, but a defining moment of the spring semester.
~ Amelia Hanscom `27
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