Broadway hits. Legendary artists. An anniversary season worth celebrating.
Single tickets are available starting July 17.
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is marking a major milestone: the 2026–27 season is our 25th Anniversary Season, and we’re celebrating with the most exciting lineup Columbus, Georgia has seen in years. Starting Thursday, July 17, single tickets go on sale for every show in the season — and trust us, you won’t want to wait.
Whether you’re a Broadway devotee, a live music lover, or someone looking for a spectacular night out right here in the Chattahoochee Valley, this season has something for you.
What’s Coming to RiverCenter in 2026–27
Broadway on the Chattahoochee
This season brings some of the biggest names in touring Broadway to downtown Columbus — no Atlanta traffic required.
The Music Man (Oct. 22, 2026, 7:00pm) kicks off the series with Harold Hill, “Seventy-Six Trombones,” and the timeless small-town charm that made this one of Broadway’s most beloved classics. Single tickets from $49.
Mystic Pizza (Nov. 14, 2026, 7:30pm) brings a brand-new musical to Columbus before it heads to Broadway — based on the film that helped launch Julia Roberts’ career, with a soundtrack stacked with ’80s and ’90s hits. Single tickets from $49.
Hadestown (Apr. 7, 2027, 7:30pm) returns with its eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Anaïs Mitchell’s folk-and-jazz retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice has been called “spellbinding” and “a Broadway triumph.” Single tickets from $49.
Legally Blonde (May 3, 2027, 7:30pm) closes out the series with Elle Woods’ high-energy, pink-powered journey from sorority house to Harvard Law. Single tickets from $39.
Subscribe to all four and save 20% — Broadway Series subscribers get guaranteed seating, advance purchase privileges, and invitations to special events throughout the season.
Major Artists & Artist Spotlight
This season brings an extraordinary range of touring artists to RiverCenter:
- The Avett Brothers — Oct. 8, 2026, 7:30pm.
- Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart — Oct. 13, 2026, 7:30pm.
- Arturo Sandoval, who opened RiverCenter in 2002, returns for a full-circle moment — Jan. 21, 2027, 7:30pm.
- Take 6, the multi-Grammy a cappella legends — Oct. 1, 2026, 7:30pm.
- Syncopated Ladies, the all-female tap sensation founded by Debbie Allen protégées — Sept. 15, 2026, 7:00pm.
- The Joe Gransden Big Band: Happy 100th Birthday Tony Bennett — Sept. 24, 2026, 7:30pm.
- John Crist, the viral comedy sensation — Oct. 3, 2026, 7:30pm.
- Ali Siddiq – Oct. 11, 2026, 7:30 PM.
- The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston — Jan. 23, 2027, 7:30pm.
- The Amy Winehouse Band, featuring her original musicians — Mar. 30, 2027, 7:30pm.
Family Friendly Fun
- Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live! — Oct. 25, 2026, 4:00pm.
- Bluey’s Big Play — March 18, 6:00 PM
- Halloween with the WAVE: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) — Oct. 24, 2026, 7:30pm.
- Holidays with the WAVE & Gingerbread Village — Dec. 5, 2026, 9am–1pm.
- Cirque Éloize: ID – Evolution — Feb. 21, 2027, 3:00pm.
- Peking Acrobats — Mar. 7, 2027, 4:00pm.
- Singalong with Debbie Anderson and the WAVE — March 2027, 5:00pm.
- The United States Marine Band — Oct. 23, 2026, 7:30pm.
- Fort Benning’s MCoE Band Holiday Concert — Dec. 5, 2026, 7:30pm.
Outreach for Students and Families
- Actors From the London Stage: Much Ado About Nothing — Oct. 30, 2026, 7:00pm.
- Curious George — Nov. 4, 2026, 10:30am.
- The Peking Acrobats (school matinee) — Mar. 8, 2027, 10:30am.
- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! — Mar. 23, 2027, 10:30am.
Several of this season’s touring artists will be hosting Outreach programs with local schools and community groups, including Actors From the London Stage, Syncopated Ladies, Joe Gransden’s Big Band, Take 6, the U.S. Marine Band, Arturo Sandoval, and the Peking Acrobats. More information on these programs will be available soon — visit rivercenter.org/artsreach-matinees for updates.
Why Buy Single Tickets Now
Popular shows sell fast. With Hadestown, Legally Blonde, The Avett Brothers, and Béla Fleck on this season’s lineup, the shows most likely to sell out are exactly the ones you’ll want the best seats for.
No drive to Atlanta. Free parking at every show. RiverCenter is located in the heart of Uptown Columbus, with free parking available in the RiverCenter Garage directly across the street, and Columbus’s vibrant dining scene just steps away.
It’s a once-in-25-years season. This anniversary lineup reflects 25 years of bringing extraordinary artists to the Chattahoochee Valley — and the 25th Anniversary Gala (May 22, 2027) caps it all off.
How to Get Your Tickets
Single tickets go on sale Friday, July 17, 2026.
Online: RiverCenter.org (available 24/7)
By phone: (706) 256-3612, Monday–Friday, 10:00am–3:00pm, and two hours prior to performances
In person: RiverCenter Box Office, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA
By mail: RiverCenter Box Office, P.O. Box 2425, Columbus, GA 31902
A note on buying with confidence: tickets are sold only through the RiverCenter Box Office and RiverCenter.org. Third-party resale sites may sell at inflated prices, and those tickets aren’t guaranteed valid.
Thinking About a Season Package?
Beyond single tickets, RiverCenter offers flexible ways to save:
- Broadway Series subscription: all four shows, 20% savings, guaranteed seating
- Pick 5 or more: 15% savings
- Pick 3 or more: 10% savings
RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is located at 900 Broadway in Columbus, Georgia, proudly serving the Chattahoochee Valley for 25 years.