The Carson Center - Paducah, KY

08/08/2025

Great Wine. Inspired Food. Local Impact. 🍷✨

⏳ Only 2 Weeks Left to Reserve Your Seat!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of Vine & Dine—an unforgettable evening on The Carson Center stage featuring world-class wines, locally sourced dishes by Top Chef finalist Sara Bradley, and a mission that matters.

Every ticket supports arts access for local students through the Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities.

🎟️ Individual tickets are going fast—reserve yours today!
📅 August 21 - 6:30 PM
📍 The Carson Center Stage
🔗 Reserve your seats at the link in our bio or call our Box Office at 270.450.4444.

Tables are filling. Time is running out.
Join us for an evening where indulgence meets impact.

Thank you again to our event sponsors and event partners, the freight house, Wagner Wine & Spirits, City National Bank of Metropolis, and Chambers Roofing.

08/07/2025

The Carson Center Announces Retirement of Executive and Artistic Director Mary Katz

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity I have had to shape and serve this remarkable institution and to play a part in creating and sustaining Paducah’s vibrant arts community,” said Katz. “Every artist, audience member, colleague, board member, donor, and community partner has inspired me in countless ways. Together, we have accomplished so much, and I am filled with appreciation and pride. Thank you for trusting me with this journey—I eagerly look forward to watching The Carson Center continue to thrive and to supporting its bright future.”

Read the full story here: https://thecarsoncenter.org/news/detail/the-carson-center-announces-retirement-of-executive-and-artistic-director-mary-katz

08/07/2025

🎟️ ON SALE NOW! 🎟️
Faith + Family + Fellowship take the stage in this year’s Myre Series at The Carson Center!

Join us for a powerful season of uplifting performances:
🎶 Cotton Patch Gospel – a bluegrass musical re-imagining the Gospels
🎤 Mark Lowry & Friends – laughter, gospel music, and heart
📖 Lee Strobel – bestselling author of The Case for Christ shares his testimony

💥 Save 15% with a series subscription
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for all ages
🙌 Group discounts available!

👉 Learn more & subscribe at the link in our bio!

08/07/2025

✨PADUCAH IS ON THE VIP LIST!✨

WAR THE BAND's 50th Anniversary US Tour only has 17 dates, and we're one of them! The closest stop from here is OVER SEVEN HOURS AWAY! 🤯

Are you going to be there? And what song are you going to sing the loudest?!

08/06/2025

🏫🎒✏️Happy Back-To-School Week, teachers! We've got something special for you...

We are so excited to announce our 2025-2026 Class Acts Education Series--NOW AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION!

Our Class Acts Education Series offers professional theater performances and experiences that complement and reinforce core curriculum connections while entertaining and delighting students in Preschool through 12th grade.

To learn more and to check out what's coming up, go online NOW to: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/learn-engage/class-acts-education-series or give us a call at 270.450.4444!

08/05/2025

🔥 WAR. LIVE. One Night Only.
⏳ The countdown is on: just 3 weeks left to get your tickets!

Don’t miss Low Rider, Why Can’t We Be Friends?, Spill the Wine — and the once-in-a-lifetime energy of WAR on stage. You won't likely get a chance to experience them in Paducah again!

📍 August 23 at 7:30PM | The Carson Center, Paducah, KY
🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2769/2770

08/01/2025

It's NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY! (If you forgot, no worries--we've got you!)

Get FEE FREE tickets (that's up to $6 off each ticket!) to any of these upcoming concerts. No code needed, just go to https://my.thecarsoncenter.org and pick your show and your seats!

Offer only available today, August 1, 2025 until 11:59PM. Discount already applied, offer available online only at the link above.

08/01/2025

Double Your Impact!

Your support makes everything we do possible, from world-class performances to community programs.

Thanks to The Paxton Challenge, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000 for the Carson Center.

Last year, these gifts helped fund:
Class Acts school performances
Programming with the senior center
Summer camp scholarships
and more +

Join us in making the arts accessible to all!

07/30/2025

Happy International Friendship Day from The Carson Center! Celebrate by bringing a friend to these upcoming concerts (for free!)

Get Buy One Get One Free Tickets to WAR: Why Can't We Be Friends 50th Anniversary Tour on August 23 and April Wine & Sweet on September 19th!

Get Tickets: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/events?promo=FRIENDS

Promotion available ONLINE ONLY and is only valid until 11:59PM tonight. Discounts applied at checkout.

Welcome! We are glad you are here! The Carson Center for the Performing Arts, also known as The Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, is your regional, multiple-use facility with beautiful spaces for public and private events of all types. Enjoy superb staging and near-perfect acoustics for a wide va...

07/29/2025

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY MCBRYDE!🎉

Celebrate McBryde's birthday with us and get $29 tickets* TODAY ONLY! No code necessary, just go to our website and pick seats in the second balcony (black dots) to redeem!

🎟️ Get Tickets: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2775/2776

Offer only valid today, July 29th from 10:00AM until 11:59PM. *Ticket fees not included. While supplies last.

September 4, 2025

07/29/2025

Join us tomorrow at 10AM to celebrate Ashley McBryde's birthday!

👀We have a pretty awesome surprise in store... 👀check out our social media tomorrow for more details!

07/24/2025

At first glance, the name WAR sounds like a call to arms. But for this band, it means the opposite—a statement against violence, and a musical weapon for unity and harmony.

WAR is coming to Paducah, and they've got a story to tell. Read more here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/news/detail/why-cant-we-be-friends-wars-music-still-has-the-answer

See them LIVE August 23 at The Carson Center! Get Tickets: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2769/2770