Hylton Performing Arts Center

08/28/2026

Join us on September 12 for the Arts Alive! Festival!

The FREE family-friendly festival features activities for both kids and adults. Attendees can sing along with their favorite songs at a karaoke café, try out new moves at a Bubbles and Beach Balls Dance Party, enjoy readings by special guests at the Book Nook, listen to spoken word poetry, or browse crafts at the local artists showcase and sale. Add spectacular performances, food trucks, and a wine and beer garden - and you've got a pretty perfect early fall day.

Read more at bit.ly/AboutAAF

08/27/2026

Did you know that Mason faculty, staff, and retirees have access to exclusive discounts at the Center for the Arts and the Hylton Performing Arts Center? We're talking 50% off subscriptions, and 10% off select tickets to individual performances.

We have incredible seasons planned at both of these venues - the best in music, dance, circus arts, family shows, and much more!

Explore more today at bit.ly/MasonDiscounts and bit.ly/HyltonDiscounts

08/20/2026

Welcome to the Mason Arts family, Katharine!

George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) welcomes Katharine Laidlaw as its new director of marketing and communications.

08/19/2026

Our new Executive Director Carolyn Hays continues to inspire us: "Whether someone is walking through our doors for the legendary cellist, the bluegrass favorite, Bernadette Peters, or a local community performance, I want them to feel that the Hylton Center is their living room and their home for the arts."

Read more of MD Theatre Guide's Quick 5 with Carolyn at bit.ly/CHQuick5

08/17/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: This year's Arts Alive! Festival will feature a free headliner performance from the Capitol Fools.

Starring former cast members of D.C.’s beloved institution the Capitol Steps, this raucous, irreverent performance reaches across the aisle to skewer politicians of all persuasions and help us find common ground in comedy.

Join in for satirical silliness, plus a whole day of FREE, family-friendly activities at the Arts Alive! Festival on September 12. For more information, visit bit.ly/FoolsFest26

08/13/2026

Registration is now open for our Veterans Virtual Guitar Workshop Series! This always popular class fills up quickly, so if you're part of the local military-connected community, you'll want to snag your spot ASAP.

Read more about this class, and more of our FREE Veterans and the Arts Initiative workshops and events taking place this fall at bit.ly/VAFall26

08/11/2026

ICYMI ----> Individual tickets for our 2026–27 Season performances are on sale now! Snag your seats to the best in music, dance, family entertainment, and more at hyltoncenter.org

08/06/2026

When it comes to describing the extraordinary career of Bernadette Peters, the question to ask isn’t what’s she done—it’s what hasn’t she done?

She's a flawless multifaceted entertainer who is kicking off our season on September 19! Learn more at bit.ly/Bernadette26

08/04/2026

❗Individual tickets for our 2026–27 Season performances are on sale now❗

So now's your chance to grab your seats for that special show you've been eyeing. Some of the highlights include Broadway legend Bernadette Peters; a live recording of Mountain Stage hosted by Kathy Mattea; a ca****la supergroup Straight No Chaser; kiddie rockstar Laurie Berkner; holiday classics the Vienna Boys Choir and Seán Heely; and many more!

Tickets available now at hyltoncenter.org

07/31/2026

Summer is slipping by, and single tickets for our 2026-27 performances go on sale August 4! So if you want to secure the best seats in the house, make sure you get your subscription in today.

Simply select three or more Hylton-presented series performances you’d like to attend to receive 15% off your order, as well as access to the best seats, no-fee ticket exchanges, and discounts all season long.

To subscribe, visit bit.ly/Hylton2627