The Schaefer Center presents a diverse array of music, dance and theatre events designed to enrich our region.
The Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,673-seat multi-use auditorium located on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. The Center features world-class music, theatre, film, dance, and more. For information about the Schaefer Center, visit http://theschaefercenter.org/
04/15/2026
The wait is over! Tickets for App Summer 2026 are ON SALE NOW!
Secure your seats today at AppSummer.org before they’re gone!
SCHAEFER SPOTLIGHT SERIES
🎤 Punch Brothers | June 27
🎤 Gladys Knight | July 8
🎤 Straight No Chaser Beach Bash | July 10
🎤 Darren Criss | July 18
🎤 Rick Springfield | July 23
🎤 The Jayhawks | August 1
CLASSIC CONCERT SERIES
🎵 Charlotte Symphony Orchestra | July 1
🎵 Rosen-Schaffel Competition & Winner's Recital | July 2
🎵 Merz Trio | July 7
🎵 WindSync | July 12
🎵 Complexions Contemporary Ballet | July 16
🎵 The Other Mozart | July 19
🎵 Calidore String Quartet | July 29
🎵 Aaron Diehl | July 31
CATSMAN FOUNDATION GLOBAL FILM SERIES
🍿 Calle Málaga | June 30
🍿 Sentimental Value | July 14
🍿 Sirāt | July 21
🍿 Happy Birthday | July 28
VISUAL ARTS
🎨 Summer Exhibition Celebration | July 2
🎨 40th Rosen Sculpture Walk | July 11
+ more!
04/13/2026
Boone! Get ready for an incredible night of artistry!
Rhiannon Giddens brings her extraordinary voice and music to the Schaefer Center this Saturday, April 18. We can't wait for you to join us for this SOLD-OUT show.
Learn more at TheSchaeferCenter.org 🪕
04/08/2026
Experience the power of music, storytelling, and our changing planet 🌎🎶
Join us at the Schaefer Center for award-winning Trinidadian trumpeter Etienne Charles' latest project, "Earth Tones." This multimedia jazz performance brings to life the sounds, stories, and communities most impacted by changing weather patterns. Through music, film, and spoken word, this immersive performance explores environmental resilience and the urgency of protecting our world.
We’re proud to partner with Blue Ridge Conservancy. Stop by their table in the Schaefer Center lobby before the show to learn how you can help protect the lands and waters of the High Country. 💚
04/01/2026
Feel the rhythm of the Earth 🌍🎶
This Earth Day season, experience Earth Tones, a powerful multimedia jazz journey by trumpeter Etienne Charles that brings the stories, sounds, and struggles of our planet to life. From coastal communities to coral reefs, this is more than a concert, it’s a call to listen, reflect, and act.
Tickets can be found at TheSchaeferCenter.org 🎟️
03/30/2026
Thank you, App State Community, and all who believe in the power of the arts!
Because of your incredible generosity on Giving Day, the arts are thriving at App State💛🎭
Gifts to the Arts Engagement Fund and the APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series will help us expand access, inspire creativity, and bring unforgettable live performance experiences to thousands of students and community members each year. Your support truly makes a difference, on our stage and far beyond it.
We are especially grateful to Christine Petti for her generous $5,000 challenge gift, which helped rally support and amplify the impact of Giving Day.
From all of us at the Schaefer Center, thank you for believing in the power of the arts to educate, connect, and inspire.
03/26/2026
It's Appalachian State Giving Day! Help us inspire the next generation of artists, dreamers, and storytellers through the APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts Series. 🎭🎶
Each year, thousands of students from across our region visit the Schaefer Center to experience the magic of live music, dance, theatre, and film. These moments spark curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for the arts.
Your gift makes a direct impact by keeping tickets affordable, expanding access for schools with limited resources, and bringing enriching arts education programs to over 8,000 students and teachers annually. Join us in opening doors and creating unforgettable experiences for young audiences.
Thanks to your generosity, the donation challenge, made possible by Christine Petti, has been met! When 10 donors gave by March 26, a $5,000 gift from Christine Petti was unlocked! Your support is already making a meaningful difference for young audiences.
A heartfelt thank you to Christine Petti for her generosity and for helping us expand access to the arts for students across our region.
