Athens
Athens
Things to Do
  • Attractions
    • Coupons & Deals
    • Heritage Attractions
    • State Botanical Garden of Georgia
    • The Tree That Owns Itself
  • Sports & Outdoors
    • Parks
    • Hiking Trails
    • Golf
    • Cycling
    • Gardens
    • Sandy Creek Park
    • Geocaching
    • UGA Football
  • Free Things to Do
  • Neighborhoods
    • Boulevard
    • Cobbham
    • Five Points
    • Normaltown
    • Downtown Athens
    • UGA Campus
      • UGA Campus Listings
    • Winterville
  • Family Friendly Attractions
  • Arts and Culture
    • Museums & Galleries
    • Performing Arts
    • Public Art
      • Bulldog Statues
    • Creative Community
  • Shopping
    • Athens GA Shop
    • Coupons & Deals
    • Local Products
  • Tours
    • Historic Athens Tours
    • Day Trips from Athens
  • Itineraries
  • Nightlife
  • Black Travel
  • Pet Friendly
  • Women Owned
  • LGBTQ+ Things to do
  • Accessible Athens
  • Spas & Wellness
Events
  • Annual Events & Festivals
  • UGA Football
    • Football Parking and Tailgating
    • Football Top 5
    • Football Hotel Availability
    • Bulldog Traditions
    • G-Day: UGA Spring Football Game
  • This Weekend
  • Concerts & Live Music
  • Foodie Events
  • All UGA Sports
  • Fall Festivals and Events
  • Submit an Event
Restaurants
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Downtown Athens Restaurants
  • Craft Breweries
    • Wide Open IPA
  • Award Winning Dining
  • Black Owned Restaurants
  • Coupons & Deals
  • Pet Friendly
  • Farmers Markets
  • Group Dining
  • Foodie Events
  • Foodie Itineraries
  • Open All Night
Music
  • Summer Music & Festivals
  • Athens Music Walk of Fame
  • Concert Calendar
  • Bands and Brews Itinerary
  • Music History Walking Tour
  • Where to Hear Live Music
  • Nightlife
  • The Athens Sound
  • Hire an Athens Musician
Hotels
  • Near UGA
  • Hotels Near The Classic Center
  • Downtown Athens Hotels
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Bed & Breakfast
  • Camping/RV
  • Vacation Rentals
Plan
  • Itineraries
    • Two Nights Open Spaces
    • A Day in Athens
    • Two Days in Athens
    • Three Days in Athens
    • Girlfriends Getaway
    • Family Fun Itinerary
    • Bands and Brews
    • Heritage and Garden Itinerary
    • Art and Culture
    • Sports and Recreation
    • Romance Itinerary
    • LGBTQ+ Itinerary
    • Accessible Itinerary
  • Welcome Center
    • Pumpkins on the Porch Contest
  • Visitors Guide
  • FAQ
    • Trivia
    • Helpful Information
    • Alcohol Sales
  • Heritage
    • Attractions
    • History of Athens
    • Athens Historic Districts
    • Black Heritage
    • Genealogy Resources
  • Coupons & Deals
  • Enewsletter Signup
  • Blog
  • Getting Here & Getting Around: Transportation to Athens
  • Resources
  • Relocation & Retirement
  • Weather
  • About Athens
  • map
  • UGA Families & Friends
  • Visit Athens, GA Like a Local
Blog
  • Things to Do
    • Attractions
      • Coupons & Deals
      • Heritage Attractions
      • State Botanical Garden of Georgia
      • The Tree That Owns Itself
    • Sports & Outdoors
      • Parks
      • Hiking Trails
      • Golf
      • Cycling
      • Gardens
      • Sandy Creek Park
      • Geocaching
      • UGA Football
    • Free Things to Do
    • Neighborhoods
      • Boulevard
      • Cobbham
      • Five Points
      • Normaltown
      • Downtown Athens
      • UGA Campus
        • UGA Campus Listings
      • Winterville
    • Family Friendly Attractions
    • Arts and Culture
      • Museums & Galleries
      • Performing Arts
      • Public Art
        • Bulldog Statues
      • Creative Community
    • Shopping
      • Athens GA Shop
      • Coupons & Deals
      • Local Products
    • Tours
      • Historic Athens Tours
      • Day Trips from Athens
    • Itineraries
    • Nightlife
    • Black Travel
    • Pet Friendly
    • Women Owned
    • LGBTQ+ Things to do
    • Accessible Athens
    • Spas & Wellness
  • Events
    • Annual Events & Festivals
    • UGA Football
      • Football Parking and Tailgating
      • Football Top 5
      • Football Hotel Availability
      • Bulldog Traditions
      • G-Day: UGA Spring Football Game
    • This Weekend
    • Concerts & Live Music
    • Foodie Events
    • All UGA Sports
    • Fall Festivals and Events
    • Submit an Event
  • Restaurants
    • Outdoor Dining
    • Downtown Athens Restaurants
