University of Georgia Performing Arts Center

06/10/2026

Introducing "American Panorama: Voices of a Nation at 250."

Throughout the 2026–27 UGA Presents season, this curated lineup surveys some of the many musical traditions that shape our nation’s identity—from the roots of bluegrass and the soul of the blues to the brilliance of classical concert music and the melodies of Broadway. Blending genres and elevating histories and voices, American Panorama invites you to experience the evolving story of a nation through its music.

Highlights include:

• Kelli O’Hara sings the American songbook & Broadway showtunes
• Violinist Hilary Hahn and baritone Matthias Goerne perform a new piece by American composer Reena Esmail (co-commissioned by UGA Presents)
• Keb’ Mo’ plays the blues
• Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s “Creole Christmas”
• Mark O’Connor’s “An Appalachian Christmas” Featuring Maggie O’Connor
• Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theatre
• Jeremy Jordan sings the American songbook & Broadway showtunes
• Pianist Conrad Tao plays Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
• Paragon Ragtime Orchestra showcases the music of Scott Joplin and other American composers

And many more! View the full lineup here: https://bit.ly/4uZ7LZb. Season tickets are now on sale!

06/07/2026

Join us on June 20 as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with iconic movie themes and beloved American symphonic music performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The program includes iconic music from "How to Train Your Dragon" and "The Lord of the Rings" as well as other great movies along with concert music such as Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man."

The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center welcomes the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for Celebrating Movies & America! Saturday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall. Conducted by Deanna Tham, this special season-ending […]

06/01/2026

TUNE IN: It's a UGA double feature! On Wednesday, June 3, Performance Today will broadcast two performances recorded live in Hodgson Concert Hall:

Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58
Performed Oct. 12, 2023

Eighth Blackbird and University of Georgia Wind Ensemble
Viet Cuong: "Vital Sines"
Performed Feb. 2, 2025

You can hear these performances on WUGA FM, 10 am-12 pm, or on the Performance Today website.

05/29/2026

Earlier this month, we were thrilled to welcome conductor Robert Spano back to Hodgson Concert Hall with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This was his first time with us since November 2019, so we gave him an enthusistic Bulldog welcome! The performance showcased the orchestra's magnificence on a program including Christopher Theofanidis's "On the Bridge of the Eternal" and Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. 1 ("Jeremiah") featuring the outstanding mezzo-soprano Kelly O'Connor. The concert's final piece was Rachmaninoff's dynamic Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring returning British pianist Stephen Hough.

Following the performance, Maestro Spano—as UGA's Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding—sat down to talk with UGA Composition Professor Peter Van Zandt Lane about Spano's experience with the Atlanta School of Composers . It was a wonderful afternoon of music and conversation!

(Photos: Lane Whorton/UGA PAC)

05/27/2026

Last month, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center brought our 2025-26 Franklin College Chamber Music Series to a close with a wonderful program called "Quintet Revelations." The performance alternated works for duo violin by Jean-Marie Leclair and Giovanni Viotti with those for piano quintet by Anton Arensky and Camille Saint-Saëns.

(Photos: Lane Whorton/UGA PAC)

05/20/2026

Del McCoury is a living legend, and at 87 he's still going strong. We loved hosting him and The Del McCoury Band in Hodgson Concert Hall last week as the final concert of our regular season. The show overflowed with humor and musicianship. It was a family affair: Del's band included two sons and a grandson. What a night!

(Photos: Mike White)

05/19/2026

We can’t wait to bring these incredible performing artists to the next season!

[Promotional performing arts season video featuring a variety of live performances, including puppetry with pig characters, a brass ensemble performing outdoors, a female vocalist singing onstage, a choir and orchestra performing in a cathedral, and a jazz band in concert. The video begins with the exterior of the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center and text announcing the 2026–27 season. It ends with a photo of Yuja Wang and URL pac.uga.edu.]

05/18/2026

Announcing the UGA Presents 2026-27 Season! We're opening a door with an invitation to discover, to connect, and to experience the unique joy that comes from gathering together. From classical superstars to bluegrass legends and Broadway vocalists to jazz innovators, we’re showcasing the world’s greatest performing artists all season long. Come join us!

Explore the season: https://pac.uga.edu/.

05/04/2026

We are nearly ready to share the news of a thrilling new season of music, dance, and theatre at the University of Georgia! All of the details are coming your way on May 18.

You can join Performing Arts Center Director Jeffrey Martin for an insider's look at the many performances coming to UGA throughout the 2026-27 season. This free event will take place in the Performing Arts Center's Orchestra Suite on May 18 at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Important dates: https://bit.ly/3Qr6Z8g.