Each year, thousands of students visit Appalachian State University for this exciting matinee performing arts series, experiencing live music, dance, theatre, and film up close. These performances spark imagination, introduce new ideas, and give young audiences the chance to see professional artists in action, all while inspiring a deeper love for the arts.
This Appalachian State Giving Day on March 26, we're inviting our community to support APPlause! and help us keep these experiences accessible for all students. Gifts to APPlause! directly support affordable ticket prices, expand access for schools with limited resources, and strengthen arts education programs across our region. Your generosity ensures that every child, no matter their circumstances, has the opportunity to experience the joy and inspiration of live performance.
Your gift goes even further this year. When 10 donors give by March 26, a $5,000 dollar challenge gift from Christine Petti will be unlocked.
The Schaefer Center Box Office is closed for App State's Spring Break and will reopen next Monday.
🎟️ You can still purchase tickets anytime online at TheSchaeferCenter.org.
Thanks for your patience, and enjoy the break! 🌸
03/02/2026
Celebrate the Earth with us! Appalachian Arts at App State is bringing something truly unique to the stage: Earth Tones with internationally acclaimed trumpeter Etienne Charles !
Blending powerful jazz, global rhythms, and a message inspired by our planet, Earth Tones is more than a concert, it’s a musical celebration of nature, culture, and community. Through vibrant soundscapes and storytelling, this performance connects beautifully with the spirit of Earth Day, reminding us how art can inspire awareness and action.
Whether you’re a jazz lover, an Earth Day enthusiast, or just looking for an unforgettable night out, this is your sign to grab your tickets early. Tickets can be found at TheSchaeferCenter.org 🌎🎶
02/27/2026
What an unforgettable visit from Ailey II las week 💫
Last week, their residency at App State brought together students, community members, and dance lovers for an inspiring series of masterclasses and a powerful performance. It was a powerful reminder of the impact the performing arts and arts education have.
Thank you to the artists, staff, students, and community members who made this experience so meaningful. And thank you to Ailey II for sharing your time, talent, and heart with us. We are so grateful!
📸: Kyla Willoughby
Pictured: Kamani Abu, Adanna Smalls, Vic E. Davis, Shay Bland, Jada Ammons, Michelle Osanya, Carley Cruzat Brooks, Christian Butts, and masterclass participants.
02/25/2026
We’re so grateful to our incredible partner Graystone Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection - Boone, NC , for sponsoring the Appalachian Arts 2025–2026 season🌟🏩
Your warm hospitality helps make every arts experience in Boone feel extra special. Thank you for supporting creativity in the High Country!
02/20/2026
TONIGHT! Ailey II brings their energy and talent to the Schaefer Center stage!
🌟 Doors open at 6:30PM, with showtime at 7:30PM. Late arrivals will be held in the lobby and admitted to their seats between seats.
🌟 Please have your tickets ready before you arrive to avoid complications.
🌟 Parking is limited – We recommend arriving early to secure a spot on campus.
🌟 A shuttle will run from the Rivers St Parking Deck starting 90min before showtime.
🌟 Bag checks are required. For enhanced safety and speed of entry, we discourage guests from bringing bags to events. If needed, clear bags are preferred for a smoother entry process.
🌟 No outside food/drinks allowed.
For questions, visit TheSchaeferCenter.org or call the box office at 828.262.4046. See you soon!
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band - September 27
Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical R***e - November 8
Old Crow Medicine Show - November 17
Lyle Lovett - February 1
A.I.M - February 5
Trinity Irish Dance Company - February 22
L.A. Theatre Works: “SEVEN” - March 24 Rosanne Cash: She Remembers Everything - April 4
About “The Schaefer Center Presents”
“The Schaefer Center Presents” is a series offering campus and community audiences a diverse array of music, dance and theatre programming designed to enrich the cultural landscape of the Appalachian State University campus and surrounding area. By creating memorable performance experiences and related educational and outreach activities, the series promotes the power and excitement of the live performance experience; provides a "window on the world" through the artistry of nationally and internationally renowned artists; and showcases some of the finest artists of our nation and our region. Musical events range from symphony orchestra and chamber music performances to jazz, folk, traditional, international, and popular artists. Theatre productions run the gamut from serious drama to musical comedy. Dance performances offer an equally wide array of styles, from ballet to modern dance to international companies representing cultural traditions from around the world. For more information, visit http://theschaefercenter.org.
About Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 18,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
