Center for the Arts at George Mason University

Center for the Arts at George Mason University The Center for the Arts is the centerpiece of performing arts on the Fairfax campus of George Mason Parking is available on Mason Pond Deck or Lot K.
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Since October 1990, when the doors to the Concert Hall opened, the arts in Northern Virginia have not been the same. The Center for the Arts plays a key role in the cultural vitality of the Washington Metropolitan region, attracting more than 100,000 patrons each year to: performances by local artists and ensembles; community events; student and faculty productions; and our own multidisciplinary s

eries—Great Performances at Mason. For performance and ticket information, please visit cfa.gmu.edu or call (888) 945-2468. Questions about directions and parking? Please visit cfa.gmu.edu/directions.

We love hearing your comments after attending a performance here at the Center for the Arts! Here's what some of our aud...
12/24/2024

We love hearing your comments after attending a performance here at the Center for the Arts! Here's what some of our audience members had to say about the Mark Morris Dance Group. Were you in the theater that day? What were you impressions?

"I loved the variety of dance themes from among the four pieces. The live music was a wonderful experience adding dimension among the performers and enlivening those performances for me."

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"You manage to present your performances in a warm, friendly, accessible way and at a manageable price."

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"Great performance and really neat to actually have the experience with [Mark Morris] in the pre performance discussion."

‼️Holiday Schedule Announcement‼️The Ticket Office will be closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 13 and will reopen on Jan. 14 at 10 a.m...
12/23/2024

‼️Holiday Schedule Announcement‼️

The Ticket Office will be closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 13 and will reopen on Jan. 14 at 10 a.m.

New on Mason Arts Amplified! Join Dean Rick Davis—and the GRAMMY-winning Silkroad Ensemble—to explore the history, music...
12/18/2024

New on Mason Arts Amplified! Join Dean Rick Davis—and the GRAMMY-winning Silkroad Ensemble—to explore the history, music, technology, and legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad. It's Part 1 of Silkroad and the American Railroad.

Stream today 🛤️ bit.ly/41H4ja6

"Listening to The American Festival Pops Orchestra perform 'Sleigh Ride' draws a picture that carries me into the crisp ...
12/17/2024

"Listening to The American Festival Pops Orchestra perform 'Sleigh Ride' draws a picture that carries me into the crisp snowy night where sleigh bells are ringing, horses are clip clopping, chestnuts are popping, and friends are calling and singing carols. Then, with the crack of a whip and the jingle of bells, I ride down the road with my sweetheart to savor and share happy feelings and traditions!"

We loved hearing holiday memories from our Friends of the Center for the Arts. Share yours in the comments, and read more in this article ❄️ bit.ly/4fmGdo3

“There’s nothing quite like orchestral live music. You can listen to these pieces at home, but there’s something quite s...
12/13/2024

“There’s nothing quite like orchestral live music. You can listen to these pieces at home, but there’s something quite special and unique that taps into our humanity when you’re in an audience and hearing this music coming from a stage. It really touches people.” - Peter Wilson, artistic director and conductor for the American Festival Pops Orchestra

Don't miss the American Festival Pops Orchestra's holiday concert on December 14, and read more of the Fairfax Times' interview with the maestro here: bit.ly/3ZT6F4q

Enjoy a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, candy canes, a gingerbread house, with epic battles between heroic toy ...
12/13/2024

Enjoy a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, candy canes, a gingerbread house, with epic battles between heroic toy soldiers and mischievous mice! It's The Nutcracker, presented in collaboration between The Fairfax Symphony and The Fairfax Ballet!

December 21 & 22 🎄 bit.ly/3D8n1x4

Earlier this fall, one of our Artists-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico spent an incredible week in our community. Our progr...
12/11/2024

Earlier this fall, one of our Artists-in-Residence Ballet Hispánico spent an incredible week in our community.

Our programming and engagement manager Victor Adebusola said: "During every engagement, they brought warmth and fun while educating communities on the historical and cultural influences of various Hispanic diasporas. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces! Their performances at our Concert Hall were the cherry on top of a phenomenal weekend."

Read more in this article 🔗 bit.ly/3B9ORZh

Still dreaming of last weekend's magical sunset ☀️
12/10/2024

Still dreaming of last weekend's magical sunset ☀️

It's time for one of our favorite holiday traditions! This weekend, the American Festival Pops Orchestra presents Holida...
12/09/2024

It's time for one of our favorite holiday traditions! This weekend, the American Festival Pops Orchestra presents Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season! Enjoy a festive evening of seasonal favorites designed for the entire family, including "Night Before Christmas" with our own Dean Rick Davis, toe-tapping classics from the orchestra's embedded Big Band, and an appearance by the Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble!

December 14 🌟 bit.ly/3BsT1va

12/06/2024

Put a little swing into the holiday season with platinum-selling jazz-rock band Squirrel Nut Zippers! It's the boisterous sounds of their Christmas Caravan concert.

December 7 🎄 bit.ly/4ikDGNT

Time is almost up to take advantage of 50% off select Great Performances at Mason shows – today is the last day of our C...
12/06/2024

Time is almost up to take advantage of 50% off select Great Performances at Mason shows – today is the last day of our Cyber Week sale! We hope you’ve enjoyed this little extra bit of holiday magic.

