• This Wheel’s Still On Fire: The Legacy of Levon Helm

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    A visual arts exhibition honoring the legacy of Levon Helm.   This Wheel’s Still On Fire is a celebration of a life well-lived, a connected community and Levon Helm’s artistic legacy. From his earliest years growing up in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, Levon Helm was surrounded by music and community. He began his music career in high school...

  • 35th Anniversary Season Preview & Open House

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Having a hard time picking which shows to see? The center’s programming team will give a season overview at 5 and 6 pm. Guests can also learn about programs and services offered including the Classroom Series, the Friends program and accessibility services, get tech help with the ticket wallet, learn...

  • The Outsiders

    The Outsiders
    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    The winner of four 2024 Tony Awards®, including best musical, is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never...

  • Songbook Salon: Isabella Isherwood: From Cole Porter to Bob Dylan

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Praised by critic Neil Tesser for her "thrilling low notes, a middle register that resonates warmth and ghostly obbligatos to enhance an arrangement," Isabella Isherwood delivers a delightful exploration of jazz and beyond. Fresh off her debut album The Sweetest Sounds released this year, this emerging talent celebrates the enduring...

  • West Street Live: Henhouse Prowlers

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    After more than two decades spent touring together, Henhouse Prowlers’ trademark four-part harmonies have matured in tone and sincerity, and their picking is as ferocious as ever. Their 2025 album Unravel underscores the quartet’s resistance toward being contained in one genre. Some tunes express a modern Americana feel with others...

  • Starrlight Jazz Club: Matthew Whitaker Trio

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Coming off of a 2026 Grammy® win for best instrumental arrangement of “Super Mario Praise Break,” Matthew Whitaker is just getting started. In a career that has spanned television and film composition, four acclaimed studio albums and collaborations with artists including Jon Batiste, Christian McBride, Regina Carter and Anderson .Paak,...

  • Jake Shimabukuro

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Jake Shimabukuro is a world-renowned ukulele virtuoso whose groundbreaking artistry has redefined the instrument for the 21st century. Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” he has captivated audiences across the globe with his masterful technique, innovative spirit and deeply expressive performances that seamlessly blend elements of jazz, rock,...

  • Trout Fishing in America 50th Anniversary Tour

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Trout Fishing in America’s Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet have been friends and songwriting partners for five decades. They write music for people who take their fun seriously, and their dynamic sound, relatable lyrics and unique stage presence offer something for everyone. The nationally touring duo has traveled over a...

  • West Street Live: Carlene Carter

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    For more than four decades, Carlene Carter has forged a career that honors her legendary roots while carving out a sound all her own. As the daughter of June Carter Cash and country star Carl Smith, and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, she carries on the Carter Family legacy with style....

  • Starrlight Jazz Club: Simon Moullier Trio

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Grammy®-winning vibraphonist, composer and arranger, Simon Moullier has emerged as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary jazz, bringing a distinctive sound and fresh perspective to his instrument. “His music is fresh. Never heard anyone play vibes like that before,” says Herbie Hancock, who mentored Moullier along with Quincy...

  • The War And Treaty

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    For the past decade, soulful duo The War and Treaty—the husband-and-wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter—have released music that continues to elevate them beyond beloved industry favorites. They are award-season and touring staples, capable of performing on stages worldwide with widespread acclaim and standing ovations. They defy categorization, with...

  • Bored Teachers: Takin’ Care of Biscuits Comedy Tour

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    ABOUT: They’ve graded the papers, survived the staff meetings, and lost their last ounce of patience… and now they’re taking it out on stage! Bored Teachers is BACK with brand-new jokes, bigger laughs, and the most relatable teacher comedy you’ll ever hear. For nearly a decade, Bored Teachers has been...

  • Nurse Blake

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits! Expect a night of nonstop laughter packed with healthcare workers who desperately need...

  • Dirty Dancing: The Musical

    Dirty Dancing: The Musical
    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters and the...

  • Dirty Dancing Cocktail Class

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Cheers to a fun time! Purchase a cocktail class for $45 and enjoy light appetizers from Fire and Lightning catering while you learn how to mix two specialty cocktails crafted by our in-house team of local mixologists. You'll leave with recipes, great memories and new friends! Official Walton Arts Center...

  • Good Co.

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Good Co. is the U.S.’s first electro swing band. The genre mixes the music of the swing era with the dance hits of today to create a new sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. Using vintage samples, live instruments and modern production techniques, Good Co. brings the roaring ‘20s...

  • Neko Case

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Grammy®-nominated singer, songwriter, music producer, visual artist and best-selling writer Neko Case is the consummate career artist — fearless and versatile, with a fierce work ethic and a constant drive to search deeper within herself for creative growth. “One of America's best and most ambitious singer-songwriters" (Rolling Stone) and “essentially...

  • Nurse Blake

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits! Official Walton Arts...

  • The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Few voices in pop history are as instantly recognizable, or as deeply loved, as Karen Carpenter’s. This show brings the duo’s unforgettable music back to the stage in a beautifully crafted production from the creative team behind The Simon & Garfunkel Story. With a full band and heartfelt storytelling, this...

  • West Street Live: Adam Hood

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    The tapestry of Southern music in America is rich, vivid and diverse, and Adam Hood embodies this substantial musical lineage each time he straps on his Telecaster or picks up his pen. An Alabama native, Hood has spent thousands of miles on the road honing a sound he calls “Southern...

  • Time for Three

    Walton Arts Center 495 W Dickson St., Fayetteville, AR, United States

    Grammy® and Emmy®-winning ensemble Time for Three defies convention and boundaries, merging classical, Americana and singer-songwriter traditions into a singular, remarkable sound. Ranaan Meyer (double bass, vocals), Nicolas Kendall (violin, vocals) and Charles Yang (violin, vocals) have captivated audiences worldwide with their virtuosic playing and insatiable appetite for creativity that...