    • Craft Breweries
      • Wide Open IPA
    • Award Winning Dining
    • Black Owned Restaurants
    • Coupons & Deals
    • Pet Friendly
    • Farmers Markets
    • Group Dining
    • Foodie Events
    • Foodie Itineraries
    • Open All Night
  • Music
    • Summer Music & Festivals
    • Athens Music Walk of Fame
    • Concert Calendar
    • Bands and Brews Itinerary
    • Music History Walking Tour
    • Where to Hear Live Music
    • Nightlife
    • The Athens Sound
    • Hire an Athens Musician
  • Hotels
    • Near UGA
    • Hotels Near The Classic Center
    • Downtown Athens Hotels
    • Pet-Friendly
    • Bed & Breakfast
    • Camping/RV
    • Vacation Rentals
  • Plan
    • Itineraries
      • Two Nights Open Spaces
      • A Day in Athens
      • Two Days in Athens
      • Three Days in Athens
      • Girlfriends Getaway
      • Family Fun Itinerary
      • Bands and Brews
      • Heritage and Garden Itinerary
      • Art and Culture
      • Sports and Recreation
      • Romance Itinerary
      • LGBTQ+ Itinerary
      • Accessible Itinerary
    • Welcome Center
      • Pumpkins on the Porch Contest
    • Visitors Guide
    • FAQ
      • Trivia
      • Helpful Information
      • Alcohol Sales
    • Heritage
      • Attractions
      • History of Athens
      • Athens Historic Districts
      • Black Heritage
      • Genealogy Resources
    • Coupons & Deals
    • Enewsletter Signup
    • Blog
    • Getting Here & Getting Around: Transportation to Athens
    • Resources
    • Relocation & Retirement
    • Weather
    • About Athens
    • map
    • UGA Families & Friends
    • Visit Athens, GA Like a Local
  • Blog
Meetings
  • Meeting Facilities
    • The Classic Center
    • Unconventional Venues
  • Reasons to Meet in Athens Georgia
  • Meeting Planner Guide
  • Meeting Services
    • Housing Services
    • Housing FAQs
    • Show Your Badge
  • Meet Our Team
  • Submit an RFP
  • Attendees
  • Incentives
Groups
  • Event Facilities
  • Caterers & Planners
  • Services
    • Request Welcome Materials
  • Weddings
    • Athens Wedding Venues and Planners Guide
  • Reunions
    • Planners Guide
    • Reunion Itinerary
    • Reunion Resources
  • Meet Our Team
  • Request Info
  • Bus Parking
Sports
  • Venues & Facilities
  • Our Services
  • Upcoming Sports Events
  • Championships & Tournaments
  • Group Dining
  • RFP
  • Meet Our Team
Media
  • Media Kit
    • Stats & Facts
    • What's New in Athens
    • For the Creative and Curious
    • Must-Visits for Music Lovers
    • For the Foodies, Hopheads & Mixologists
    • Festivals & Events
    • Filmed in Athens
  • Rankings & Press Coverage
  • Press Releases
    • CVB Newsletters
    • Partner Releases
  • Press Visit Interest Form
  • Meetings
    • Meeting Facilities
      • The Classic Center
        • Where to park
      • Unconventional Venues
    • Reasons to Meet in Athens Georgia
    • Meeting Planner Guide
    • Meeting Services
      • Housing Services
      • Housing FAQs
      • Show Your Badge
    • Meet Our Team
    • Submit an RFP
    • Attendees
    • Incentives
  • Groups
    • Event Facilities
    • Caterers & Planners
    • Services
      • Request Welcome Materials
    • Weddings
      • Athens Wedding Venues and Planners Guide
    • Reunions
      • Planners Guide
      • Reunion Itinerary
      • Reunion Resources
    • Meet Our Team
    • Request Info
    • Bus Parking
  • Sports
    • Venues & Facilities
    • Our Services
    • Upcoming Sports Events
    • Championships & Tournaments
    • Group Dining
    • RFP
    • Meet Our Team
  • Media
    • Media Kit
      • Stats & Facts
      • What's New in Athens
      • For the Creative and Curious
      • Must-Visits for Music Lovers
      • For the Foodies, Hopheads & Mixologists
      • Festivals & Events
      • Filmed in Athens
    • Rankings & Press Coverage
    • Press Releases
      • CVB Newsletters
      • Partner Releases
    • Press Visit Interest Form
  • About
    • Visit Athens Staff Directory
    • CVB Board of Directors
    • Visit Athens Jobs
    • Hospitality Awards
    • Partners
    • Social Media Community Guidelines
    • Film
    • Brand Toolkit
  • Partner Extranet
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
Blog
Enewsletter Signup
Visitors Guide
  • Blog
  • Enewsletter Signup
  • Visitors Guide
UGA Performing Arts Center Exterior
UGA Performing Arts Center Stage
Back

