HADESTOWN, THE MUSIC MAN and More Set for RiverCenter for the Performing Arts 25th Season
The Columbus, Georgia venue will present Broadway hits, rock superstars, and cirque performances.
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts has revealed its 2026-2027 lineup, which also serves as its 25th Anniversary Season. The 25+ show lineup is the most diverse in the organization's history, covering Broadway hits, rock superstars, comedy geniuses, American songbook classics, cirque fun, acrobatic ingenuity, versatile dance, bluegrass jams, family programming, and diverse community events.
Today, RiverCenter serves as a cultural anchor for the region. As the permanent home of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Ballet, Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus, and the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University, the venue plays a central role in sustaining the arts community that calls Columbus home. Through its ArtsReach initiative, RiverCenter continues to expand access to the arts across the region, providing thousands of students with live professional performance experiences, often for the very first time.
2026-2027 Season
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Broadway: The Music Man (Oct. 22), Mystic Pizza (Nov. 14), Hadestown (April 7, 2027), Legally Blonde (May 3, 2027)
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Comedy: John Crist (Oct. 3)
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Rock & Pop: The Avett Brothers (Oct. 8)
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American Songbook, Roots, Gospel & Bluegrass: Joe Gransden Big Band: The Good Life: Happy 100th Birthday Tony Bennett (Sept. 24), Take 6 (Oct. 1), Bela Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart (Oct. 13), Arturo Sandoval (Jan. 21, 2027), The Amy Winehouse Band (March 30, 2027)
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Dance & Tribute: Syncopated Ladies (Sept. 15), The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston (Jan. 23, 2027)
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Cirque & Acrobatics: Cirque Eloize: iD Evolution (Feb. 21, 2027), The Peking Acrobats (Mar. 7-8, 2027)
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Special Events & Community: US Marine Band (Oct. 23), Hunchback of Notre Dame with The WAVE (Oct. 24), Actors from the London Stage (Oct. 30), Fort Benning's MCoE Band Holiday Concert (Dec. 5), Holidays with The WAVE (Dec. 5), Spring Sing Along with The WAVE (Spring 2027)
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Family Friendly & ArtsReach: Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live! (Oct. 25), Curious George and the Golden Meatball (Nov. 4), Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (Mar. 23, 2027)
RiverCenter draws audiences from across Georgia, eastern Alabama, and other regional territories. It consistently attracts touring productions and artists, making Columbus a regular stop because of the venue's quality and the engagement of its audiences. Parking is also free for all events.
How to Purchase Tickets
Season subscriptions for these events will go on sale on May 15 and can be purchased at RiverCenter.org. Broadway '24-25 subscribers will receive a 20% presale discount for re-subscribing, as well as reserved seating options. Patrons can also purchase Bundles and pick 3-5 shows and save 10/15% percent, respectively. Single tickets will go on sale July 17.
Videos
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2026 Season Marietta Theatre Company (1/22-8/22) |
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9 to 5: The Musical Marietta Theatre Company (5/28-6/06) |
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Working ART Station (7/23-8/02) |
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Colors Everywhere! Conyers Rockdale Council for the Arts (5/20-5/20) |
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OUTDOOR CONCERT | SUMMER and GRAD CELEBRATION - EASY HONEY and MUSIC BY KOTA at HOP ATOMICA Hop Atomica (5/28-5/28) |
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Footloose The Musical Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (5/15-6/21) |
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Annie Woodstock Arts Theatre (7/10-7/26) |
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Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz Merely Players Presents (11/06-11/22) |
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Dante Gebel Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (9/24-9/24) |
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical Woodstock Arts Theatre (6/10-6/24) |
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