Summer Performing Arts in North Carolina

From opera to outdoor drama, classical music to community theater, modern dance to old-time fiddlers, the performing arts come alive during the summer in North Carolina. Whether you're planning a day trip or a weekend or week-long adventure, you'll find a host of arts offerings to explore no matter where your travels take you—with a high concentration of performing arts series in the Boone, Asheville, Triangle and Triad regions. Enrich your life, spend quality time with your family, and support local artists. Here are a few of the major opportunities to experience summer performing arts in North Carolina. For even more, visit our Events Calendar, OnStage in North Carolina, VisitNC.com and your local arts council.

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