Performing Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The Highlands‑Cashiers Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 45th season with world‑class performances across
the Plateau.

Trail Mix, HCFF’s 2025 Audience Choice winner, returns June 20 for free community screenings, an early step toward this fall’s 2026 Highlands‑Cashiers Film Festival.

This Q&A with Artistic Director Scott Daniel explores Mountain Theatre Company’s pivotal moment and the community’s role in shaping its future.

The PAC’s 2026 season brings bluegrass home to the mountains, celebrating both its deep roots and its evolving sound.

The Highlands‑Cashiers Players present Blithe Spirit May 14–24, a classic farce where the living and the dead collide with impeccable timing.

Mountain Theatre Company’s New York auditions drew hundreds of performers and set the stage for a summer of original productions brought to life by exceptional talent and the collaborative spirit that defines MTC.

The Highlands PAC brings Shrek the Musical to its Mainstage April 24–26, a community-filled Educational Theatre production featuring more than 50 local performers in a story celebrating humor, heart, and being yourself.

Entering its 45th season, the Highlands‑Cashiers Chamber Music Festival offers June celebrations and a robust summer schedule across the Plateau.

With actor‑producer Joy Jorgensen leading the creative team, the Highlands Cashiers Film Festival builds on its successful debut with expanded vision and energy.