The University of Tulsa’s Bob Dylan Institute will once again host the World of Bob Dylan from July 24-27, 2025. This year’s celebration with mark the sixtieth anniversary of Dylan’s electric performance at the Newport Folk Festival and we will join the Bob Dylan Center in commemorating this landmark event. The year’s festival will take place in Tulsa’s Arts District as well as at the University of Tulsa and will host a diverse array of panels, keynote speakers, film screenings, and musical performances exploring all aspects of Dylan’s music, art, life, and influence.
Keep an eye on our website over the coming weeks as we begin to roll out our initial call for papers and announce our keynote events. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out with questions or ideas for sessions and panels. We’re eager to welcome Dylan scholars, fans, collectors, and journalists back to Tulsa for a weekend of investigation, celebration, and community-building.
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