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The Cary Arts Center is the downtown hub of arts activity for Cary. Its historic legacy of education began in the 1870s when Town of Cary founder Allison Frances Page opened Cary Academy, which was officially chartered with the state of North Carolina as Cary High School.
Arts Center Features
- 431-seat theatre
- Classes and Camps: Visual, Performing, and Studio Arts
- Events and Performances
- Gallery exhibitions
- History and Public Art
- Studio Programs: Ceramics, Glass, Metals & Jewelry, Textiles, and Woodworking.
- Performance Programs: Marvelous Music Series and Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
- Rental space
Be Mindful When Buying Event Tickets
The only authorized official ticketing provider for events at the Cary Arts Center Theater is the Etix website, at etix.com. Tickets purchased from other unauthorized sources may be stolen, resale, or invalid and may not be honored and cannot be refunded by Etix or the Town of Cary. Etix cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from other sources.
Downtown Parking Map
Upcoming Events
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VALENTINE'S NIGHT OF R&B JAZZ AND FUNK WITH CHIP SHEARIN
02/14/2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Cary Town Band presents Legends and Landscapes
02/20/2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Youth Advocacy Summit
02/28/2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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THE WILLIE HINTON COLLECTIVE
02/28/2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Summer Camp Registration Opens
03/04/2026 7:00 AM
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Hum Sub Basant Bahar 2026
03/08/2026 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Circle and Square
03/14/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Wind in the Willows: Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
03/20/2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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The Wind in the Willows: Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
03/21/2026 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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The Wind in the Willows: Applause! Cary Youth Theatre
03/22/2026 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
