The Visitors - 2026 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 8

Looking to escape from the hot sun? Why not check out one of the many intriguing offerings at greater Boston venues where this summer’s vibrant theater scene boasts pre-Broadway productions, national tours, and summer-stock productions of everything from Shakespeare to classic and contemporary plays, musicals, and concerts. Bay State audiences have much to look forward to, including:

The final round of the 2026 Acapella & Unplugged music competition will be held on the steps of the historic Franklin County Courthouse. This year's finalists are Jenni Joy, Jack's Back, Noah Mellot, Brandon Lee, Lily Snowberger, and duo Josh & Chris.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will conclude its 2026 Summer Season on August 2 with the Orchestra of St. Luke's under the baton of Xian Zhang and violinist Gil Shaham, who returns to the festival for the first time in a decade to perform Barber's Violin Concerto.

ArtsFairfax launched a new initiative to bring visual art into public and private spaces across Fairfax County, beginning with exhibitions at Lincolnia Senior Center in partnership with Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services.

Imperial Ice Stars will present an Australian-exclusive season of THE NUTCRACKER ON ICE at Sydney's Coliseum Theatre, following their acclaimed Swan Lake on Ice run at the same venue.

BAHAMAS GOOMBAY BROWARD will take place at Miramar City Hall Plaza, featuring live performances, Junkanoo parades, island cuisine, and a special tribute to Baha Men founding member Isaiah Taylor.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will celebrate the horror genre with the new exhibition, The Horror Show, opening in the fourth-floor Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery on September 26, 2026. 

Just For Laughs Sydney returns in 2026 with the first announcement for its 14th edition, featuring Greg Davies, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias, Zarna Garg, Morgan Jay, Dan and Phil, Bill Bailey, Adam Kay, Dara Ó Briain, Saaniya Abbas, Lucas Zelnick, David Nihill, Rhys James, Peter Antoniou, RocKwiz and Ming Yue

The Mark Morris Dance Group will return to Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts in Katonah, New York, on July 30, 2026, with a program of live music and contemporary dance. A free Dance for PD workshop led by David Leventhal will be offered July 28.

Broadway’s BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will team up with Telemundo to host a free, live event featuring the Broadway musical’s band and choreography at The Rink at Rockefeller Center turned Telemundo Fan Village.

Rhode Island's only Renaissance Faire returns to Saugatucket Park and The Contemporary Theater Company in Wakefield, featuring sword fighting, artisan vendors, live Dungeons & Dragons, and a new four noble houses storyline.

Bronx Music Hall will present a July lineup featuring a tribute to Afro-Dominican legend Enerolisa Nuñez, performed by her daughter, alongside the Bronx Rising! Kuba Festival celebrating Congolese culture through music, dance, and visual arts.

Club Fugazi has revealed the lineup for the 2026 Chef's Series at Dear San Francisco, the culinary and theatrical collaboration that pairs the internationally celebrated acrobatic production with some of the city's most beloved dining destinations.  

​​​​​​​Universal Studios Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its summer event, “Universal Cool Summer – Discover U!!!”. For summer 2026, the park is introducing an all-new lineup of nighttime entertainment, inviting guests of all ages to enjoy the season from day to night. Running from July 1 through August 26, the limited-time event will feature the debut of “Universal Summer Matsuri Nights: Neon Glow Up.” As the sun sets, the park transforms into a vibrant festival atmosphere illuminated by colorful neon lights. Guests can experience the brand-new nighttime show “NO LIMIT! Glow Up Oh-Matsuri” along with a variety of new street performances presented as part of “Glow Up Street Performance.” Bringing energy and excitement to summer evenings, the event offers a unique way to experience the park and celebrate its 25th anniversary with a completely different atmosphere after dark.

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts will welcome GRAMMY-winning pianist Yuja Wang for her Caramoor debut on July 23, when she joins Latin music supergroup People of Earth for their first public performance together in a program spanning classical music, jazz, and Latin American traditions.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced four Florida public school arts teachers as recipients of its 2026 STARs residency program, now in its sixteenth year, in partnership with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education.

The Driehaus Museum has revealed fall activation dates for Brendan Fernandes: In the Round, featuring dance, movement, sound, and sculptural installation in the Museum's 1926 Murphy Auditorium. Programs are free with reservations encouraged.

Out Front Theatre Company, Georgia's only LGBTQIA+ professional theatre, revealed its 2026-27 season, featuring Atlanta and Georgia premieres including the Britney Spears-powered musical Once Upon a One More Time.

OVO will present a 1920s-styled open-air production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Roman Theatre in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Learn more about the show here.

Caramoor will present the free outdoor world premiere of THE ONLY WAY IS THROUGH, a new work by GRAMMY-winning composer Christopher Cerrone, featuring Sandbox Percussion and the Young People's Chorus of NYC.

Red Barn Productions, creators of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair, will present the San Francisco Historium Spotlight at Pier 35, a one-weekend immersive theatrical event recreating Gold Rush-era San Francisco.

The Haight Street Art Center will present Forever Grateful, an exhibition that pays tribute to the legacy of the Grateful Dead. Celebrating the Center’s 10th anniversary, the exhibit features a collection of artwork, instruments, and memorabilia where visitors can explore three decades of the band’s history.

Park Theatre in Jaffrey, NH, will host the Monadnock Main Street Cookout, featuring grilled food, live music, and a Kona Ice Truck as part of its three-day America 250 Cultural Fair.

Six finalists will compete for the $500 grand prize in the A Cappella & Unplugged music competition finals, held on the steps of the historic Franklin County Courthouse in Chambersburg, PA. Both events are free and open to the public.

The Lowell Folk Festival will feature nearly 50 live performances across four stages, alongside Global Foods with cuisines from over a dozen cultures, the Discovery Lowell Playspace, and the Experience Lowell Arts Marketplace in downtown Lowell, MA.