2026-2027 Season Brochure

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YOUR SEASON. THE BEST IN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT. AT THE PLACE TO BE

We’ve lined up the music you love, award-winning Broadway productions, mind-blowing dance companies, and comedians ready to give you a night of laughs. Plus, there’s plenty of fresh finds and special picks for you to try out along the way.

This season reflects the full scale of what the Peace Center brings to the Upstate. Enjoy a chill night with friends in The Mockingbird or go wild at Coach Music Factory dancing to your new favorite band. Enjoy preeminent artists or a big Broadway production from New York one night then, the next, relax in Gunter Theatre with hot jazz or a breakout musician on the Americana scene.

The Peace Center is the place to be for the very best in arts and entertainment. From big names to up-and-comers, you’ll find you have months of extraordinary live performances in store.

COACH MUSIC FACTORY

GARY CLARK JR.

Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first GRAMMY® Award in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track “Please Come Home” from his debut album Blak And Blu, and seemingly never left the road. Clark blends rock, blues, soul, and hip hop to create a funky, raw sound winning fans around the world..

SEP 2, 2026

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THE WOOTEN BROTHERS

The Wooten Brothers’ first public performance occurred in Hawaii in 1966 and established their identity as child prodigies. Since then, they have racked up 26 GRAMMY® nominations and 10 GRAMMY® wins for their mastery of R&B, funk, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, classical music, jazz, disco, and boogie. There’s nothing The Wooten Brothers can’t do.

SEP 10, 2026

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WILL HOGE

Will Hoge’s career includes number one hits, GRAMMY® nods, major-label record deals, and hardwon independence. Years before Americana music received its own category at the GRAMMY® Awards, Hoge was on the front lines, helping to pilot and popularize the genre’s blend of American roots music.

SEP 11, 2026

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COPELAND

Copeland formed from band members with wide and varied musical tastes. Their influences shaped the Copeland sound, an alt amalgam blending electronic and symphonic music with hard pop.

Copeland’s albums Ixora and Blushing defined them as an ever-evolving “dreamo” band, bridging the gaps between emo, indie rock, and ambient rock.

SEP 12, 2026

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PIXIES

Cultural icons, Gen X alt heroes, and fabulously strange, Pixies redefined alternative rock with their signature blend of jagged guitar work, surreal lyricism, and explosive quiet-to-loud dynamics that would go on to influence generations of artists.

SEP 15, 2026

Ray LaMontagne’s vast catalog spans nine fulllength records, chart-topping radio singles, and a GRAMMY® win, in addition to multiple GRAMMY® nominations. For this tour, he heads out on the road celebrating his first full-length album, Trouble, playing the album in its entirety as well as songs from across his catalog.

SEP

16, 2026

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SISTER SADIE

Known for their striking bluegrass presence, Sister Sadie earned a regular seat at The Grand Ole Opry and has headlined every major American roots festival. The Nashville sextet released their acclaimed album All Will Be Well in 2025, earning their 2nd GRAMMY® nomination for Best Bluegrass Album.”.

SEP 17, 2026

THE MOCKINGBIRD

SONG SESSIONS

MAIA SHARP WITH KYSHONA & JASON WHITE

Led by Nashville musician and Greenville fan favorite Maia Sharp, these intimate sessions of stories and songs. Nashville-based singer-songwriter Kyshona crafts songs that are as much about personal discovery as they are about collective healing. A former music therapist turned artist-activist, Kyshona blends roots, R&B, folk, and soul with purposeful storytelling.

Jason White began his career as the lead vocalist and songwriter for The Janglers, a Cleveland-based rock band, then as the frontman for Jason White and the Dying Breed. A multi-instrumentalist, he has released four solo albums and written songs for Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, and Old Crow Medicine Show.

SEP 18-19, 2026

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NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS

Blues and Southern rock band North Mississippi Allstars was started by brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson in 1996 as a loose collective of musicians from their North Mississippi home, inspired by their father Jim Dickinson as well as neighbors and musical elders of their community such as RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Otha Turner, and Fred McDowell.

SEP 20, 2026 THE MOCKINGBIRD

Authentic and unapologetic, ZZ Top stands alone as “the little ol’ band from Texas” that’s been cranking out raw blues rock for 50+ years. From their breakout 70s hit “La Grange” to albums like Eliminator and Fandango!, ZZ Top created an unexpected sound from Texas roots music and grungy rock ‘n’ roll. The songs and records are phenomenal, but the live show is the real ZZ Top experience.

