As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts. Guests of all ages will be on the edge of their seats as a cast of holiday characters come to life, captivating audiences while defying gravity. Reimagined for 2026, Cirque Dreams Holidaze features original...
Cirque Dreams Holidaze blends contemporary circus artistry, theatrical production, music, dance, and elaborate holiday costumes in a family-friendly stage spectacular.
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast reimagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is...
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas presents a festive program of seasonal orchestral favorites at Walton Arts Center. Two performances are included in the schedule. Additional same-day session: 7:30 PM–9:30 PM.
It’s been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio. Once known as the “Queen of Feeling,” her voice was celebrated throughout Cuba – until she vanished from the spotlight. But when an ambitious young record producer brings her a rare opportunity, the elusive diva must finally...
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of Holly, an overworked big city executive who returns to her quirky small hometown to save Christmas! Along the way, Holly juggles an old flame, a looming corporate merger, a cookie contest conspiracy and a moose on the loose! Official Walton Arts...
Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time Grammy-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. The group’s awards include a stunning sweep of all prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, grand and...
Known for their explosive energy and genre-defying sound, Huntertones seamlessly blend jazz, funk, soul and rock into performances that are as musically sophisticated as they are entertaining. Anchored by a signature three-horn frontline, the band delivers bold arrangements, infectious grooves and a spirit of improvisation that keeps every show fresh....
Relive the magic of a beloved cult classic with Twilight in Concert! A stunning 12-piece ensemble will perform the unforgettable film score live, synchronized with the movie on a full-size cinema screen. Surrounded by the glow of over a thousand candles,this cinematic live-to-film concert experience will take you back to...
Comedian Charlie Berens brings his Midwestern observational humor and storytelling to Walton Arts Center.
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured, and the addition of two new full-scale routines utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes...
STOMP turns everyday objects into an inventive percussion performance filled with rhythm, movement, physical comedy, and high-energy ensemble choreography.
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. Hadestown intertwines two...
Aquila Theatre brings a bold and compelling new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s timeless tale The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. With Aquila’s signature style — bold physicality, top-notch actors and inventive staging — this gripping theatrical adaptation dives deep into the human psyche, asking timeless and...
Praised by The New York Times for creating “a different kind of sound for each note, an individual destiny and story,” Brooklyn-based saxophonist Noah Preminger is one of the most compelling voices in modern jazz. A master interpreter of standards and ballads, he has released more than a dozen critically...
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas performs Beethoven's Fifth Symphony in a program shaped by themes of fate, struggle, and triumph.
Broadway touring production at Walton Arts Center. Date range verified from Walton Arts Center subscription listing.
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...
Few figures in jazz history have experienced a rise as meteoric as vocalist Samara Joy. At just 26, she has already established herself as one of the genre’s brightest stars, with a career that is nothing short of sensational. With five Grammys® to her name, including a best new artist...
They may be friends offstage, but once the show starts, internationally acclaimed pianists Andreas Kern and Paul Cibis show each other no mercy. Winning the audience’s vote is all that matters! Watch the duo battle it out through several rounds spanning everything from classical favorites to audience requests. You’re the...
Billie Holiday, Anita O’Day, Lena Horne, Peggy Lee, Jo Stafford, Rosemary Clooney, Ella Fitzgerald and others. Early in their careers, they were "canaries" - women singing with the great Big Bands of the era. And they all went on to solo careers where they developed their own sound and style....