Chilly nights with popcorn, a good drink and a good show are calling. With an abundance of theaters, arts centers and cultural institutions across the metro, there’s no shortage of performances waiting to fill your calendar.
This season is particularly packed, with beloved holiday traditions returning alongside new productions, family favorites and plenty of performances to look forward to. All that’s left is to book your tickets.
Acansa Arts Festival of the South
acansa.org | 501.663.2287 | Locations vary
OkCello – Sept. 10
Rodney Block Collective – Sept. 11
Ryanhood – Sept. 12
“Ten Minute Play Showcase” – Sept. 13-15
Miro Quartet – Sept. 17
“Marie and Rosetta” – Sept. 18
“The Wonder Bread Years” – Sept. 19-20
“Dementia Man: An Existential Journey” – Sept. 24
King Cabbage Brass Band – Sept. 25
Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light – Sept. 26
Actors Theatre of Little Rock
actorstheatrelr.org | Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church
“Come From Away” – Sept. 23 – Oct. 10
“Black Nativity” – Dec. 9-19
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream: An Immersive Experience” – Feb. 17 – March 6
Argenta Contemporary Theatre
argentacontemporarytheatre.org | 501.353.1443
“Misery” – Oct. 14 – Nov. 1
“A Christmas Carol” – Dec. 1-19
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
arkmfa.org | 501.372.4000
Annie and the Caldwells – Sept. 3
John Gallagher Jr. – Oct. 1
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen – Nov. 12
Under A Restless Sky: Art and Music – Oct. 28
Dan Tyminski – Jan. 13
Dustin Dale Gaspard – Feb. 18
Arkansas Repertory Theatre
therep.org | 501.378.0405
“Gridiron 2026” – Sept. 29 – Oct. 3
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
arkansassymphony.org | 501.666.1761 | Locations vary
Family Concert: “Carnival of the Animals” – Sept. 12
“America 250” – Oct. 3-4
Stewart Goodyear, E. Lee Ronnel Artist of Distinction – Oct. 5
“Halloween Spooktacular” – Oct. 17-18
“Beethoven & Blue Jeans” – Nov. 14-15
River Rhapsodies – Nov. 17-18
“Home for the Holidays” – Dec. 18-20
River Rhapsodies – Jan. 12-13
“Mozart & Brahms” – Jan. 30-31
Blake Pouliot, Richard Sheppard Arnold Artist of Distinction – Feb. 2
“To Whitney, with Love” – Feb. 13-14
Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No.4” – Feb. 27-28
Ballet Arkansas
balletarkansas.org | 501.223.5150 | Locations vary
“The Great Gatsby” – Oct. 23-25
“The Nutcracker Spectacular” – Dec. 11-13
“The Sleeping Beauty” – Feb. 19-21
Celebrity Attractions
celebrityattractions.com | 501.244.8800 | Robinson Center
“Bluey’s Big Play” – Sept. 10
“Waitress” – Sept. 22-23
“Beetlejuice” – Oct. 30 – Nov. 1
“The Wiz” – Jan. 8-10
Murry’s Dinner Playhouse
murrysdp.com | 501.562.3131
“Drinking Habits” – Sept. 16 – Oct. 10
“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” – Oct. 14 – Nov. 14
“Scrooge” – Nov. 18 – Dec. 31
River City Men’s Chorus
rivercitymenschorus.com | 501.377.1080 | St. James United Methodist Church
“Majesty & Glory” – Sept. 13-14 & 17
“Holiday! 2026” – Nov. 29-30, Dec. 3
Stage 13
stage13.org | 501.725.0113 | Locations vary
“The Addams Family Musical” – Oct. 23-31
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” – Dec. 4-20
“Who’s Holiday!” – Dec. 11-27
“The Wedding Singer” – Jan. 7-24
The Weekend Theater
weekendtheater.org | 501.374.3761
“Gem of the Ocean” – Sept. 11-27
“The Toxic Avenger” – Oct. 16 – Nov. 1
“Rut” – Nov. 13-15
“Pagans on Bobsleds XXXIII” – Dec. 3-12
“Company” – Jan. 22 – Feb. 7
UA-PTC Center for Humanities and Arts
uaptc.edu/charts | 501.812.2710
Lightwire Theater Presents: “The Tortoise and the Hare – The Next Generation” – Sept. 24
Natural State Brass Band – Oct. 26
Arkansas Music Awards – Dec. 12
“The Art of Rejection” – Feb. 11
Symphony After Dark – Feb. 20
Wildwood Park for the Arts
wildwoodpark.org | 501.821.7275
“Come From Away” – Sept. 11-20
“Shrek: The Musical” – Nov. 13-22
“Les Misérables” – Feb. 19-28
Looking for even more culture? Don’t miss the 2026 Six Bridges Book Festival, a celebration of reading, literacy and storytelling featuring scores of nationally known authors. Hosted by the Central Arkansas Library System, the festival takes place Sept. 27-Oct. 4.