Performing Arts & Theater
Get the best seat in the house for all the performing arts events in Lackawanna County! Punch your ticket and witness the magic of theater and performance as talented thespians take center stage across our area's venues. Lackawanna County is home to Broadway in Scranton and the Scranton Shakespeare Festival, various shows at The Ritz Theater & Performing Arts Center and The Theater at North, and many more famous and notable acts and festivals.
Boasting historical performing pioneers among the likes of Harry Houdini, W.C. Fields, and Fred Astaire, who graced the Scranton stage, and many iconic modern-day acts that continue to blaze the trails before them, our diverse performing arts scene proves there is always something to fulfill your performance appetite.
Enjoy musicals, plays, stand-up comedy, magic shows, poetry slams, movies, and more. You can even take part yourself by signing up for a local open mic to showcase your talents! Check out our list of performing arts venues and events below!
Make it a romantic date night for you and your partner, and enjoy a show paired with a delicious dinner at one of our delicious restaurants!
POPULAR LIVE PERFORMANCE VENUES
CINEMA & FILM
Grab your popcorn and snacks and sit back and relax while watching the big screen. Enjoy an old-fashioned drive-in movie experience at the Circle Drive-In or indoors in luxury reclining seats at the Scranton Art Haus, Cinemark, or Regal theaters.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See below for upcoming performance art events in Lackawanna County.
Don't see any upcoming events? Check our full calendar of events for other fun activities!