SEP 20, 2026

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CHATHAM RABBITS

Americana duo Chatham Rabbits pull from their distinctive North Carolina musical influences to create a bright alternative sound filled with nods to old time and string band music. This is an extraordinary band to see live for all fans of Americana and regional roots music.

SEP 25, 2026

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GABRIELLE CAVASSA

Jazz singer and composer Gabrielle Cavassa is a five-star Blue Note Records artist. Her collaboration with renowned saxophonist Joshua Redman on his critically acclaimed 2023 record Where Are We ushered her to stardom. Cavassa is hailed as “a young singer with a deep, rich, and fragile voice… a star in the making” (Downbeat).

SEP 26, 2026

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Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love. Helmed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Parade), MAYBE HAPPY ENDING has been called “one of the best musicals in years” (USA Today) and even “The best musical in eons!” (Observer). Don’t miss the totally original new musical adventure that explores what it means to be human. Even if they’re not.

SEP 29-OCT 4, 2026

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BRETT DENNEN

Across his career, Brett Dennen has established himself as the kind of singer-songwriter who finds inspiration by digging into the nooks and crannies of the human condition—exploring pain, joy, sadness, and all points in between. His music expresses deeply-felt sentiments, underpinned by rich acoustic guitars and Dennen’s earnest vocals, in the vein of dusky Americana, harmonica-driven blues, rootsy indie, and meditative folk-rock.

OCT 1, 2026

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DANIEL DONATO’S COSMIC COUNTRY

From The Dead to Nashville honky tonk, there are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album, Horizon, his second all-original album. But within those influences, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him and makes him a must-see live show.

OCT 1, 2026

COACH MUSIC FACTORY

BRAXTON COOK

Braxton Cook’s 2025 album Not Everyone Can Go earned notice as a standout soul-jazz release of the year by VIBE, Downbeat, Jazziz, and ESSENCE. A singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, his music traverses through trip-hop jazz, neo-soul, R&B, and straight-up groove.

OCT 6, 2026

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SONG

SESSIONS

MAIA SHARP WITH NOAH GUTHRIE & MASON VIA

Led by Nashville musician and Greenville fan favorite Maia Sharp. South Carolina singer-songwriter Noah Guthrie writes clever, heartfelt country music. Mason Via is an Appalachian troubadour who was born and bred in the Blue Ridge Mountains but now makes his home in Music City.

OCT 16-17, 2026

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DAVID NIHILL:

TAKING TANGENTS TOUR

After a sold-out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents, which promises to do exactly that.

OCT 17, 2026

GUNTER THEATRE

RODNEY CARRINGTON

Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades.

OCT 23, 2026

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KELLER WILLIAMS

Musical mad scientist Keller Williams is best known for his whimsical lyrics, guitar prowess, and for creating samples on the fly in front of the audience - a technique called live phrase sampling or looping, with nothing pre-recorded. The end result often leans toward a hybrid of alternative folk and groovy electronica, a genre Keller jokingly calls “acoustic dance music” or “ADM.”

OCT 24, 2026

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INDIGO GIRLS WITH LINDA PERRY

Emily Sailers and Amy Ray make up the GRAMMY®-winning duo Indigo Girls. With 16 albums under their belt and 15 million records sold, Indigo Girls stand as an icon in indie folk rock. This tour includes their friend, singersongwriter and producer Linda Perry, former vocalist for 4 Non Blondes (“What’s Up?”).

OCT 30, 2026

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You know exactly who everyone’s gonna call. Immerse yourself in the classic film as the original 1984 Ghostbusters is presented on a massive HD screen, accompanied by an orchestra performing the iconic score live. This is a one-of-a-kind cinematic and symphonic event you’ll want to share with the next generation.

OCT 27, 2026

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KEB’ MO’

Born and raised in Compton, Keb’ Mo’ began his remarkable journey at the age of 21, when he landed his first major gig playing with Jefferson Airplane violinist Papa John Creach. A respected guitarist, songwriter, and arranger, his evocative style and vocals link the past and present, transporting audiences into a blues space only available by listening to Keb’ and his guitar.

