The Soval Series, the University of Oklahoma’s suite of signature student experiences, will return to the historic South Oval on OU’s Norman campus this fall, including Showtime on the Soval featuring Chris Young, Beat Bevo Bash and Holiday Lights. The Soval Series is designed to foster connection, school spirit and memorable traditions among the student body and entire OU community.
The first event of this year’s Soval Series, Beat Bevo Bash, will kick off on Wednesday, Oct. 7 starting at Noon. Taking place the week of the Red River Rivalry, Beat Bevo Bash is a high-energy tradition giving the OU community a chance to showcase their spirit, pride and connection ahead of one of the biggest rivalries in college football. The state fair-inspired experience will once again feature Bevo Burgers, limited-edition “Beat Texas” shirts, rides, photo opportunities with the OU Spirit Squad and a Sooner version of Big Tex: Big Boomer.
To see highlights from Beat Bevo Bash 2025, please view our photo gallery.
During homecoming week, the university will host Showtime on the Soval featuring Chris Young on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Named one of Billboard’s Top 20 country artists of the decade, Young has amassed more than 11 billion global streams with 14 No. 1 singles as an artist and 11 as a songwriter.
His 56 RIAA certifications include multiplatinum tracks “I’m Comin’ Over,” “Famous Friends,” “Tomorrow,” “Gettin’ You Home,” and “Think of You.” He has won two CMT Awards trophies for “Collaborative Video of the Year for “Famous Friends” (2021) and “Performance of the Year” for “Drowning” (2020). Young was inducted into the membership of the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 17, 2017. His most recent album, I Didn’t Come Here to Leave, released on the eighth anniversary of his Opry induction.
The OU community is also invited to ring in the holiday season at Holiday Lights on South Oval starting Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. This year’s festivities will include the seasonal lighting of the South Oval trees. Other activities include carriage rides, live reindeer, food trucks, s’mores and calls to Santa Claus.
This new slate of signature events directly supports OU’s “Lead On, University: The Next Phase” Strategic Plan, Pillar 2, Strategy 2 by fostering the social and emotional growth of students via signature experiences and a top-tier residential community. These events are designed to create lasting traditions, strengthen a sense of belonging, and enhance the overall student experience.
Learn more about OU’s bold new vision for the future at ou.edu/leadon.