Performances on sale, while supplies last:

-Squirrel Nut Zippers
-American Festival Pops Orchestra
-Silkroad Ensemble
-Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Dances for the Ears
-Versa-Style Street Dance Company
-Angélique Kidjo
-Cherish the Ladies
-Rhythm India
-Cirque Mechanics

Visit cfa.gmu.edu/cyber-monday and use code KIDATHEART now through Friday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Come down to the Center for the Arts to warm up this chilly month with some holiday cheer on our stage. ❄️ George Mason ...
12/05/2024

Come down to the Center for the Arts to warm up this chilly month with some holiday cheer on our stage.

❄️ George Mason School of Dance presents Fall: Dance Innovations 2024 (12/6-12/7)
❄️ Squirrel Nut Zippers (12/7)
❄️ Dewberry School of Music presents Mason Symphony Orchestra and Choirs Winter Festival 2024 (12/8)
❄️ American Festival Pops Orchestra presents Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season (12/14)
❄️ The Nutcracker with the Fairfax Symphony & Fairfax Ballet (12/21-12/22)

Check out our full lineup and get your tickets today ❄️ bit.ly/3zFsQAi

Our Cyber Week sale can’t last forever! But the good news is that with 50% off select Great Performances at Mason shows,...
12/05/2024

Our Cyber Week sale can’t last forever! But the good news is that with 50% off select Great Performances at Mason shows, you don’t have to choose just one adventure. Celebrate the season with the Squirrel Nut Zippers and the American Festival Pops Orchestra. Experience a world premiere showcase of all-star percussionists and musical storytelling with Silkroad Ensemble. Kick up your heels with Celtic music sensation Cherish the Ladies. Plus, so much more!

View the full list of available performances on our website, and make sure to use code KIDATHEART at cfa.gmu.edu/cyber-monday now through Friday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Our Cyber Week sale is on! What are you waiting for? 50% off tickets for select Great Performances at Mason shows is a d...
12/04/2024

Our Cyber Week sale is on! What are you waiting for? 50% off tickets for select Great Performances at Mason shows is a deal that can’t last longer than this week! So get out your holiday wish lists and gift lists and get your tickets today.

Performances on sale, while supplies last:

-Squirrel Nut Zippers
-American Festival Pops Orchestra
-Silkroad Ensemble
-Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Dances for the Ears
-Versa-Style Street Dance Company
-Angélique Kidjo – SPECIAL EVENT – limited availability
-Cherish the Ladies
-Rhythm India
-Cirque Mechanics

Visit cfa.gmu.edu/cyber-monday and use code KIDATHEART now through Friday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Looking for ways to support George Mason students this Giving Tuesday? Make your gift of $30 or more TODAY and you'll ge...
12/03/2024

Looking for ways to support George Mason students this Giving Tuesday? Make your gift of $30 or more TODAY and you'll get a limited-edition tote bag!

Act now: advancement.gmu.edu/25AGPRVPA

Our Cyber Week sale is on! With 50% off select Great Performances at Mason shows, you have access to incredible artistic...
12/03/2024

Our Cyber Week sale is on! With 50% off select Great Performances at Mason shows, you have access to incredible artistic experiences. Including a SPECIAL EVENT performance from five-time GRAMMY Award winner Angélique Kidjo. Her electric concerts blend West African rhythms with jazz, pop, funk, R&B, Latin, and dance music.

View the full list of available performances on our website, and make sure to visit cfa.gmu.edu/cyber-monday and use code KIDATHEART now through Friday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Our Cyber Week sale is finally here! We're thrilled to offer 50% off tickets for select Great Performances at Mason show...
12/02/2024

Our Cyber Week sale is finally here! We're thrilled to offer 50% off tickets for select Great Performances at Mason shows. Usually, pricing this low is reserved just for our youth discount. We hope this little extra bit of holiday magic helps you feel like a kid again, too!

Performances on sale, while supplies last:

-Squirrel Nut Zippers
-American Festival Pops Orchestra
-Silkroad Ensemble
-Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Dances for the Ears
-Versa-Style Street Dance Company
-Angélique Kidjo – SPECIAL EVENT – limited availability
-Cherish the Ladies
-Rhythm India
-Cirque Mechanics

Visit cfa.gmu.edu/cyber-monday use code KIDATHEART now through Friday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Center for the Arts.  We’re thankful to be a part of Mason Nation and the ...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Center for the Arts.

We’re thankful to be a part of Mason Nation and the greater Northern Virginia community all year long, and especially today. It means so much to us to be a place where people come to experience the joy of the performing arts together.

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4373 Mason Pond Drive
Fairfax, VA
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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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(703) 993-2787

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Mason’s Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts is the centerpiece of performing arts on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Each year, the Center welcomes hundreds of thousands of community members into its 2,000-seat Concert Hall for performances by renowned professional artists, accomplished faculty, and emerging student artists. Great Performances at Mason, an annual season of national and international artists, features the best of classical music, opera, jazz, world music, dance, theater, global music and dance, and more. As a part of George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Center hosts many student and faculty performances presented by the Schools of Music, Theater, and Dance. The Center for the Arts is also the performing home for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, please visit cfa.gmu.edu.