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From Andy Grammer’s feet-thumping anthems to the traditional dance of the Irish rolling hills, this year’s Harris Center for the Arts lineup is sure to entertain. The center will mark its 15th anniversary with acts including the Shanghai Ballet and a hypnosis improv show starring Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyway fame.
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The venue, which opened in 2011 on the Folsom Lake College campus, has hosted theater productions, concerts and more.
The $50 million venue was built in 2010, and currently features three theaters. The center says it has as yearly attendance of more than 100,000 patrons.
Each year, the center hosts more than 27 student productions. The theater also serves as a rental venue for the community including the Folsom Lake Symphony, Folsom Concert Association, The Pops Chorale & Orchestra, and El Dorado Musical Theatre.
Here is the fall performance lineup.
The Crystal Affair – “SOLD OUT!” – August 15, 2026
The Folsom Lake Symphony’s performance of ‘The Best Movie Scores of John Williams’ will begin with a pre-concert celebration featuring food, wine and other beverages.
Tracy Lawrence – “LIMITED TICKETS LEFT!” – Sept. 4, 2026
Widely regarded as a cornerstone of country music with 13 million albums sold and 12 No. 1 singles, don’t miss Tracy Lawrence.
Mariachi Herencia de México – Sept. 6, 2026
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, the two time Latin Grammy-nominated ensemble, celebrates the timeless artistry of El Divo de Juarez.
Shanghai Ballet – Giselle – Oct. 18, 2026
Shanghai Ballet brings “Giselle” to life.
Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band – Oct. 27, 2026
Coupled with his gift for storytelling, Lyle Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy – Nov. 20, 2026
After 33 years, 11 records, over 3000 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is coming to the center.
The Carpenters Songbook – Dec. 4, 2026
A full band homage to the musical oeuvre of The Carpenters.
Cirque Musica – Dec. 8, 2026
Enjoy a holiday concert with the family, featuring acrobatics and aerial performances.
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Andy Grammer Greater Than Pt. II: A One Man Show – Dec.11, 2026
Multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer brings his uplifting and honest pop anthems to the center.
Garrison Keillor with Heather Masse & Richard Dworsky – Dec. 14, 2026
“His shows can, for a couple of hours, transform an audience of even so-called coastal elites into a small-town community with an intimacy only radio and its podcast descendants can achieve” – Chris Barton, LA Times
Jazz At Lincoln Center – Jan. 26, 2027
Guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Marino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “South Pacific,” “West Side Story,”and more in a concert event entitled “World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.”
Hyprov – Feb. 8, 2027
Starring Colin Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci, live-show HYPROV combines hypnosis and improv for a memorable comedy experience.
The Spinners – March 18, 2027
Spinners bring their catalog of songs for an all out concert.
Burn The Floor: Maks & Peta – March 24-25, 2027
Featuring an ensemble of world-class dancers drawn from international championship ranks and leading television franchises, Burn the Floor delivers a powerful performance to celebrate dance.
Riverdance – April 8-11, 2027
Riverdance, the international Irish dance phenomenon, rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new choreography and costumes.
Classic Albums Live performs Eagles Greatest Hits – April 15, 2027
Classic Albums Live takes the great classic rock albums and recreates them live on stage.
MOMIX – May 10, 2027
Founded and directed by Moses Pendleton, MOMIX is an internationally renowned company of dancer-illusionists bringing their work to the center.
Find information to buy tickets and stay up-to-date on future on sale dates on the Harris Center for the Arts website.
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