2026-2027 Performing Arts Series
Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience - Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
$45 | $40 | $35
America鈥檚 No.1 family-friendly Taylor Swift tribute, bringing the icon鈥檚 biggest hits to life in a spectacular national tour! Starring award-nominated vocalist Traci Marie, the fast-paced, high-energy show features a phenomenal live band, dynamic choreography, show-stopping costume changes, and immersive multimedia visuals. Experience an unforgettable sing-along journey through Taylor鈥檚 entire career, from her debut to her newest album, 鈥淭he Life of a Showgirl.鈥�
Scotty McCreery - Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
$65 | $60 | $55
North Carolina native Scotty McCreery recently released his retrospective album 15, celebrating his first 15 years as a recording artist. It contains his 7 No.1 hits as well as 2 other fan favorites and 4 new songs. The ACM and CMT Award winner and Grand Ole Opry member was the first country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut their first album at No.1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 when he started out in 2011 with Clear as Day. Throughout his career he has stayed true to his roots, growing into one of country music鈥檚 most genuine stars and consistent hitmakers.
Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago - Thursday, January 21, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
$45 | $40 | $30
Experience the magic of Chicago live with Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago. This electrifying show features world-class musicians flawlessly recreating decades of massive hits with high-energy passion. Don鈥檛 miss an outstanding, fan-focused performance guaranteed to 鈥淢ake You Smile!鈥�
Smokey & Me: A Celebration of Smokey Robinson - Wednesday, February 3, at 7:30 p.m.
$40 | $35 | $30
Starring Tony nominee, Charl Brown From Motown: The Musical on Broadway and London鈥檚 West End
Act One of "Smokey & Me" celebrates Smokey鈥檚 story and many of his biggest hits鈥�. songs he sang and songs he wrote, including 鈥淪hop Around鈥�, 鈥淭ears of A Clown鈥�, 鈥淢y Girl鈥�, 鈥淚 Second that Emotion鈥�, and so many more.
Act Two explores the life on stage of the actor who was fortunate enough to become Smokey every night in "Motown: The Musical"鈥�.taking you on a journey through Charl鈥檚 compelling musical history from Broadway musicals, pop music, jazz, and rounding out the evening back where we began with a medley of Smokey鈥檚 iconic songs.
Fiddle in the Band - The Premiere Tribute to Alabama - Thurday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m.
$45 | $40 | $35
Fiddle In The Band is a premier, nationally touring tribute act dedicated to the iconic country music group Alabama. The band faithfully recreates Alabama's signature harmonies and decades of number-one hits, such as "Mountain Music," "Roll On," and "If You're Gonna Play in Texas".
Fiddle in the Band brings the smooth harmonies and stellar musicianship of the band Alabama to life. With over 40 number one hits to choose from, enjoy the classic country hits like 鈥淔eels So Right,鈥� 鈥淟ove in the First Degree,鈥� 鈥淗igh Cotton,鈥� 鈥淢ountain Music,鈥� 鈥淩oll On鈥� and of course, 鈥淚f You鈥檙e Gonna Play in Texas.鈥�
Get Your Tickets Now
Tickets for the 2026-2027 Performing Arts Series are on sale now. Show tickets will be sold as a full season or individually. Purchasers will be assigned a seat location when tickets are purchased.
Individual show tickets are easily transferred/can be given as gifts.
Ticket prices vary per seating section. Season tickets range are available for $120, $145, $160. All prices include sales taxes. Online sales surcharges not included.
Groups of 10 or more save 20% on individual show tickets.
Tickets will be sent out during the following times:
- Printed tickets will mailed out roughly 2 weeks before the performance date or can be picked up on demand at the box office during normal business hours.
- Digital tickets will be emailed less than 1 week before the performance date.
Complete your show experience by joining the Director's Circle. As a Director's Circle member, you have the opportunity to:
- Receive priority upgrades for season ticket location (season ticket purchase cost seperate from Director's Circle cost).
- Take advantage of priority parking.
- Participate in a pre-show reception for each show with meet-and-greet/photo opportunities with artists (based on artist's availablity).
- Be a donor to the 蜜桃视频 Foundation, which directly supports and enriches 蜜桃视频 students.
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The Cole Auditorium has been the home to nationally-recognized touring performances representing a diverse range of genres since the facility opened in 1999. The Cole has provided local access to such headliners as Kenny Rogers, The Beach Boys, The Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar, & Martina McBride and Broadway tours of "Annie," "Showboat," "CATS," and a performance of "Hello, Dolly," that opened the facility on Oct. 29, 1999.