Events
Gratitude from the PAC
Highlands Performing Arts Center reflects on a vibrant year made possible by generous community support and shared belief in the power of the arts.
It’s a Wonderful 30 Years
Highlands Cashiers Players mark their 30th anniversary with a heartwarming, old-fashioned holiday radio show—bringing community, music, and festive fun to the stage for all.
Holiday Music Hits Highlands
This November, the Highlands Performing Arts Center offers two nights of unforgettable music—from the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock to a festive Country Christmas spectacular—perfect to get into the holiday spirit.
Community Watch Party for Halloween Baking Contestant Oksana Shchelgachova
When the clock strikes 9 pm on Mondays, something stirs in the mist over the Highlands Plateau. Not the wind… not the owls… but the pulse of Halloween Baking Championship—the bewitching hour on Food Network.
Thursdays at The PAC
The Highlands Performing Arts Center’s 2025–2026 “Live on Screen” season brings global culture to the mountains with acclaimed art documentaries and British stage productions—all shown Thursdays at 5:00 P.M.
Curtain Up on the Next Act
The Highlands Performing Arts Center has officially retired its facility debt, thanks to generous donors and community support. With a strong foundation in place, the PAC now turns the spotlight toward expanded programming, education, and its exciting “Next Act.”
Voices That Lift Us
On Sunday, September 7, Highlands PAC hosts the 33rd Annual Bel Canto Recital—an afternoon of world-class opera and timeless song, raising funds for The Bascom and local music education. The performance begins at 4:00 P.M., followed by a gala dinner.
Mercury Reimagined
On Saturday, September 13 at 7:30 P.M., Highlands PAC presents Mercury: The Life and Music of Queen’s Freddie Mercury, featuring Grammy-considered countertenor Terry Barber. With soaring vocals and intimate storytelling, Barber brings new light to the legend behind the anthems.
Neighbors, Narratives, and Nightfall Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival Debuts
As fall settles over the Plateau, the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival debuts September 18–21 with a cinematic celebration rooted in place, memory, and mountain magic. From garden premieres to Hollywood tributes, every frame honors the art of storytelling—and the land that inspires it.