The Commencement Festival will immediately follow the University-wide Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026. The festival will start at the conclusion of the Commencement Ceremony and end at 2:30 p.m.
The Commencement Festival includes a variety of local food and beverages, photo opportunities, live entertainment, and more!
Festival Details
| Festival Feature | Location |
|---|---|
| Alternate Viewing Locations | DUC, Tisch Commons (125) Edison Theatre (128) Seigle Hall, L006 (166) Simon Hall, Room 1 (168) Wrighton Hall, Room 300 (185) |
| Caricature Artists | Brookings Quadrangle (113) |
| Ceremony Location | Francis Olympic Field (131) |
| Cooling Tent | Francis Olympic Field (131) |
| DJ | Tisch Park (176) |
| First Aid Station | Francis Olympic Field (131) |
| Festival Food Vendors | Various Locations (Red Tents on Map) |
| Flowers & Gifts Tents | Francis Olympic Field (131) Athletic Complex (105) Graham Chapel (136) |
| Regalia Drop Off | Athletic Complex (105) Brookings Quadrangle (113) Brookings Stairs (112) |
| Restrooms | Simon Hall, Lower Level (168) Knight Center (145) Danforth University Center (125), Campus Store (119) Olin Library (158) Sumers Welcome Center (173) |
| Rideshare Drop Off | Shepley Drive by WashU Clocktower (312) |
| Photography Stations | Brookings Quadrangle (113) Brookings Stairs (112) |
| Printed Photo Booth | Brookings Quadrangle (113) |
| Photo Opportunities | Various Locations |
| Water Hydration Stations | Francis Olympic Field (131) Simon Hall by Mudd Field (168) Ridgley Hall (127) McMillan Hall (153) Brookings Quadrangle (113) Tisch Park (176) |
| Wheelchair Rental | Danforth University Center (125) Francis Olympic Field (113) |
| 360 Photo Booth | Tisch Park (176) |