Great Performances at Mason

Great Performances at Mason Series

Great Performances at Mason is a season of performing arts events featuring leading national and international artists in a variety of genres including theater, dance, classical music, jazz, opera and much more. Many performances are family-friendly and all are held at the Center for the Arts on Mason’s Fairfax campus. View the 2021/2022 Season Brochure.

Season subscriptions to Great Performances at Mason are available by choosing any three or more performances. Subscribers receive many benefits including free ticket exchanges, discounts on additional tickets, and access to a subscriber helpline for all your ticketing needs. Subscribe Now

Each season of Great Performances at Mason features:

  • Opera: Fully-produced opera productions featuring Virginia Opera
  • Classical Music: Extraordinary, virtuosic concerts featuring the best artists and ensembles in the classical music world
  • Ballet and Modern Dance: Today’s foremost talents explore the art of movement in performances that span the many genres of dance, from classical to cutting edge.
  • World Music and Dance: International artists perform works of their homeland and explore the relationship between art and culture
  • American Music: Masters of jazz, pops, Broadway, spirituals and more bring alive the rich tapestry of American music.
  • Theater: Theatrical experiences ranging from the classics to contemporary works
  • Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Concerts with insightful commentary that explore the music of great piano composers