Performing Arts
Vermont Puts On a Show
Live Music and Theaters in Vermont
Vermont’s performing arts put the rock in the mountains. From Broadway-direct theater to circus arts to internationally ranked classical and contemporary music, there’s so much to discover on Vermont’s stages. Green Mountain performance spaces are part of the experience themselves, welcoming guests to art deco theatres, an opera house that straddles the border between the U.S. and Canada, outdoor summer stages that offer live music and community theatre, and more.
Vermont’s Theatres
Independent performing arts spaces bring to life creative, inspiring, and entertaining takes on the classics, as well as original plays and shows. Grab your tickets and check out these one-of-a-kind performing arts spaces in Vermont.
Highland Center for the Arts
Live music, comedy, and movies in a state-of-the-art theatre with seating for 300 people. Local art lights up the calendar year-round.
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Rutland’s Paramount Theatre is a cultural leader in the community, bringing people together to enjoy live shows in a historic space.
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The Weston Theatre Company has performed at the playhouse for 85 years, lauded for their talent and selection of plays.
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This 1930 art deco theatre brings live music and theatrical performances to Vermont’s Queen City year round.
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This 1899 theatre is the cultural cornerstone of Barre, putting on live music and theatre.
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Film screenings, dances, and live events in St. Johnsbury, located in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
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Located in White River Junction, this theatre company puts on live performances year-round.
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This Montpelier theatre acknowledges the many “lost nations” – no longer reachable places – and honors them through its shows.
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A library and performance space in a Victorian building where half is in the U.S., half is in Canada.
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Called No. 1 Music Hall in New England by Yankee Magazine, this Randolph destination offers live music, theatre, and children’s theatre.
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The crew at Northern Stage stands alone as the only theatre company to operate year-round in Vermont. With six mainstage productions a year and an intense commitment to education and community engagement, Northern Stage hustles to bring top-notch theatre to White River Junction.
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The Hills Are Alive
Outdoor Music in Vermont
From late spring to late fall, and at ski resorts during the winter, live music’s stage is set by Vermont’s natural beauty. In the summer, Vermont Symphony Orchestra performs statewide outdoors, Shelburne Museum hosts Ben & Jerry’s Concerts on the Green, and Vermont’s biggest city, Burlington, turns up the volume at the annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, drawing both local and internationally known performers. Downtowns host regular live music series throughout the season, inviting people to gather in the streets for a nightlife feel.
Contemporary Music
From nationally known performers passing through Vermont to local acts with Green Mountain-made songs, contemporary music finds a true home in Vermont.
Champlain Valley Expo
Big-name live acts often visit this 10-day Vermont fair, performing outside in the summer.
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Rambunctious metal shows, intimate folk music gatherings, and everything in between find space and a stage at Brattleboro’s Stone Church, which reopened as a live music venue, enlivening Brattleboro’s arts scene.
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Live music takes center stage at this venue at the base of Mount Mansfield in Stowe.
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All-ages venue in Burlington with three bars, staging national and local music acts plus DJ nights.
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Killington’s hopping multi-level dance club and concert venue with three bars, dining, and a free shuttle service.
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Your Performing Arts Calendar
You can find a performance to take in during almost every weekend in Vermont and sometimes during the week, too. Browse the events calendar for a performance to get excited about.
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