There are many ways to enjoy the 2026-2027 season at Walton Arts Center like subscriptions or single tickets. But what if you could save your money, hand-pick your season and have the babysitter booked in advance? The popular Create Your Own package is back for the 2026-2027 Walton Arts Center season. Create Your Own buyers can customize their package and receive early access to Walton Arts Center shows and events added during the season.
Choose 3, 5, or 7 shows from any series, except Starlight Jazz Club, West Street Live and the new Songbook Salon Series, and save! Three show packages get $2 off each ticket; 5 show packages get $3 off each ticket and 7 show packages get $5 off each ticket.
With so many great shows to choose from — music, theater, dance, shows for families and more — choosing your show lineup isn't easy. We’ve put together a few themed package ideas to help you build your perfect season.
Feeling extra festive this year? Pick your perfect holiday package. Choose from:
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour 2026*, Tuesday, Dec. 1
This festive concert features beloved holiday classics, heartfelt originals from his acclaimed Christmas albums, and special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned Odom a Tony ® for his iconic role as Aaron Burr.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Dec. 4-6
Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the entire family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around awe-inspiring contemporary circus arts.
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, Tuesday, Dec. 8
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains, this production imagines Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. The holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting, making this a holiday event you’ll want to share with those you love.
SoNA & Walton Arts Center present The Snowman*, Sunday, Dec. 13
The tradition continues! Join us for a special screening of The Snowman, based on Raymond Brigg’s classic children’s book with the original score performed live by SoNA. Following the screening, SoNA's Assistant Conductor Sarah Pearson will lead the audience in a sing-a-long of other holiday favorites.
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, Tuesday, Dec. 22
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of Holly, an overworked Big City executive who returns to her quirky small hometown to save Christmas! Along the way, Holly juggles an old flame, a looming corporate merger, a cookie contest conspiracy and a moose on the loose!
Kids, mom and dad are going on a date:
Dirty Dancing: The Musical, Oct. 21-25
Based on Lionsgate's beloved film, the story that awakened a generation is back in a new stage production. Dirty Dancing: The Musical is the feel-good escape you’ve been craving, alive with the pulse of electrified dancing, the thrill of secret encounters, and the allure of forbidden romance. Set to live music from the original film you love, Baby and Johnny bring to life the summer that changed everything
Hadestown, Feb. 5-7
Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
The Notebook, Feb. 24-28
Allie and Noah, two people from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), The Notebook is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
The Sound of Music, April 13-18
Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi”, “Edelweiss”, and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen”, The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain.
An Evening with David Sedaris, Tuesday, April 27
David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. He is a master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers. Beloved for his personal essays and short stories, David Sedaris is the author of nine New York Times bestsellers.
Shows for girls who just wanna have fun!
Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along, Wednesday, Nov. 18
Nothing feels better than belting out song like these with a room full of Fleetwood Mac fans! Channel your inner Stevie Nicks, grab your best friends and frenemies, and create harmonies that you won’t believe! Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along will be the most fun you’ve had in years.
Twilight in Concert, Saturday, Jan. 16
Step into the world of Twilight (2008) like never before with Twilight in Concert, a cinematic live-to-film event that brings the beloved saga to life through live music. Featuring a breathtaking performance by a 12-piece ensemble of rock and orchestral musicians, this extraordinary experience allows fans to relive Bella and Edward’s epic love story in a way that is both intimate and mesmerizing.
Kinky Boots, April 30-May 2
Based on true events, Kinky Boots follows the journey of two people with nothing in common… or so they think. The unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized and discover that you change the world when you change your mind.
Ya like jazz? We have just the ticket(s)!
An Evening with Samara Joy, Friday, March 5
A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. During her studies, she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines.
John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell: Salute to Ella Fitgerald, Joe Pass & Oscar Peterson, Friday, April 2
John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell unite their extraordinary talents to celebrate the timeless collaborations of three jazz icons: Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass, and Oscar Peterson. This tribute shines a spotlight on the exceptional musical synergy between Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, showcasing their magnificent duets. The evening also pays homage to the Oscar Peterson Trio arrangements,
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway*, Sunday, April 25
Marking the 5th production in the Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS series, guest vocalists Kate Kortum and David Merino will debut arrangements of tunes from Broadway’s most beloved productions including Hamilton, Wicked, South Pacific, West Side Story, and more in a special concert event entitled World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway.
The combinations are endless. Use Create Your Own to pre-plan date nights or girls nighs out, or use it for some early holiday shopping to get your loved ones tickets to the shows they are dying to see! Create Your Own packages can be purchased in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or by visiting Walton Arts Center.
*Shows not eligible for discounts.
+While not all shows are eligible for discounts, they do count toward your package level. 3, 5 or 7 shows must be purchased in one transaction to receive the discount. When you buy more shows later, you’ll get the same discount on eligible shows.