Provided by the Hylton Performing Arts Center
This November and December, the Hylton Performing Arts Center continues its 2026–27 season with an array of performances as part of Hylton Presents, Hylton Family Series, Matinee Idylls, and the American Roots Series. The schedule also features a free art exhibition in the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery, a patriotic concert as part of the Veterans and the Arts Initiative, an operatic performance by students in George Mason University’s Dewberry School of Music, and performances from Hylton Center Arts Partners, including Creative And Performing Arts Center, Prince William Little Theatre, Manassas Chorale, Manassas Symphony Orchestra, and Manassas Ballet Theatre.
In November
Pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns on Nov. 8 with his Keyboard Conversations® concerts, featuring virtuosic performance and illuminating commentary on music by Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, and Gershwin. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra celebrates its 25th anniversary on Nov. 14 with the captivating multimedia program To Swing Through the Sky, exploring the shared history of two great American institutions: jazz and flight. A set number of free tickets are reserved for Veterans and Servicemembers with ID (up to two tickets each) for this performance. On Nov. 15, Taiwan’s Ju Percussion Group makes its Hylton Center debut, fusing Asian and Western cultures through inspiring music.
Holiday Programming
The Hylton Center’s holiday programming includes the return of Chanticleer, the “world’s reigning male chorus” (New Yorker), who will delight audiences with a program of traditional seasonal classics and gospel numbers. On Dec. 6, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and vocalist Seán Heely takes audiences on a musical winter journey through the Scottish Highlands with Irish tunes, Gaelic carols, and Christmas melodies. The American Festival Pops Orchestra continues its tradition of spreading musical cheer with the annual Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season on Dec. 11. And in a much-awaited return, the Vienna Boys Choir will dazzle audiences with the pure sound and technical mastery of Christmas in Vienna on Dec. 13.
Hylton Family Series
The Hylton Family Series brings hilarity to the stage on Nov. 21 with Mutts Gone Nuts, a comedy spectacular with an all-star canine lineup. Matinee Idylls continues Nov. 10 with Ars Populi, in a program of distinctly American music performed by the vocal ensemble founded by All-Ireland Champion singer Kevin Elam. The American Roots Series treats audiences to the powerful blues vocals of five-time Grammy Award nominee Shemekia Copeland on Nov. 7.
More Programming Highlights
Additional programming highlights include an exhibition showcasing a selection of works by artist Walter Kravitz, which opens on Nov. 3 in the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery; A Salute to Veterans! on Nov. 6, an evening of memorable music and heartfelt stories presented by The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” in collaboration with George Mason University’s Veterans and the Arts Initiative; and two performances by Mason Opera on Dec. 5, sharing fully staged scenes from operatic gems, ranging from baroque, classical, and bel-canto to Broadway classics.
Unless otherwise noted, these performances take place in Merchant Hall at the Hylton Performing Arts Center located at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.
Programs, artists, and dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date programming information, visit HyltonCenter.org.