NOV 8, 2026

BLACKBERRY SMOKE

Atlanta’s Southern rock legends Blackberry Smoke embody Georgia’s rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places, and sounds of their home state. Their songs are full of vivid and relatable characters, resembling rich short stories and creating a tangible sense of place. Their music lands somewhere among Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock, swampy psychedelica, and rootsy vintage country.

NOV 5, 2026

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Get ready to have the time of your life! Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden romance. Set to live music from the original film you love, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything. Your reservation at Kellerman’s awaits!

NOV 10-15, 2026

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SONS OF TOWN HALL

Theatrical folk duo Sons of Town Hall is creating an entirely new performance genre: part live concept album, part performance art. American songwriter/author David Berkeley and British songwriter/producer Ben Parker conjure their timeless mythic universe under the aliases Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown, 19th-century vagabonds dressed in shabby Victorian costumes who travel the world in a hand-built boat to escape troubled pasts and search for adventure and love.

MOMIX BOTANICA

MOMIX Botanica is a lush, surreal dance journey through nature’s ever-changing imagery, following the rhythms of the seasons and the passing of a day. This larger-than-life spectacle fuses world-class athleticism with an eclectic score ranging from birdsong to the elegance of Vivaldi.

NOV 24, 2026

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NOV 14, 2026

THE MOCKINGBIRD

SONG SESSIONS

MAIA SHARP WITH KIM RICHEY & THE ACCIDENTALS

Led by Nashville musician and Greenville fan favorite Maia Sharp. Sought-after collaborator

Kim Richey has penned No.1 hits for Radney Foster and Trisha Yearwood as well as songs for Mary Chapin Carpenter and Patty Loveless.

Katie Larson and Sav Madigan make up

The Accidentals, an electric cello and violin/ viola band, known for their impeccable artistry and mesmerizing harmonies.

NOV 20-21, 2026 THE MOCKINGBIRD

VOCTAVE: IT FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS

A cappella sensation Voctave “bring a cappella music to a new dimension” (Jazz Weekly). This 11-member vocal ensemble performs beloved popular songs with intricate, irresistible harmonies. Their holiday spectacular It Feels

Like Christmas includes a stocking full of holiday favorites from their chart-topping album.

DEC 1, 2026

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SONG SESSIONS

MAIA SHARP WITH DAVID WILCOX & EDWIN MCCAIN

Led by Nashville musician and Greenville fan favorite Maia Sharp. There are songwriters who chronicle life, and then there’s David Wilcox—an artist who has long been a quiet force in American folk music.

Veteran singer/songwriter and Greenville native Edwin McCain had his major-label breakout in the mid-’90s with Honor Among Thieves.

DEC 18-19, 2026 THE

NOGRAVITY THEATRE

Step into an otherworldly experience with NoGravity Theatre’s Divina Commedia Reloaded. Their reinterpretation of Dante’s Divina Commedia (The Divine Comedy) pushes the boundaries of theatrical illusion. Dancers seem to defy gravity with physically impossible maneuvers—they float, walk upside down, and create human sculptures that don’t follow the rules of physics.

JAN 16, 2027

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Relive the magic of Twilight (2008) with Twilight in Concert! A stunning 12-piece ensemble performs the unforgettable film score live, synchronized with the movie on a full-size cinema screen. Surrounded by the glow of over a thousand candles, this cinematic live-to-film concert experience will take you back to Forks like never before.

FEB 13, 2027

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MIDORI & FESTIVAL STRINGS LUCERNE

Two classical powerhouses. One stage. Experience string music at its finest. Visionary violinist Midori joins venerated European chamber ensemble Festival Strings Lucerne. Conductor Daniel Dodds will lead Midori and the ensemble in a program featuring leading classical works.

FEB 23, 2027

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ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO

Five-time GRAMMY® Award winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the greatest artists in international music today, a creative force with 18 albums to her name. Her latest album, HOPE!!, solidifies Kidjo’s legacy as a visionary artist whose sense of purpose has only grown stronger over time.

Kidjo’s catalog has continually shown the transformative power of music, and this tour brings the power of hope center stage.

FEB 25, 2027

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MARTIN SEXTON

Martin Sexton’s incredible vocal range in soul, gospel, country, rock, blues, and R&B led Billboard to note, “he’s the real thing, people.” He tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open the critically-acclaimed double vinyl live album. The show will include these fanfavorites as well as some new material and surprise covers.

