Upcoming Events
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Dancin' in the Street
June 24th - July 12th
A world-premiere production! Get ready to laugh, swoon, and dance in your seat as Mountain Theatre Company brings the music that defined generations to life like never before.
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45th Anniversary Opening Gala Concert and Reception
June 28th, 5:00pm
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival's 45th Anniversary concert features the legendary Pinchas Zukerman and his Trio, followed by a champagne reception.
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Playboy of the Western World
July 2nd, 5:00pm
At the edge of the earth, you could be anyone. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when, on a normal day, a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father.
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Founder's Celebration
July 6th, 5:00pm
The musicians will be performing the works of Frederic Chopin, Claude Debussy, and Antonin Dvorak. Performers are the American String Quartet; Nina Bernat, double bass and William Ransom, piano. In partnership with the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.
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The Whitehead Young Pianist Concert
July 11th, 5:00pm
Chelsea Guo, piano, makes her festival debut. The musicians will be performing the works of Felix Mendelssohn, Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. In partnership with the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.
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The Neave Trio Debut!
July 13th, 5:00pm
The musicians will be performing the works of Clara Schumann, Jennifer Higdon, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Aaron Copland, and Astor Piazzolla. In partnership with the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.
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Three American Troubadors
July 17th, 7:30pm
Three America Troubadours celebrate the timeless music of three legendary singer-songwriters – James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King. Featuring unforgettable hits like “How Sweet It Is,” “You’re So Vain,” “It’s Too Late,” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” this stunning production produced by Oscar and Golden Globe winner Franke Previte (Dirty Dancing) brings the artists’ intertwined careers and iconic songs to life.
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Beethoven, Brahms, and Bruce
July 18th, 5:00pm
The musicians will be performing the works of Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. In partnership with the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.
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Battle of the Bands
July 20th, 5:00pm
The musicians will be performing the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Felix Mendelssohn. The Erinys Quartet and the Formosa Quartet battle it out! In partnership with the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival.
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2026 Concert Series
We are proud to present this year’s concert series — a rich and varied season of eleven exceptional performances, May through November. Whether you're drawn to timeless classics or contemporary favorites, this year's lineup promises nights you won't soon forget.
PAC Outreach Theater Summer Camp: Acting for Camera + Stage
Step into the spotlight and explore the exciting world of both theater and film acting! In this two-day camp, students 7 - 18yrs old, will build confidence, creativity, and performance skills through fun acting exercises and scene work. Campers will practice monologues, commercial acting, camera close-up techniques, silent acting challenges, and partner scenes while learning the differences between stage and on-camera performance. Perfect for beginners and experienced performers alike!
$50 per day, per camper (do not have to commit to both days but encouraged).
September 17-20th, 2026
Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival
Born from a shared love of film, creativity, and community, this annual festival brings together filmmakers, media artists, and audiences from around the world for an engaging in-person experience that sparks conversation and connection through powerful storytelling.
What People Are Saying
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Our family is so grateful for the talented mentors and professionals that the PAC provides for our children via the educational theater program. We’ve loved watching them thrive on stage, and it is so special to engage in an activity that brings us all together.
— Hilary W.
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It was an excellent way to enjoy theatre without having to travel to New York City or London!!
— LouAnn J.
About the PAC
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About the PAC *
Highlands Performing Arts Center is dedicated to enriching our communities’ cultural and artistic life through diverse world-class performances, educational programs, and community engagement. We aim to inspire creativity, foster connections, and celebrate the transformative power of the arts.