UGA Performing Arts Center

  • 230 River Rd., Athens, GA 30605
  • 706-542-4400 | Toll Free: 888-289-8497
View Website

The UGA Performing Arts Center fills its concert halls with classical music, jazz, dance and performances from around the world. On a visit to Athens, its stages offer a chance to hear established artists and discover something unexpected in a setting shaped for live performance.


The Performing Arts Center is also available for rental and can be used for tours, seminars, lectures, and meetings.


Max Group Size: 1,092


The Performing Arts Center box office will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and one hour prior to performances.

Events

Nov 14

UGA Spotlight on the Arts Festival

University of Georgia

November 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Nov 16

Hélène Grimaud, piano

UGA Performing Arts Center

November 16, 2026

Nov 16

UGA Presents Recital: Hélène Grimaud, piano

UGA Performing Arts Center

November 16, 2026

Dec 04

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Creole Christmas

UGA Performing Arts Center

December 4, 2026

Dec 04

UGA Presents Jazz: Preservation Hall Jazz Band Creole Christmas

Hodgson Concert Hall at the UGA Performing Arts Center

December 4, 2026

Dec 06

Daniil Trifonov, piano

UGA Performing Arts Center

December 6, 2026

Dec 06

UGA Presents Recital: Daniil Trifonov, piano

Hodgson Concert Hall at the UGA Performing Arts Center

December 6, 2026

Dec 09

Christmas With Cantus: Lessons and Carols for Our Time

UGA Performing Arts Center

December 9, 2026

Dec 09

UGA Presents Vocal Artistry: Christmas With Cantus - Lessons and Carols for Our Time

Hodgson Concert Hall at the UGA Performing Arts Center

December 9, 2026

Dec 14

Christmas in the Classic City

UGA Performing Arts Center, Hodgson Hall

December 14, 2026

Dec 17

Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas Featuring Maggie O’Connor

UGA Performing Arts Center

December 17, 2026

Dec 17

UGA Presents Americana: Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas Featuring Maggie O’Connor

Hodgson Concert Hall at the UGA Performing Arts Center

December 17, 2026

Dec 20

Handel’s 'Messiah,' Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

UGA Performing Arts Center

December 20, 2026

Dec 20

UGA Presents Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Hodgson Concert Hall at the UGA Performing Arts Center

December 20, 2026

Jan 06

Jeremy Jordan

UGA Performing Arts Center

January 6, 2027

Jan 13

Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater: Nuttin’ But A Word

UGA Performing Arts Center

January 13, 2027

Jan 19

Pink Martini

UGA Performing Arts Center

January 19, 2027

Jan 24

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

UGA Performing Arts Center

January 24, 2027

Jan 29

Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall & George Meyer

UGA Performing Arts Center

January 29, 2027

Feb 02

DakhaBrakha

UGA Performing Arts Center

February 2, 2027

Feb 09

Sandeep Das & Friends: Raga, Rhythm, and Rasa

UGA Performing Arts Center

February 9, 2027

Feb 13

J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion

UGA Performing Arts Center

February 13, 2027

Feb 17

Danish String Quartet

UGA Performing Arts Center

February 17, 2027

Feb 18

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: The Three Little Pigs and Other Tales

UGA Performing Arts Center

February 18, 2027

Feb 19

Mariachi Herencia de México

UGA Performing Arts Center

February 19, 2027

Feb 27

Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Conrad Tao, piano

UGA Performing Arts Center

February 27, 2027

Mar 04

Paragon Ragtime Orchestra: Scott Joplin and the Original Kings of Ragtime

UGA Performing Arts Center

March 4, 2027

Mar 16

Yuja Wang, piano

UGA Performing Arts Center

March 16, 2027

Mar 20

Martin Hayes: An Irish Celebration

UGA Performing Arts Center

March 20, 2027

Mar 25

Sierra Hull

UGA Performing Arts Center

March 25, 2027

Apr 02

Aga Khan Master Musicians with Vincent Peirani & Vincent Ségal

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 2, 2027

Apr 08

Vienna Girls Choir: A New Voice

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 8, 2027

Apr 11

Takács Quartet

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 11, 2027

Apr 15

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 15, 2027

Apr 18

The Three Little Pigs and Other Tales Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 18, 2027

Apr 25

Joshua Bell, violin

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 25, 2027

Apr 29

Artemis: Sketches of Miles

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 29, 2027

Apr 30

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello; Benjamin Grosvenor, piano

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 30, 2027

Apr 30

Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello; Benjamin Grosvenor, piano

UGA Performing Arts Center

April 30, 2027

May 14

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder

UGA Performing Arts Center

May 14, 2027

Map

Amenities

Attractions
General
  • Handicap Accessible:

Meeting Facilities

Facility Info
  • Theatre Capacity 1100

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay in the know about happenings in Athens by subscribing to our e-newsletter! Be the first to know about the latest and greatest events, live music, sports, and other exclusive tips.

Sign me up!
Sign up for our
Newsletter
View the
Insider Guide
  • Visit Athens
  • 300 N THOMAS ST, ATHENS, GA 30601
  • 706.357.4430
Visit Athens test logo
  • About
    • Visit Athens Staff Directory
    • CVB Board of Directors
    • Visit Athens Jobs
    • Hospitality Awards
    • Partners
    • Social Media Community Guidelines
    • Film
    • Brand Toolkit
  • Partner Extranet
  • Contact Us
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
2026 Visit Athens
madebysimpleview-hor
close

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. |  Privacy Policy