September 22, 2017 @ 8 p.m.

Grammy-nominated comedian and feature film actor Ron White will perform live at The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, September 22 at 8 p.m.  This show is intended for mature audiences. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 30 at 10 a.m., and rang...

July 1, 2017 @ 5 p.m.

We’re having a fireworks viewing party and you’re invited! Join us at The Classic Center on July 1 as fireworks light up the sky in Downtown Athens! Did we mention we have the closest parking and views of the fireworks?

The party is free and open to the pu...

July 12-16, 2017 (times vary)

The Rick Bonfim Rekindle the Flame Conference is back in Athens and at The Classic Center!

For a full list of speakers, a full daily schedule and to register, please click the link.

July 15 & 16, 2017 (times vary)

The dogs are out at The Classic Center once again for the Double Dog Dare Flyball Tournament!

We are joined this year by Region 14’s Lunatic Fringe in making this event a dual sanctioned one. Twice the hosts and twice the fun, this even now quali...

July 20, 2017 (6-9 p.m.)

Third Thursday is a monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia! It’s a great opportunity to see visual art at seven excellent and consistent art venues. It’s not an art walk because it does not occur in a single district of Athens; rather, it is an opportu...

December 9, 2017 @ 8:30 a.m.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us on Saturday, December 9 for Breakfast with Santa! Tickets go on sale in November and include a yummy breakfast buffet, a special visit with Santa, including a photo with complimentary digital copy, a stop by Santa&am...

April 19, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.

The hills are alive! This brand new production of "The Sound of Music," the musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family, will once again thrill audiences with it’s Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including "...

December 22, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m.

Whether you’re creating a new family tradition or continuing your current one, "The Nutcracker" is the perfect holiday show for every family. Join us for one of two shows this December! 

Tickets on sale in September. Join The Classic Cen...

December 23, 2017 @ 2 p.m.

Whether you’re creating a new family tradition or continuing your current one, "The Nutcracker" is the perfect holiday show for every family. Join us for one of two shows this December! 

Tickets on sale in September. Join The Classic Cen...

February 19, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.

Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd! Leave your troubles outside - life is beautiful at Cabaret, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony ...

January 17, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in "Riverdance - The 20th Anniversary World Tour." Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, captur...

March 9, 2018 @ 8 p.m.

It began as one man’s story... became everyone’s music... and is now Broadway’s musical. "Motown The Musical" is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight box...

November 19, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics along with a selection of compo...

November 9, 2017 @ 7:30 p.m.

Based on true events, "Kinky Boots" tells the heartwarming and humorous story of two people with nothing in common - or so they think!

"Kinky Boots" is the winner of every major Best Musical award, including the Tony, the Grammy and Lon...

October 7, 2017 @ 8 p.m.

Classic Entertainment presents The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion on October 7

ATHENS, Ga. – Classic Entertainment presents Grammy Award®-winning artists The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Cl...

Grammy-nominated comedian Ron White is returning to The Classic Center Theatre

Grammy-nominated comedian Ron White is returning to The Classic Center Theatre 

ATHENS, Ga. – Grammy-nominated comedian and feature film actor Ron White will perform live at The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, Septem...

The Classic Center’s Beth Bryant inducted into the IAVM Foundation’s 30 Under 30

The Classic Center’s Beth Bryant inducted into the IAVM Foundation’s 30 Under 30

ATHENS, Ga. – The Classic Center is honored to announce Beth Bryant’s induction to the International Association of Venue Man...

Season tickets for the 2017-18 UGA Hockey season at Akins Arena on sale now

Season tickets for the 2017-18 UGA Hockey season at Akins Arena on sale now

ATHENS, GA – Your back-to-back SECHC Champion Ice Dogs are headed back to Akins Arena at The Classic Center this fall! Season tickets for the 2017-18 UGA Hockey home game...

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation awards $20,000 in Performing Arts Scholarships

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation awards $20,000 in Performing Arts Scholarships

ATHENS, Ga. – The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2017 Performing Arts Scholarships.

A total of 35 student...

Classic Entertainment presents The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion on October 7

Classic Entertainment presents The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion on October 7

ATHENS, Ga. – Classic Entertainment presents Grammy Award®-winning artists The SteelDrivers at the 440 Foundry Pavilion at The Classic Cent...