MAR 11-12, 2027

THE MOCKINGBIRD

PILOBOLUS

Pilobolus’s 50+ years of innovation captivates fans across time and space, embodying the way life changes shape. Known as a beacon of innovation in the dance world since 1971, Pilobolus pushes the limits of human physicality to reveal the beauty and power of connected bodies. Since its first performance, Pilobolus has been captivating audiences through a dynamic blend of athleticism, artistry, and imagination.

MAR 16, 2027

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HERB ALPERT & THE TIJUANA BRASS

See music legends Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass perform all your favorite hit songs just the way you remember in this once-in-a-lifetime concert. 2025 marked the 60th anniversary of the iconic album Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Alpert and the band will be performing many of those great songs along with other hits we all know.

MAR 19, 2027

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SIMPLY INA

AN EVENING CONVERSATION WITH INA GARTEN

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD

Kenny Wayne Shepherd caught the world’s attention as a teenage blues prodigy. Now a respected master, he returns to the album that started it all, Ledbetter Heights. This show includes a performance of the full 12-track album along with another set featuring highlights from his 30-year career.

MAR 22, 2027

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An evening onstage with Ina Garten—the beloved cookbook author and television host known to millions as the Barefoot Contessa—offers audiences the chance to hear from one of America’s most trusted voices in home cooking and hospitality. This evening celebrates the core message at the center of Garten’s cooking: time in the kitchen should bring people together. With warmth, humor, and hard-won culinary insight, she reminds us that simple food, made with care, can make life—and time around the table with the people you love—even more delicious.

APR 7, 2027

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Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz... where there is a young woman, born with emerald-green skin — smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships... until the world decides to call one good and the other one wicked.

APR 21-MAY 9, 2027

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AMERICAN PATCHWORK QUARTET

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist and vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. Their debut was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards.

APR 22, 2027 THE MOCKINGBIRD

How did a dead body, a fake love letter, and — of all people — Ian Fleming turn the tide of World War II? Olivier Award winner for Best New Musical and a 2025 Tony ® winner, OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL is the best-reviewed show in West End history with 88 five-star reviews and the #1 Broadway Show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly).

MAY 18-23, 2027

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NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: ASTRONOMY BIZARRE

Leading astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson earned his celebrity scientist status naturally, winning audiences with his easy-to-understand explanations of cosmic phenomena on television programs including PBS NOVA and Cosmos: A SpaceTime Odyssey. He leads the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where he is the first occupant of its Frederick P. Rose Directorship. He is also a research associate of the Museum’s Department of Astrophysics.

JUN 7, 2027

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Be our guest at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. Members of the original creative team have reunited to bring this enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love.

JUN 23-27, 2027

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Praised as “an outrageous, irrepressible musical” (The New York Times) and “mischievous fun” (New York Sun), HEATHERS THE MUSICAL has broken box office records worldwide. Based on the hit film by Daniel Waters, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL features book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe.

JUL 6-11, 2027

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Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular, HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, is coming to Greenville. Experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking, Tony Award®winning hit, hailed as “one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). Join Harry and his son on a mind-blowing new adventure through time—brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).

JUL 21-25, 2027

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JUST IN TIME, the acclaimed “runaway hit” (Variety) that is taking Broadway by storm, will make a splash in Greenville. An “utterly electrifying” (Entertainment Weekly) new musical, JUST IN TIME brings to life the story of Bobby Darin, the legendary singer whose short but remarkable journey took him from teen idol to global sensation. Packed with his biggest hits, including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash,” and “Dream Lover,” JUST IN TIME is “a helluva good time at the theater” (Time Out) and a “wallop of joy” (New York Post).

AUG 3-8, 2027

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Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see” (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Awardwinning BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.

AUG 24-29, 2027

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Every unforgettable performance, every student inspired, and every moment that brings our community together is made possible through the generosity of our donors.

As a nonprofit organization, the Peace Center relies on philanthropic support to enrich lives through the performing arts. Every gift helps expand access to arts education, community engagement programs, and worldclass performances that inspire audiences of all ages.

Together, our supporters also help fuel a powerful economic impact—welcoming more than 350,000 guests each year and contributing more than $90 million annually to South Carolina’s economy. Join