September 10, 2026

Reserve your ticket now for Student Bicentennial Ball

This fall Lafayette students have a unique opportunity to ring in the College’s 200th anniversary at the Student Bicentennial Ball Fri., Oct. 16!

An aerial view of campus in the fall with the Lafayette Bicentennial logo on top. Numerals 200 with the Marquis signature through the 0's.

Questlove—Academy Award–winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and member of The Roots, Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop group and Tonight Show house band—will headline the event and perform a DJ set.

Reserve your tickets now for this once-in-a-lifetime performance! Note: Only Lafayette students can register—and you must use your Lafayette email address to do so! 

Event details:

  • The Bicentennial Ball will be held 7-11 p.m. Fri., Oct. 16 in the Bicentennial Village on the Quad.
  • The event is free, but students need to reserve a ticket in advance. 
  • Avoid bringing a bag into the event if possible. Only small, clear bags will be allowed.
  • The Bicentennial Ball will be semiformal. Need a fit worthy of a ball? Check out the shops in Downtown Easton for dresses, suits, ties, and more. Or peruse Rent the Runway. (Psst! Use discount code LafayetteCollege200 (valid through Oct. 16) for 25% off for this event!)