UPCOMING EVENTSThe Classic Center

Downtown Athens, GA

  1. The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament

    March 20, 2023

    Tee up for The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament on March 20, 2023. Enjoy a round at the picturesque Chancellor’s Course, a private course located at The Georgia Club, while raising money for a great cause. Read on...
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    March 26, 2023

    Join this Athens tradition to celebrate "Spring Training", a concert featuring "The Star-Spangled Banner" by John Stafford Smith, Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring," "Lullaby" by George Gerswhin, and more. Read on...
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    March 27, 2023

    Legally Blonde – The Musical! follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be BOTH legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room. Read on...
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    March 31, 2023

    The Classic Center is excited to welcome comedian Joe Gatto this spring! Joe Gatto, a well-known comedian, actor, and producer, is best known for the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Read on...
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    April 7, 2023

    Everyone's favorite game show is on its way to you, along with the chance to win a share of the more than $12 million in cash and fabulous prizes given away! Read on...
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    April 11, 2023

    Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Read on...
  7. The Old Friends Acoustic Tour Starring Ben Rector

    April 14, 2022

    Indie superstar Ben Rector brings The Old Friends Acoustic Tour — an intimate, acoustic performance to The Classic Center Theatre stage. Additional Info...
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    April 15, 2023

    SEC Shorts is coming in hot with an all-new, one-night-only live stage show worthy of college football’s hottest dynasty. It will be a night of college football hilarity that’s fun for the whole family, featuring original stage sketches, prizes, and more. Read on...
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    April 16, 2023

    Kick off the spring season by sampling the latest and greatest beers from some of your favorite regional breweries at The Classic Center Cultural Foundation's inaugural Athens Beer Fest. Read on...
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    April 18, 2023

    Mt. Joy will hit the stage at The Classic Center Theatre following the release of their new album Orange Blood. Mt. Joy has performed at a variety of festivals such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Bonnaroo. Read on...
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    April 21, 2023

    Tracy Lawrence is one of country music’s truest traditionalists, and this year he is celebrating his 30th anniversary in the country music industry. Lawrence's catalog of timeless music has made him a mainstay in the genre. Read on...
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    April 21, 2023

    John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media, and sold-out shows from coast to coast. Tickets will be available on Monday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. Read on...
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    April 21-23, 2023

    Jurassic Quest is roaring into The Classic Center, April 21-23, 2023! Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Read on...
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    April 22, 2023

    For over a decade Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show, "The Long Island Medium," has provided messages of peace and comfort to over a million people worldwide. Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience is an awe-inspiring evening you won’t want to miss. Read on...
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    April 23, 2023

    Long celebrated for their “captivating and expeditionary” (New York Times) performances, Wilco will hit the stage at The Classic Center Theatre following the release of their new album ?Cruel Country. Read on...
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    May 1, 2023

    After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. Read on...
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    May 17, 2023

    The Classic Center is thrilled to welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Fame star Bonnie Raitt. She will be joined onstage with singer-songwriter Maia Sharp. Read on...
  18. Travis Tritt 2023

    June 22, 2023

    Sponsored by Bud Light Classic Entertainment and Six Strings Southern have partnered to bring you Travis Tritt 2023 with special guest Tyler Reese Tritt. Additional Info...
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    June 23, 2023

    Jerry Seinfeld at The Classic Center Theatre has been rescheduled for Friday, June 23, 2023. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Read on...
LEGACY Reunion of Earth, Wind, and Fire, Alumni

Legacy Reunion of Earth Wind & Fire

March 17, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Get swept up in the musical whirlwind as the Legacy Reunion of Earth Wind & Fire Alumni, joined by members of the Athens Symphony, reunites the dynasty for a performance to continue the tradition now spanning five decades.....

Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the world's top-selling musical groups of all time, with a  signature sound beyond category and a  groove as deep as the soul of the planet,  the band’s legendary journey has set the standard for music of all genres and made a profound and lasting impact on popular culture. 

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Dancing with the Athens Stars

March 18, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Project Safe's annual fundraising event, Dancing with the Athens Stars, pairs local celebrities with dance instructors to compete for Judges’ Favorite, Community Favorite, and Audience Favorite awards. Project Safe is a 501c3 nonprofit organization working to end domestic violence through crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services, systems change advocacy, prevention, and education.

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The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament

March 20, 2023 | 8:30 a.m.

The Georgia Club


Enjoy a round of golf at the picturesque Chancellor's Course, a private course located at The Georgia Club, while raising money for a great cause. This year's golf tournament is presented by JE Dunn. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start.

The annual golf tournament supports the Cultural Foundation's mission to provide resources to entertain and educate the local community and fund student scholarships in performing arts, visual arts, and hospitality programs, as well as workforce development initiatives.

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Athens Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert

March 26, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.

The Classic Center Theatre 

Join this Athens tradition to celebrate "Spring Training," a concert featuring "The Star-Spangled Banner" by John Stafford Smith, Aaron Copland's "Appalachian Spring," "Lullaby" by George Gershwin, and more. The concert will include Athens radio legend Alan Tibbits narrating "Casey at the Bat." 

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Legally Blonde - The Musical!

