Performing Arts & Theater
Discover Eugene's robust performing arts scene with talented artists and diverse cultural art forms. International headliners and national tours book shows in the region's esteemed venues and at festivals alongside outstanding local talent.
At the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, resident companies include concert choir, symphony and ballet. Independent companies, academies and schools across the region produce chamber music, big band, jazz, choirs, opera, ballet, tap, contemporary dance, ballroom, circus arts, comedy, acting, film and more.
In early summer the Oregon Bach Festival draws classical aficionados to Eugene for deep dives into J.S. Bach's masterpieces. And in August, The Shedd Institute presents the Oregon Festival of American Music with explorations into music's historical impacts in the U.S. The Eugene Symphony also conducts two free outdoor performances every summer.
Performance Groups, Venues & Organizations
Inspired performing arts organizations continuously create local magic. Stages from the Matthew Knight Arena and Three Rivers Casino to the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts and the WOW Hall provide the optimal atmosphere for a variety of acts. Plan a night out for dinner theater, poetry reading, cultural dance or improv. There is always something happening!
Actors Cabaret of Eugene
The Actors Cabaret of Eugene (also known as ACE) is a non-profit community theater organization located in downtown…
Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE)
The Arts & Business Alliance of Eugene (ABAE) champions civic engagement and stewardship of the arts, culture and…
Ballet Fantastique
Classic and creative ballet at Eugene's Hult Center for the Performing Arts and on tour. Led by a mother/daughter duo…
Chamber Music Amici
Chamber Music Amici is comprised of talented musicians who put on excellent concerts and are also dedicated to music…
Cottage Theatre
Cottage Theatre delights audiences with its year-round season of plays and musicals featuring 100% local talent. The…
Cuthbert Amphitheater
Enjoy summertime outdoor concerts and performing arts in a beautiful park setting dubbed "The Jewel of the Willamette…
Eugene Ballet
The Eugene Ballet's history of presenting extraordinary dance repertoire for over 40 years is a prominent driver of our…
Eugene Concert Choir
Led by artistic director and conductor Diane Retallack, the Eugene Concert Choir organization, a resident company of the…
Eugene Symphony
Eugene Symphony’s story began in 1965 with a bold notion – that Eugene could and should have its own symphony…
Florence Events Center
The Florence Events Center is a 21,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art entertainment and events venue. We can host your…
Hult Center for the Performing Arts
The elegant Hult Center is a premier regional performing arts center, located in the heart of downtown Eugene. Resident…
The Jazz Station
The Jazz Station is the only dedicated jazz venue in Oregon outside of Portland. This intimate club has been a mainstay…
Oregon Festival of American Music (OFAM)
The Oregon Festival of American Music (OFAM) runs in August every summer hosted by The John G. Shedd Institute & Hult…
The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
The Shedd Institute offers concerts, conferences, lectures, classes and other events year-round; including four unique…
Matthew Knight Arena
The largest indoor arena in Eugene - Springfield; Matthew Knight Arena is well suited for big events, entertainment…
McDonald Theatre
The McDonald Theatre has evolved into a performing arts venue, rich in theatrical history with a desire to capture live…
Oregon Bach Festival
The annual Grammy Award-winning Oregon Bach Festival offers 30+ music events, and runs for two weeks every summer…
Oregon Contemporary Theatre (OCT)
Oregon Contemporary Theatre creates bold entertainment, challenges expectation, inspires curiosity, encourages dialogue…
Performing Arts Department at Lane Community College
The Performing Arts Department at Lane Community College offers music, dance and theatre arts classes and performances…
Richard E. Wildish Community Theater
The striking Richard E. Wildish Community Theater intimately seats 281 and provides an affordable and extraordinarily…
Rose Women's Choir
The Rose Women's Choir is an inclusive community of singers, inspired by diverse choral works and composers, as well as…
The Non-Stop Players
The Non-Stop Players is a resident company of Actors Cabaret of Eugene. We are a musical theatre organization that…
The Very Little Theatre (VLT)
Founded in 1929, The Very Little Theatre is one of the longest running and most successful community theatres in the…
University Theatre
The University Theatre offers five main stage shows per year and has recently revitalized their summer program. The shows…
WOW Hall
The WOW Hall is one of the most notable music venues in Eugene. The corner of 8th & Lincoln's history spans back to the…
Dinner & Show - Winter Nights Out
It's cold outside! Maybe a little bit wet too... so brighten up those darker winter evenings…
On Stage For the Holidays
Get in the seasonal spirit with some festive entertainment! For the holidays go…
Ballet Fantastique: Eugene’s Renegade Ballet Company
The moment you settle yourself into a seat in the Hult Center for a Ballet Fantastique performance…
Eugene: A City For the Arts
Creative expression is the heartbeat of Eugene. Art pulses through the city's neighborhoods and…