Center for the Arts at George Mason University

Center for the Arts at George Mason University The Center for the Arts is the centerpiece of performing arts on the Fairfax campus of George Mason Parking is available on Mason Pond Deck or Lot K.
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Since October 1990, when the doors to the Concert Hall opened, the arts in Northern Virginia have not been the same. The Center for the Arts plays a key role in the cultural vitality of the Washington Metropolitan region, attracting more than 100,000 patrons each year to: performances by local artists and ensembles; community events; student and faculty productions; and our own multidisciplinary s

eries—Great Performances at Mason. For performance and ticket information, please visit cfa.gmu.edu or call (888) 945-2468. Questions about directions and parking? Please visit cfa.gmu.edu/directions.

We're thrilled to share that this year's ARTS by George! raised more than $289,000 in support for student scholarships, ...
10/08/2025

We're thrilled to share that this year's ARTS by George! raised more than $289,000 in support for student scholarships, the Mason Community Arts Academy, Green Machine Ensembles, and our Great Performances at Mason season! This year’s donations and sponsorships bring the total of funds raised through ARTS by George! to more than $4.6 million since the event began in 2006.

Were you at this year's ARTS by George!? What were some of your favorite moments from the evening?

Mason Community Arts Academy
Mason Arts
George Mason University School of Theater
Mason Vocal Studies & Opera Theater
Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
George Mason University School of Dance
Doc Nix & The Green Machine
George Mason University Arts Management Program
Film at Mason
Mason Game Design Program

So proud to have hosted our first Mason Artist-in-Residence of the season, Papermoon Puppet Theatre.
10/07/2025

So proud to have hosted our first Mason Artist-in-Residence of the season, Papermoon Puppet Theatre.

Our Family Series is launching this month with an encore performance from the Laurie Berkner Band on October 18! The ser...
10/06/2025

Our Family Series is launching this month with an encore performance from the Laurie Berkner Band on October 18! The series also includes performances of Curious George: The Golden Meatball, Peppa Pig – My First Concert, and magician Rob Lake!

Get all the details on our Family Series performances in this article 😎 bit.ly/AboutFam

JUST ANNOUNCED: We're offering free tickets to select performances across Mason Arts venues to federal employees and/or ...
10/03/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED: We're offering free tickets to select performances across Mason Arts venues to federal employees and/or contractors impacted by the U.S. government shutdown.

The offer extends to professional and George Mason student performances in the Center for the Arts and Harris Theatre, as well as the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Free content is also available to watch on our digital venue Mason Arts Amplified.

For more details, visit bit.ly/MAshutdownoffer

Still dreaming of the incredible student performances at ARTS by George! Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music Ma...
10/03/2025

Still dreaming of the incredible student performances at ARTS by George!

Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music
Mason Vocal Studies & Opera Theater
The GhostLight Players
George Mason University School of Theater
MASON JAZZ
Doc Nix & The Green Machine
Mason Arts

Our first Mason Artist-in-Residence of the season is finally here! Welcome, Papermoon Puppet Theatre! Their residency is...
10/01/2025

Our first Mason Artist-in-Residence of the season is finally here! Welcome, Papermoon Puppet Theatre! Their residency is already in full swing, including this object manipulation and mask theater workshop with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute students. It was led by Papermoon Puppet Theater Founder and Co-Artistic Director Maria “Ria” Sulistyani and Artist Pambo Priyojati.

Don't miss Papermoon's performance this Saturday, October 4. Tickets at bit.ly/PaperMoonCFA

09/24/2025

Whether you know Darren Criss from his Tony Award-winning performance in Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway, or from his iconic performance as Blaine on Glee, you know you can't miss his concert at the Center for the Arts!

He's headlining ARTS By George! this Saturday, September 27. Get your tickets today at bit.ly/CrissAtCFA

ARTS By George! is one week from today! Don't miss your chance for a truly magical evening. Featuring performances from ...
09/20/2025

ARTS By George! is one week from today! Don't miss your chance for a truly magical evening. Featuring performances from the supremely talented College of Visual and Performing Arts students, and headliner Darren Criss.

Have you been attending this event for years? What is the most memorable concert you've seen so far?

Get your tickets today for the September 27th event at bit.ly/CrissAtCFA

Join the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music for A Grand Piano Celebration honoring Mason's All-Steinway School...
09/19/2025

Join the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music for A Grand Piano Celebration honoring Mason's All-Steinway School and the 20th Anniversary of the Friends of Music at Mason!

September 21. Get your concert tickets today 🎹 bit.ly/GrandPiano25

Papermoon Puppet Theatre works out of a studio they built themselves deep in the jungle in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Their...
09/17/2025

Papermoon Puppet Theatre works out of a studio they built themselves deep in the jungle in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Their studio is surrounded by dense forest, but inside it is big and bright. That creative spark of bright liveliness against the dark is a theme in much of the Papermoon Puppet Theatre works out of a studio they built themselves deep in the jungle in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Their studio is surrounded by dense forest, but inside it is big and bright. That creative spark of bright liveliness against the dark is a theme in much of the company’s work.

Learn more about this innovative company, and their upcoming performance at the Center for the Arts in this article: bit.ly/PunoPaperMoon

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4373 Mason Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA
22030

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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Mason’s Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts is the centerpiece of performing arts on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Each year, the Center welcomes hundreds of thousands of community members into its 2,000-seat Concert Hall for performances by renowned professional artists, accomplished faculty, and emerging student artists. Great Performances at Mason, an annual season of national and international artists, features the best of classical music, opera, jazz, world music, dance, theater, global music and dance, and more. As a part of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Center hosts many student and faculty performances presented by the Schools of Music, Theater, and Dance. The Center for the Arts is also the performing home for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, please visit cfa.gmu.edu.