March 27, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde – The Musical! follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams and proves that you can be BOTH legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room.   This contemporary, sassy musical moves at a breakneck pace driven by memorable songs and explosive dances. This production warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!

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Joe Gatto

March 31, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Joe Gatto, a well-known comedian, actor, and producer, is best known for the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He is one of the founding members of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe, who have toured with a live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London.

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The Price is Right Live

April 7, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Everyone's favorite game show is on its way to the Classic Center Theatre, along with the chance to win a share of the more than $12 million in cash and fabulous prizes!

Alongside our Celebrity Host, randomly selected contestants play everyone's favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™, and the fabulous Showcase. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right from their seats.

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Shen Yun

April 11, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Shen Yun invites you to travel back to the magical world of ancient China. Experience a lost culture through the incredible art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Shen Yun makes this possible by pushing the boundaries of the performing arts with a unique blend of stunning costuming, high-tech backdrops, and an orchestra like no other.

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The Old Friends Acoustic Tour Starring Ben Rector

The Old Friends Acoustic Tour Starring Ben Rector

April 14, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Indie superstar Ben Rector brings The Old Friends Acoustic Tour — an intimate, acoustic performance to The Classic Center Theatre stage.

The performance will feature Jordy Searcy and Stephen Day, who will perform individually as opening acts and together with Rector during the main event. Searcy has also collaborated with Rector as a co-writer on tracks such as the 2021 hit single “It Would Be You” and Rector’s most recent release, “Wonderful World.” 

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SEC Shorts LIVE! Back-to-Back

April 15, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


SEC Shorts is coming in hot with an all-new, one-night-only live stage show worthy of college football’s hottest dynasty. It will be a night of college football hilarity that’s fun for the whole family, featuring original stage sketches, audience games, prize giveaways, and more. 

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Athens Beer Fest

April 16, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center


Kick off the spring season by sampling the latest and greatest beers from some of your favorite regional breweries at The Classic Center Cultural Foundation's inaugural Athens Beer Fest.

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Mt. Joy

April 18, 2023 | 8:00 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Mt. Joy will hit the stage at The Classic Center Theatre following the release of their new album Orange Blood. Mt. Joy has performed at various festivals such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Bonnaroo and has toured with The Lumineers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Revivalists, and The Head and The Heart. Additionally, the band has performed on Stephen Colbert, CBS Morning, Samantha Bee, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Conan.

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John Crist's Emotional Support Tour

April 21, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre

 

John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media, and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold.

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Tracy Lawrence

April 21, 2023 | 8:00 p.m.
440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Center


Tracy Lawrence is one of country music’s truest traditionalists, and this year he is celebrating his 30th anniversary in the country music industry. His impressive catalog of timeless music has made Lawrence a mainstay in the genre selling more than 13 million albums and charting 18 No. 1 songs. In addition to his chart-topping success, Lawrence hosts the Award-Nominated nationally syndicated radio show “Honky Tonkin’ With Tracy Lawrence,” for which he has received two ACM nominations for National On-Air Personality of the Year. 

This event is sponsored by Bad Boy Mowers, available at Shoemaker Equipment of Athens. 

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Theresa Caputo

April 22, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


For over a decade, Theresa Caputo, star of the hit TLC show "The Long Island Medium," has provided messages of peace and comfort to over a million people worldwide. Through sharing her gift of communicating with those who have passed on, Theresa delivers healing messages directly to audience members, comforting them with the revelation that our deceased loved ones are still with us-- just in a different way.  Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience is an awe-inspiring evening you won’t want to miss.

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Jurassic Quest

April 21, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
April 22, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
April 23, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Classic Center Grand Hall


Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event, with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. See our herd of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex, and an incredible 50-foot-long Megalodon. Meet our trainers and baby dinos and watch a live interactive Raptor show. You don’t want to miss “The Quest” interactive adventure, dinosaur rides, giant fossil dig, inflatables, fossil science exhibit, “Triceratots” soft play area, and MORE! Tickets are flying fast!  Save 10% with discount code QUEST10 (online only). Get your tickets before they go extinct! 

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Wilco

April 23, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Long celebrated for their “captivating and expeditionary” (New York Times) performances, Wilco will hit the stage at The Classic Center Theatre following the release of their new album Cruel Country. The band will be supported by The A's.

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Chicago

May 1, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


After 25 years, Chicago is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. So whether you're looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you've seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage, or whether you've seen it before and want to recapture the magic, Chicago always delivers!

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Bonnie Raitt Just Like That...Tour 2023

May 17, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


The Classic Center is thrilled to welcome Rock and Roll Hall of Fame star Bonnie Raitt. Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her Grammy®-award winning albums, 'Nick of Time' and 'Luck of the Draw,' which featured hits, "Something To Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me" among others. 

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Travis Tritt 2023

June 22, 2023 | 7:30 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Travis Tritt 2023 tour, with special guest Tyler Reese Tritt. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a special evening featuring Tritt and his full band performing some of his greatest hits, including “Anymore,” “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive,” “Here's A Quarter,” as well as songs off his most recent album release, Set In Stone.

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Jerry Seinfeld

June 23, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
The Classic Center Theatre


Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere.  

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