Provided by Hylton Performing Arts Center
The Hylton Performing Arts Center continues its 2025–26 season this November and December 2025 with an array of performances as part of Hylton Presents, Matinee Idylls, Hylton Family Series, and the American Roots Series. The schedule also features workshops and events as part of George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative, a George Mason Student Performances production by the Dewberry School of Music’s Mason Opera, a free art exhibition by local artists Jennifer Lillis and Christopher Kardambikis on view in the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery, performances presented by Hylton Center Arts Partners, and more.
Hylton Presents kicks off November featuring the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Paquito D’Rivera in an evening of sizzling Latin Jazz on Nov. 1. Born in Cuba, D’Rivera is a multi-Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master with rich skills on clarinet, saxophone, and in composition. On Nov. 5, Matinee Idylls continues with D.C.-based harpist and singer-songwriter Abbie Palmer, who will be accompanied by Brazilian-American percussionist and composer Lucas Ashby. The Hylton Family Series launches on Nov. 8 with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical, bringing a beloved children’s book to life through vibrant songs, energetic dancing, and whimsical puppets. Also on Nov. 8, the American Roots Series presents two performances by The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, showcasing the best of bluegrass; a set number of free tickets are reserved for Veterans and Servicemembers with ID (up to two tickets each) for this performance.
The Hylton Center’s holiday programming features the return of Canadian Brass on Nov. 30 with signature takes on classics, including “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Christmastime is Here.” Grand Ole Opry members and five-time Grammy Award winners Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent return to the Hylton Center, this time with their Dailey & Vincent Christmas Tour on Dec. 7, featuring beloved holiday music with an Americana twist. Audience-favorite the American Festival Pops Orchestra performs its annual Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season on Dec. 12 with heartwarming classics. Closing out the holidays on Dec. 14 is Canadian singer, trumpeter, and songwriter, Bria Skonberg, appearing with her jazz quintet in an evening of seasonal songs with her own festive take.
Tickets are available for purchase at the Hylton Center Ticket Office in person (open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), by calling 703-993-7759, or through the Hylton Center website (HyltonCenter.org).
Unless otherwise noted, these performances take place in the Hylton Center’s Merchant Hall, located at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.
All performances and artists are subject to change.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit HyltonCenter.org.
