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Students at Cal Poly will get a free, one-night performance by rising alt‑R&B artist Baby Rose on Sept. 29 — an uncommon campus booking that brings a Grammy‑credited performer fresh from high‑profile tours to the university stage. The event offers students an easy way to see a current chart and tour presence without leaving San Luis Obispo.
The concert runs from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (PAC) and is open only to students at no cost, according to Associated Students, Inc. (ASI).
How to get a ticket
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Student tickets become available on the PAC Ticket Office website starting at 10 a.m. on Sept. 22. Ticket holders must present a valid PolyCard and a government‑issued photo ID at entry.
| What | Baby Rose — free student concert |
|---|---|
| When | Sept. 29, 8:00–9:00 p.m. |
| Where | Performing Arts Center (PAC), Cal Poly |
| Tickets | Available online from Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.; student ID required |
About the artist
Los Angeles‑based Baby Rose has built a reputation for intimate, emotionally direct alternative R&B. Her third studio record, YEARNALISM, arrived in July 2026 and has been noted for its candid lyrics and nuanced vocal delivery.
She also recently picked up her first Grammy for contributions to Leon Thomas’ album “MUTT,” a milestone that helps explain the growing demand for her live shows.
Tour activity underscores that momentum: Baby Rose wrapped a run supporting Olivia Dean at the end of August and is scheduled to open selected Dublin shows on Harry Styles’ 2027 “Together, Together” tour.
Student reaction and campus context
Students expressed enthusiasm about the booking and the variety it adds to campus events. A civil engineering sophomore said she often attends free campus concerts and expected to go again with friends.
Another student in biology welcomed the broader range of genres being offered, noting that the SLO community values live music and that a different style could draw a wider crowd.
ASI’s booking continues a pattern of bringing mainstream and emerging acts to campus; recent ASI concerts have featured artists such as Dayglow, Swae Lee and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie.
- Ticket pickup: Online purchase only through PAC Ticket Office beginning Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.
- Entry requirements: PolyCard plus government photo ID required at the door.
- Cost: Free to currently enrolled students.
- Plan ahead: Arrive early — campus concerts often fill quickly.
For students, the event is more than a free night out: it’s a rare chance to see a Grammy‑recognized, touring artist in an intimate campus setting, and part of a broader effort by ASI to diversify live music options on campus.
