High School

NOV 4

A free event open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, offering an introduction to live entertainment. Must submit an application to attend.

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Backstage pass

NOV 5

Bonus deep dive for young professionals attending our Nov 6th event with special consideration for those with financial or travel hurdles.

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Young pros

NOV 6

A ticketed event open to college students and young professionals looking to start their career in live entertainment.

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What is Experience LIVE?

An interactive event that explores the careers behind today’s biggest live experiences. Meet the designers, technicians, engineers, artists, and leaders shaping stadium concerts, immersive theater, gaming experiences, and more. Find where passion meets industry at Experience LIVE.

Discover Careers

Learn about the range of careers behind live entertainment, from creative and technical roles to operations and business.

Experience Demos

Explore immersive demonstrations that help showcase unique specialties within live entertainment.

Connect with Pros

Meet industry professionals, employers, and peers who can offer insight, guidance, and opportunities for your next step.

Experience tracks

Experience Tracks represent unique career insight into the skills, pathways, and collaborative teams behind a range of live entertainment roles.

Maker

Insight and connection with professionals who focus on creative careers that keep live entertainment beautiful and cutting edge.

Creator

Conversation and in depth explanations from professionals who focus on technical and hands on careers that keep live entertainment innovative and show ready.

MANAGEr

Exploration and instruction from professionals in organizational and management roles that support people, teams, and productions within live.

November 4th

High School

Designed for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, this immersive day introduces the many creative, technical, and operational careers behind live entertainment—and the pathways to lead students there.

November 5th

Backstage Pass

Perfect for committed young professionals, Backstage Pass offers a bonus day of content designed to help jump-start live entertainment careers for students from across the country. With special consideration for those facing financial or travel hurdles, the program is tied to a grants help students who could not otherwise attend the November 6 event.

November 6th

Young Professionals

Built for college students and emerging professionals, this in-depth experience offers hands-on demonstrations, career-focused sessions, and direct access to industry experts, employers, and opportunities across live entertainment.

Previous Speakers

Hear from leading professionals across live entertainment as they share real-world insights, career paths, and lessons from behind the scenes.

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Frequently asked questions

Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Experience LIVE. Still have questions? Reach out to education@rocklititz.com.

What is Experience LIVE?

Experience LIVE is an immersive career exploration series that introduces students and emerging professionals to the people, technology, and opportunities behind live entertainment.

Who should attend?

Experience LIVE is designed for students and emerging professionals interested in creative, technical, operational, and business careers across concerts, theater, sports, themed entertainment, experiential marketing, gaming, and more.

What can I expect during the event?

Attendees can expect industry speakers, immersive demonstrations, hands-on experiences, conversations with working professionals, and opportunities to explore different career paths.

Where does Experience LIVE take place?

Experience LIVE takes place on the Rock Lititz campus in Lititz, Pennsylvania.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes appropriate for walking, standing, and participating in demonstrations throughout the day.

Is lunch provided?

Yes. Lunch is included for attendees on both event days.

Will I meet potential employers?

The program includes opportunities to connect with industry companies and professionals. College students and young professionals will have more direct access to employers and career-focused conversations.

Are accessibility accommodations available?

We are able to assist patrons with any accessibility needs with advance notice. Please send requests along with a contact phone number to info@rocklititz.com prior to the Oct 20th, 2026.

Can teachers or school groups attend?

High school students who are chosen to participate must attend with a chaperone, teacher, or parent. Young Professional tickets can be sold as a group for interested schools. Unique programming is offered for educators during the event to discuss student support and industry skillsets.

Do I need to choose an Experience Track in advance?

High school students will have the opportunity to experience content from all tracks, while Young Professionals can purchase their ticket with a specific track of their focus.

Is this a job fair?

Not exactly. Experience LIVE is primarily a career exploration and industry-access event, though attendees will have opportunities to meet companies, employers, and working professionals.

When will applications and tickets become available?

Tickets and applications open at the end of August. Watch for more information.

When will scholarship information become available?

Tickets and applications open at the end of August. Watch for more information.

AcCessibility Accommodations

We are able to assist patrons with any accessibility needs with advance notice. Please send requests along with a contact phone number to education@rocklititz.com prior to October 20, 2026.