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The Classic Center
Downtown Athens, GA
Located in the heart of downtown Athens, The Classic Center Theatre is northeast Georgia's premier performing arts venue. This 2071-seat masterpiece is a perfect combination of big-city polish and small-town charm, hosting various events, including Broadway, comedy, concerts, and community events.
Community Events
More than just a performing arts space, The Classic Center Theatre is home to a myriad of community events, including church services, meetings, community fundraising events, and the extremely popular Athens Symphony Concerts.
Show Collaboration
The crown jewel in the annual entertainment lineup at The Classic Center Theatre in Downtown Athens is our Broadway Entertainment Series. The Theatre, in recent years, has partnered with the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center to co-present shows. This collaboration has enabled the Athens community to enjoy exceptional performances by the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Blue Man Group, Tony Bennett, and many more of the entertainment world's brightest stars.
Rental Information
Theatre rental rates vary on the scope, scale, and nature of your special event. Our professional and creative staff will work with you to create an event that will meet your goals and exceed your expectations.
Reserve the Theatre
- Convention Rates: Convention rates will be extended to events that result in 200 or more sleeping room nights booked at Athens area hotels.
- Not-for-Profit Rates: Not-for-Profit rates will be extended to organizations the maintain a not-for-profit status. A tax-exempt certificate will be required upon execution of the contract.
- Standard Rates: Standard rates will be extended to all other events.
Highlighted Performance History
- A Bronx Tale
- Alison Krauss
- An American in Paris
- An Officer and a Gentleman
- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
- Brandi Carlile
- Cinderella @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze
- Corey Smith
- David Sedaris
- Escape to Margaritaville
- Finding Neverland
- Hairspray The Musical
- Jason Mraz @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Jersey Boys
- Kirk Franklin
- Kris Kristofferson
- Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
- Rodney Carrington
- The Black Keys
- The Drifters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters, and The Platters @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- The Price is Right Live
- The Simon & Garfunkel Story
- The Temptations
- Three Dog Night
- Waitress
- Wild Kratts 2.0 Live @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Alabama Shakes (Akins Arena)
- Alton Brown
- Bill Cosby
- Billy Currington with Kelsea Ballerini
- Blackberry Smoke
- Brian Regan
- Cake
- Celtic Woman @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Chase Rise (440 Foundry Pavilion)
- Cole Swindell
- Disney Jr. Live
- Disney's Fantasia
- Eddie Izzard
- Elf, The Musical
- Flashdance
- Jerry Seinfeld @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Kip Moore with Sam Hunt
- Lecrae
- Martina McBride
- Moon Taxi (440 Foundry Pavilion)
- Old Crow Medicine Show
- Rain!
- Ron White
- Sister Act @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Tedeschi Trucks Band
- The Illusionists
- The Mavericks
- The Nutcracker
- The Producers
- Travis Tritt - Solo Accoustic
- Umphrey's McGee
- Widespread Panic @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Allison Krauss & Union Station
- Beauty & the Beast
- Blue Man Group
- Brandi Carlisle
- Brantley Gilbert
- Corey Smith
- Daniel Tosh
- Dayglow @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Dreamgirls
- Gary Allan
- George Jones
- Indigo Girls
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Kenny Rogers
- Loretta Lynn
- Louis CK @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Lyle Lovett
- Mama Mia!
- Mannheim Steamroller
- Merle Haggard
- Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance
- Monty Python's Spamalot
- STS9
- The Avett Brothers @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- The B-52's
- The Boston Pops
- The Cheiftains
- The Color Purple
- The Decemberists
- Tony Bennett
- Widespread Panic - 25th Anniversary
- Willie Nelson @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Abbey Road Live
- B.B. King
- Bela Fleck & The Flecktones
- Bonnie Raitt
- Camelot
- Chicago
- Craig Ferguson
- Darius Goes West @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Drumline Live!
- Evita
- Hairspray
- Little Big Town
- Lonestar
- Moe
- Nickel Creek
- Perpetual Groove @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Ron White
- Sister Hazel
- The Atlanta Rhythm
- The Charlie Daniels Band
- The Derek Trucks Band
- The Flaming Lips
- The Four Tops
- The Mikado (Opera) @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- The Oak Ridge Boys
- The Producers
- The Smashing Pumpkins
- The Wedding Singer
- The Wizard of Oz
- US Navy Band
- Widespread Panic
- Wilco @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Ani Difranco
- Blue Collar TV
- Carrot Top
- David Copperfield
- David Sedaris
- Footloose
- Glenn Campbell @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Govt. Mule
- Green Day
- Jeklly & Hyde
- John Berry
- John Leguazamo
- Kathy Griffin
- Kiss Me Kate @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Lauryn Hill
- Miss Saigon
- Penn & Teller
- Ragtime
- Rent
- Shawn Colvin @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Showboat
- String Cheese Incident
- Titanic
- Travis Tritt
- Widespread Panic - Live in the Classic City
- Willie Nelson @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Annie
- Beck
- Ben Harper
- Black Eyed Peas
- Bob Dylan
- CATS - Grand Opening!
- Counting Crows @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Damn Yankees
- David Wilcox
- Diamond Rio
- Fiona Apple
- Harry Connick, Jr.
- Horses of Blues
- Jars of Clay @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Korn
- Limp Bizkit
- Martin, Modeski & Wood
- Marvin Hamlisch
- Moscow Ballet
- Primus
- Ratdog @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
- Stomp
- The WallFlowers
- Toby Keith
- Tori Amos
- Weezer
- Widespread Panic - Halloween @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>